Call for Proposals
Exploring OER: Access, Adoption, and Application
April 17, 2020
Lincoln Land Community College
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A Call for Proposals is now available with two options for participation. We are seeking faculty and staff experienced with OER to moderate discipline oriented roundtable discussions. This includes transfer and career & technical education programs. We are also seeking participants for a round robin/poster session event where faculty and staff can share their experience, showcase OER use in their courses, or discuss other initiatives or topics.
Please submit your proposals at https://form.jotform.com/193503425357155
Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 17, 2020.
The Keynote Speaker for the conference is Abbey Elder. Abbey is the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian at Iowa State University. Abbey has worked to expand access to affordable course content by empowering instructors to find, adopt, or create open educational resources (OER) for their courses. Her handbook for instructors, The OER Starter Kit, has been used in professional development programs around the United States and is being adapted into an interactive workbook. Apart from her outreach work, Abbey also helps manage a mini-grant program at Iowa State University to support instructors who need funding to complete their OER projects.
Information Literacy Summit April 3, 2020 at Moraine Valley Community College
19th Annual Information Literacy Summit
Challenging the status quo: Rethinking information literacy theories and practices
Friday, April 3, 2020, 8:30am-3:30pm
Presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library
Located at the Moraine Valley Community College campus
Keynote Address
Call for Proposals
We are seeking presenters to lead engaging and interactive discussions about information literacy and library instruction. We are especially interested in breakout sessions and panels which focus on this year’s theme: Challenging the status quo: Rethinking information literacy theories and practices.We hope to foster conversations across all types of libraries, schools, and other organizations and encourage a diversity of perspectives in this proposal call.
The Summit is a regional conference which will be held at the Moraine Valley Community College campus. If you wish to propose more than one breakout session, please fill out a form for each topic. Breakout sessions and panels will be 50 minutes long and should include audience interaction or discussion. Panel discussions should have a three person maximum. Hands-on lessons and demonstrations (and/or practical takeaways) are encouraged. Sessions typically have 20-40 participants.
The submission should include a 200-300 word description of your session. Please include learning outcomes and a brief explanation of why people should attend your session and what they will take away. A shorter abstract (around 100 words) for publication in the Summit programming will be required as well.
Please fill out this Google form to propose a breakout session
Deadline to submit proposals is Friday, January 17, 2020
Some possible topics for sessions include:
· Social Justice
o The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
o Information literacy practices
· Privacy
o Literacy
o Learning analytics
· Neutrality
· News and Media Literacy
· Critical Pedagogies
· Service Learning
· Student Curiosity and Creativity
· Student Centered Teaching and Learning
· Students as creators
· Reflective Practice
· Communities of Practice
· Programmatic assessments
For more information, please contact a Summit organizer:
DePaul University Library
Jill King, jking25@depaul.edu, 773-325-7274
Jennifer Schwartz, jennifer.schwartz@depaul.edu, 773-325-7830
Moraine Valley Community College Library
Tish Hayes, hayesL45@morainevalley.edu, 708-974-5734
Troy Swanson, swanson@morainevalley.edu, 708-974-5439
Progress through Persuasion & Perseverance, Oct. 3-4, 2019 at Allerton Park and Retreat Center
2019 Conference
Progress through Persuasion & Perseverance
Registration closes: September 11, 2019 - Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NILRC_ConfRSVP2019
2019 Presentations:
Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success - Kona Jones
Do you have obstacles in your professional (or even personal) life that are keeping you down and not allowing you to achieve your goals? In this session, we will talk about a simple process of how you can work though whatever life has thrown at you and the importance of not falling below the line when trying to work through your challenges. Come with obstacles, but leave this session with a plan!
Benchmarking & Peer Assessment - Sam Suber & Terra Jacobson
At the MVCC Library, we are currently assessing how we compare to peers within Illinois. We are using benchmarks identified by the “Standards for Libraries in Higher Education” published by ACRL. In this presentation, we will showcase sample benchmarks derived and examples of how benchmark data improved MVCC library services. Following the presentation, there will be an informal discussion about what benchmarks you would find valuable for your library.
Counting in Community Colleges - Linda Dhaese, Sarah Hill, Beth Mandrell, Hilary Meyer, Rachelle Stivers, and Frances Whaley
Looking for ways to assess the impact of your department? Want to craft a success story to tell on your campus? This panel presentation contains overviews of assessment projects recently undertaken at community colleges and shares insights into librarian experiences in the CARLI counts program.
