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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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Deadline extended! Call for Proposals - LILi Annual Conference

  • 1.  Deadline extended! Call for Proposals - LILi Annual Conference

    Posted Mar 30, 2024 05:44 PM
    Deadline extended!!!
    The LILi Conference Planning Committee invites everyone to submit a proposal to the free 11th Annual Virtual LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Conference!

    FREE Virtual Conference Theme: New Horizons! Future-Ready Learning and Lifelong Information Literacy

    Proposal Deadline: March 29, 2024 April 8, 2024

    Decision Made By: May 24, 2024

    Virtual Conference Dates:  July 25 & 26, 2024

    The "New Horizons: Future-Ready Learning and Lifelong Information Literacy" free virtual conference invites proposals for lightning talks, presentations, and poster sessions that explore innovative approaches, research findings, practical strategies, and emerging trends in libraries and information literacy related to new and existing technologies. 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. 

    Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

    • Artificial intelligence in libraries and education

    • Collaborative approaches to using new technologies in information literacy instruction

    • Digital literacy skills development for learners of all ages

    • Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity considerations in learning environments

    • Effective assessment strategies for measuring information literacy, including digital literacy skills

    • Engaging students through innovative pedagogies and using new technologies

    • Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in digital library services

    • Ethical issues and policies related to technologies 

    • Integrating information literacy across all ages and backgrounds 

    • Open educational resources (OER) and their impact on teaching and learning

    • Strategies for combating misinformation and promoting media literacy

    • Using gamification to engage learners 

    Proposal submission:

    All proposals are anonymously reviewed. To be considered, complete proposals must include a title, an abstract of up to 300 words, and 1-3 main learning objectives/takeaways for the audience. Presenters must also agree that sessions will be recorded and publicly posted online following the conference. Please visit our FAQ for presenter information, including session formats and important dates. We invite proposals from diverse voices, giving priority to people from marginalized communities during the submission process.

    Submit your proposals here!


    For questions, please contact:
    Conference Committee Co-Chairs: April Sheppard, banhatenotbooks@gmail.com or Edeama Onwuchekwa, ejonah@sdccd.edu    --

    April Sheppard
    banhatenotbooks@gmail.com

    Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're engaging in any of the above, please protect your time and wait to respond until you're working.


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