LOEX 2025

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Coffee, Crafting, and Collaboration: Empowering Outreach Through Your Interests

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Looking to create dynamic library programs but unsure where to start? This interactive session will help you turn your own hobbies and skills into meaningful outreach that aligns with community needs. Through guided brainstorming, discussion, and a flexible programming framework, you'll explore ways to design engaging events while addressing common challenges such as resource limitations and institutional outreach. Walk away with a program outline and actionable steps to bring your ideas to life-no matter your library setting.

Presenters

Kaylee Harrington

Outreach and Instruction Librarian, South Puget Sound Community College

Electra Gupton

Director of Student Life, South Puget Sound Community College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Finding the fun in citation: Lessons learned from three years of "Citation Month" programming

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session describes "Citation Month" at NYU Shanghai, a collection of passive and active programming events held in October annually from 2022. Citation month was established with the goal of making citation more approachable for our students, especially those who are new to citation practices. The presentation will outline the different events that have comprised Citation Month over the three years it has run so far, identifying how events have been introduced, adapted, and removed over time, and describe which events have been most and least successful in terms of student engagement. This session may be helpful for others interested in similar programs to support diverse student populations.

Presenters

Vanessa Lawrence

Instructional Services Librarian, NYU Shanghai

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Libraries as Allies: Student-Led Advocacy for Textbook Affordability

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This presentation discusses an undergraduate student-led textbook affordability initiative that resulted in a library collaboration that enhanced student engagement, raised awareness of readily available free resources, and facilitated mentorship opportunities in student leadership and grant writing. The partnership has demonstrated the library's impact on student success beyond traditional academic support and resulted in the development of a textbook stipend and the promotion of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access (OA)adoption.

Presenters

Frances Lezcano

Library Manager, University of Southern California

Sarah Hart

University of Southern California

Jodecy Guerra

Resource Employee, Resource Employee

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Stitching the Library into the Cultural Fabric of the University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Beginning spring 2024, librarians in the reference, outreach, and instruction department at University of Massachusetts, Boston worked to substantially increase outreach efforts with the goal of sharing resources, reducing barriers to access, and creating a culture where the library is present, listening, and supporting students. Presenters will share a toolbox containing eight unique outreach events, planning documents showing adaptations made, and more. Join us in discourse of how librarians can initiate and use outreach to support students beyond traditional orientations, instruction, and reference services in a way that is sustainable and considers the needs and identities of our specific communities.

Presenters

Lauren Movlai

Reference & Instruction Librarian, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Elliott Rose

STEM Librarian, Penn State University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Supporting Trial Databases: Collaborating with Faculty and Integrating Library Instruction to Drive Student Engagement

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session explores the Pollak Library's successful implementation of an Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA) model for archival and primary source collections, and how this new program, which developed from a collaboration with campus faculty, led to a new approach to library instruction that incorporated trial databases. The involvement of both students and faculty in the trial databases resulted in increased usage and engagement, supporting the selection of perpetual purchases. Attendees will learn strategies for tailoring library instruction and working with faculty to support EBA models and trial databases, and how usage may be impacted by these practices.

Presenters

Keri Prelitz

Collection Development and Management Librarian, California State University, Fullerton

I am the Collection Development and Management Librarian at Cal State Fullerton, but I began my career in collection development working with academic libraries on behalf of a books vendor. I am passionate about collection development (truly!), enjoy analysis and collaboration, and... Read More →

Megan Graewingholt

Social Sciences & Government Documents Librarian, California State University, Fullerton

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Uniting a Patchwork of Perspectives: Using Faculty Focus Groups to Collaborate on Inclusive Information Literacy Instructional Resources

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In this "post-truth" era, students require more advanced skills in information literacy to succeed, while librarians lack the time and access to personally reach every student through the one-shot model. This interactive workshop will guide attendees in developing and facilitating their own faculty focus groups centered on integrating information literacy instruction into disciplinary coursework through an equity and inclusion lens. These focus groups combine the insight and perspectives of teaching faculty with the information literacy mastery of librarians to develop lesson plans and generate ideas for new library resources to support students.

Presenters

Emma Quinn

Learning and Curricular Services Librarian, St. John's University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

What's in a Syllabus? Analyzing Subject Department Syllabi to Identify Opportunities for 'E-textbook' Provision, Research Instruction, and GenAI Instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Academic libraries typically rely on subject instructors to request textbooks and instruction from the library. This presentation showcases a proactive, rather than reactive, model for provisioning textbooks and instruction. Across two terms, librarians analyzed over 300 course syllabi spanning six subject departments. Librarians identified 1) required texts that were purchasable or were already available as unlimited-user ebooks; 2) assignments requiring independent research of students; and 3) policies (or lack thereof) pertaining to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). On the basis of these analyses, the library provisioned dozens of 'e-textbooks', undertook multiple instructional interventions, and gained a clear picture of faculty approaches to GenAI. This session will present the costs, outcomes, and best practices involved in comprehensively reviewing syllabi as a form of collaboration with subject departments.

