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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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Library Writing Cooperative Panel: Overcoming Obstacles, Celebrating Success

  • 1.  Library Writing Cooperative Panel: Overcoming Obstacles, Celebrating Success

    Posted May 13, 2025 03:24 PM

    Hello everyone,


    Apologies for cross-posting. Please share this announcement with your colleagues and networks, as this is a free opportunity open to all library workers and future library workers!


    Please join us for a panel presentation, Overcoming Obstacles, Celebrating Success 


    Date: June 9, 2025

    Time: 3-4 ET / 2-3 CT / 1-2 MT / 12-1 PT

    Location: Zoom (link sent in advance of the session)


    In the session, you'll hear from a panel of librarians who will share their writing and publication expertise, oriented around the theme "Overcoming Obstacles, Celebrating Success." This theme includes areas like time management, keeping organized, and publication and peer review. We'll be joined by: 

    • Danielle S. Apfelbaum, Scholarly Communication Librarian, Farmingdale State College

    • Ellie Dworak, Research Data Librarian, Boise State University

    • Amy Russo, Writing Center, San Jose State University

    • Alicia G. Vaandering, Head of Instruction, University of Rhode Island

    Please RSVP by Monday, June 2.


    Space is limited, but if the session is full, we'll have a waiting list.

    We will send you an invitation and link to the session a few days before the event, but if you have any questions, please contact us at libwrtcoop@gmail.com.

    We hope to see you there!


    On behalf of the Library Writing Cooperative,


    Amanda Izenstark, Holly Jackson, Anna Sandelli, Ann Agee

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    Amanda Izenstark, MLIS (she/her)
    Professor, Reference & Instructional Design Librarian
    Interim Chair, Public Services Department
    University of Rhode Island Libraries