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The mission of the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is to provide a forum for discussion of activities, programs, and problems of instruction in the use of libraries; to contribute to the education and training of librarians for library instruction; to promote instruction in the use of libraries as an essential library service, and to serve as a channel of communication on library instruction between the ALA divisions, ALA and ACRL committees, state clearinghouses, Project LOEX, other organizations concerned with instruction in the use of libraries, and members of the Association.

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IS Webinar: Bringing Race to the Forefront to Engage Students and Teaching Faculty 5/13

  • 1.  IS Webinar: Bringing Race to the Forefront to Engage Students and Teaching Faculty 5/13

    Posted Apr 28, 2021 10:50 AM
    The ACRL Instruction Section's Inclusive Pedagogy Committee invites you to a webinar, Bringing Race to the Forefront to Engage Students and Teaching Faculty, on May 13th. The webinar will feature Symphony Bruce (American University) and Jesus Espinoza (University of Michigan). 
     
    Title: Bringing Race to the Forefront to Engage Students and Teaching Faculty
    Date and time: May 13, 2021 at 9 am PST - 10 am MST - 11am CST - 12pm EST
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 
     
    Description: In this conversation between Jesus Espinoza and Symphony Bruce, the speakers will talk through their experiences using Critical Race Theory and Antiracism to inform their instruction and engage students and teaching faculty. They will discuss the successes and challenges of their work, in addition to the process of navigating the uncertainty of applying critical race theories and antiracist pedagogies while still learning about them. Specifically, they will talk about their individual experiences creating lesson plans and workshops, especially in online learning spaces.

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    [Meggan] [Houlihan]
    [Associate Academic Librarian for the Arts, Coordinator of Library Instruction and Student Programs]
    [New York University Abu Dhabi]
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