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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Call for Presentations: Library Instruction and AI

  • 1.  Call for Presentations: Library Instruction and AI

    Posted 16 hours ago

    The call for presentations for the virtual one-day symposium The Future of Information Literacy: AI and Library Instruction is now open!

    The event will take place on November 2, 2024 from 1-5PM GST. 

    The deadline for submissions is August 2, 2024.

    Symposium registration, information, and scheduling will go live in September 2024.

    Description: 

    The role of the Library constantly evolves and changes along with changing information needs. The growth and development of artificial intelligence tools have introduced unique and varied ways with which to interact with information, process information, collect information, and conduct research. These developments have also greatly changed the scope of Library instruction and information literacy needs.

    The Future of Information Literacy: AI and Library Instruction is intended as a space where Library professionals can discuss the impact of recent developments in AI and related technologies on their work, on their instruction, and on the needs of their users.

    For more information and to submit please click here.

    Please excuse any cross-posting.