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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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Call for Proposals for the FREE 13th Annual Online LILi Conference

  • 1.  Call for Proposals for the FREE 13th Annual Online LILi Conference

    Posted 3 days ago
    Call for Proposals for the FREE 13th Annual Online LILi Conference
    (Please share widely!) 
    Theme
    Artificial Intelligence Meets Information Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future 
    Dates
    Thursday, July 23, 2026 (Pacific time TBD) & Friday, July 24, 2026 (Pacific time TBD)
    Location
    Online (with Zoom link emailed to registrants one week prior to the conference)
    Method of Submission
    Submit proposals through the online proposal submission form
    Submission Deadline
    Monday, April 13, 2026
    Notification of Acceptance
    Monday, May 18, 2026
     
    2026 Theme Description & Submission Guidelines:
    Artificial Intelligence Meets Information Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future 
    The Artificial Intelligence Meets Information Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future, free online conference invites proposals for presentations, lightning talks, PechaKuchas, and posters that explore innovative approaches, research findings, practical strategies, and emerging trends in libraries and information literacy related to artificial intelligence, particularly in support of equity and inclusivity. We welcome submissions from librarians, information literacy professionals, educators, researchers, LIS students, and other information workers from all types of libraries passionate about shaping the future of lifelong learning in the digital age.
    Possible presentation topics include, but are not limited to the following, with a focus on practical uses rather than theory:  
    External-Facing (our learners)-
    • Accessibility issues related to AI
    • Effective or innovative use of AI for teaching and learning
    • Decision-making on AI for teaching and learning for those not in decision-making roles
    • Developing critical thinking skills for use of AI
    • Positive aspects of AI for learners 
    • Recognizing and incorporating Critical Librarianship in instruction, using AI
    • Pedagogies for teaching and learning AI
    • Best practices for engaging online, hybrid, or "hyflex"* AI literacy instruction
    • Addressing the digital divide and access to generative AI tools
    • Using generative AI for community engagement, marketing, and outreach related to information literacy 
    Internal-Facing (ourselves & other IL professionals)
    • How information literacy professionals use AI
    • Creating or rebuilding instructional programs to support digital or AI literacy, with an information literacy focus
    • Redesigning instructional programs for a new format using AI or online tools
    • Creating and encouraging support for using AI in the workplace ethically  
    • Developing organizational support for workplace AI use (This sub-topic created by ChatGPT)
    • Learning from each other: Transferring and exchanging ideas related to AI and information literacy among types of libraries
    • Continuing education and self-education about AI for library workers through an information literacy lens
    We will be accepting proposals for presentations, lightning talks, PechaKuchas, and online  poster sessions:
    Presentations (15-min presentation plus Q&A): Dynamic presentations that share experiments, works in progress, or sustained reflections and outcomes of more complete projects while engaging a range of participants and fostering connections and dialogue.
    Lightning Talks (5 to 7-min lightning talk plus Q&A): Highly-focused presentations that succinctly introduce a topic, method, tool, project, or work-in-progress to catalyze ideas and foster follow-up discussions.
    PechaKuchas (20 image-driven slides, 20 seconds/slide = 6 minutes 40 seconds plus Q&A) "Originating from the Japanese term for 'chit chat,' PechaKucha was developed as a storytelling format that emphasizes visuals over text and precise timing to spark curiosity, invite creative approaches, and offer quick insight into experiments, ideas, or outcomes in a dynamic and memorable way."   ChatGPT  
    For more information:
    Examples of PechaKuchas:
    Posters (2 min presentation plus Q&A): Poster proposals present work on any relevant topic or offer project tools, and software demonstrations in any stage of development. Selected posters will be emailed to registered attendees one week before the conference. The hope is to allow for more discussion and questions during the interactive poster session.
    PROPOSAL ELEMENTS
    All proposals must have: 
    • a title
    • 300-word abstract
    • 2 to 3 learning outcomes for the audience. 
    Creative and engaging proposals that include interactive elements will be given priority. Please indicate your preferred format when filling out the proposal submission form. All proposals will be blind-reviewed by a group of LILi Advisory Board members.
    About LILi
    LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) is a group of professionals and students in library and related information fields, interested in information literacy. LILi members agree to abide by the LILi Code of Conduct and Community Agreement . 
    The LILi Bylaws state: 
    "The organization's mission shall be to:
    a. investigate, craft, promote and recommend effective models of lifelong, information literacy instruction that consider previous knowledge, abilities, specific tasks and needs, evolving technology, future opportunities, and ongoing collaborations among all those committed to information literacy.
    b. offer professional development and networking opportunities."
    LILi's OVERALL APPROACH
    We endeavor to support everyone who is interested in presenting, but ask that proposals not advertise or promote paid services or consultancy. LILi conferences are free, shared learning spaces for all. We especially encourage students and early-career folks to be part of our conference - do not hesitate to submit. We invite proposals from diverse voices, giving priority to people from marginalized communities during the submission process. We want anyone who is interested in this conference theme and the LILi mission to be part of our LILi community. English-language proposals only," as English is the language of the conference and we may not have expertise to be able to review proposals in other languages.
    All presenters, presentations, and related materials are asked to ensure:   
    For accommodations please contact us as soon as possible.
    Previous conferences 
    Learn more about previous conferences, presentations, and more by visiting: https://lili.libguides.com/lili/conference
    Questions? Natalie Marquez, marquezn@uci.edu  or Cassandra Nieves, clnieves@northampton.edu   
    NOTE: *"The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. Students can decide how to participate." 
    Milman, Natalie, et al. 2020. "7 Things You Should Know About the Hyflex Model." Educause. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/7/7-things-you-should-know-about-the-hyflex-course-model


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    Esther Grassian
    Lecturer
    UCLA Information Studies Department
    estherg@ucla.edu
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