Schedule & Registration
Fall 2025
November 7 – Change and Community: Teaching about Relationships
How do LIS programs prepare students to, as the Public Library Association’s Theory of Change for Professional Development puts it, “successfully work with the community to support shared goals and aspirations” (p. 15)? This LIS Pedagogy Chat dives into this question, sharing some success and some struggles from one LIS program, while opening up space for sharing how we teach about relationships.
Moderator: Noah Lenstra (University of North Carolina Greensboro)
2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central / 12:00 p.m. Mountain / 11:00 a.m. Pacific
November 21 – Teaching Across Borders: What LIS Research Tells Us About Library Instruction Geared Toward or About Immigrant and International Groups
*This session was originally scheduled for September 19.
Join us for a conversation about three different types of LIS pedagogy: instructing college students of immigrant or international heritage, teaching English-learning adults in public libraries, and training LIS professionals to effectively engage with immigrant communities. While we are careful to avoid homogenizing groups, there are transferable lessons from each instructional context. We will provide evidence-based tips and case studies to advance library service to immigrants and international groups during this divisive time in U.S. history.
Moderators: Ana Ndumu and Hayley Park (University of Maryland College Park)
2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central / 12:00 p.m. Mountain / 11:00 a.m. Pacific
December 5 – Digital Literacy in the K12 Classroom
Digital literacy, including AI, media, computer, and coding skills are essential for today’s K12 students. We’ll explore how school librarians can align their digital literacy efforts with educational standards and spark meaningful reflection, collaboration, and innovation in K–12 education and beyond.
Moderator: Neha Thakkar (Illinois State Board of Education)
2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central / 12:00 p.m. Mountain / 11:00 a.m. Pacific