Skill-Sharing Conversation: Information Literacy for School Librarians

Topic: Skill-Sharing Conversation: Information Literacy for School Librarians

Information literacy is a complex subject that finally arrived at the doorstep of school libraries. For decades academic researchers have been trying to capture the essence of information literacy, its educational, cognitive, and civic value. 

Join us as we hear from contributors of We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians, edited by Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott. We will ask important questions: When do we start teaching information literacy? How do we teach it? How does it affect our students at their education level? How does it prepare them for their post high school adult life? Does it impact their transition to college or career?

Are you interested in gaining a broader perspective of information literacy, but unsure where to start? Or, are you interested in teaching various types of literacy: visual, digital, multicultural, health and more? Feel free to learn from library colleagues across the state as we share our ideas for teaching information literacy to children, tweens, teens, and adults. 

Although focused on school librarians, the discussions in this conversation can readily apply to public and academic library staff who are looking to incorporate information literacy elements in their daily practices. All are welcome!

Moderators: Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott, The College of New Jersey and Tricina Strong-Beebe, Burlington County Institute of Technology 

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 3-4PM

Location: Online via Zoom