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Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy

Over 100 New England Librarians attended the 2011 NELIG Annual Program,  entitled Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy on Friday,  June 3,  2011 at UMass Lowell,  North Campus.  Attendees heard keynote speaker Randy Hensley,  as well as fellow professional librarians from across the northeast speak and demonstrate how they incorporate creativity in information literacy teaching and [...]

Keynote Speaker Engages New England Librarians in the Creativity Dynamic of Information Literacy

At the 2011 NELIG Annual Program,  entitled “Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy,”  keynote speaker Randy Hensley provided attendees with several models for working creatively in his presentation The Creativity Dynamic in Information Literacy.  He not only spoke about the creative process,  but also demonstrated creative ways of thinking within his presentation.

Attendees sat down to [...]

NELIG Annual Program is FULL!

We have reached our maximum capacity for the NELIG Annual Program on June 3rd. However, if you’d like to be added to the waiting list, you are welcome to do so by completing the registration form at: http://www.acrlnec.org/nelig_registration.

Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming NELIG Meetings

Regretfully, the April 15th NELIG meeting has been canceled.  However, we are happy to announce that the Annual Meeting will take place on Friday, June 3, 2011 at the O’Leary Library, UMass Lowell South Campus NORTH CAMPUS.  We are pleased to welcome Randy Hensley as our keynote speaker to discuss Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy.  [...]

REMINDER: NELIG Call for Proposals for the 2011 Annual Meeting is Due 2/28

The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG), an interest group of ACRL New England, is requesting speaker proposals for its annual conference “Exploring Creativity in Information Literacy” to be held at University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA on Friday, June 3, 2011.

This year’s program will explore how librarians can foster a rich learning environment where [...]

NELIG Looking For Meeting Sites

NELIG needs your help!  We are looking for volunteers across New England to host future NELIG meetings.

Requirements:

Cheap or preferably free space. Room for 25-50 people for quarterly meetings and 120-150 people for annual meetings. Technology for projecting presentations. Ideally the site host would provide refreshment, however, NELIG could pay for them if needed. [...]

Notes from the NELIG Winter Meeting, December 3, 2010

@ 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 [...]

Registration for NELIG 12/3 Meeting

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 [...]

Save the Date: Winter Meeting and Annual Conference

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 [...]

Follow NELIG on Twitter

Several members of NELIG tweeted at the Fall NELIG meeting at Bryant University.  To follow NELIG on Twitter search for hashtag #nelig.  A special thanks to all those who participated!

Melinda Malik Reference & Instruction Librarian Merrimack College