Presenters

Edward Remus

Associate Professor; Social Sciences Librarian, Northeastern Illinois University

Jacqueline Zook

Assistant Professor; Technical Services Coordinator, Northeastern Illinois University

Christopher Straughn

Assistant Professor; Continuing Resources Librarian, Northeastern Illinois University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Yonkers IB Day: A Decades-Old Cross-Institution Information Literacy Program

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

For over 20 years, librarians from the Sarah Lawrence College Library and the Yonkers Public Library have worked together to support international baccalaureate (IB) students at Yonkers Middle High School (a grades 6-12 public school in Yonkers, NY) through two day-long research skills sessions each academic year. Across the years, through many staffing changes, and through a pandemic, the initiative continues to develop and grow. This session will provide an overview of the program, share how it has evolved, discuss how the librarians leverage their expertise to support the students, and explore designing and implementing cross-institution partnerships for information literacy.

Presenters

Rachel Leff

Head of Research Services, Sarah Lawrence College

Rachel Leff is the Head of Research Services at the Sarah Lawrence College Library in Bronxville, NY. She worked in public libraries before moving over to academic libraries, and is a firm believer in academic-public partnerships.

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Your Voices: Sharing and Elevating the Voices of Underrepresented Students

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Your Voices was a project that allowed underrepresented students in library and information science and applied data science to share their stories, support each other, and learn how to navigate equity, diversity, and inclusion. The project culminated in a final report and best practices guide highlighting the project's successes for further expansion of student engagement and empowerment in its second iteration, Students: Amplifying Your Voices (SAYV). SAYV focused on community learning spaces, a Discord server, and a podcast series for underrepresented students. This session will detail Your Voices results, highlight the best practices guide for organizations, and share the current progress of SAYV.

Presenters

Michele A. L. Villagran

Associate Professor, San Jose State University

Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran is an accomplished educator, innovative speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, cultural intelligence and diversity & inclusion expert with over 24+ years of experience in the public and private sectors. Dr. Villagran’s research focuses on diversity and social... Read More →

Lilia Brummel

Student Assistant, Student Assistant

Matsuko Friedland

Student Assistant, San Jose State University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

AI Literacy in Action: Exploring the Role of LLM's in Research Instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session will explore the critical role of AI literacy within the information literacy landscape and why integrating AI tools into research instruction is essential in our current environment. Participants will examine the differences between research-focused large language models (LLMs), such as Semantic Search, Scholar GPT, Research Rabbit, and Consensus, and general-purpose LLMs, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, and Claude. Additionally, the session will provide an in-depth comparison of popular research LLMs, emphasizing their unique features and applications, equipping attendees with the knowledge to make informed decisions about selecting and utilizing AI tools effectively in academic and research contexts.

Presenters

Alison Gurganus

Faculty Specialist for Emerging Technology/Online Services Librarian, San Diego Community College District/San Diego Mesa College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Assessing the Quality of the Primo AI Research Assistant for Use in Library Instruction and Research Consultations

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

The session will discuss a study conducted by a librarian research team at an R1 university that began testing the new Ex Libris Primo AI Research Assistant in 2024. The research team created a framework to assess the quality of results produced by this tool by inputting one year of research assistance queries from undergraduate writing program students and further comparing the output of a basic search to a prompt-engineered approach. Study findings will be presented along with a discussion of how librarians adapted their practice to integrate this AI tool into instruction and consultations.

Presenters

Timothy Chu

First Year Experience Librarian, UC San Diego

Crystal Goldman

Instruction Librarian, UC San Diego

Dominique Turnbow

Librarian, UC San Diego

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Curriculum Toolkit for Combatting the Spread of Mis- and Disinformation

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Community college library faculty from Seattle Central College partnered with Seattle's Black Brilliance Research Project as part of a National Science Foundation grant focused on combating the spread of mis- and disinformation. Data from participatory design sessions with students informed the team's process and the creation of a curriculum toolkit. The toolkit is a group of lessons organized by themes including trust, accountability, identity, and politics & power. This session will actively include attendees in a participatory design process to learn about the team's research, explore the toolkit, solicit feedback, and share ideas on using and adapting the lessons.

Presenters

Dave Ellenwood

Faculty Librarian, Seattle Central College

Allison Fader

Faculty Librarian, Shoreline Community College

Katy Dichter

Seattle Central College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Development of an Openly Licensed Curriculum for Mid-Career Librarian Professional Development

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session will present an openly licensed curriculum that will help librarians implement a sustained professional development program through the Communities of Practice for the Advancement of Library Instruction (COPALI). COPALI ran from March - November 2023 and had three distinct tracks: Evidence-Based Instruction; OER/Open Pedagogy; and Diverse Voices in Information Literacy. The program had both in-person and asynchronous components and covered five themes over the course of 12 weeks: foundations, frameworks, issues, collaboration, and assessment. Panelists will share their takeaways and advice from planning, executing, and assessing the program.

