Immersion Management Track: Practical Management for the Instruction Coordinator

Program Details

Dates and location
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Registration fee
ACRL member: $475
Non ACRL member: $525

Registration includes

• tuition
• refreshment breaks
• extensive packet of handouts
• private discussion list for all participants and faculty

Accommodations
The Immersion '13 Practical Management track will be held in conjunction with (but is not part of) the ACRL 2013 Conference. Participants who are not planning to attend ACRL 2013 may use the Immersion housing reservation form to book a hotel at the discounted rate.

Available hotels are: J.W. Marriott ($175), Indianapolis Marriott Downtown ($164), Westin Indianapolis ($159), Courtyard by Marriott Downtown ($147) Springhill Suites ($147), Fairfield Inn & Suites ($137). Details about hotels including locations can be found at online.

Faculty
Michelle Millet, Director of the Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center, John Carroll University; and Karen Williams, Associate University Librarian for Research and Learning, University of Minnesota Libraries

Program Description

Instruction coordinators are often well-grounded in theory and instruction practice and have some of the tools they need to begin building campus-wide programs.  Frequently, however, coordinators or those in similar roles do not supervise the majority of librarians who participate in a library’s instructional program, presenting challenges to the development of innovative and effective programs.  This interactive one-day program will address how to lead from within – developing the powers of persuasion to influence in multiple directions.  Other topics include creating the right environment for a successful instruction program, understanding a broader campus environment, providing constructive feedback, and coaching for success.

Learning Outcomes
After participating in the Immersion '13 Practical Management track, you will be able to:

• Open a discussion with appropriate leadership about your role and responsibilities
• Provide influence in multiple directions in order to achieve programmatic goals
• Develop a succinct proposal for administrative consideration
• Understand the critical elements for creating a desired environment
• Understand the potential of information literacy programs in a larger campus context

Who Should Attend?
The Immersion '13 Practical Management track is for you if:

• You are an instruction coordinator who needs to jump start an information literacy program
• You are a new manager looking for strategies to lead change at your institution
• You plan on assuming a managing position at some point in your library career

The Immersion Program tracks are not sequential; individuals can apply for and attend whichever track(s) are best for them.

How to Register

Please note that a competitive application process is not required for the Practical Management track.  Submit your registration materials using the links below.  The Immersion '13 Practical Management track will be held in conjunction with (but is not part of) the ACRL 2013 Conference.

Register by credit card

• Access the online registration form. 
• Click on the "Register" link next to the program name.
• You will need to log in with your ALA ID & password. If you do not have an ALA ID & password, you will be asked to create one in order to register.

Register by check

• Download and complete the paper registration form.
• Mail or fax your completed form to ALA Registration.

Questions may be directed to Margot Conahan, mconahan@ala.org, 312-280-2522.