Talking to the Board: Do’s and Don’ts for Telling Your Story - Jennifer McIntosh
Will you be ready when you are asked to make a public presentation to community stakeholders about your library? How would you use twelve minutes to tell your library’s story while also addressing fiscal and administrative controls? This community college library educated its Board of Trustees about library operations while keeping the focus on the one thing we all care about – students. We used personas to tell the story of how our students use and value our library, integrating video and imagery to draw the audience into the user experience. Learn about our planning process, how we decided what to include and how to present it.
Held at Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello IL, this year’s conference will take place October 3-4, 2019.
A Conference at Allerton Park for Community College Libraries
Conference Schedule:
Thursday October 3, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 Welcome - Frances Whaley, NILRC Chair
1:15 - 2:00 Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Success - Kona Jones
2:00 - 2:45 NILRC Committees & Working Groups Panel
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:45 Benchmarking & Peer Assessment - Sam Suber & Terra Jacobson
3:45 - 4:30 Preparing for ICCB Program Review - Terra Jacobson & Spencer Brayton
4:30 - 4:45 Break
4:45 - 5:30 Around the Table - Share a recent challenge that your library has overcome
5:30 - 6:30 Dinner
6:30 - 8:30 Networking walk & talk and cash bar
Friday October 4, 2019
7:00 - 8:00 Networking walk & talk
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast (NILRC board meeting in the Oak Room)
9:00 - 9:20 CARLI Update - Anne Craig
9:20 - 10:15 Counting in Community Colleges - Linda Dhaese, Sarah Hill, Beth Mandrell, Hilary Meyer, Rachelle Stivers, and Frances Whaley
10:15 - 10:45 Break & Checkout
10:45 - 11:30 Talking to the Board: Do’s and Don’ts for Telling Your Story - Jennifer McIntosh
11:30 - 11:50 Share your experience - Activity
11:50 - 12:00 Closing comments
Presentation Scholarship Application
Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges Annual Conference
Presentation Scholarship Application
Held at the Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello IL, this year's conference will take place October 3-4, 2019. With a theme of Progress through Persuasion & Perseverance, presentations will focus on:
Recognizing key stakeholders and understanding what appeals to them
Recovering and re-envisioning your project after an unsuccessful proposal
Assessing progress and success
Presenting unpopular topics in an impactful way
Conquering criticism
Overcoming obstacles big or small to achieve success
NILRC invites a graduate student pursuing their Master's Degree in Library or Information Science to apply for a presentation scholarship. This scholarship will provide one graduate student's accommodations and registration fees at our annual conference in Allerton, IL. This will include a one night stay at the Allerton Park and Retreat Center https://allerton.illinois.edu/ on October 3, the cost of registration and food and beverages for conference hosted meals (this does not include alcohol at the cash bar event). The conference runs from October 3 through October 4. The selected student will be required to present their research that aligns to this year's theme or community college librarianship in general. This scholarship is valued at $250 dollars.
Applications are accepted through this Google form https://forms.gle/86DtyDEgJYgWuXz28 or via email by editing and emailing the word document application to jacobsont6@morainevalley.edu
Archive Management Training and Discussion
Are you trying to start an archive at your college, or do you have one started, but not sure what you’re doing? In this moderated discussion, presented by NILRC’s Professional Development Committee, we will be going over the basics of archival practice, providing you with resources, and answering questions you have about archives.
Please join us on Monday, June 24 at 2 pm. The session will be recorded for those interested but unable to attend.
No reservation necessary—please join us via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/892428504
Your trainer and host, Katie Cheever, currently works at two NILRC member institutions.
She is a Certified Archivist who works as an Archives Librarian at Moraine Valley Community College leading the archival program, and as a Librarian at Triton College working in the archive.
Information Literacy Outcomes, the Path to College: Community College and High School Librarians Collaborating
On April 30th at 2pm, join us for the next NILRC Information Literacy Committee webinar. Contact Lisa for the Zoom link.
Title: Information Literacy Outcomes, the Path to College: Community College and High School Librarians Collaborating
Presented by Jason Ertz, College of DuPage; Amy Glass, Illinois Central College; and Lisa Pritchard, Jefferson College
This webinar approaches collaboration between high school and community college librarians in two different ways. First, the presenters will discuss the different types of early college (dual credit) opportunities available in Illinois and Missouri. Secondly, they will discuss the collaboration process for high school students who may not be enrolled in early college but still need vital information literacy instruction. Both scenarios will talk about the introduction of the ACRL Framework to high school students, along with providing examples, best practices, and resources.