Presenters

Logan Rath

Librarian, Librarian

Logan Rath is an Associate Librarian at The College at Brockport, State University of New York where he focuses on training and supporting Blackboard. Logan has transitioned away from information literacy instruction but uses educational theory to develop effective student training.Logan... Read More →

Kimberly Davies Hoffman

Assistant Dean, Engaged Learning & Research, University of Rochester

Justina Elmore

Social Science Librarian, University of Rochester

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

From Passive to Active: Leveraging Interactive Technology Tools to Increase Student Engagement

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Crafting a future for information literacy instruction requires innovative approaches to student engagement. This workshop will introduce participants to interactive technology tools like Nearpod and Goosechase and demonstrate their potential to foster collaboration, creativity, and active learning during library instruction sessions. Attendees will explore these tools from both the student and instructor perspectives, participate in hands-on activities, and experiment with designing their own interactive lesson. Facilitators will also share practical tips and examples of successful implementations to inspire participants' confident use of these tools in their own teaching practices.

Presenters

Melissa Herzberg

Instructional Design Librarian, University of Alabama

Gabrielle Passick

Research and Instructional Services Librarian, University of Alabama

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Navigating the Integration of AI Literacy in Library Instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes academia, librarians can play a crucial role in preparing students to navigate this evolving information landscape. This presentation will explore practical strategies for integrating AI literacy into library instruction that align with current trends in librarianship. We'll delve into examples of lessons and activities on essential AI concepts, the variety of AI tools, critical evaluation, and ethical considerations. Join me as I share my journey of developing AI-focused instruction for both credit and course-embedded classes and how it has shaped my role as a campus resource on AI.

Presenters

Stephanie Ward

Teaching & Learning Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Race the Librarian: Crafting interactive activities for library instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In our library classes, we were seeking ways to make database instruction more engaging for our students. Follow our journey as we collaborated to craft and refine a "Race the Librarian" game that includes fun competition and prizes, but more importantly empowers students to be responsible for their own learning as they practice with (and explain!) Boolean operators, key words, and limiters in databases. Experience how you can develop similar activities for your classroom, and come play the game for yourself! (Recommended: Bring a laptop or tablet to play.)

Presenters

Toni Pilcher

Library Instructor, Brigham Young University

Karin Patrick

Library Instructor, Brigham Young University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Research Wizards

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Join this session to play Research Wizards, a new card game for source evaluation. Wizards must use reliable sources to research incantations for the battle, or their spells will fizzle. Wizards will define a variety of traditional and emerging information formats, discuss their relative reliability, and explore the variation in quality found within each format. Only one will win: could it be you? Attendees will play the game, learn about the process of its design, and go home with a link to use or adapt the deck for educational purposes.

Presenters

Lauren deLaubell

Information Literacy/Instruction Coordinator, SUNY Cortland

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

We Have to Do What Now?! Sustainable Innovation in Library Instruction Programs

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

While librarians often dive quickly into the latest pedagogies and technologies, many of us are experiencing trend fatigue. How can we incorporate artificial intelligence, new source evaluation techniques, and all the other cool things into our increasingly overstuffed instruction sessions, not to mention overstuffed brains? This presentation will take participants through the process of sustainable innovation, our collaborative and low-stress method of responding to emerging trends without losing focus on our core mission. We will highlight a GenAI microcourse and misinformation toolkit illustrating sustainable innovation in action, and participants will develop their own context-specific roadmaps for practical and impactful project implementation.

Presenters

Rob Detmering

Head of Research Assistance and Instruction, University of Louisville

Tessa Withorn

Science Librarian, University of Louisville

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Who's Afraid of Little Old AI? Using an AI Literacy Framework to Create an Instruction Session

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

As the conscious use of AI tools becomes more prevalent in society so too does the need for the literacy framework to guide people in their exploration of AI. This interactive workshop will guide participants in using a new AI literacy framework to create an information literacy session. Participants will brainstorm information needs related to AI, create learning objectives and a teaching plan using a template to map AI competencies to their identified needs, and build activities to engage their learners.

Presenters

Sandy Hervieux

Head Librarian, Nahum Gelber Law Library, McGill University

Sandy Hervieux is the Head Librarian at the Nahum Gelber Law Library of McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her research interests include reference services, information literacy, and the impact of artificial intelligence on user services.

Amanda Wheatley

Liaison Librarian, McGill University

I am the Liaison Librarian for Management, Business, and Entrepreneurship at McGill University. I'm also the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. My research interests include artificial intelligence, gamification, and entrepreneursh... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

From Concept to Classroom: A Case Study in Tutorial Development and Assessment

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Our team developed flipped classroom, asynchronous information literacy tutorials for first-year students at the University of Arkansas to address challenges in delivering personalized instruction to high-enrollment courses. Collaborating with freshman program directors, we created tutorials embedded with assessments, collecting nearly 2,000 student responses. We also surveyed instructors to gauge the tutorials' impact on student learning. Our presentation will cover the entire process, from creation to deployment and evaluation, sharing insights on how assessment shaped the final product and what we learned about effective techniques for gathering feedback to improve future iterations of the tutorials.

