Free Summer Information Literacy Workshops
Hammons, Jane
Hello,
I’m excited to announce upcoming webinars being offered as part of the summer Teaching Information Literacy program from The Ohio State University Libraries. All webinars are free and open to all.
For those who are interested, participation in these webinars counts as attendance toward the Teaching Information Literacy Endorsement (if you are affiliated with Ohio State), or the Teaching Information Literacy Certificate (if you are not affiliated with Ohio State).
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Jane
Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts
May 14, 2026, 12:00-1:00
To register: https://go.osu.edu/ildefinitionssummer26
What is information literacy? Why is information literacy important for students? In this workshop, participants will learn about several definitions of information literacy and develop an understanding of the key concepts, skills, and dispositions associated with information literacy. In addition, participants will learn why explicit information literacy instruction is crucial to students’ academic and professional success and consider what their role in supporting students’ information literacy development might be. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.
Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources
May 28, 2026, 12:00-1:00
To register: https://go.osu.edu/ilstrategiessummer26
How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need explicit guidance and support across their entire academic careers. In this workshop, participants will learn more about strategies and activities that they can use to teach information literacy in a variety of contexts. In addition, participants will become familiar with multiple resources available to help them integrate information literacy into their teaching practices. This workshop is being offered by the University Libraries Teaching & Learning Department and is open to all faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students at Ohio State. Instructors and librarians from other institutions are also welcome to attend.
Outdated Notion: Scholarly Articles Are the Gold Standard
June 4, 2026, 12;00-1:00 (Eastern)
To register: https://go.osu.edu/scholarlyarticlessu26
Presenters: Adrienne Warner and Alyssa Russo, University of New Mexico
Scholarly articles have long been viewed as the gold standard for use in undergraduate research assignments, but are they always the best option? In this workshop, we’ll challenge the assumption that scholarly articles are the pinnacle of evidence for research assignments, dipping into research from library science, reading studies, and learning theories. We’ll highlight alternative formats well-suited for undergraduate research and suggest practical techniques in support of credible research beyond requiring peer-reviewed articles. This session is ideal for librarians and educators interested in rethinking research assignments and promoting a broader view of credible sources.
Transformative Information Literacy: Teaching for Perspective Transformation
June 11, 2026, 12:00-1:00 pm
To register: https://go.osu.edu/transformativesummer26
Originally developed by Jack Mezirow, transformative learning theory “has played a prominent role in the literature of adult education for several decades” (Hoggan, 2017). Transformative learning theory outlines a process by which an individuals’ frame of reference is transformed through encounters with information or experiences that cause them to question their original habits of mind and perspectives. More than just learning new facts or skills, or expanding their existing frame of reference, a transformative learning experience can result in a “substantive shift in one’s desires, self-awareness, belief structure, and lived experience” (Paul & Quiggin, 2020). After providing an overview of transformative learning theory, this presentation will outline original model for teaching information literacy that is inspired by transformative learning theory. This model is aimed at supporting transformation in how our students understand and engage with the information environment. Participants should leave with ideas for how to goals for and approach to teaching information literacy through the lens of transformative learning theory.
Rethinking Roles: Faculty Development as an Approach to Teaching Information Literacy
June 25, 2026, 12:00-1:00
To register: https://go.osu.edu/rethinkingrolesummer26
Both course instructors and librarians have a stake in supporting students to develop the understandings, skills, and dispositions necessary to effectively complete research assignments. But who has the primary responsibility for teaching information literacy? And how can instructors and librarians most effectively collaborate to help students learn effective research practices and habits? This workshop will outline the “faculty-focused” or “teach the teachers” approach to information literacy instruction, in which librarians focus on teaching course instructors to ingrate information literacy into their teaching practices. Participants should leave for with ideas for how faculty development can support the integration of information literacy into the curriculum.
Not Just Research Skills: Identifying and Teaching the Dispositions and Values of Effective Researchers
July 9, 2026
12:00-1:00 pm (Eastern)
To register: https://go.osu.edu/dispositionssummer26
Being an effective researcher requires a significant amount of knowledge and skills, but it also requires students to demonstrate key dispositions and values, such as adaptability, patience, and curiosity. This workshop will identify some of the attitudes and values that are shared by experienced researchers that allow them to more effectively with research, and will consider strategies that instructors can take to help students develop these dispositions.
Jane Hammons, MSLIS, MS, MA
Associate Professor
Head of Teaching & Learning
University Libraries
221C Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Ave Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-2911 Office
hammo...@osu.edu / library.osu.edu
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