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Chris Powis

Mr Chris
Powis

Director of Library Learning and Student Services

Chris leads Library and Learning Services which consists of both campus libraries, learning technology support across the university and the delivery of academic, information and digital skills.

His professional interests include the development of librarians as teachers and the iconography of learning spaces. He is a National Teaching Fellow (2004) and is a Fellow of CILIP, the HEA and the RSA.
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2012

Blanchett, H., Powis, C. and Webb, J. (2012) A Guide to Teaching Information Literacy: 101 Practical Tips. London: Facet Publishing. 9781856046596.

Powis, C. (2012) Maximising value, enhancing learning: boutique teaching and training. In: Priestner, A. and Tilley, E. (eds.) Personalising Library Services in Higher Education: the Boutique Approach. Farnham: Ashgate. pp. 87-106.

Littlemore, K., Payne, G., Fraser, K. and Powis, C. (2012) The Iconography of the library. Invited Presentation presented to: Research Active: Library and Learning Services Conference 2012, Sunley Management Centre, University of Northampton, 19 June 2012. (Unpublished)

2011

Burnapp, D., Zhao, W., Boteju, D., Jament, J., Feng, Y., Li, S., Powis, C., Klimes, C. and Mallam-Hassam, Y. (2011) The strategic implications of different forms of international collaboration in Higher Education. Northampton: University of Northampton.

Burnapp, D., Zhao, W., Boteju, D., Jament, J., Feng, Y., Li, S., Powis, C., Klimes, C. and Mallam-Hassam, Y. (2011) The strategic implications of different forms of international collaboration in Higher Education: Case studies. Northampton: University of Northampton.

2010

Powis, C. (2010) ‘We always come here’: investigating the social in ‘social learning’. Paper presented to: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning Dialogues, University of Northampton, UK, 13 May 2010. (Unpublished)

Powis, C. (2010) ‘We always come here’: investigating the social in social learning. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 2(1), pp. 3-11. 2041-3122.

Powis, C. (2010) Librarians as teachers: what makes a good teacher in our context? Workshop presented to: 5th Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) CoFHE & UC&R Joint Conference: Futureproof: Making Libraries Indispensable to Learning, Teaching and Research, Exeter, UK, 21-23 June 2010. (Unpublished)

Powis, C. and Webb, J. (2010) Making every second count: creating effective teaching sessions. Lecture presented to: Welsh Libraries, Archives and Museums Conference: Hard Times: Service Survival Through Innovation, Llandrindod Wells, UK, 13-14 May 2010. (Unpublished)

2009

Webb, J. and Powis, C. (2009) Training for pedagogical development. In: Brine, A. (ed.) Handbook of Library Training Practice and Development. Farnham: Ashgate. pp. 29-48.

2008

Powis, C. (2008) Towards the professionalisation of practice in teaching. RELAY: The Journal of the University, College and Research Group. 58

2007

Powis, C. and Webb, J. (2007) Shrugging off the cardigan: learning and teaching identities for the information professional. Paper presented to: Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA), Rotorua, New Zealand, 9-12 September 2007. (Unpublished)

Powis, C. and Webb, J. (2007) Start with the learner. Paper presented to: Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Conference 2007, Rotorua, New Zealand, 9-12 September 2007. (Unpublished)

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