Presenters

Kim Larsen

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of Arkansas

Bekah Olson

Engagement and Instruction Graduate Assistant, University of Arkansas

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Measure Twice: Focused, Granular, and Authentic Primary Source Instruction & Assessment

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Get inspiration and support for crafting and measuring more authentic and successful primary source-based library instruction. Although the Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy presented rough objectives in 2018, more specific, assessable learning outcomes need to be honed at the library session, assignment, or tutorial level. Attendees will leave with a toolbox containing a wide variety of outcome examples, reusable planning blueprints, lightweight assessment methods mapped to observable learning verbs, plans for staff and faculty development, and potential sites for sharing findings widely.

Presenters

Robin M. Katz

Primary Source Literacy / Arts & Humanities Teaching Librarian, University of California, Riverside

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Patterns of Trust: Unraveling How Students Evaluate Online Sources

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

How do students build trust in online information? Through real-time interviews with diverse undergraduates at the University of New Mexico, we explored students' decision-making processes when evaluating websites. Our findings reveal both expected and unexpected patterns: students' reliance on quantitative data, their distinction between trusting versus using sources, and their nuanced engagement with website purpose and features. Join us to compare your evaluation strategies with our study participants through interactive polling and discover insights to improve how we teach source evaluation.

Presenters

Amy Jankowski

Director of Learning, Research, & Engagement, University of New Mexico

Lori Townsend

Assessment Coordinator and Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico

Alyssa Russo

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Purpose before Passion: Bridging Teaching Experiences with Librarian Identities

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Current changes in higher education demand we think through and shape our teaching craft in more explicit ways. This session will focus on exploring why we teach and how our personal, professional, and instructional identities enrich our teaching practice. A case study of a professional development model grounded in autoethnographic research methods and Situated Expectancy-Value Theory, that is usually associated with understanding student performance and motivation, will be showcased. Participants will then have an opportunity to reflect on their own purpose as well as, the why behind their teaching and identities. To continue reflecting on teaching improvement and pathways for future career development, participants will take away a toolbox of strategies to continue reflecting on teaching improvement and to identify pathways for future career development.

Presenters

Donna Harp Ziegenfuss

Librarian, Faculty Services, University of Utah

Dr. Donna Harp Ziegenfuss, is a Librarian in the Faculty Services department in the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah. She earned an Ed.D. in Academic Leadership/Higher Education and an MS degree in Applied Technology/Instructional Design. Dr. Ziegenfuss has over... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

STEM Students and AI Literacy Skills

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session will share the preliminary results of a study on the AI literacy skills of undergraduate students taking STEM courses at a liberal arts university. The study examines the following:

- What genAI tools are STEM students using?
- How do they select and evaluate genAI tools?
- How do STEM students grapple with ethical issues miring genAI tools?

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how students in STEM courses are approaching and using genAI, and how we as information professionals can partner with students and faculty to enhance AI literacy skills in the sciences and across disciplines.

Presenters

Abigail Cahill

Librarian for the Sciences, New York University Abu Dhabi

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Weaving Perspectives: Threading Social Media Habits Into Information Literacy Instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

How do undergraduate students navigate the complex landscape of social media as an information source, and how can their strategies inform library instruction? This session presents research findings on students' perceptions of social media credibility, trust, and fact-checking habits, highlighting key strategies they use to evaluate content. Attendees will gain insights into common indicators of misinformation, the impact of parasocial relationships on information judgments, and the tools students use to verify claims. Presenters will share practical approaches for integrating these insights into information literacy instruction.

Presenters

Jesus Espinoza

Student Success and Engagement Librarian, University of Michigan

Naomi Binnie

Digital Education and Engagement Librarian, University of Michigan

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

What's in it for me: Revisiting the labor on peer observations of librarian teaching

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

A narrative of peer observation and review of librarian teaching often frames the process as a task reluctantly undertaken by all involved. This workshop-based presentation will help cultivate ways for attendees to refresh or revise their libraries' peer review of teaching practice. One avenue of this is learning from the observed librarian colleague through reflection, reframing, and actionable steps, and including both formative and summative assessment. More holistically building a partnership into the work of observation can restore symmetry to the process and benefit everyone, and perhaps make the process better.

Presenters

Catherine Bowers

Librarian Associate Professor, Valdosta State University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Crafting Connections: Stewardship, Leadership, and the Student Learning Lifecycle

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

The University of Arizona Libraries' Student Learning and Engagement Department has implemented a two-unit structure that reimagines traditional subject-based library support. One unit lays the foundation by focusing on essential skills for first- and second-year students, while the other weaves in advanced research support for upper-division and graduate students. This innovative framework transcends disciplinary boundaries by aligning services with students' academic development and ensures seamless support throughout their learning journey. In addition, this model fosters communities of practice among librarians, allowing them to develop deep expertise with specific student groups. This presentation provides practical tools and strategies for crafting and implementing similar frameworks.

