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Literacy Summit
2010

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Registration Information

Registration begins February 2010.

Call for Session Proposals

Deadline to submit proposals: Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

We’re seeking volunteers to lead interesting and interactive discussions relating to information literacy or library instruction. Volunteer – or recommend someone you know – for one or more sessions at any of the three different sites. If you know someone who would be a perfect breakout session leader, let one of our Summit Coordinators know, and we’ll personally invite them to submit a session proposal.

Each of the three Summit locations has its own selection of breakout sessions. You can attend the one that best fits your location and schedule. We encourage all types of libraries and information resources (museums, community centers, etc.) to participate. For the Summit to be most effective, we need many perspectives.

Session topics may focus on anything related to information seeking and use. Special consideration will be given to topics related to this year’s theme of “Problem Solving in our Communities: Everyday Information Experiences.” Breakout sessions will be 50 minutes long and should include audience interaction or discussion. Sessions typically have 20-40 participants.

To propose a breakout session, complete the form.

Not sure about your idea? Feel free to contact a Summit Coordinator for inspiration or help in refining your proposal.

Some ideas to get you thinking:

• Problem-based learning

• Creating needs assessments to better serve your users

• Work literacies, or information communication technology literacies (ICTLs)

• Community informatics

• Transferring information-seeking skills as we progress in education, careers, and everyday life

• Taking computer and information literacy to the community (seniors, underserved communities, etc.)

• Re-thinking job skills for entry-level librarians and teachers

• Creating libraries and information-seeking support services for special communities

• Specialized information literacies (e.g., scientific literacy, financial literacy)