Almuth Gastinger
+4773590728
Høgskoleveien 12, Gløshaugen, Trondheim
About
Senior Research Librarian, working as subject librarian at the Technology Library. Responsible for subjects Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Production engineering, Technology management and Information Sciences.
Almuth Gastinger
graduated from Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany, with a PhD in Informatics. Since 2000 she has been working as Senior Research Librarian at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway.
Her main interests include international co-operation, network building and staff exchange, CPD, information literacy, Open Science and subject librarian tasks.
She was member of IFLA Information Literacy Section Standing Committee from 2007 to 2015, and now she is member of IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section Standing Committee. In 2010 she was appointed Norway’s representative to NATO Information and Knowledge Management Committee.
She has attended many conferences, given presentations and published articles and book-chapters, in English, German and Norwegian.
Publications
2025
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2025)
A report from the ninth European Conference on Information Literacy.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Conference report
2020
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2020)
Zwölf Jahre Open Access an der Technisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Universität Norwegens (NTNU): Der lange Weg zu wirksamen Richtlinien.
Academic chapter
2019
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Landøy, Ane;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2019)
Print or Electronic Course Readings: Implications for Library Space and Information Literacy Programmes.
Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
Academic article
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Gastinger, Almuth;
Landøy, Ane.
(2019)
Copyright Literacy Skills of LIS Students in Norway.
Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
Academic article
2018
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Todorova, Tania;
Yantao, Pan;
Zhang, Jiuzhen;
Zivkovic, Daniela;
Pešut, Darija;
Kortelainen, Terttu;
Bar-Ilan, Judit;
Aharony, Noa;
Collina, Elena;
Krumina, Liga.
(2018)
Academic reading format preferences and behaviors among university students worldwide: A comparative survey analysis.
PLOS ONE
Academic article
2017
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2017)
Blant universitetsbibliotek i Australia.
Bob : Bok og bibliotek
Professional article
2015
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Landøy, Ane;
Repanovici, Angela;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2015)
The more they tried it the less they liked it:
Norwegian and Romanian student’s response to electronic course material.
Academic chapter
2013
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2013)
Im Einsatz für Forschung und Lehre. Kompetenzen des Fachpersonals der NTNU Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim.
Academic chapter
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Gastinger, Almuth;
Torras Calvo, Maria Carme.
(2013)
List of Selected Information Literacy Resources Available in the Norwegian Language.
Encyclopedia chapter
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Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2013)
The Information Literate Brain.
Academic chapter
2012
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2012)
Challenges of e-Science and Virtual Research Environments for Academic Libraries in Norway.
Academic chapter
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Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2012)
Libraries, donations and freedom of expression : The case of Scientology.
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Academic article
2011
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2011)
Hvorfor IFLA har endret livet mitt!.
Bibliotekforum
Professional article
2010
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Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2010)
Information Literacy as a Human Right.
Libri
Academic article
2009
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
9th International Bielefeld Conference 2009: "Upgrading The eLibrary: Enhanced Information Services Driven by Technology and Economics".
Library Hi Tech News
Academic literature review
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
e-Science og e-Research - Norge må på banen.
Bob : Bok og bibliotek
Academic literature review
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
9. International Bielefeld Conference 2009: "Upgrading the eLibrary: Enhanced Information Services Driven by Technology and Economics".
LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of European Research Libraries
Academic literature review
2006
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2006)
8th International Bielefeld Conference 2006: Academic Library and Information Services: New Paradigms for the Digital Age.
LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of European Research Libraries
Academic literature review
Journal publications
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2017)
Blant universitetsbibliotek i Australia.
Bob : Bok og bibliotek
Professional article
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2011)
Hvorfor IFLA har endret livet mitt!.
Bibliotekforum
Professional article
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
9th International Bielefeld Conference 2009: "Upgrading The eLibrary: Enhanced Information Services Driven by Technology and Economics".
Library Hi Tech News
Academic literature review
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
e-Science og e-Research - Norge må på banen.
Bob : Bok og bibliotek
Academic literature review
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2006)
8th International Bielefeld Conference 2006: Academic Library and Information Services: New Paradigms for the Digital Age.
LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of European Research Libraries
Academic literature review
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Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2012)
Libraries, donations and freedom of expression : The case of Scientology.
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Academic article
-
Landøy, Ane;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2019)
Print or Electronic Course Readings: Implications for Library Space and Information Literacy Programmes.
Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
Academic article
-
Todorova, Tania;
Yantao, Pan;
Zhang, Jiuzhen;
Zivkovic, Daniela;
Pešut, Darija;
Kortelainen, Terttu;
Bar-Ilan, Judit;
Aharony, Noa;
Collina, Elena;
Krumina, Liga.
(2018)
Academic reading format preferences and behaviors among university students worldwide: A comparative survey analysis.
PLOS ONE
Academic article
-
Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2010)
Information Literacy as a Human Right.
Libri
Academic article
-
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2009)
9. International Bielefeld Conference 2009: "Upgrading the eLibrary: Enhanced Information Services Driven by Technology and Economics".
LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of European Research Libraries
Academic literature review
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Gastinger, Almuth;
Landøy, Ane.
(2019)
Copyright Literacy Skills of LIS Students in Norway.
Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2012)
Challenges of e-Science and Virtual Research Environments for Academic Libraries in Norway.
Academic chapter
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2013)
Im Einsatz für Forschung und Lehre. Kompetenzen des Fachpersonals der NTNU Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim.
Academic chapter
-
Landøy, Ane;
Repanovici, Angela;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2015)
The more they tried it the less they liked it:
Norwegian and Romanian student’s response to electronic course material.
Academic chapter
-
Gastinger, Almuth;
Torras Calvo, Maria Carme.
(2013)
List of Selected Information Literacy Resources Available in the Norwegian Language.
Encyclopedia chapter
-
Sturges, Paul;
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2013)
The Information Literate Brain.
Academic chapter
-
Gastinger, Almuth.
(2020)
Zwölf Jahre Open Access an der Technisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Universität Norwegens (NTNU): Der lange Weg zu wirksamen Richtlinien.
Academic chapter
Report
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Gastinger, Almuth.
(2025)
A report from the ninth European Conference on Information Literacy.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Conference report
Outreach
2025
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Kilvik, Astrid Therese; Ånerud, Turi Marte Brandt. (2025) Information Literacy meets Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Strategies at the NTNU University Library. European Conference on Information Literacy
2023
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson. (2023) Collaboration is Key: Teaching Research Data Literacy Skills at NTNU. European Conference on Information Literacy
2021
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Balstad, Marit Terese. (2021) Academic Writing Events: Experiences from NTNU University Library. European Conference on Information Literacy
2020
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2020) Was Corona bisher verhinderte – die Erasmus International Staff Week an der NTNU Universitätsbibliothek. #vBIB20 - die virtuelle Konferenz rund um bibliothekarische Themen
2019
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2019) 12 Jahre Open Access an der Technisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Universität Norwegens (NTNU): Der lange Weg zu wirksamen Richtlinien. Österreichischer Bibliothekartag 2019
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth. (2019) Research Data Management at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Österreichischer Bibliothekartag 2019
2018
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2018) Mit Profis arbeiten: Zukünftige Anforderungen an Information Professionals aus internationaler Sicht. 107. Deutscher Bibliothekartag
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Landøy, Ane. (2018) Copyright Literacy Skills of Library and Information Science Students in Norway. European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL)
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Heller, Lambert; Reimer, Torsten. (2018) Publikationsverhalten wissenschaftlicher BibliothekarInnen: Umfrage an EU-Forschungsbibliotheken. 107. Deutscher Bibliothekartag
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LectureLandøy, Ane; Gastinger, Almuth. (2018) Print or Electronic Course Readings: Implications for Library Space and Information Literacy Programmes. European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL)
2017
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth. (2017) Vitenskapelig publisering som obligatorisk oppgave ved universitetsbibliotek?. VIRAK - Konferansen for universitets- og høgskolebibliotek
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson. (2017) Open Access ved NTNU. International Open Access Week
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Storrusten, Kristin. (2017) IFLAs retningslinjer for kompetanseutvikling: Prinsipper og mønsterpraksis. IFLA World Library and Information Congress
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Moltubakk, Stine Thordarson. (2017) New policy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU): Incentives for publishing Open Access. Open Access Tage 2017
2016
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2016) Resultater for nasjonal undersøkelse av bibliotekarers kjennskap til opphavsrett. Det 75. Norske Bibliotekmøte
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Landøy, Ane. (2016) Digitalt eller trykt pensum. Hva ønsker studentene og vil det påvirke bibliotekets samlingsutvikling?. Det 75. Norske Bibliotekmøte
2015
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Landøy, Ane. (2015) Norske bibliotekarers kjennskap til copyright. UH-bibliotekkonferansen 2015
