LOEX 37th National Conference- June 24, 2008 Early heads up on next year's LOEX Conference. It will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 30 - May 2, 2009.Here is some text from a promotional flier:LOEX 2009 April 30-May 2 Albuquerque, NM: Blazing Trails On the Path to Information LiteracyJoin us in the Land of Enchantment to explore, network, and share. We encourage you to begin thinking about presentations you would like to share with colleagues.Our trails will diverge toward the following themes: Trail Guides: Leadership and Management..http://www.information-literacy.net/2008/06/loex-37th-national-conference.html Call for Authors: The Published Librarian: Successful Professional and Personal Writing- June 7, 2008 Seeking Submissions from Practicing Librarians (U.S. and Canada) for ALA Editions The Published Librarian: Successful Professional and Personal Writing (American Library Association)Foreword: Bob Blanchard, Adult Services Librarian, Des Plaines Public Library. Contributor to Illinois Librarians; Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians (McFarland, 2008)Introductory Note: Wayne Jones, Head of Central Technical Services, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Ed.,...http://www.information-literacy.net/2008/06/call-for-authors-published-librarian.html Information Literacy Roundtable presents inaugural Michigan Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) program- June 3, 2008 Even though it is last minute; here is a great opportunity!!The Information Literacy Roundtable Board invites you to attend the June 6 inaugural Michigan Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) program at Michigan State University in East Lansing.The MILI program is a day-long series of workshops to help you enhance your planning, instruction and teaching skills. Our speakers are committed to providing you with interactive programs that will enhance your skills and provide you with real tools...http://www.information-literacy.net/2008/06/information-literacy-roundtable.html Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models- June 3, 2008 Library Philosophy and Practice has a new information literacy article written by Peter Kraus of the University of Utah. It is titled Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models.From the site:The hiring of several new faculty members in the German Language and Literature Section of the Modern Languages department at the University of Utah resulted in an increased demand for library instruction and technical support. A library subject.http://www.information-literacy.net/2008/06/information-literacy-for-german.html Principal, student punished for plagiarism- June 2, 2008 Ah, the memories the Naperville Central High class of 2008 will have. The school in Illinois has had the Principal fired and the class Valedictorian punished. Why Because they both got caught plagiarizing.The Naperville Sun reported, "Naperville Central High School Principal Jim Caudill isnt the only one Naperville School District 203 is punishing for plagiarism. During a Thursday afternoon press conference in which District 203 officials announced that Caudill would likely be 'reassigned' due..http://www.information-literacy.net/2008/06/principal-student-punished-for.html |