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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: Transformative Information Literacy

  • 1.  Free Webinar: Transformative Information Literacy

    Posted May 27, 2025 11:31 AM

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

    Transformative Information Literacy: Conceptualizing Information Literacy through the Lens of Transformative Learning Theory

    June 26, 2025
    12:00-1:15 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/transformativeinformationlit
    Presenter: Jane Hammons, Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries

    What would it mean to teach information literacy with an explicit goal of transformation in mind? Originally developed by Jack Mezirow, transformative learning theory "has played a prominent role in the literature of adult education for several decades" (Hoggan, 2017). Transformative learning theory outlines a process by which an individuals' frame of reference is transformed through encounters with information or experiences that cause them to question their original habits of mind and perspectives. More than just learning new facts or skills, or expanding their existing frame of reference, a transformative learning experience can result in a "substantive shift in one's desires, self-awareness, belief structure, and lived experience" (Paul & Quiggin, 2020). This presentation will provide an overview of transformative learning theory and will consider it in relation to efforts to teach information literacy. The presenter will outline a conception of information literacy developed through the lens of transformative learning theory, and which is aimed at supporting transformation in how our students understand and engage with the information environment.

    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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