Non-LIRT Instruction Events, Programs and Meetings -- ALA Annual 2014
Thursday, 6/26
Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees
Thursday, 06/26/2014 - 09:00am - 12:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N101
Committee meeting
Business meeting of Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees - morning session
Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees
Thursday, 06/26/2014 - 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N101
Committee meeting
Business meeting of Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees - afternoon session
Friday, 6/27
Assessment in Action: Year One Project Posters, I
Friday, 06/27/2014 - 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Bally’s - Gold Room
Poster session
Assessment Project Posters! Presented by the first participants in ACRL’s “Assessment in
Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success” program, made possible by IMLS.
Librarian-led teams carried out assessment projects at their colleges and universities
examining the impact of the library (instruction, reference, collections, space, and more) on
student learning/success. In both sessions, teams will present posters; additional poster
session is Saturday, 8:30am. Find poster abstracts at http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/
Saturday, 6/28
8:30am – 10:00am
All Committee Meeting and Open House (RUSA HS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Mtg Rm C
Committee meeting
Do you help patrons work on their genealogy, discover the history of their house, or find
primary sources for their research papers? If so, come network with your fellow history
librarians at the History Section’s Open House. During the first half-hour, we'll provide an
update of the section’s activities. From 9:00 to 10:00, our committees will meet. If you are
interested in joining our section, feel free to join a committee meeting to learn about their
current activities.
Saturday, 6/28 (continued)
8:30am – 10:00am
All-Committees Meeting (ACRL LPSS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Bally’s - Palace 6
Committee meeting
Meeting time for the LPSS Committees to meet: Library Instruction, Review and Planning,
Communication and Publications, Membership, Program Planning, Vendor/Publisher
Review, Nominating, Executive.
Executive Committee I Meeting (ACRL IS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Flamingo - Zion Board Room
Committee meeting
First meeting of the ACRL Instruction Section Executive Committee.
First Year Experience Discussion Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N263C
Discussion/Interest group
Annual meeting of the ACRL First Year Experience Discussion Group
Using Instructional Design Applications to Effectively Flip Library Instruction
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S225
Program
Instructional design applications help to determine the efficacy of learning outcomes for
any subject. This presentation is designed to demonstrate how instructional design
applications can assist librarians with successfully flipping their classrooms. Several
instructional design models will be reviewed and the presenter will cover why flipping the
classroom enhances learning environments.
Assessment in Action: Year One Project Posters, II
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 08:30am - 10:30am
Bally’s - Skyview 6
Poster session
Assessment Project Posters! Presented by the first participants in ACRL’s “Assessment in
Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success” program, made possible by IMLS.
Librarian-led teams carried out assessment projects at their colleges and universities
examining the impact of the library (instruction, reference, collections, space, and more) on
student learning/success. In both sessions, teams will present posters; additional poster
session is Friday, 2pm. Find poster abstracts at http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/
Saturday, 6/28 (continued)
10:30am - 11:30am
Leading from the Side: On, Off and Within Your Campus
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S220
Program
In collaboration, DLS and ULS bring together academic librarians to speak about their roles
as leaders within their institutions, not through administrative authority but through
innovation and creativity, with special emphasis on the changing landscapes of digital
research and distance learning. Panelists will discuss their experiences including:
communicating effectively to foster innovation; developing a self-awareness of leadership
potential while recognizing that potential in others; and building coalitions horizontally
and vertically within an organization.
LITA Instructional Technologies Interest Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Caesars Palace - Octavius 14
Discussion/Interest group
Join us as we discuss popular technology tools and platforms for library instruction. A
discussion of favorite tools and tips will be included on ALA Connect page and will be
presented at Annual. Includes the business meeting for the LITA Instructional Technologies
IG.
Making Tenure: A Model for Collaborative Publishing
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S227
Program
Discover a new group publishing model that supports academic librarians in tenure-track
positions. Listen as newly tenured and new tenure-track faculty librarians demonstrate
their model and provide the tools you need to bring the model back to your own library
environment. From the research brainstorming step through journal selection and the
submission process, you will learn to tackle publishing obstacles such as the Institutional
Review Board application, fair work distribution, group organization, and clear
communication.
