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  • To serve as a source of information on recommended ethnic collections, services, and programs.
  • To organize task forces, institutes, and workshops to carry out the functions of the Round Table as defined in the petition.
  • To develop for Annual conferences forums and symposia programs that deal with the key issues of ethnicity and librarianship.
  • To maintain a liaison with the Office of Library Outreach Services and cooperate with other ALA units, including the caucuses in joint projects for the betterment of outreach services.
  • To disseminate the work of the Round Table through a program of publications

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ACRL-ALSIS Programming @ ACRL 2025- Roundtable Discussion 15 - Thursday 4/3/2025 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM CT, Exhibit Hall BC

  • 1.  ACRL-ALSIS Programming @ ACRL 2025- Roundtable Discussion 15 - Thursday 4/3/2025 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM CT, Exhibit Hall BC

    Posted Mar 26, 2025 04:25 PM

     

    ***Apologies for cross posting***

     

    Please join us on Thursday April 3 9:30am-10:15am for our ALSIS programming @ ACRL 2025

     

    Roundtable 15: Good practices for inclusive and culturally responsive library services for international students

     

    Date and time: 4/3/25 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM CT

    Location: Exhibit Hall BC

    Speakers: Mark Mattson (Penn State University), Peggy Nzomo (University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign), Emily Reed (Penn State University)

    Facilitators: Rebecca Ammerman (University of Minnesota), Gloria Dikeogu (California State University), Katie Odhner (Penn State University)

     

    Description

    This session will explore ways in which academic librarians can be proactive in creating inclusive programs and services as well as provide spaces that foster a sense of belonging for international students. Furthermore, the session will provide a forum for discussing how instruction librarians can provide culturally responsive library and information literacy instruction to international students. Using a SWOC analysis approach, attendees will share tips and strategies for providing effective services for international students. Attendees will also discuss what hasn't worked so well and what lessons can be gleaned from this.

     

    Objective 1: Discuss ways in which we can offer culturally responsive reference and instruction services to international students

    Objective 2: Discuss outreach and engagement programming that is inclusive and/or that could help foster a sense of belonging for international students

    Objective 3: Considering what you have discussed in 1 and 2, use a SWOC analysis to evaluate current and/or past practices in your services for international students

     

    Best,

    Peggy

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    Peggy Nzomo, PhD
    Specialist for International Library Initiatives- Senior Associate

    Mortenson Center for International Library Programs,

    University of Illinois Library

    329 Main Library; 1408 W. Gregory Dr.; Urbana, IL 61801 USA

    Phone:217-333-3085 (Center); 217-333-9628 (Office)

    Email: pnzomo@illinois.edu