Presenters

Jeremiah Paschke-Wood

Department Head - Student Learning and Engagement, University of Arizona

Lara Miller

Unit Lead - Learning and Student Success, University of Arizona

Leslie Sult

Unit Lead - Reference, Instruction and Student Engagement, University of Arizona

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Killing Your Darlings: A ruthless inventory of a 'successful' instruction program

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Writers are commonly advised to "kill your darlings," to get rid of superfluous characters, sentences, or plot points in service of a more concise, compelling story. Understandably, these darlings are difficult to cut. Yes, we are talking about one-shots. This interactive workshop will lead librarians desiring change through a ruthless inventory of their instruction program to reimagine pedagogical goals. This workshop is based on efforts currently underway at LaGuardia Community College. We will share qualitative strategies and quantitative tools to aid the process. Participants will leave the session ready to take the first step towards change.

Presenters

Ian McDermott

Associate Professor, Coordinator of Library Instruction, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY

Silvia Lin Hanick

Professor, Chief Librarian, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Ready, Set, Primo!: Re-envisioning Existing Library Instruction Lesson Plans

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

When the University of Maryland migrated to Primo in summer 2024, Teaching & Learning Services (TLS) saw this as an opportunity to redesign library instruction for ENGL101 students. This resulted in removing database demonstrations from instruction, replaced by a student-led, discussion-based lesson about our discovery system. In this session, we will discuss the process of revamping our library instruction lesson plan to match our new discovery tool's capabilities, examine the conversations we had with stakeholders, introducing the lesson plan to graduate students and faculty librarians, and how we re-evaluated our student engagement methods and our learning outcomes.

Presenters

Amber Pierdinock-Weed

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Maryland, College Park

Benjamin Shaw

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Maryland, College Park

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Rising Together: Leading from the Middle to Advance Subject Librarianship

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Whether you are a current, recovering, or aspiring subject expert, join us for an engaging discussion on liaisonship with three experienced subject librarians. Presenters will share their unique journeys into this dynamic role and discuss how their diverse backgrounds influence their current practices, particularly as peer mentors and instructors. Rather than simply serving as a bridge between academic departments and library services, the presenters will advocate for a more collaborative and dynamic partnership. In this model, librarians step into leadership roles by teaching themselves, mentoring one another, and influencing from within - effectively leading from the center of their organizations.

Presenters

Calantha Tillotson

Social Sciences Librarian and Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Janet Burka

Manager of Research Support and Partnership, University of Texas Arlington

Anita Kuiken

Librarian for Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Research Impact Team, Syracuse University

Topics in Food Studies, Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Aging...research reputation and impact...and more.

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Threads of Care: Leading with Intention to Foster Wellbeing in Teaching and Learning Departments

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

How can department heads and instruction coordinators successfully lead with care during periods of uncertainty and change? This session explores the realities of managing library instruction and outreach departments in two academic libraries amidst vacancies, interim leadership roles, frozen positions, and budget constraints. Two department heads will share practical strategies and examples for navigating these challenges while fostering wellbeing and building a supportive workplace culture. Grounded in ethics of care, this session offers ideas for setting boundaries, advocating for your team, and managing priorities to prevent burnout. Attendees will leave empowered to lead and/or coordinate with intention and care.

Presenters

Hailley Fargo

Interim Associate Dean and Head of Education & Outreach Services, Northern Kentucky University

Rosan Mitola

Head, Educational Initiatives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Weaving a Shared Vision: Crafting and Aligning Teaching Goals across Library Departments

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

What do you _want_ to teach? What do your colleagues in other departments want to teach? Working across departments on a statement of library teaching goals can help you develop articulate, informed responses to these questions. The resulting shared vision provides a firmer footing for satisfying collaborations with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. In this workshop, we share how we formed a task force to solicit feedback from seven different teaching departments across three divisions. Participants will reflect on their own motivations as teachers and compose learning outcomes to express their priorities.

Presenters

Mark Lenker

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Mark Lenker is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he works extensively with first-year English classes and first-year seminars for the College of Liberal Arts. Mark’s research interests include information literacy, political discourse... Read More →

Rosan Mitola

Head, Educational Initiatives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Chelsea Heinbach

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Chelsea Heinbach is an Associate Professor and Teaching and Learning Librarian at the Lied Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is interested in in critical pedagogy, the affective nature of information behavior, and the intersection between civic engagement and information... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic

TBA

Building Better One-Shots: Practical Approaches with Small Teaching

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

"Why do I have to learn this?" is a common refrain of students. James Lang's Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons in the Science of Learning offers strategies to foster meaningful connections, enhancing understanding and retention. This interactive workshop adapts Lang's techniques to one-shot library instruction, offering librarians practical, low-prep strategies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Attendees will create an action plan to integrate Small Teaching strategies into an existing lesson plan equipping them to deliver impactful, engaging library instruction despite time constraints. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to improve student retention of key concepts.

Presenters

Emily Bush

Instruction and Digital Learning Librarian, Vanderbilt University

Ramona Romero

Assistant College Librarian for Arts & Sciences, Central Library, Vanderbilt University

Rachel Lane Walden

Assistant Director for Research and Education Services, Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center, Vanderbilt University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

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But where does the learning happen? Exploring tabletop games to teach information literacy

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Using commercially available tabletop games to teach information literacy can be a fun and effective tool to help students connect with the material. But what games should you choose? And how? We know that people can learn from games, but how can you know if students are learning anything from a game that is designed to be fun, rather than designed to teach? This session explores early research into identifying specific tabletop game mechanics-the processes that make games work-to aid teaching librarians select games that might have a place in your information literacy classroom.