Modern Language Association International Bibliography Discussion Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N115
Discussion/Interest group
Modern Language Association International Bibliography Discussion Group
Saturday, 6/28 (continued)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Common Core State Standards and General Education: Information Literacy Connects the
Dots
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N253
Program
Utilizing expert speakers in both K-12 and higher education, this panel session will provide
a connection between the newly-implemented Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and
the Association for American Colleges & Universities (AACU) Essential Learning Outcomes
by concentrating on the strong information literacy thread between them. Through an
awareness of common CCSS assessments and trends in higher education, school and
academic librarians will be prepared to support student transitions.
Embedding Librarians in Virtual Communities
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N231/233
Program
Librarians are increasingly supporting information literacy needs in online virtual
communities. This program will share examples of embedding librarianship through
MOOCs, wikis, mobile devices, and virtual worlds on an international scale. New tools for
the role of the 21st century librarian will be featured as we seek best practices for serving
the needs of users in physical, virtual, and augmented spaces.
Executive Committee II Meeting (ACRL IS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Flamingo - Zion Board Room
Committee meeting
Second meeting of the ACRL Instruction Section Executive Committee.
New Directions for Data Visualization in Library Public Services
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - S224
Program
A wide array of new instructional technologies have joined an increased understanding of
the diversity of learning styles to foment new forms of teaching and information sharing.
Data visualization is increasingly used in higher education and libraries to organize
information, or provide new and innovative ways of disseminating data and learning
objectives. The speakers at this event will provide further detail and background on the
topic of data visualization, as well as examples of their use in various projects and settings.
Saturday, 6/28 (continued)
3:00pm – 4:00pm
AASL Best Apps for Teaching and Learning
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N264
Program
There are thousands of apps available in the iTunes Store, Play Store, and other online app
stores. How do educators and school librarians evaluate, vet, and use these apps with
students? Join AASL's Best Apps for Teaching and Learning Committee for their 2nd annual
list of app honors. This session will review 25 of the year's most innovative apps available
for instruction, student engagement and creation. Presenters will address the use of apps
in the school library, how to use these tools with students, and provide opportunities for
developing skills needed by 21st Century Learners for college/ career readiness.
Academic Library Services to International Students Interest Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Bally’s - Palace 3
Discussion/Interest group
Provide academic librarians with a forum to discuss issues related to all types of library
service to international patrons, including instruction, outreach, reference, collections, and
programming; develop guidelines and resources that will assist academic librarians with
providing quality services to their international constituencies.
Executive Committee III Meeting (ACRL IS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Flamingo - Zion Board Room
Committee meeting
Third meeting of the ACRL Instruction Section Executive Committee.
Hot Topics Discussion Group (ACRL CJCLS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Bally’s - Las Vegas 1
Discussion/Interest group
CJCLS Hot Topics Discussion Group. Join us for current issues within community college
libraries.
Library Support for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Discussion Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Bally’s - Las Vegas 2
Discussion/Interest group
Librarians who want to share what they have learned about supporting or participating in
MOOCs at their institutions and librarians who are interested in learning about these
efforts are all welcome to participate in this discussion group.
Saturday, 6/28 (continued)
Student Retention Discussion Group
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N102
Discussion/Interest group
Integrating Information Literacy Outcomes into General Education: Ideas, Innovation and
Implementation
Join the Student Retention Discussion Group to share ideas with colleagues.
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Current Topics Discussion (ACRL IS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 04:30pm - 05:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N110
Discussion/Interest group
Current Topics Discussion hosted by the ACRL Instruction Section.
Instruction and Information Literacy Committee Meeting (ACRL ANSS)
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 04:30pm - 05:30pm
Bally’s - Director's Room
Committee meeting
Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group Meeting
Saturday, 06/28/2014 - 04:30pm - 05:30pm
Bally’s - Palace 3
Discussion/Interest group
This is the annual meeting of the Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic
Libraries Interest Group (Association of College and Research Libraries). We will have a
discussion focusing on marketing data management services following the presentation of
our speaker, Regina Raboin, Science Research & Instruction Librarian from Tisch Library of
Tufts University. Regina will share with us about 1) why/how Tisch Library launched DM
services, 2) what the library has done to market them and grow them, and 3) what the
library’s plans are for the future to sustain these services well. Welcome to join us with
your questions and share your experiences, no matter you are senior, new, or even future
data services librarians.
