Mini-Session 101 ALA Annual 2009 Chicago, IL July 11, 2009

Founding Purpose & Mission Founded in 1977 Advocates library instruction and information literacy as a part of lifelong learning Supports librarians engaged in library instruction and information literacy in all types of libraries.

Goals Increase professional and public awareness of the need for library instruction and information literacy. Encourage the development of American Library Association policy promoting library instruction and information literacy. Assist library practitioners in the development, improvement, and promotion of library instruction and information literacy activities. Broaden the base of LIRT membership by attracting members from all types of libraries, and to encourage active involvement of LIRT members in the organization. Create programming that appeals to instruction librarians from all types of libraries.

Goals (cont.) Provide opportunities in which librarians from all types of libraries can share ideas about library instruction and information literacy. Encourage the networking of professional library instruction and information literacy groups. Encourage library schools to include education for library instruction and information literacy in their curricula. Maintain an organizational structure that enables the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Library Instruction Round Table.

Vision LIRT will be: An inclusive, energetic and diverse multi-type library organization Recognized as the first stop for practical methods in library pedagogy, information literacy, and point-of-need service. LIRT will utilize technology to: Enhance communication Outreach to other organizations Build community, and Recruit new librarians for active engagement

Key Action Areas Mentoring Development of practical tools and methods Networking Streamlining of organizational processes Recruitment

Organizational Values Commitment to member service Commitment to all types of libraries and librarians Open, inclusive and collaborative environment Professionalism Excellence and innovation Transparency and integrity Commitment to improving the everyday practice of library instruction

Key Committees Adult Learners Conference Planning Liaison Membership Newsletter Organization & Planning Research Teaching, Learning, & Technology Top 20 Transitions to College Web Advisory

Getting Involved At Conferences: Attend Bites with LIRT lunches Participate in the Discussion Forums (Midwinter) Attend the LIRT Annual Conference Program Visit the LIRT booth in the Exhibits at the Annual Conference Attend All Committees' Meeting Between Conferences: Visit and bookmark the Web site at Subscribe to the LIRT-L listserv Receive the LIRT Newsletter and read featured columns:  Tech Talk  Member A-LIRT  20 Top BI Articles of the Year Read and use ALA/LIRT Publications

Joining LIRT Select LIRT from the round table section when applying for or renewing your ALA membership Print out the form from the LIRT website and send it with a check or money order to the provided address LIRT Membership Dues  ALA Personal Members: $15  ALA Institutional Members: $25

ALA Events Join us Sunday for the following events! LIRT 101: Membership Fair 8:00 am – 10:00 am; McCormick Place West -- Room W-474  Library Instruction Quiz Show  Prize Drawings “Preparing Yourself to Teach: Touching all the Bases” 10:30 am – 12:00 pm; McCormick Place West -- Room W-474 Speakers: Lisa Hinchliffe, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Beth Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Monika Antonelli, Minnesota State University Mankato

Contacts Dr. Linda Colding, President Lisa M. Williams, Vice President/President Elect Kawanna Bright Chair, Membership Committee