Academic Library Services to International Students Interest Group

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  • 1.  Roundtable Discussions on Services to International Students

    Posted Jan 19, 2023 10:12 AM
    Edited by Katie Odhner Jan 19, 2023 11:02 AM

    Hello ALSIS Interest Group! 

    In response to the survey we ran in the fall, the interest group will be hosting several informal roundtable-type discussions on Zoom in the coming months. This is an opportunity for members to come together, share ideas, discuss best practices and network with colleagues who provide academic library services to international students.  

    Our first topic will be teaching research skills and information literacy skills to international students. To access the Zoom link for our first discussion, please register here.  
    https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsdOuqqjwsHtERzul2UULzO-9spJRnOJaG

    Upcoming Discussions: 

    • Wednesday, February 22nd, 3 – 4 pm (EST). Topic: Research skills, information literacy and international students (Moderator: Katie Odhner, Penn State Abington Library)
    • Wednesday, March 29th, 3-4 pm (EST). Topic: Beyond Diversity: Creating inclusive environments for international students (Moderator: Peggy Nzomo, University of Illinois Library)
    • Wednesday, April 19th, 3 – 4 pm (EST). Topic: TBD 

    If you would like to recommend a topic or are interested in moderating a future session, we would love to hear about it! Send an email to the current and incoming conveners (Katie Odhner, kzo5154@psu.edu and Peggy Nzomo, pnzomo@illinois.edu).

    We hope to see you there! 

    Best Regards, 

    Katie Odhner 

    Convener  


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    Katie Odhner
    Reference and Instruction Librarian
    Penn State University Libraries
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  • 2.  RE: Roundtable Discussions on Services to International Students

    Posted Apr 19, 2023 12:40 PM

    Hi Katie - Is the session happening today? I hadn't seen anything about a topic but was curious. Thanks!



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    Chelsea Nesvig
    Research & Instruction/Global & Policy Studies Librarian
    Univ. of Wash. Bothell/Cascadia College
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  • 3.  RE: Roundtable Discussions on Services to International Students

    Posted Apr 19, 2023 02:30 PM

    Hi Chelsea,

    Sorry for the timeline confusion! The session was moved to next week. Here is the announcement:
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    Thanks to all who attended our 1st Roundtable discussion on Research skills, Information literacy and international students. If you missed that discussion, you can review the notes from the discussion at https://bit.ly/alsisdiscussion1. 

    Please join us for our second roundtable discussion on: Beyond Diversity: Creating inclusive environments for international students- Tuesday April 25- 3- 4pm ET

    We will share/ discuss the following:
    -Inclusive practices we have used in classroom settings or instruction to increase a sense of belonging and participation by international students in both online and F2F classroom environments.
    - Inclusive tips and strategies to use in our interactions with international students- (in research consultations, reference services (chat /in person), or during events.)
    -Inclusive practices or initiatives we have used in our outreach to international students to increase their sense of belonging.


    Register at : https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuuvpjIvGda-_oNmyjrFpsM66C7rZ66r
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    Best,
    Katie



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    Katie Odhner
    Reference and Instruction Librarian
    Penn State University Libraries
    She/Her/Hers
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