iDEAL Summit
On Monday, November 9, 2009, the Department of Library and Information Studies (LIS) is holding a town hall meeting, the Information, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Libraries Summit (iDEALS), to bring together LIS students, faculty, staff and alumni, the regional professional community and other stakeholders to discuss and work on how we address information, diversity, engagement, access and libraries (iDEAL) in our education, research, practice and community. iDEALS provides participants the opportunity to address three goals:
- DIALOGUE (exchange/connect) - What are your concerns, ideas and solutions regarding iDEAL?
- ACTION (engagement/reciprocity) - what skills/knowledge/expertise do you have and can contribute/share to advance iDEAL?
- TRANSFORMATION (change) - what is the change you want to see and will experience in addressing iDEAL?
Program
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Registration (Alexander Room Hallway, Elliott University Center), UNCG (see map). |
| 1:00-1:30 pm |
Welcome and Introductions (Alexander Room) Clara M. Chu, Chair, Department of Library and Information Studies C.P. Gause, Co-Chair, Chancellor¡¯s Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Member, Faculty Senate, and Associate Professor, School of Education Gerald Holmes, Reference Librarian and Diversity Coordinator, University Libraries and Member, LIS Advisory Committee |
| 1:30-2:45 pm | Dialogue Sessions (Alexander, Benbow, Dogwood and Sharpe Rooms) |
| 2:45-3:30 pm | Showcase and Refreshments (Kirkland and Alexander Rooms) |
| 3:30-4:30 pm | Action Sessions (Alexander, Benbow, Dogwood and Sharpe Rooms) |
| 4:30-5:15 pm |
Closing Plenary (Alexander Room), facilitated by Drs. Anthony Chow and Julie Hersberger Greetings from Dale Schunk, Dean, School of Education Remarks by Camila Alire, ALA President |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Reception and Showcase (Kirkland and Alexander Rooms) |
| 6:30-8:00 pm | Keynote Speech "Cultural Competencies to Serve Diverse Communities" By Camila Alire (Alexander Room) http://www.camilaalire.com/ |
New Department Chair Clara M. Chu is looking forward to meeting with, hearing from and working with you. If you wish to assist with or contribute to iDEALS, please do not hesitate to contact her at cmchu@uncg.edu or (336) 334-3481. Your voice and knowledge matters to LIS.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 3rd or if you have a question to Cindy Felts cpfelts@uncg.edu or (336) 334-3477, and we'll also be happy to add you to the lis-news-L list. The first 60 registrants will receive complimentary parking. Please check back as we will be adding more details on the program as it becomes available.
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Press Release: http://www.uncg.edu/ure/news/stories/2009/oct/iDEALS102109.htm
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