In the last week or so, I created a facebook group for ILIG. Facebook is a social networking tool and is really effective in connecting people. Many different groups have sprung up on facebook, where members can discuss various topics and group administrators can communicate effectively with their group members. As many librarians are already on facebook, I thought it would be a great place for ILIG.
So please consider this your invitation to come and join ILIG on facebook! Many have already found the group and are waiting for you to join us.
How to Join:
1. Create yourself an account on facebook.
2. Navigate to the ILIG Group.
3. Click on the Join this Group link on the ILIG Group page.
4. Post a comment on the Wall to let us know you've joined!
5. Contribute to any of the existing discussions, or start a new topic.
I'm looking forward to seeing you on facebook!
~CJ
PS: Anyone with an interest in Information Literacy is welcome to join.
]]>I would also like to announce that CJ de Jong has volunteered to be a co-convenor for the ILIG.
]]>WILU2007 - The 36th Annual Workshop in Library Use will take place May 16-18, 2007 at York University in Toronto, Ontario.
The theme of this conference is Teach Every Angle. York University is known for its multicultural and diverse student population that reflects the broader Canadian mosaic, its tradition of interdisciplinarity, and an emphasis on social justice in its approach to teaching, learning and inquiry. We aim to offer a conference program that encourages delegates to think beyond the traditional boundaries of theory and practice to progressive and alternative approaches to information literacy.
The submission form and further information about the conference, including suggested topics and presentation formats, is available at http://www.yorku.ca/wilu2007/programme/
The deadline for submissions is November 24, 2006.
For a list of keynote speakers for WILU2007, please see http://www.yorku.ca/wilu2007/speakers/
DEMANDE DE PRESENTATION D'ARTICLES ET D' ATELIERS – AAFD2007
AAFD2007 - Le 36e Atelier annuel sur la formation documentaire aura lieu du 16 au 18 Mai 2007 à l'Université York à Toronto, Ontario.
Le thème de cette conférence sera Voir Chaque Point. L'Université York est connue pour son multiculturisme, et la diversité de son corps étudiant qui reflète l'étendue de la mosaïque Canadienne, avec sa tradition interdiciplinaire, et son accent sur la justice sociale dans l'enseignement. Nous avons l'intention d'offrir un programme de conférence qui encouragera les participants a penser au dela de la limite des théories et des pratiques traditionelles, et a adopter une perspective plus progressive concernant l'instruction de l'information (information literacy).
Pour le formulaire de soumission de présentation d'articles ou d'ateliers, veuillez voir l'adresse suivante: http://www.yorku.ca/wilu2007/programme/indexfr.html. Vous y trouverez aussi quelques exemples de sujets proposés et des formats de présentation ainsi que d'autres renseignments au sujet de la conférence.
Le dernier jour pour soumettre est le 24 Novembre, 2006.
Date:
Thursday, November 16, 2006 (Wednesday, November 15th optional dinner - cost of $15Cdn is payable at time of registration)
Speaker:
Elizabeth Dupuis
- Associate University Librarian for Educational Initiatives and Director, Doe/Moffitt Libraries, University of California, Berkeley
- Project Director for the Mellon Library/Faculty Fellowship on Undergraduate Research at Berkeley
- 2004-2006 Association of Research Libraries Leadership Fellow
Formerly:
- Head of the Digital Information Literacy Office at the University of Texas at Austin and project manager for the award winning educational site TILT (1995-2002).
More information at: www.lib.berkeley.edu/~edupuis/
Theme title:
Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences
Theme description:
Research-based learning can invigorate undergraduate education by engaging students in the process of discovery. Effectively supporting undergraduate research experiences requires that attention be directed toward a range of areas including:
- Developing successful collaborations
- Crafting creative assignments and assessments
- Initiating complementary programming and recognition
- Redesigning teaching and learning spaces
Where: Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta in Camrose, Alberta, Canada
Transportation:
A van shuttle will be available to/from the Edmonton International Airport and the University of Alberta Edmonton campus. Each cost $20Cdn round-trip and are registered for and paid during the registration process.
Cost (includes workshop handouts, lunch, and refreshments):
$65 Cdn - Sept 1-30, 2006
$100 Cdn - Oct 1-31, 2006
$150 Cdn - Nov 1-16, 2006
Student rates:
$50 Cdn - Sept 1-30, 2006
$75 Cdn - Oct 1-31, 2006
$100 Cdn - Nov 1-16, 2006
Previous workshops:
- Judy Peacock, Information Literacy Coordinator, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia
Intentional Information Literacy Strategies (2005)
Day 1: Embedding Information Literacy into the Curriculum: Proven Method or Potential Madness?
