All are invited to attend these free webinars. These sessions are being offered as part of the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate program from The Ohio State Universities Teaching & Learning Department.
Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts
May 14, 2026
12:00-1:00 (Eastern)
To register: https://go.osu.edu/ildefinitionssummer26
What is information literacy? Why is information literacy important for students? In this workshop, participants will learn about several definitions of information literacy and develop an understanding of the key concepts, skills, and dispositions associated with information literacy. In addition, participants will learn why explicit information literacy instruction is crucial to students' academic and professional success and consider what their role in supporting students' information literacy development might be. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.
Participation in this webinar counts as attendance toward the Teaching Information Literacy Endorsement (if you are affiliated with Ohio State), or the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate (if you are not affiliated with Ohio State).
Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources
May 28, 2026
12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
To register: https://go.osu.edu/ilstrategiessummer26
How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need explicit guidance and support across their entire academic careers. In this workshop, participants will learn more about strategies and activities that they can use to teach information literacy in a variety of contexts. In addition, participants will become familiar with multiple resources available to help them integrate information literacy into their teaching practices. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.
Participation in this webinar counts as attendance toward the Teaching Information Literacy Endorsement (if you are affiliated with Ohio State), or the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate (if you are not affiliated with Ohio State).
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Jane Hammons
Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian
The Ohio State University
hammons.73@osu.edu------------------------------