(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University)
This is a reminder that registration is now open for the 19th Annual Information Literacy Summit, which will take place online from Thursday, April 29, to Friday, April 30. The focus of this year’s meeting will be on challenging the status quo and rethinking information literacy theories and practices, with a special focus on responding to the concerns of 2020. To register, please go here.
The Information Literacy Summit is free and virtual this year, featuring two keynotes, a very special closing address, and two days of breakout sessions, and a week of virtual posters. It will be presented by College of DuPage Library, DePaul University Library, and Moraine Valley Community College Library
Keynote Addresses
- Dr. Laura Saunders, Associate Professor at Simmons University School of Library and Information Science.
- Fobazi Ettarh, Undergraduate Success Librarian, Rutgers Newark
Closing Address
- Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Professor/Coordinator for Information Literacy Services and Instruction in the University Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions will be announced by early March. Registered attendees will receive a link to the agenda and session zoom rooms on Monday, April 26.
Poster Sessions
Poster sessions will also be announced in early March. Registered attendees will receive the link to view poster sessions on Monday, April 26. Posters will be available to view and comment on throughout the week.
Who should attend?
- librarians who are involved with teaching and learning in almost any aspect.
- academic, school, public and special librarians
- teachers and other educators who want to discuss information literacy, student research and student use of information.
- Professional Development Credits available
For more information, please contact a Summit organizer.
College of DuPage Library
- Jennifer Kelley, kelleyj@cod.edu
- Christine Kickels, kickels@cod.edu
- Jason Ertz, ertzja@cod.edu
DePaul University Library
- Jill King, jking25@depaul.edu
- Jennifer Schwartz, jennifer.schwartz@depaul.edu
Moraine Valley Community College Library
- Tish Hayes, hayesL45@morainevalley.edu
- Troy Swanson, swanson@morainevalley.edu