(via Sveta Stoytcheva, DePaul University)
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Friday, April 28, 2023)!
Stronger Together: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Media & Information Literacy
This year’s Illinois Information Literacy Summit will be held in-person in Glen Ellyn, IL on the College of DuPage campus. We’re looking forward to gathering for two keynotes, a full day of breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more! Presented by the College of DuPage Library and the DePaul University Library.
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote Panel: Stronger Together: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Media & Information Literacy
- Stefanie Z. Demetriades Assistant Professor, College of Communication, DePaul University and Co-Director, Center for Media Psychology & Social Influence, Northwestern University
- Cathy Gottlieb Library Director, Naperville Central High School
- Tish Hayes Information Literacy Librarian, Moraine Valley Community College
- Cate Levinson Youth Services Librarian, Niles-Maine District Library
- Michelle Oh Associate Professor, Librarian for Open Access and Equity, Oakton College (moderator)
Closing Keynote Address: The What and Why of Media Literacy: Towards a Media Literacy Framework for Illinois
- Michael Spikes Co-founder, Illinois Media Literacy Coalition
Check here for more information on breakout sessions as it becomes available.
Registration Details
Registration is open now.
- Early bird registration ($45) is available through Friday, March 24.
- Regular rate: $55
Who Should Attend?
- Academic, school, public and special librarians
- Librarians who are involved with teaching and learning in any aspect.
- Teachers and other educators who want to discuss information literacy, student research and student use of information.
For more information, please visit here.