Day 2: Intentional Professional Development in Information Literacy: Librarian as Leader and Learner
- Elizabeth Hutchins, Librarian (retired)
St. Olaf College, Northfield Minnesota
Knowing Ourselves as Teachers (2004)
- Deb Gilchrist, Dean of Library and Media Services
Pierce College, Washington
Assessment (2003)
- Ruth Dickstein, Social Sciences Librarian
University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona
Working with Faculty (2002)
- Tom Kirk, Library Director and Coordinator of Information Services
Earlham College, Richmond Indiana
An Introduction to Information Literacy (2001)
Register for the workshop at www.augustana.ca/library/workshop (secure online or fax registration or mail in form) - PLEASE NOTE: if you do not have a flight booked yet but know you require airport transportation, please select that option during the registration process and email flight details later.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Nancy
Nancy Goebel
Head Librarian/Human Rights Advisor
Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta
4901-46 Ave
Camrose, AB, Canada
T4V 2R3
ph: 780-679-1189
fax: 780-679-1597
ngoebel@augustana.ca
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The deadline is approaching for preconference proposals for the CLA conference 2007. (Actually we've been granted an extension to September 5).
I know that the timing is horrendous for those working in schools / colleges / universities! But if you would like to comment and/or add speaker ideas, please comment on this blog.
Here are some titles / themes:
Perhaps my somewhat gloomy ideas (they're really not) come from my (mostly) agreement with a recent article by Peter James Williams.
If there's enough interest or ideas and volunteers I'll get the ball rolling on a proposal.
]]>You are invited to join the Augustana Faculty Library of the University of Alberta for our 6th Annual Information Literacy workshop!
Date:
Thursday, November 16, 2006 (Wed., Nov 15 optional dinner)
Speaker:
Elizabeth Dupuis
- Head of Instructional Services, University of California, Berkeley
- Project Director for the Mellon Library/Faculty Fellowship on Undergraduate Research at Berkeley
- 2004-2006 Association of Research Libraries Leadership Fellow
- Former Head of the Digital Information Literacy Office at the University of Texas at Austin and project manager for the award winning educational site TILT.
More information at: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/~edupuis/
Theme title:
Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences
Theme description:
Research-based learning can invigorate undergraduate education by engaging students in the process of discovery. Effectively supporting undergraduate research experiences requires that attention be directed toward a range of areas including:
- Developing successful collaborations
- Crafting creative assignments and assessments
- Initiating complementary programming and recognition
- Redesigning teaching and learning spaces
Where: Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta
Camrose, Alberta, Canada
Registration will open August 2006. Space is limited - plan to register early to avoid disappointment! Cost includes workshop handouts, lunch, and refreshments:
$65 Cdn - on or before Sept 30, 2006
$100 Cdn - Oct 1-31, 2006
$150 Cdn - Nov 1-16, 2006
More information will be posted to listservs in the coming months and to http://www.augustana.ca/library/workshop
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Nancy Goebel
Head Librarian/Human Rights Advisor
Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta
ngoebel@augustana.ca
"Seneca College is building an Information Literacy Repository and is seeking an existing IL or BI controlled vocabulary to use in the repository to describe our resources. If you have any information or a vocabulary to share please contact: jennifer.peters-lise@senecac.on.ca."
]]>Has anyone else out there done the work to map the two documents? Willing to share? I'd appreciate not reinventing the wheel if I don't have to!
]]>An Invitation
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend STLHE 's first meeting of the Librarians’ group. Please join us in this groundbreaking initiative where we will open discussion to the role librarians in the area of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
About STLHE
The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) is a national association of academics interested in the improvement of teaching and learning in higher education. Since 1981, STLHE has shown leadership in higher education, advocating for teaching excellence and to advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Background on SoTL
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A Canadian Perspective
http://www.mcmaster.ca/stlhe/documents/SoTLCanadianPerspectiveJan06.pdf
This article written by Julia Christensen Hughes, president of STLHE provides a brief overview of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and how STLHE is working to strengthen its presence in Canada.
CARL
Lynn Copeland representing CARL will be speaking at the STLHE Steering Committee Meeting in June on the role this organization will play in the area of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Meeting location and details
We encourage all to attend the Educational Developer's Caucus General meeting at 4pm.
Librarians’ Meeting
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Location: TBA
Time: 5:00 pm
Following this meeting, there will be a Newcomers' Welcome Reception
at 6 pm followed by the Opening Reception.
To become a member: http://www.mcmaster.ca/stlhe/membership/information.html
Institutional membership is available.
To register for the conference please go to:
http://www.utoronto.ca/ota/stlhe_sapes06/welcome.html
Early registration deadline: May 1, 2006.
To view the 2006 conference program:
http://www.utoronto.ca/ota/stlhe_sapes06/programs.html