(via Denise Green, CARLI)
The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 12th annual Instruction Showcase, to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 18.
CARLI members and Illinois LIS students are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics, and are encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme this year: New Directions and New Users. Proposals can be for a lightning talk, 20 minute presentation, or a 20 minute presentation and 20 minute workshop.
Submission Timeline
Proposals are due Friday, March 15, by 5:00 PM CDT and can be submitted through this form. Submissions will be reviewed by the CARLI Instruction Committee the week of Thursday, March 28, and submitters will be notified by Friday, April 5.
Showcase Proposal Topics
The Committee is seeking proposals for topics in the following areas: New Directions in Technology, Lesson Plans for New Users, Case Studies of New Collaborations.
New Directions in Technology
Presenters are invited to share a new use of technology in library instruction. The definition of “technology” is broad, and can include as examples a particular tool used in the classroom, online course or a digital learning object, or incorporating AI into library instruction. Proposals should include the tool being used, how it was applied to instruction, and successes or challenges experienced while teaching.
Lesson Plans for New Users
Tell us about a lesson plan you made for a population that is new, either because of shifting demographics or a new opportunity for engagement with a student population. Examples of “new” users could include student populations such as dual-credit, continuing education, trade schools, and English Learners. You might also focus on a new class offering, new student population, or users often not represented in presentations at other library conferences.
Proposals should include an overview of the lesson plan or learning activity and describe the target population. The proposal can include elements such as learning objectives, materials used, activities, assessment of student learning, and connections to the ACRL Framework or other pedagogical theories.
Case Studies of New Collaborations
Collaboration is key to developing successful library instruction sessions and programs. Presenters are invited to share a case study on how they fostered a partnership with students, faculty, academic units, or library colleagues, etc. beyond the scope of a single classroom instruction session. The focus should be on the full process of the collaboration, from start to finish.
Proposals should include the origin of the partnership, goals of the partnership, the outcome, what attendees can learn, and potential future directions.
Proposal Requirements
All proposals should be a maximum of 250 words. Proposers may submit supplementary materials such as associated links or resources. Proposers will also be asked to indicate if they are interested in giving a lightning talk, 20-minute presentation, or 20-minute presentation and 20-minute workshop on their proposed topic with the option of selecting more than one presentation type.