Exploring ACRL Midwinter Topics

Engaging with the ACRL Framework: A Catalyst for Exploring and Expanding Our Teaching Practices

The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education – with its emphasis on self-reflective and lifelong learning and on conceptual understandings about information, research, and scholarship and encouraging – has prompted many librarians to consider their teaching practices from fresh angles, as they explore their evolving instructional roles within and beyond the library classroom. The Framework’s vision of information literacy education as a shared responsibility of all educators suggests both opportunities and challenges for teaching librarians, as we expand pedagogical approaches and partnerships. This day-long workshop supports librarians in engaging more deeply with the Framework and exploring ways that it may help to enrich their individual teaching practices, as well as their local instruction programs and institutions. The workshop will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018. Complete details are available at www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/frameworkworkshop.

Applying Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Manuscripts)

Sponsored by ACRL’s Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, this day-long workshop will provide an introduction to DCRM(MSS), the new RBMS standard for cataloging individual manuscripts. Attendees will acquire an understanding of the considerations involved in cataloging individual manuscripts, and will gain practice in applying DCRM(MSS) to the cataloging of different types of manuscripts commonly found in special collections using provided examples. Each attendee will receive a hard copy of the DCRM(MSS) manual. Participants should have experience in MARC cataloging using AACR2; familiarity with DCRM(B) and/or DACS will be helpful. Cosponsored by the Denver Public Library, the workshop will be held onsite at DPL from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018. More details are available at www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/descriptivecataloging.

Reserve Your Spot for the Morris and Nonfiction Award Program

Don’t forget to get your ticket to come celebrate the 2018 honorees and winners for the Morris Award and the YA Nonfiction Award. This event takes place after the Youth Media Awards on Monday, February 12 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy coffee, tea and rolls while listening to the winners and finalists speak about their honored titles. After the speeches, mingle with the authors and pick up free copies of their books. The Morris finalists and Nonfiction finalists were announced the first week of December. Tickets are $19 and include a continental breakfast and two or three free books, generously donated by the publishers. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Trends Impacting YA Services: Doin’ the Knowledge: Using Hip Hop as a Framework to Study Youth New Media Practices

Save the date for Saturday, February 10 and come see Dr. Kafi Kumasi present a paper exploring connections between youth of (all) color, the Hip Hop (HH) culture, and youth engagement with print and new media. How can we utilize knowledge of HH to increase youth participation, youth literacy, and community engagement? Learn how a simple app matches HH music and YA literature, and how HH culture is interpreted through today’s social media. Audience questions and discussion will follow the presentation. Hosted by YALSA Past Presidents.

Update on ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries Initiative

Learn about ACRL’s recent research report, Academic Library Impact: Improving Practice and Essential Areas to Research, at this session from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Developed for ACRL by OCLC Research, this valuable resource investigates how libraries can increase student learning and success and effectively communicate their value to higher education stakeholders. Join members of ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries committee to hear about the context for this action-oriented research agenda and plans for future directions, including new programs for travel scholarships and research mini-grants. This forum will allow community members to ask questions and give reactions to the report.

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