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.
The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2026 Virtual Forum. The hour-long forum will be held in spring with the exact date to be determined based on availability of the speaker(s). It will feature a 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A. The event is open and free for all participants.
The virtual forum is a great opportunity for librarians and library workers–both ALA/ACRL members and non-members–to showcase innovative teaching methods, assessment, and theoretical approaches. Past topics include critical race pedagogy, gendered labor and instruction, visual literacy, and assessment. See past events on the Instruction Section website.
Please fill out the proposal form by Monday, January 5, 2026. One proposal will be selected. Speakers will be notified by mid-February.