Information Literacy Events

37th Annual LOEX Conference - Blazing Trails: On the Path to Information Literacy - Call for papers

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:12:06 GMT

37th Annual LOEX Conference - Blazing Trails: On the Path to Information Literacy

Call for papers - deadline 21 November 2008

The conference theme, Blazing Trails: On the Path to Information Literacy, explores the diverse paths that librarians take to develop successful information literacy programs.

Presenters are encouraged to develop unique and creative proposals related to the theme. Proposals should model best practices, provide useful information that participants can use at their libraries, showcase effective and innovative practices, support collaboration, and be as applicable as possible to a wide range of academic institution types. Successful proposals reflect elements of one of seven themes:

- Luminarias: The Art and Practice of Teaching casts light on teaching strategies, curriculum design, learning styles, and student engagement.

- Trail Guides: Leadership and Management covers topics such as managing a significant project or team, leading an initiative such as integrating information literacy into institutions of higher education, or establishing and fostering a professional development program.

- Off the Beaten Path: Creativity and Exploration includes comprehensive planning or implementation of innovations or emerging trends in all aspects of information literacy and instruction.

- Shortcuts: Lesson Plans To Go has the presenter share a proven lesson or unit plan, including processes and materials. Session participants should be able to go back to their respective institutions and readily implement the lesson plan.

- From Covered Wagon to the Railroad: Technology in Education asks what are useful roles of instructional technology in the 21st century? This track focuses on building, utilizing, or sustaining the effective use of technology in education.

- Round-up: Collaborative Efforts and Spaces examines how collaborations between people and programs can enhance information literacy and what types of spaces are best for collaboration and instruction.

- Are we there yet? Assessment and Accountability focuses on evaluating teaching or instructional tools, peer evaluation, or assessing user needs, student learning, or information literacy initiatives.

SESSION FORMATS
Two types of proposals will be accepted.

Presentation: A 60-minute session that includes time for a 45-minute presentation and 10-15 minutes of question and answer. Most feature a successful program, practice or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Presentations are intended for an audience typically of 50-70 people. Presenters should include in the proposal description the topic and an outline of the presentation.

Interactive Workshop: A 60-minute session where the presenter facilitates a learning environment in which attendees develop or explore teaching and/or research techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and interactive session. Workshops are intended for an audience typically of 30-60 people. Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the presenter will make this session a “hands-on” experience for attendees.

In addition, there will be Poster sessions. Students currently enrolled in a Master's program in library and information sciences along with librarians in resident or intern programs will be invited to propose poster sessions. Details about proposing poster sessions will be posted in a separate call for proposal.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Proposals must be received by November 21, 2008. Proposals must be submitted through the online submission form. The primary contact on the proposal will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 16, 2009.

IFLA - CAll for IL papers - deadline 15 November 2008

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:36:53 GMT

World Library and Information Congress: 75th IFLA General Conference and Assembly
Libraries create futures: Building on cultural heritage

23-27 August 2009, Milan, Italy

Libraries Promoting Twenty-First Century Literacies
The Literacy and Reading Section and the Information Literacy Section are seeking proposals for a program to be held at the IFLA Congress in Milan in August, 2009.

It is no longer enough to be simply print literate in the twenty-first century. The complex world in which we now live requires fluency in many literacies. Through formal presentations and group discussions, this program will explore the ways in which libraries can actively promote multiple literacies. The program will feature up to six invited papers, each focusing on a different twenty-first century literacy.

They are looking for papers on basic print literacy (combating illiteracy), fluent print literacy (combating aliteracy), and information literacy. They also invite paper presentations that feature other literacies. Possibilities include multicultural literacy, visual literacy, media literacy, civic literacy, or economic literacy, to name a few.

Papers chosen for presentation will avoid repetitive definitions of literacy in general and focus instead on the particular twenty-first century literacy being addressed. They will be specific about how libraries can promote that literacy. They will be grounded in theory, research, and/or practical applications. Proposals should provide the following information:

The particular literacy addressed in the paper
Name and institution of speaker(s)
Abstract of paper (500 words)
Brief biographical information

Proposals should be sent to Alison Ernst (aernst@nmhschool.org or Alison.Ernst@comcast.net ) by November 15, 2008. Please indicate “IFLA proposal” in the subject line.

Finalists will be notified by January 15, 2009, and will be expected to submit final versions of their papers in one of the official IFLA languages by May 15, 2009.

Presenters will have fifteen minutes to present their papers at the program, and time will be allowed for a moderated discussion by attendees.

i3 Conference - Preliminary Announcement

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:40:00 GMT

i³ Conference - Preliminary Announcement

Following the success of the first Information: Interactions and Impact (i³) International Conference, Aberdeen 2007, the second i³ conference will take place at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, on 22-25 June 2009.

i³ explores the interconnections between information literacy, information behaviour, and impact of information. Keynote speakers in 2009 will include Dr. Chun Wei Choo (Faculty of Information, University of Toronto) and Dave Snowden (Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Cognitive Edge).

The i³ 2009 website will be launched soon. If you would like to register your interest and receive further alerts as they go live, please email at i3information@rgu.ac.uk