Sunday, 6/29
8:30am-10:00am
Business Reference Services Discussion Group (RUSA_BRASS)
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Caesars Palace - Octavius 05-06
Discussion/Interest group
Will be an open discussion about current issues in business librarianship. First part of the
session will be a semi-structured discussion with predetermined topics. The second half
will be an open forum where participants will be able to introduce their own topics. All
attendees will be encouraged to join in this lively discussion and share their experiences,
questions, and concerns.
Designing Effective Library Experiences for African-American Male Youth
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S231
Program
The goal of this session is to enable school librarians to create supportive environments
and meaningful experiences that enhance literacy achievement and life outcomes of
African-American male youth. Supporting lifelong learning is a key component of the
mission of school libraries. The national crisis of literacy achievement of African-American
males is an extension of this mission, and one we believe the school library community
must embrace. Research on best practice in the literacy instruction of Black male youth,
including effective pedagogy, text selection, and community empowerment, must be part of
the professional repertoire of school library professionals.
Game Making Interest Group
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N219
Discussion/Interest group
The Game Making Interest Group will have short presentations on innovative uses of games
in libraries for outreach and instruction based on the new book, Games in Libraries Essays
on Using Play to Connect and Instruct. A couple of copies of the book will be available for
review and giveaway. Then attendees will have time to discuss what games they are using
in their own libraries before the group discusses future endeavors.
Let's Play in the Sandbox! Creating a Digital Literacies Program for Faculty and Students
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S225
Program
Seneca Libraries has developed The Sandbox – instruction programs and physical spaces to
support digital literacies development for faculty and students. In The Sandbox you can
create things like videos (animated and live action), infographics, and podcasts or play with
maker tools like Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and MakeyMakey kits. We also offer assignment
development support, in collaboration with our teaching support centre, to faculty using
assignments with digital components, such as websites, digital storytelling, and social
media.
Sunday, 6/29 (continued)
10:30am-11:30am
All-Committees Meeting (ACRL DLS)
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Bally’s - Las Vegas 1
Committee meeting
A meeting of the standing committees of the ACRL Distance Learning Section to conduct
official business.
COL/IFC Joint Meeting
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N101
Committee meeting
Committee on Legislation and Intellectual Freedom Committee Joint Meeting
Going All In: Library Instruction for Students in Online Education Programs
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N264
Program
An increasing amount of coursework, both at the secondary and postsecondary level, is
being conducted online. This shift in the delivery method of education which began at the
college level is now occurring throughout the K-16 continuum. Because many of the
students in these classes and programs will never set foot into the host institution, this
transformation has necessitated a great deal of change in all aspects of library services,
including information literacy instruction. This conference program will spotlight some
innovative ways that libraries are conducting and delivering instruction to this new cohort.
11:30am – 12:00pm
Ignite Sunday Sessions
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N239/241
Five Minute Activities: Discover some quick activities to reward or assess students,
no special materials or setup required. Whether your class has been so focused that
they’ve completed the lesson with time to spare or you are waiting in line for a
teacher to pick up their class, it is beneficial to have some five minute activities at
your ready. These activities can be used to encourage students’ focus at the
beginning of a lesson, as a reward, or as a quick assessment.
Fonts in Space: Engaging Document Design: What makes a handout readable,
engaging and useful to patrons and why? This ignite session will focus on document
design for instructional materials. In addition to briefly exploring how good design
can make a difference, this presentation will include three specific tips for how to
captivate your audience without eclipsing your meaning.
Sunday, 6/29 (continued)
Human libraries: Bringing personal stories to research and learning: Libraries are all
about books and journals and finding ways for people to acquire information. Wait,
there’s more! We implemented the "augustana human library" where PEOPLE are
the information! In the form of "human books", people tell their story typically of
lived prejudice or discrimination (born with one arm, being transgender, sex
addiction) or about unique life experiences (war vet, overcoming drug addiction,
being adopted). We have students attend these sessions learning about their topic of
research from a human first and then approach the scholarly resources. Adding the
human touch to student learning and research!
Online Post-Its; Library collaboration and assessment using Padlet: Wake Tech
Community College has been using an online tool called Padlet as collaboration and
assessment tool for information literacy.
Using this simple online tool, embedded in our Libguides, faculty and librarians can
assess student research knowledge and article selection. Students find an article and
post on the course’s Padlet. Librarians and faculty can then use the tool to assess
how students understand the concepts taught. Faculty can also create group
exercises where students results can be used to create final reports. Our faculty love
Padlet and you will too.
