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 Webinars: Teaching Information Literacy

  • 1.  Free Webinars: Teaching Information Literacy

    Posted 11 hours ago

    All are invited to attend these free webinars, being offered through The Ohio State University Libraries.

    Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts

    September 3, 2026
    12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/ildefinitionsau26

    What is information literacy? Why is information literacy important for students? In this workshop, participants will learn about several definitions of information literacy and develop an understanding of the key concepts, skills, and dispositions associated with information literacy. In addition, participants will learn why explicit information literacy instruction is crucial to students' academic and professional success and consider what their role in supporting students' information literacy development might be. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.

    Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources

    September 15, 2026
    12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
    To register: https://go.osu.edu/ilstrategiesau26

    How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need explicit guidance and support across their entire academic careers. In this workshop, participants will learn more about strategies and activities that they can use to teach information literacy in a variety of contexts. In addition, participants will become familiar with multiple resources available to help them integrate information literacy into their teaching practices. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.

    Participation in these 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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