Naimpally, Ashok V., 1947-

Lifelong learning for engineers and scientists in the information age / Ashok Naimpally, Hema Ramachandran, Caroline Smith. - 1st ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2012. - 1 online resource (vii, 90 pages) : illustrations. - Elsevier insights .

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Definitions of lifelong learning and how they relate to the engineering profession -- Accreditation of engineering programs and their relationship to lifelong learning -- Information literacy and lifelong learning -- Creativity in engineering, information literacy, and communication patterns of engineering -- Designing information literacy assignments -- Information literacy and assessment -- Internships -- Learning contract -- Evaluation of internships -- Information literacy and career skills -- Conclusion.

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Continuing education.
Engineers--Education (Continuing education)
Engineering--Study and teaching (Continuing education)
Science--Study and teaching (Continuing education)
Information literacy.
EDUCATION--Adult & Continuing Education.
EDUCATION--Non-Formal Education.
Continuing education.
Engineering--Study and teaching (Continuing education)
Engineers--Education (Continuing education)
Information literacy.
Science--Study and teaching (Continuing education)

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