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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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CFP: Still Time to Cook Up Your Chapter for the Practical Literacies Cookbook

  • 1.  CFP: Still Time to Cook Up Your Chapter for the Practical Literacies Cookbook

    Posted Nov 04, 2025 08:28 AM

    Still Time to Submit

    Call for Chapters: The Practical Literacies Cookbook (ACRL)

    There is still time to submit your proposal for The Practical Literacies Cookbook, an upcoming ACRL publication edited by Haley L. Lott.

    This volume will feature practice-based lesson plans, activities, and programs that extend information literacy into other essential areas of student learning. The goal is to help undergraduates build the durable, adaptable skills they need to thrive in college and in their future careers.

    We are seeking 500–700 word "recipe" proposals that showcase creative approaches to teaching or outreach in the following areas:

    • Critical Engagement with Information and Society
      Examples may include evaluating media and misinformation, understanding polls and surveys, diversifying one's media diet, fact-checking with the SIFT method, practicing civil discourse, or exploring advocacy and civic engagement.

    • Building a Strong Financial Foundation
      Examples may include budgeting basics, managing credit scores, understanding student loans, avoiding subscription traps, interpreting tax forms, or exploring the gig economy.

    • Understanding Rights, Responsibilities, and Contracts
      Examples may include reading legal documents, understanding digital privacy and terms of service, finding credible legal information, exploring copyright and fair use, or examining tenant and workplace rights.

    • Designing Meaningful Careers and Futures
      Examples may include résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking and professional communication, salary negotiation, workplace expectations, or career planning strategies.

    Proposal deadline: November 14, 2025
    Submission form: https://tinyurl.com/PracticalLiteraciesCookbook
    Full Call for Chapters: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10E8xgSebmlJ-3CuoPGAOJbDdf0Nnxax5/view?usp=sharing
    Questions: PracticalLiteracies@gmail.com

    We especially encourage proposals from first-time authors, paraprofessional staff, and contributors from underrepresented or marginalized groups. If you have a creative idea that does not fit neatly into one category, please reach out. The editor would be happy to help determine where it belongs.



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    Haley Lott
    Research & Student Engagement Librarian / Asst. Professor
    Roger Williams University
    She/Her/Hers
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