Committee Background
Charge:
To promote effective leadership and management of academic library instruction programs by updating, developing, and maintaining the current and future relevant publications and projects of the Section, including the "Analysis of Instructional Environment" document, "Proficiencies for Instruction Librarians," and the "Management Survey of Library Instruction Training Programs." Maintenance of these publications and projects requires annual review and revision on the Section web site.
Annual Planning:
2005-2006 Planning Form
2004-2005 Planning Form
Conference Minutes:
Proposed Projects
- Survey and develop an inventory of instruction librarian training programs at several university/college libraries, beginning with MIS Committee members’ institutions
Bright Ideas Discussion Sessions
- ALA Midwinter 2006: “Hello, Anybody Out There? How to Improve Outreach Efforts and Build Positive Relationships for your Academic Instruction Program.” Discussion Notes.
- ALA Midwinter 2005—“Teachin’ the Teachers: Providing Effective Training and Professional Development Programs for Instruction Librarians” Discussion Notes
Questions and comments may be sent to Rebecca Metzger (metzgerr@lafayette.edu), 2009-2010 Management and Leadership Committee Chair.
ACRL Instruction Section
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