LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)

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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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Free Webinar: Information Literacy Instruction in a Post-Liaison World

  • 1.  Free Webinar: Information Literacy Instruction in a Post-Liaison World

    Posted Jul 16, 2025 02:18 PM

    All are welcome to join us at this free webinar, being hosted by the Ohio State University Libraries.

    Information Literacy Instruction in a Post-Liaison World

    July 22, 2025
    3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/ilpostliaison

    Presenters:

    • Erica DeFrain, Associate Professor and Social Sciences Librarian, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • Kristina Clement, Assistant Director of Academic Engagement & Instruction for the Collegiate Librarians, Kennesaw State University Libraries
    • Dani Brecher Cook, Associate University Librarian for Learning and User Experience, UC San Diego Library
    • Nicole Pagowsky, Curriculum & Pedagogy Librarian and Liaison Program Lead, University of Arizona Libraries

    As many libraries face the reality that traditional liaison models to support campus are unsustainable, liaison program re-org projects must grapple with the serious challenges of avoiding burnout, an inability to do more with less, and the shortcomings of instruction models that rely on transactional delivery.

    In this presentation, we will talk through our approaches and perspectives on filling the liaison void, where we focus on locating pragmatic and effective solutions for ensuring deep and expansive engagement with information literacy instruction across our institutions. While our solutions are locally situated and determined by complex and constantly evolving factors, we will identify where our opportunities and conundrums overlap due to common elements shared across today's academic libraries.

    For participants not associated with Ohio State, participation counts as credit for the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate being offered by the Teaching & Learning Department in The Ohio State University Libraries. For questions, contact LIB-Teach@osu.edu.



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    Jane Hammons
    Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian
    The Ohio State University
    hammons.73@osu.edu
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