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.

Learn more about LIRT on the ALA website.

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Free Webinar: Transformative Information Literacy: Teaching for Perspective Transformation

  • 1.  Free Webinar: Transformative Information Literacy: Teaching for Perspective Transformation

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

    Transformative Information Literacy: Teaching for Perspective Transformation

    June 11, 2026
    12:00-1:00 pm
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/transformativesummer26

    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). After providing an overview of transformative learning theory, this presentation will outline original model for teaching information literacy that is inspired by transformative learning theory. This model is aimed at supporting transformation in how our students understand and engage with the information environment. Participants should leave with ideas for how to goals for and approach to teaching information literacy through the lens of transformative learning theory.

    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
    Head of Teaching & Learning
    The Ohio State University
    hammons.73@osu.edu
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