An Introduction to Teaching Information Literacy

This introduction to teaching information literacy (IL) defines information literacy as a concept, introduces the ACRL Framework and other IL standards, and reviews teaching methods. Instructional design concepts will help learners improve their instruction.

Scheduled Dates

May 22, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
  • Identify appropriate teaching methods for information literacy
  • Employ strategies for interaction between the librarian, learners, and content
  • Align information literacy instruction activities, technology, and assessment to established learning goals
Topic Area
Learning & Instruction
Contact
learning@amigos.org
Session Duration
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours
2

Instructor

Heather Beirne portrait

Heather Beirne currently serves as Director of Learning & Engagement at Texas A&M University Libraries, where she leads a team of 18 librarians across Learning & Curricular Services, Student Engagement & Outreach, and Online Learning/The Studio. Previously, she was Director of Teaching & Learning at Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, where she coordinated information literacy instruction and reference services. Her research interests include pedagogical innovation in library instruction, faculty-librarian pedagogical partnerships, teaching with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, and academic library leadership. She holds an MSLS from the University of Kentucky and is an active member of professional library organizations.

Also available by request for libraries and other organizations