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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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ALA Session: How Did I Get Here? Exploring Mindfulness in Library Instruction

  • 1.  ALA Session: How Did I Get Here? Exploring Mindfulness in Library Instruction

    Posted Jun 12, 2019 08:35 AM
    If you are attending ALA this year, please join us on Saturday June 22nd from 1-230PM for the LIRT Chair's Program, a panel discussion on integrating mindfulness into library instruction.

    How Did I Get Here? Exploring Mindfulness in Library Instruction

    Abstract:  In today's heavily networked and fast-paced world, mindfulness has emerged as a critical component in maintaining mental health and happiness. In the work environment, mindfulness is touted as a key to reducing burnout and prioritizing work-life balance. There is growing interest among educators to integrate thoughtful and conscientious techniques into their classrooms, which has proven beneficial to both the instructor and the student. Join public, academic, and school librarians who have integrated these methods into their instruction to learn how awareness techniques can improve and enhance teaching efforts.    

    When:  Saturday June 22nd, 1-230PM

    Where:  Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 154A-B

    Speakers include:

    Amy Laughlin, Youth Services Outreach Librarian at Ferguson Library (Stamford, CT)
    Zaiga Alksnitis, Reference Librarian at Middlesex School (Concord, MA)
    Jill Luedke, Art & Architecture Learning and Research Services Librarian at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
    Ven. Dr. Sagarananda Tien, Secretary of the U.S. Zen Institute (Germantown, MD)

    The session link is: https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=519578 

    We look forward to seeing you!

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    Ilka Datig
    Head of Instruction and Outreach
    Nazareth College
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