Instruction Section (IS)
Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
Joint Working Group on Curriculum
Committee Background
Charge:
To identify and communicate effective practices for preparing students in graduate programs of library and information science for careers in the areas of instruction and information literacy. The task force will gather information on approaches and models currently in use in order to identify commonalties and needs, identify a set of effective practices, and prepare a toolkit of resources for library science educators. The committee will also look for opportunities to engage ACRL Instruction Section and ALISE members in constructive dialog about preparation in this area.
Roster:
2008-2009 Committee Roster
Sponsored Discussion Forum
January 25, 2009 -- Denver, CO
Preparing Librarians for Information Literacy Instruction: Expectations of New Graduates
To identify and communicate effective practices for preparing students in graduate programs of library and information science for careers in the areas of instruction and information literacy. The task force will gather information on approaches and models currently in use in order to identify commonalties and needs, identify a set of effective practices, and prepare a toolkit of resources for library science educators. The committee will also look for opportunities to engage ACRL Instruction Section and ALISE members in constructive dialog about preparation in this area.
Handout
Notes
Questions and comments may be sent to Heidi Julien (Heidi.Julien@ualberta.ca), 2009-2010 Instruction Section ALISE Joint Working Group on Curriculum Committee Chair.
ACRL Instruction Section
ALISE
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