Presenters

Carl O. DiNardo

Research & Instruction Librarian, University of South Florida

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Citation Needed: Weaving Together Citation and Information Sharing with WikiEdu

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Citation is a crucial part of academic information use and because of this librarians talk about it a lot, but it can be hard to engage students in conversations about why and what to cite. Editing Wikipedia articles can help students think more critically about finding, using, and sharing information sources and how citations can facilitate a conversation. This workshop will show how librarians can help students make small-scale edits to Wikipedia using activities and frameworks provided on WikiEdu. I'll talk about my experience with the WikiEdu platform and we'll do some activities that help us think about ways to use this in one-shots or longer class collaborations.

Presenters

Linnea Minich

Research and Instruction Librarian, Bowdoin College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Crafting our Instructional Mosaic: Early Career Librarians on How Onboarding, Mentorship, and Community Shapes Their Growth

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Becoming an effective instructor as an early-career librarian is both challenging and rewarding, especially without an established instructional community or support system. This presentation shares the experiences of three librarians who began their positions right out of graduate school, where they joined a newly created library cohort focused on supplying them with teaching skills, community building, and collaboration opportunities. Through this program, they learn from one another, share strategies, and develop sustainable practices benefiting the entire library. They will discuss how collaborative models and embedded librarianship has helped them begin creating their own instructional mosaic through peer learning and institutional support.

Presenters

Joel Liesenberg

Global Studies Librarian, University of Oregon

Abby Johnson

Psychology and Neuroscience Librarian, University of Oregon

Talia Paz

Journalism and Communication Librarian, University of Oregon

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Creating a Necklace from a Pile of Beads: Crafting Impactful Library Instruction with Interpretive Communication

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

What does visiting a natural area or historic site have to do with libraries? The interpreters who present programs at these unique places "translate" their resources into engaging experiences that build lasting connections between the site and the visitor. Similarly, the underlying goal of library instruction is to create a supportive bridge connecting the student and their studies, while revealing how information literacy skills are relevant to both their work and personal life. This session examines how one librarian has used her experience leading interpretive programs to make one-shot sessions more memorable, relevant, and engaging for students.

Presenters

Elizabeth C. Bittner

Multidisciplinary Librarian, University of Texas at Arlington

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Digging for Diamonds: Crafting and Polishing Research Skills through Embedded Librarianship in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In Spring 2024, the joint University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program welcomed its fourth cohort of entry-level doctoral students to their program. As the OTD professors were looking for ways to strengthen their students' research skills efficiently for retention and evidence-based practice purposes, a collaboration was born. Through careful curriculum planning between librarians from both campuses plus two professors, an embedded librarianship model was implemented to provide tailored and intentional support to the new OTD students.

Presenters

Megan York

Education Librarian, University of Arkansas

Kay Strahan

Assistant Professor/Northwest Campus Librarian, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

MC Beaulieu

OTD/S/Education Graduate Assistant, University of Arkansas

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Eluding the Panel: Remixing Library Instruction Through the Graphic Medium

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Meet your "new" pedagogical partner: comics. Comics may appear to be familiar collection items but their multifaceted positions and information-rich compositions present refreshing approaches for coordinating impactful classroom design. Introducing examples from contemporary graphic memoirs, this presentation considers alternative texts and media as accessible invitations for students to take part in personal inquiry and ongoing community conversations. The inclusion of comics and other non-traditional sources in library instruction prompts educators to interrogate illustrations of the research process and to seek closer understandings of learners' affective and cognitive experiences with information.

Presenters

Joshua Altshuler

Visiting Reference and Instruction Librarian, Lawrence University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Enhancing First-Year Students' Research Skills through Scaffolded Library Resources: A Focus on Teaching and Reflection

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

As an Information Literacy Librarian and a Rhetoric and Composition instructor, I integrated library resources into my courses to enhance students' research skills. This integration includes embedding a research guide into their online classes, incorporating discussion prompts, having students reflect on their research processes, and providing library tutorials. I collected students' writing to use as evidence which revealed that this approach significantly enhances students' research competencies, highlighting the effectiveness of combining traditional instruction with integrated, reflective, scaffolded support for solid information literacy retention. I will share these results and discuss strategies for enhancing library instruction to better meet students' needs.

Presenters

Dusty Ross

Information Literacy Librarian for the Social Sciences, Appalachian State University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Enhancing Learning in One-Shot Library Sessions: Applying Cognitive Load Theory

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In this session, participants will explore how cognitive load theory can be effectively applied to one-shot library instruction sessions to enhance student learning. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to design and deliver instruction that minimizes cognitive overload and maximizes educational impact.