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Landøy, Ane; Repanovici, Angela. (2015) Norwegian and Romanian Students’ Response to Electronic Course Material. Third European Conference on Information Literacy ECIL2015
2014
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth. (2014) Internasjonal utveksling bidrar til innovative og fremtidsrettede bibliotek. Det 74. norske bibliotekmøte
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LectureSturges, Paul; Gastinger, Almuth. (2014) Access to Information as a Human Right. The Right to Know Symposium
2013
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2013) Experiences with Patron Driven Acquisition at the NTNU University Library in Trondheim. Umbrella 2013 Conference and Exhibition
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2013) Patron Driven Acquisition ved NTNU Universitetsbiblioteket. CRIStin vårmøte 2013
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Interview
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2013) Global Partnerships for Media and Information Literacy (MIL). CILIP ILIG meeting
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LectureSturges, Paul; Gastinger, Almuth. (2013) The Information Literate Brain. First European Conference on Information Literacy ECIL 2013
2012
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2012) E-Science og forskningsinfrastrukturer - hvorfor fagbibliotekene bør engasjere seg. Det 73. norske bibliotekmøte
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2012) Challenges of e-Science and Virtual Research Environments for Academic Libraries in Norway. BOBCATSSS 2012
2011
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2011) Challenges integrating library services into researchers’ work processes: the Norwegian perspective. Umbrella 2011 Conference & Exhibition
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Lecture
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2011) Rolle und Aufgaben der Fachreferenten unter neuen Rahmenbedingungen. Weiterbildungsstudiengang Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft (Master in Library and Information Science)
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2011) Yes, you can! Going abroad on work placements. Umbrella 2011 Conference & Exhibition
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2011) Bibliothekwesen in Norwegen und die NTNU Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim. Weiterbildungsstudiengang Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft (Master in Library and Information Science)
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Conference posterGastinger, Almuth; Taylor, Solveig Isabel. (2011) Innovation Through Internationalisation: Barriers for going abroad and actions to overcome them. World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2011) Ethical Perspectives on Donations to Libraries. OIF and IFLA FAIFE webinar
2010
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth; Wilke, Sebastian; Tise, Ellen R.; Verheul, Ingeborg. (2010) Bridging the gap – Involving new professionals in the international development of our profession in the digital world. BOBCATSSS 2010
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Conference lectureKnutsen, Tove; Tangen, Lisbeth; Brandshaug, Rune; Gastinger, Almuth; Faber, Hege Charlotte. (2010) Fagreferenter - en truet art?. Fagreferentkonferansen 2010
2009
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Interview
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Conference lectureSturges, Paul; Gastinger, Almuth. (2009) Information Literacy and Article Nineteen. Information: Interactions and Impact (i3)
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2009) Fachreferent, Universitätsbibliothekar oder Informationsspezialist? Allein oder im Team? - Zukünftige Aufgaben und Organisation der Fachreferenten an der UB in Trondheim. 98. Deutscher Bibliothekartag
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth; Bertheussen, Lene Elisabeth. (2009) How to get involved: Reflections from a new and a more experienced professional. IFLA Satellite Meeting "Moving In, Moving Up, and Moving On: Strategies for Regenerating the Library and Information Profession
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2009) Norwegian Librarianship and the University Library in Trondheim. Seminar at Library and Information Services of Cranfield University
2008
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2008) Dagens og morgendagens oppgaver - hvordan skal de løses innenfor gitte rammer. Seminar ved Universitetsbiblioteket i Trondheim "Plass og rolle til fagansvarlige under nye rammebetingelser"
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth; Gjengaar, Janne Beate. (2008) Die lernende Organisation - Entwicklung der Organisationskultur an der Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim. 97. Deutscher Bibliothekartag
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LectureGastinger, Almuth; Fonn, Katherine Jaramillo. (2008) Open Access and the Institutional Repository at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). SAIH (Studentenes og Akademikernes Internasjonale Hjelpefond) Seminar
2006
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Conference lectureGastinger, Almuth. (2006) Das Fachreferentensystem der Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim - Aufgaben und Rollenverständnis im Wandel. 95. Deutscher Bibliothekartag
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Conference lecture
2005
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LectureGastinger, Almuth. (2005) Das norwegische Bibliothekswesen und die Universitätsbibliothek in Trondheim. Weiterbildungsveranstaltung der SLUB
2002
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Feature article