The Instruction Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries enhances the ability of academic and research librarians to advance learning, teaching and research with respect to information literacy in higher education.
Become active by joining the Instruction Section!
Opportunities include:
- Presentations at ALA and ACRL national conferences,
- Discussion Groups,
- Standards and Best Practices,
- Networking opportunities,
- Resource Sharing
Featured Project or Program:
Mentoring Program
The purpose of the program contributes to the professional development of academic librarians interested in information literacy instruction and improving their teaching skills by pairing librarians experienced in teaching with librarians new to instruction or to the Instruction Section. The program creates a forum for learning opportunities, networking, and the exchange of ideas between paired mentors and mentees. This program is administered by the Mentoring Program Committee.
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Current News
Heidi L. M. Jacobs receives 2010 Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award
Beth S. Woodard named 2010 Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award recipient
Goebel and Anderson win 2010 ACRL IS Innovation Award
Accepting election ballot nominations for Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, the Secretary, and two Members-at-Large.
Submit names via the Nomination Form or to any Nominating Committee member through a phone call or email.
Nomination deadline: July 12, 2010
Jean Caspers, Chair, IS Nominating 2010-2011
Accepting applications for IS New Editor, 2010-2012
Deadline: March 15, 2010
To apply, email your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications to:
Russell Hall, Chair, IS Communication Committee (rhall@psu.edu)
Full position description
Seeking submissions for Spring 2010 issue; Deadline: March 15, 2010.
Please send submissions to the Newsletter Editor: Mireille Djenno, mdjenno@uic.edu.
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