LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)

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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.

Learn more about LIRT on the ALA website.

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CFP - 2021 TLA LIRT Summit

  • 1.  CFP - 2021 TLA LIRT Summit

    Posted Jul 29, 2021 09:41 AM

    Greetings, Colleagues!

    We are extending the call for proposals for the 2021 Texas Library Association (TLA) Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) Summit.

    Tell Me More!  LIRT Summit is a one-day conference focused on topics related to library and information literacy instruction in academic, public, school, or special libraries.  Attendees will interact with other library instruction enthusiasts and learn from one another in a collaborative, intimate, low-stress environment.  All with an interest in library and information literacy instruction are welcome to attend and apply to present. 

    When and Where?  LIRT Summit will be held in a hybrid format on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

    Call for Proposals.  Please consider presenting your work at the LIRT Summit.  Proposals - for in-person or virtual sessions - will be accepted until August 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. via this form https://forms.gle/dG6jSdzpvMsDug2h7.  Any topics related to library and information literacy instruction are welcome in the following session formats:

    •      50-minute Session
    •      20-minute Session
    •      Poster Session

    Registration Info.  Registration will open August 16, 2021, with virtual and in-person options.  Additional information will be provided at a later date.

    Questions can be directed to Ashley B. Crane, TLA LIRT Chair, at abc064@shsu.edu.

    Best Regards,
    2021 TLA LIRT Summit Hosts
    https://shsulibraryguides.org/2021LIRTSummit 
    Newton Gresham Library
    Sam Houston State University
    Huntsville, Texas



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    Heather Adair
    Instruction Librarian, Asst. Professor
    Sam Houston State University
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