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: Teaching Practices Instead of Skills

  • 1.  Free Webinar: Teaching Practices Instead of Skills

    Posted Jul 10, 2025 07:17 AM

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

    Teaching Practices Instead of Skills

    July 14, 2025
    12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/practicesnotskills

    The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education marked a major shift in language around information literacy. Instead of the learning objectives from the Standards, the Framework uses knowledge practices and threshold concepts. The knowledge practices are not used by many librarians, but stem from the theoretical concept of practice theory (Schatzki et al., 2001). Approaching information literacy from a practice mindset generally results in librarians feeling more satisfied with their instruction, but several forces challenge our ability to do make this leap (Rath, 2022). This session will introduce practice theory and briefly analyze the ACRL Framework through this lens. Then, potential solutions will be offered to combat the forces that drag us back to a skills-based information literacy mindset. Lastly, we'll close with some questions and answers around enacting a practice-based mindset in information literacy instruction.

    Presenter: Dr. Logan Rath, Research & Instruction Librarian, SUNY Brockport

    This workshop is being offered as part of the Information Literacy Virtual Workshop Series at Ohio State. Information on additional upcoming workshops in the series is available here: Information Literacy Virtual Workshops. Participants who attend workshops can earn credit toward the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate, being offered for free from The Ohio State Libraries Teaching & Learning Department. For any 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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