Mini-Session 101 ALA Annual 2009 Chicago, IL July 11, 2009
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Mini-Session 101ALA Annual 2009
Chicago, ILJuly 11, 2009
Founding Purpose & Mission
Founded in 1977
Advocates library instruction and information literacy as a part of lifelong learning
Supports librarians engaged in library instruction and information literacy in all types of libraries.
Goals
Increase professional and public awareness of the need for library instruction and information literacy.
Encourage the development of American Library Association policy promoting library instruction and information literacy.
Assist library practitioners in the development, improvement, and promotion of library instruction and information literacy activities.
Broaden the base of LIRT membership by attracting members from all types of libraries, and to encourage active involvement of LIRT members in the organization.
Create programming that appeals to instruction librarians from all types of libraries.
Goals (cont.)Provide opportunities in which librarians from all types of libraries can share ideas about library instruction and information literacy.
Encourage the networking of professional library instruction and information literacy groups.
Encourage library schools to include education for library instruction and information literacy in their curricula.
Maintain an organizational structure that enables the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Library Instruction Round Table.
Vision
LIRT will be:An inclusive, energetic and diverse multi-type library organizationRecognized as the first stop for practical methods in library pedagogy, information literacy, and point-of-need service.
LIRT will utilize technology to:Enhance communicationOutreach to other organizationsBuild community, and Recruit new librarians for active engagement
Key Action AreasMentoring
Development of practical tools and methods
Networking
Streamlining of organizational processes
Recruitment
Organizational ValuesCommitment to member service
Commitment to all types of libraries and librarians
Open, inclusive and collaborative environment
Professionalism
Excellence and innovation
Transparency and integrity
Commitment to improving the everyday practice of library instruction
Key CommitteesAdult LearnersConference PlanningLiaisonMembershipNewsletterOrganization & PlanningResearchTeaching, Learning, & TechnologyTop 20Transitions to CollegeWeb Advisory
Getting InvolvedAt Conferences:Attend Bites with LIRT lunches Participate in the Discussion Forums (Midwinter)Attend the LIRT Annual Conference Program Visit the LIRT booth in the Exhibits at the Annual ConferenceAttend All Committees' Meeting
Between Conferences:
Visit and bookmark the Web site at http://www.ala.org/ala/lirtSubscribe to the LIRT-L listservReceive the LIRT Newsletter and read featured columns: Tech Talk Member A-LIRT 20 Top BI Articles of the Year
Read and use ALA/LIRT Publications
Joining LIRT
Select LIRT from the round table section when applying for or renewing your ALA membership
Print out the form from the LIRT website and send it with a check or money order to the provided address
LIRT Membership Dues ALA Personal Members: $15 ALA Institutional Members: $25
ALA EventsJoin us Sunday for the following events!
LIRT 101: Membership Fair8:00 am – 10:00 am; McCormick Place West -- Room W-474 Library Instruction Quiz Show Prize Drawings
“Preparing Yourself to Teach: Touching all the Bases”10:30 am – 12:00 pm; McCormick Place West -- Room W-474
Speakers: Lisa Hinchliffe, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Beth Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Monika Antonelli, Minnesota State University Mankato
ContactsDr. Linda Colding, President [email protected]
Lisa M. Williams, Vice President/President Elect [email protected]
Kawanna BrightChair, Membership [email protected]