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.

Where do we come from? Researching our family history is becoming more popular with subscription services such as Ancestry.com and 23andMe ancestry kits. But what if we don’t want to spend a fortune answering this question? How can we find our ancestors without costly subscriptions? How can I confirm that my ancestors were from (insert country) or that the stories my great aunt tells are true? Knowing about free genealogy resources, both digital and physical, is one way to get started researching your genealogy.

Collaboration with faculty is a key component of librarians' jobs. Working with faculty on assignment design, instruction, student, support, programming initiatives, and research projects are a few of the ways in which librarians and faculty partner for student success. In this session, attendees will be introduced to best practices for working with faculty. Dr. Lauren Hays will share practical examples of how to approach collaboration and how to keep the momentum for collaborative projects.

All first-year college students are not the same—far from it actually! Starting with the understanding of the unique backgrounds of each student is necessary for developing effective instruction. At the same time, if you know your student body, there are research and trends that can be useful in the development of information literacy lessons. Information literacy expert Lauren Hays, will introduce attendees to pedagogical methods that recognize the differences of each learner.

With the increasing prevalence of online learning, librarians must be adaptable in their teaching styles to meet the needs of students. Master best practices for online teaching, including designing engaging and interactive online lessons, assessing student learning, and delivering effective feedback. Overcome common challenges when teaching online, managing time and workload, maintaining student engagement, and ensuring accessibility for all learners.