Call for papers
The call for papers is now closed.
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Conference theme
We welcome papers that present variations on reflections, a word that signifies different aspects of our information literacy work and experience.
Reflections can involve:
- Research into learning theory
- Investigation into instructional practices
- Exploration of the learning behaviours of our students
- Examination of our identity as teachers
Our vision for the reflections of WILU 2009 is a spectrum of sessions that will inspire and engage the information literacy community. The idea of reflections connotes depth and thoughtful work, which we see presented through either theoretical or applied research. We envision sessions that will require the active participation of conference participants. The sessions of WILU 2009 will call on us to reconsider past practices and advance new ideas and approaches into the future.
Session formats
Two types of proposals will be accepted:
Conference presentation
- 45-minute session that will include a 30-minute presentation and 15-minute discussion or question period
- Presentation should be grounded in one of the following:
- Formal research (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, textual or mixed-method studies)
- Applied practice (e.g. work revolving around instructional design, assessment, educational technology or reportage on librarian-faculty/librarian-community liaison)
Lightning strike session
- 7-minute micro-presentation that features an idea or a component of an instructional practice
