Webinar: Learning to Teach in MLIS Programs: Research, Experiences, & Ways Forward

Project Information Literacy has organised a free webinar Learning to Teach in MLIS Programs: Research, Experiences, & Ways Forward on 29 October 2021, at 10.00-11.00 US Pacific time (which is, e.g. 18.00-19.00 UK time) It is a follow up to the Provocations essay by Kirsten Hostetler "Drawing on the experiences she heard from librarians in her research, Dr. Hostetler lays out four recommendations, and highlights existing models, including UArizona’s Graduate Certificate in Instruction and Teaching for Librarians and Information Professionals." "In this conversation moderated by Nicole Pagowsky, we will also hear from Monica Lourenco and Sarah O’Hare, two recent UArizona graduates, about their experiences in the transition from MLIS programs to teaching roles. Yvonne Mery will provide additional insights on the development of UArizona’s model program, and how it is evolving to serve the profession." There is information at https://projectinfolit.org/virtualchat-learning-to-teach/ and you register at Register in advance for this meeting here https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-ippjkvGNHdyciggih8LAXxHdH-iaXd

Photo by Sheila Webber: Michaelmas daisies, October 2021