Presenters

Katie Hoskins

Touro University Nevada, Touro University Nevada

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Enhancing Subject-Based Instruction with Critical Information Literacy: Collaborative Teaching in an Interdisciplinary Freshmen Class

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This session will highlight a teaching collaboration between course instructors and an embedded library liaison team within a year-long, interdisciplinary freshman course titled Global Islam, wherein critical information literacy themes were imbued throughout regular, content-based course lectures. By exploring some particular synergies between information literacy concepts and the study of Islam and Muslims, the presenters will consider how discussions of power and information can be scaffolded in interdisciplinary classes through collaborative teaching and curriculum development. Advocating for a more inclusive view of 'expertise', this session will also consider opportunities for expanded participation of library workers in subject-based instruction.

Presenters

Salma Abumeeiz

Research and Instruction Librarian, University of California, Los Angeles

Mohsin Ali

Instructional Design and Outreach Specialist, University of California, Los Angeles

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Fostering Multiple Literacies, Critical Thinking, and Student Belonging Through Place-Based, Primary Source Research in Academic Archives

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

College and university archives are invaluable locations for experiential learning opportunities that can foster a tangible sense of student belonging through hands-on engagement with historical primary sources. This presentation will detail a scalable, place-based primary source research project module that facilitates the development of multiple literacies, critical thinking skills, and a direct connection between students and their institution. The project structure is flexible, employing both physical and digital resources, and therefore can be adapted to highlight notable periods, figures, or events relevant to a broad range of institutions and courses.

Presenters

Dorian Onifer

Research Services Librarian, Hunter College, CUNY

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Improve Your Library Performance with Improv

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Do you conduct library instruction sessions, give presentations, work with a team, lead meetings or serve customers? If yes, then attend this session to learn how improv can help you succeed in those roles. The lessons and techniques of improv can improve communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Learn what improv is, how it applies to librarianship, and play some introductory improv games. See how the "yes, and" philosophy can benefit you.

Presenters

Joshua Wallace

Graduate Services Librarian, Tarleton State University

Esther Garcia

Senior Health Sciences Librarian, Texas Woman's University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Information Literacy Instruction Trifecta: Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and Andragogy in Action

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This interactive workshop will outline three learning theory models pertinent to information literacy instruction and invite participants to model what these strategies look like in a one-shot. Three distinct but interrelated models discussed will be: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), and Andragogy. We will briefly outline the main traits of each model and how they are similar. We will then break participants into three groups and facilitate a sample one-shot demonstrating elements that can be included to enhance effectiveness and engagement.

Presenters

William Ortiz

Instruction Librarian, California State University San Bernardino

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

KeyWordPlay: The Role of Playfulness in Information Literacy

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

A library user takes an active role in searching. Their success not only depends on their knowledge of search strategies, but their tendency to persist and change their strategies on the fly. Successful searchers are those who experiment, explore... and play.

Join in on an exploration of playfulness and information literacy. Learn how the language of play can reframe the vocabulary of the ACRL Framework. See how various librarians have integrated games into library instruction to teach a balance of strategy and flexibility in time-limited classroom settings. Maybe even come up with some game ideas of your own.

Presenters

Jay Edwards

Instruction Librarian, University of Oklahoma

Jay Edwards joined University Libraries in August of 2008, and currently serves as the Circulation Supervisor for the Ruby Grant Fine Arts Library. He holds a Master of Library and Information Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma. He has been improvising... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

One Size Does Not Fit All: Designing Library Instruction for Scalability

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Academic Libraries are responsible for meeting the diverse information needs of many different learners. We often find ourselves teaching similar content across different modalities and at different levels of expertise. This can keep us from focusing on the specialized or specific information needs of our learners. This workshop will introduce approaches to intentional and equitable design of library instruction resources for adaptability and scalability, using examples from several different cases. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their own scalable instruction plans.

Presenters

Caitlin Plovnick

Lead, Education & Curriculum Integration, NYU Health Sciences Library

Juliana Magro

Research and Education Librarian, NYU Health Sciences Library

Gregory Laynor

Systematic Review Librarian, NYU Health Sciences Library

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Risk, Experiment, Learn: Lessons Learned from Using Lab-Style Methods for Legal Research Instruction

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Discover how "lab-style" techniques can transform research instruction for undergraduates and graduates through the lens of legal research classes. This session explores integrating flipped classrooms with experiential learning, emphasizing hands-on exercises. This approach emphasizes active, practical exercises, encouraging students to experiment and think critically without fear of failure. We'll discuss implementation strategies, highlight key activities, and address challenges like feedback demands, scalability for large classes, and overcoming resistance from students and faculty. Join us to reimagine research instruction as an interactive, impactful experience tailored to diverse academic settings.

Presenters

B. Austin Waters

Student Services Librarian, University at Buffalo School of Law

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Searching for TikTok: Integrating TikTok into a One-Shot Library Session

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

This presentation will offer an overview of research on students using social media as information sources followed by a case study of integrating TikTok videos into a one-shot session for an introductory college writing course. In the one-shot we watched videos about the supposed health benefits of "colloidal silver" on TikTok which launched students into an information search, bringing up a variety of sources. Using those sources students determined if consuming tiny particles of silver is a good idea. Integrating TikTok into information searches models using social media for information while instilling a healthy skepticism of information and providing a template for going deeper on a topic, leading students to a fuller understanding of information first encountered on social media.