The Ally-brarian: How does a librarian assist an underserved population that they
are not a part of? They become an ally. The “Ally-brarian” works to help those who
would normally not “see themselves” in the library, either as a patron or
professional, find a welcoming place. This session will outline how those who are
part of a majority have the ability, and the responsibility, to use their capacity as
librarians to advocate for those in the minority. It will also demonstrate how allies
are crucial to promoting inclusivity in libraries, both in who they serve and who
they employ.
1:00pm – 2:30pm
CALA Annual Program
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Flamingo - Laughlin II
Affiliate Event
Chinese American Librarians Association Annual Conference.
Dive into Digital Badges! A Badge Curriculum Workshop
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N252
Program
Digital badges are growing in popularity and adoption. Librarians from three universities
will share their experiences using badges for information literacy instruction. In this hands
on workshop panelists will lead participants through designing a customizable plan for
implementing badges at their own institutions, considering factors such as learning
outcomes, student motivation, and flexibility for embedding in the campus environment.
Sunday, 6/29 (continued)
From Stumbling Blocks to Building Blocks: Using Threshold Concepts to Teach Information
Literacy
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - S219
Program
Over the past decade, the “threshold concept” has emerged as a valuable tool for educators
seeking to improve teaching and learning in higher education. The term refers to the core
ideas and “ways of thinking and practicing” that are characteristic of a discipline but that
students often find difficult to grasp. This program explores ways that librarians can use
the threshold concept model to make information literacy instruction more relevant,
meaningful, and exciting to students.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Education Committee Meeting (GODORT)
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Caesars Palace - Siena
Committee meeting
Issues of interest to teaching and instruction related to government information
Universal Accessibility Interest Group Meeting
Sunday, 06/29/2014 - 03:00pm - 04:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N101
Discussion/Interest group
The Universal Accessibility Interest Group is intended as a resource and discussion forum
for academic library disability service issues such as web accessibility, assistive technology,
reference and instruction for users with disabilities, captioning processes, and any other
accessibility issues of interest to participants.
Monday, 6/30
8:30am – 10:00am
Sticking with STEM: How the Academic Library Can Help to Retain Successful Students
Monday, 06/30/2014 - 08:30am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S220
Program
How can librarians assist with student diversity and retention in the STEM and health
science fields at their institution? During this session, three speakers will discuss how
library services and instruction can aid student performance overall, as well as highlighting
specific retention issues for student groups underrepresented in the STEM fields. Ample
time will be provided for audience questions and discussion. This is a joint program
between the ACRL Science and Technology Section and the ACRL Health Sciences Interest
Group. The STS Poster Session will immediately follow.
Monday, 6/30 (continued)
9:15am – 10:00am
Conversation Starter: TumblarianTalk
Monday, 06/30/2014 - 09:15am - 10:00am
Las Vegas Convention Center - N239/241
Program
TumblarianTalk pushes Tumblr for libraries and librarians beyond 101. This conversation
starter will feature a panel of seasoned 'tumblarians' (librarians on tumblr) sharing expert
tips and tricks for creating original content, engaging with the tumblr community, and
maximizing the platform for professional and personal purposes. Each TumblarianTalk
panelist will share a brief highlight of their area of expertise in using tumblr for academic
libraries, public libraries, archives, special collections, resource sharing, and networking. A
generous portion of the session will be reserved for audience participation and questions.
Panelists will be on-hand to answer questions and foster discussion with session attendees.
10:30am – 11:30am
Virtual Reference with JoinMe
Monday, 06/30/2014 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center - S220
Program
Need to virtually show and tell a patron how to use a library service? Want to conduct
potent virtual sessions that go beyond chat or a phone call? These are a few scenarios that
can be accomplished with JoinMe. JoinMe is a simple web tool that allows screensharing,
chat, and VOIP. The speaker will introduce you to the free web-based service called JoinMe
that allows you to show and tell your patrons anything.
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Play, Play, Learn: Games and the Common Core Library
Monday, 06/30/2014 - 01:00pm - 02:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center - N243
Program
This program will focus on the application of play theory to Common Core aligned
instruction. The use of curriculum aligned modern board games allows a library to provide
an additional format of media to support student learning. Participants will be introduced
to play theory and shown how the elements of play are closely connected with the
underlying themes of Common Core instruction. Though game play examples, participants
will learn how to identify successful game elements that promote learning through play. A
final major focus will be on the direct alignment of resources to AASL and Common Core
curriculum standards.