Discussion Themes for ACRL MW
Hello NMDG friends--
It's time to begin choosing a theme for presentations and discussion at the Midwinter meeting. I have plenty of ideas kickin' around in my head but would love to know what you are interested in.
To refresh your memory, ACRL New Members Discussion Group is for new (and aspiring) academic librarians. We meet twice a year–at both ALA conferences–to chat about whatever is on our minds. It’s an opportunity for networking and a friendly place to ask any questions you have about succeeding in ACRL. Presenters at this meeting have the opportunity to contribute to the professional development of other academic librarians, gain conference presentation experience, and build their CV.
Our meeting topic for the last Annual conference was “The Publication Process: Getting Published in LIS Journals.”
If you have ideas for this and other upcoming NMDG meetings, please let me know!
Thanks,
Allie
Suggestion - Technology instruction
Tue, 09/29/2009 - 12:19pm
I am not sure if this would be a topic of interest to other NMDG members. But it has been on my mind. So here goes my suggestion: Technology instruction. If there are interests, I will elaborate. Thanks!
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Hey I like this. I was
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 12:20pm
Hey I like this. I was thinking of a theme involving instruction. Tell me a bit more about what you're thinking! I need to submit a 1 sentence description of our theme by Oct 16.
Technology instruction
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:32pm
Sure. I know that there are many resources about running traditional library instruction classes such as how to use an OPAC, how to search particular databases, how to use Boolean operators, how to use subject headings, etc.
But these days more and more librarians get to teach more technology (tool)-oriented classes such as citation management software like Refworks/EndNoes, LibX toolbar, screencasting, podcasting, etc.--either for library users or staff. (a) I am wondering if we can discuss how to plan and deliver these technology-oriented classes in a way that grabs the attention of users and motivates them to find ways to incorporate them in their research process. (b) I would also love to learn from more experienced veterans about how to structure these classes not as merely a show-and-tell but as something of an educational goal embedded in it. (c) And lastly, maybe strategically how a library can promote these classes in a way that would appeal most to faculty/students.
My ideas still sound kind of vauge. So if anyone has similar interests, please jump in and add thoughts. Will much appreciate it!
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just an FYI for everyone that
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 11:56am
just an FYI for everyone that this is the theme we selected for the upcoming MW conference. More details coming in the next few weeks... and thanks for the suggestion!
Allie