There is a Call for Papers for a joint Information Literacy/ University Libraries session at the World Library and Information Congress (72nd IFLA Conference) taking place in Seoul, Korea, 20-24 August 2006. The theme of the joint program will be: Transitions to College: How Information Literacy Answers the Knowledge Society Challenge."As a result of the Internet, dramatic changes have affected the way information is stored, located, and retrieved. Many students feel that libraries are no longer relevant and that everything they need can be found using search engines on the Web. A rude awakening may be in store when they discover that their college or university professors require them to use scholarly resources. Information Literacy is crucial to student success in an academic information environment. The ULS/ILS joint conference program will focus on effective pedagogy and best practices in teaching the skills students need to survive the critical first year of College and beyond.
"In this call for papers we are especially looking for case studies or practical presentations for:
- a two hour session with speakers presenting papers that describe information literacy programs for high school or the first year of college.
- a two-hour hands-on session with speakers presenting best practices in how to develop and deliver instruction to this population."
Proposals should include title, abstract of 200-400 words and relevant biographical information and be sent to Linda J. Goff at ljgoff@csus.edu by 15 January 2006.
(Photo by S. Webber: Oslo (where this year's WLIC was held) Central Station, Aug. 2005)