Presenters

Tim Berge

Student Success Librarian, Randolph-Macon College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Sex, Drugs, and Guns: Original applications for teaching information literacy courses and one shots, using Black feminisms and radical frames

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

When the ACRL Framework was introduced it provided a gateway for librarians to create more comprehensive information literacy learning in the academy. But, the framework alone does not provide much guidance in educating on fraught systems of publishing, ignorance of indigenous and Black knowledge, or growing systems of AI that serve to replicate oppressive cultural norms. However, engaging with radical frameworks can be just the element to deepen student understanding. In this session I will share original applications of radical frameworks in one shots and a critical information literacy course used to sharpen student understanding of our information landscape.

Presenters

Shannon Simpson

Scholarly Instruction Librarian, Kenyon College

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

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Shaping the future of information literacy instruction through connections to students' everyday lives

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Want to keep your instruction relevant for the future by increasing student interest? One way to engage and motivate students is to connect information literacy to their everyday lives. This session features activities that identify and expand upon students' information literacy skills outside of college, including process maps, discussions about experts in their own lives, and real-life research assignments where students write to their legislators, prepare remarks for a school board meeting, create a lesson plan, and much more! Participants will leave with ideas for transforming one of their own lessons to connect it to students' everyday lives.

Presenters

Darren Ilett

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

My passion is working with underrepresented and underserved students, particularly first-generation students, to build on their strengths, navigate their college experience, and use information thoughtfully. In my work as an Information Literacy Librarian at the University of Northern... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

Short & Strategic: Crafting Targeted Library Videos for Asynchronous Learners

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

How can librarians strategically support asynchronous students with resources that are accessible, engaging, and personalized? At Nevada State University, we addressed this challenge by piloting a new approach: creating brief, course-specific video tutorials with reusable components. Recognizing that long videos are burdensome to create and often fail to engage students, we developed concise content focused on helping students access library resources in the LMS to get started with their research. We will share how we developed a streamlined workflow for video creation and strategies for working with instructors to embed the videos in their courses.

Presenters

Alena Manjuck

Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Nevada State University

As the Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Alena is responsible for leading the Nevada State University Library’s marketing and outreach efforts. Alena holds a BA in English and Art from Lafayette College and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a recipient... Read More →

Yvonne Tran

Teaching & Learning Librarian, Nevada State University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

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The future is engaged! Gentle and inclusive approaches to class engagement

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In the battle between the traditional lecture and the modern active learning classroom, we choose neither. We prefer a gentle form of class engagement that allows students to engage in ways that are accessible, comfortable, and productive for them. In doing this, we seek to respect the time, needs, and preferences of learners and ourselves. Join us as we discuss principles of effective gentle class engagement and strategies for taking a gentler approach to engaging students in the classroom, informed by principles of accessibility, sustainability, student agency, and care.

Presenters

Katie Harding

Teaching & Learning Librarian, OER & STEM, McMaster University

Katie Merriman

Teaching & Learning Librarian, STEM, McMaster University

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Presentation

TBA

The Lost Art of Skilled Belief: Rebalancing Our Approach to Information Literacy

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

In response to rising distrust for expertise, the commodification of information and education, and continued lack of information literate behaviors, many librarians are looking for ways to advance critical thinking, but what if over-reliance on critical approaches (in our culture as much as our pedagogy) is part of the problem? What if information literacy sits in balance between skillful doubt and skillful belief?

This collaborative workshop will make the case for a more robust approach to critical thinking, one that engages 'methodological doubt' and 'methodological belief'. Come experience this dichotomy and consider whether it could catalyze your instruction.

Presenters

Kate Wimer

Research & Instruction Librarian, George Fox University

I'm a teaching and reference librarian who also wears outreach and engagement hats. I'd love to talk about:. - Information literacy, especially cross-walking ACRL frames to other university rubrics and outcomes. - Curiosity and wonder as postures for research. - Website design and... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Breakout Session Format Interactive Workshop

TBA

Unboxing Information Literacy: A Gamified Constructivist Approach to First-Year Experience Library Sessions

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

Daemen University's First Year Experience (FYE) seminar incorporates an Information Literacy component led by the Research and Instruction team, joining asynchronous online modules with engaging in-person sessions. Last Fall, inspired by Project Zero's Thinking Routines, we introduced a "Mystery Box" activity: groups received two small items and collaboratively brainstormed keywords, scoped potential research topics, and navigated online library tools to find three relevant resources. The exercise fostered autonomy, creativity, humor, and hands-on learning. Faculty appreciated how this successfully addressed pinch points of freshman research skills, and were enthusiastic to adapt it to their own classrooms.

Presenters

Devon Cozad

Research and Instruction Librarian, Daemen University

Hello! I am a Research & Instruction Librarian at Daemen University, a private college located in Amherst, New York. I specialize in first year experience and information literacy instruction. I am also involved in campus conversations about supporting early adopters of genAI. As... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA