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Free Webinar: Outdated Research Notions: Changing the Conversations on Your Campus

  • 1.  Free Webinar: Outdated Research Notions: Changing the Conversations on Your Campus

    Posted Jul 24, 2025 12:00 PM

    All are invited to join us for this free webinar, being hosted by The Ohio State University Libraries.

    Outdated Research Notions: Changing the Conversations on Your Campus

    July 31, 2025
    12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/outdatedchangingconversations

    When it comes to research, students may have received guidance over the course of their academic careers that is no longer effective. For example, students may have been told that domain (.org, .com) is an indicator of credibility for web resources. Such guidance can create frustration for students and may even harm their ability to effectively locate information and complete research assignments. For the last two years, librarians from the University of New Mexico and The Ohio State University have been giving a series of presentations highlighting examples of outdated research guidance often given to students. In this session, participants will learn more about the concept of outdated research notions and explore several examples. A key focus will be on strategies that librarians and course instructors can use to start changing the conversation around outdated notions at their institutions, in order to ensure that students are being provided with guidance that reflects best practices for researching in our current information landscape.

    Presenters:

    • Adrienne Warner, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico Libraries
    • Glenn Koelling, Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator for University of New Mexico Libraries
    • Jane Hammons, Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries

    For participants associated with Ohio State, participation counts as credit toward the Teaching Information Literacy Endorsement from the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning. 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.



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