Think ‘on’ the box: delivering engaging library database training to first year undergraduate students

Abstract

This article discusses the changes made to the teaching practices employed for library database training for first-year undergraduate students in WIT. These changes were made to ensure that new students are introduced to the idea of searching for academic research from reliable sources in a fun, engaging and memorable way. This is largely facilitated by using short, specially designed and themed worksheets that are intended to place the student firmly in the driving seat within the learning environment.