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I’m using my first post as a new NELIG blogger to (briefly) introduce myself to all you Member-Readers out there. I graduated in May from Simmons College GSLIS, where my coursework concentrated on academic libraries, user instruction, and library services to the under-served. Since even before entering library school, I’ve been writing on library-related topics [...] Do you like to blog and twitter? Are you attending the 2011 NELIG Annual Program, on Friday, June 3rd at the UMass Lowell, North Campus? If so, we invite you submit posts to the NELIG blog and Twitter with hash tag #nelig. If you are unable to attend the program, check out the NELIG blog [...] This lively discussion at last week’s ITIG DigiCamp included not only a discussion of the pros and cons of various tools, but also of the importance and the challenges of teaching students the why of citing sources. EasyBib was a favorite for its simplicity, perfect for most undergrad papers. At the time of the discussion, [...] Please note that the registration and keynote location for the NELIG Annual Program, scheduled for Friday, June 3rd has been changed. We will NO LONGER be meeting in the Auditorium of Alumni Hall. Instead we WILL BE meeting in room 100 of Cumnock Hall, also on University Ave. and across the street from Alumni Hall [...] The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for its annual conference, which will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 at Alumni Hall, UMass Lowell, North Campus in Lowell, Massachusetts. The program, “Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy,” will examine how librarians can incorporate creativity in information literacy teaching [...] Ever since I learned about the Statistical Abstract of the United States when I was in grad school, it has been one of my favorite reference tools. Where else can I easily find the per-capita consumption of asparagus [pdf] as well as data on state government debt [pdf], all with citations leading to the original [...] In these tough economic times, who couldn’t use a little extra funding? Here’s a chance! From the ACRL New England web site: The ACRL/NEC offers professional development scholarships and an award for New England library science students and recent graduates, library staff and librarians. Learn more about the various scholarships available at http://www.acrlnec.org/scholarships. Applications are [...] @ Tisch Library, Tufts University Attendees at the Tisch Library location had the wonderful opportunity to hear presentations by Laura Saunders, Simmons College GSLIS faculty, and Laura Walters, Associate Director for Teaching, Research, and Information Resources, Tisch Library. Both spoke about their experiences in performing qualitative research, a theme derived from Project Information Literacy of [...] Hi everyone! Registration is now open for the NELIG Winter Meetings on December 3, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:30pm. We have been inspired by Project Information Literacy (http://www.projectinfolit.org). Project Information Literacy has been using qualitative research methods to get a better understanding of students’ research and study habits. This meeting will feature speakers discussing their [...] Mark your calendars. The Winter NELIG Meeting will take place on Friday, December 3, 2010. Locations and times are forthcoming. Also, plan ahead for the NELIG Annual Conference. This year’s conference will take place on Friday, June 3, 2011 at UMass Lowell’s South Campus. Stay tuned for the ‘call for proposals’ and further details of [...] |
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