NILRC Board Election May 9
We will have an election as part of the May 9 Council of Delegates meeting at Lincoln Land Community College. It is your opportunity to select the people who will guide the organization. Anyone from a full member institution is eligible to run for a Board position.
The positions that need to be filled are:
Chair Elect (three year commitment as Chair Elect, Chair and Past Chair)
Recorder (three year term)
Two At Large Members (two year term)
The Board meets remotely every month and is asked to attend the May Council of Delegates meeting to vote on the NILRC Operating Budget for the next year. There is also a one day face to face planning meeting for the Board in July.
Self nominations are encouraged, since people are reluctant to give someone else more work. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NILRCfy20BoardNominations
If you have any questions about being on the Board, please contact any Board member know. Hilary Meyer, Chair, hilarymeyer@triton.edu Frances Whaley, Chair-Elect, frances_whaley@ivcc.edu Karen Becker, Recorder, kbecker@kcc.edu Scott Drone-Silvers, Treasurer, sdronesi@lakelandcollege.edu Terra Jacobson, Past Chair, jacobsont6@morainevalley.edu Spencer Brayton, At Large, sbrayton@waubonsee.edu Bryan Clark, At Large, bryan.clark@icc.edu Ashtin Trimble, At Large, trimblea@bhc.edu Amanda Wiesenhofer, At Large, amanda.wiesenhofer@llcc.edu
Have a thorny issue? NILRC members can help!
Dear Members,
Do you have a thorny issue to discuss, but aren’t sure if you can attend NILRC’s Council of Delegates Meeting on May 9?
You can! ALL employees of NILRC Member Institutions are welcome to attend the Council of Delegates Meeting.
In addition to holding our annual business meeting, we also have some great professional development programming planned. Converse with wonderful people and see if you’d like to become more involved by serving on a NILRC committee or the Board.
Please reach out to me, any member of the NILRC Board, or our fabulous Business Manager, Lisa Sikora, if you have questions.
Thanks,
Hilary
CALL FOR THORNY ISSUES
Listserv Live!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
NILRC Council of Delegates Meeting
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
Do you ever wish you could have a listserv discussion in person?
NILRC will be flipping the script this year on conference presentations. With Listserv Live!, you are invited to engage in a lively f2f discussion with many of your listserv bffs. Obtain the collective wisdom synchronously and avoid having to apologize for cross-postings, wait for follow-ups, or accidentally hit the dreaded “reply all.” NILRC will even collect and share all of the responses with the group, so you don’t have to.
How to submit your thorny issue:
Please complete the following, and send via email to NILRC Chair Hilary Meyer by March 22:
Dear Collective Wisdom:
· The objective I'm trying to meet is:
· My thorny issue is as follows:
· I need specific advice on:
· Name and Institution:
That’s it! You don’t have to prepare slides, handouts, a presentation, or even anticipate questions. Just come ready to engage.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 22, 2019.
Notification of acceptance by Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Questions? Clarifications? Concerns? Let’s talk.
Registration Open for Learning Innovations Conference
Registration is now open for the ILCCO/NILRC Learning Innovations Conference!
The conference will be held on Friday, April 26 from 9am-3pm at Richland Community College’s Carroll Center for Innovative Learning (Decatur, IL).
Please register for this event through this link by April 15.
Looking forward to you joining us at this event!
Traci Van Prooyen, Ed.D
Director of Online Learning and Instructional Technologies
Heartland Community College
1500 W Raab Rd – SCB 2301
309.268.8288
18th Annual Information Literacy Summit Registration Open
News, Media and Disinformation: Making Sense in Today’s Information Landscape
Friday, April 5, 2019, 8:30am-3:30pm
Presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library
Located at the Moraine Valley Community College campus (Palos Hills, IL)
Registration is Open
Keynote Address:
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, Associate Professor and MS/LIS Program Director, School of Information Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cost
$45 for attendees or $25 for presenters (includes breakfast, lunch and materials)
You may either pay by credit card or send a check payable to Moraine Valley CC Library to the following address:
Moraine Valley CC Library
Information Literacy Summit
9000 W. College Pkwy.
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Who should attend?
• Librarians who are involved with teaching and learning in almost any aspect.
• Academic, school, public and special librarians
• Teachers and other educators who want to discuss information literacy, student research and student use of information.
• Professional Development Credits available
http://informationliteracysummit.org/
Tish Hayes
Information Literacy Librarian
Moraine Valley Community College Library
Pronouns: she/her
(708) 974-5734