text: Uncategorized – ACRL Distance Learning Section
  Author Forum on Curriculum Mapping, Hosted by ACRL's Distance Learning Section (DLS) Research and Publications Committee
  Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3pm CST
  Meet author Amanda Ziegler, whose article "I Wanna Be in the Room Where It Happens"…: Using Curriculum Mapping to Support the Information Literacy Goals of Online Programs. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 13(1-2), 226-234, was featured in our December Collaboration as Outreach Top 5 post. Amanda will share more about her experience with this topic and be available for your questions. Please bring your questions and join us in this discussion!
  Register for this Author Forum.
  This session will be recorded. By registering for the session, you indicate that you are willing to be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all recipients after the session.
  Amanda Ziegler is the Director of Library Services for Northcentral University. Northcentral's mission as a fully online, regionally accredited non-profit is supported by the 100% remote team that supports its fully online library. Amanda's previous experience in higher education is in various leadership positions at the University of West Florida Libraries in Pensacola, Florida. Amanda received her MLIS from the University of North Texas, and completed her undergraduate work at Macalester College. Amanda is an active member of the Distance Learning Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries. Her research interests include graduate student success and first-generation college students.
  Ziegler, A. (2018). "I Wanna Be in the Room Where It Happens"…: Using Curriculum Mapping to Support the Information Literacy Goals of Online Programs. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 13(1-2), 226-234, https://doi.org/10.1080/1533290X.2018.1499260
  The ACRL Distance Learning Section (DLS) Membership and Event committee started a "Member of the Month" initiative to highlight our diverse members. Here is our highlight on Andrea Hebert, Human Sciences, Education, and Distance Learning Librarian at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
  I am the Human Sciences, Education, and Distance Learning Librarian at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. My duties are divided between liaison work with the schools within the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) and supporting distance & online learning.
  LSU's online programs are undergoing a period of rapid change and growth. New programs are being launched every few months. In addition to supporting the online programs that are linked to the schools in the CHSE, I alert other librarians to new online programs in their subject areas. I serve as a point of contact for questions from course developers.
  This is an area I definitely need to work on! I have so much room for improvement. Right now I'm focusing on increasing students' awareness of our virtual consultations. That type of one-on-one contact really helps students feel supported, but I need to plot a broader proactive strategy to reach more students and to inform and link students to our services and resources.
  The work I've done as a volunteer for DLS has introduced me to so many ideas, approaches, and techniques that have improved how I provide support to students and faculty. DLS is an extremely supportive organization, and I'm constantly inspired by the passion and competence of its members.
  It's Mardi Gras season, so I'm eating King Cake as often as possible and looking forward to my neighborhood parade. We are also planning our trip to Spain in April. We'll be able to catch some of the Semana Santa processions in Malaga.
  Occasional tweets @andrealhebert1
  Academic librarianship can be a difficult career to navigate. I've received so much help and guidance along the way. I believe in paying it forward; I try to extend the help and opportunities I received to other librarians. Also, I try to express my appreciation for the work that others do. A simple "thank you" can make someone's bad day a little better.
  Call for proposals: Distance Library Instruction Virtual Poster Session (2020)
  The Call for Proposals is now open for the Spring 2020 Virtual Poster Session, hosted by the ACRL DLS Instruction Committee!
  Calling all librarians! Do you have a tool, project, or great idea about teaching and learning online that you'd like to share with your peers? You are invited to submit a proposal to our second annualDistance Library Instruction Virtual Poster Session, which will take place April 13-17, 2020. Proposals are due February 19, 2020.
  The term "poster" is used very loosely; the intent is to keep the spirit of the traditional poster session while allowing for innovation and creativity in the format used. As in traditional poster sessions, virtual poster session presenters create short, asynchronous presentations of their work (as a guideline, less than 5 minutes of multimedia or 500 words of text) and they are available to answer questions. While an image or PDF that matches the traditional poster format is welcome, creativity and the use of interactive and multimedia formats are especially encouraged during this virtual poster session.
  Take a look at last year's posters here
  All posters will be hosted here, on the DLS website. During the poster session week, presenters will asynchronously engage with attendees. Through commenting functionality, viewers can ask questions about your work, and engage in conversation with you about your topic. Last year's event proves that this format has the potential to lead to interesting and vibrant conversations between presenters and viewers across time zones.
  After the poster session week has concluded, the posters will be archived here on the DLS website so that they can continue to be viewed indefinitely.
  The virtual poster session will take place April 13-17, 2020
  Proposals are due by February 19, 2020
  If accepted, you'll be asked to submit your poster by April 1, 2020
  Presenters will actively respond to comments and questions for a full week (April 13-17, 2020). The Instruction Committee will assist with promoting interaction, but we ask that you check in on your poster at least once a day to keep the conversation going.
  Posters can be on any topic related to distance and online library instruction. We would love to hear about your successes and failures in teaching distance and online students, your instructional techniques and approaches, and the tools and technologies that you use! We encourage you to align your proposal with one of our five tracks:
  Proposals will be reviewed by members of the DLS-IC. We will be selecting posters based on the following criteria:
  Quality of Proposal: Is the information requested on the proposal submission form complete? Is the abstract well written, articulate, and does it clearly describe the main idea of the poster?
  Alignment to Poster Session Theme: Is the poster about library instruction in the online environment?
  Interest to Attendees: Does the topic have potential to attract poster session attendees and stimulate conversation? Will innovative, new and/or unique information be presented? Is the topic practical, easily implemented, and broadly applicable?
  Diversity of Perspectives: We are seeking to provide a poster session that provides a diversity of perspectives. We especially invite posters from librarians, staff, and LIS students that highlight voices and experiences that are underrepresented in libraries.
  If you have questions, please contact ACRL Distance Learning Section Instruction Committee Co-Chairs, Matthew LaBrake (matthew-labrake@berkeleycollege.edu) or Jennifer Shimada (jennifer.shimada@gmail.com).
  Mentors needed: DLS Mentorship Beta Program final reminder!
  Hello Distance Learning Section members! Are you a distance librarian willing to share your knowledge to help others develop their skills? The DLS Mentoring and Networking Committee is looking for mentors to participate in the launch of our DLS Mentorship BETA program!
  Wondering if you qualify? You don't have to be in a leadership position to participate! We're looking for anyone interested in forming a coaching relationship with another librarian. The only requirement is being a current member of ACRL and DLS.
  Thinking about the time commitment? This beta program only lasts until June 30, 2020. It's a great opportunity to try out a shorter mentorship and see if you might want to later participate in the full, year-long mentorship program we're launching in Fall 2020.
  Want to know other benefits? Besides the networking opportunity and good feels of helping an early-career librarian, there's a lot mentors can learn from mentees too! Plus, you get early access to our mentorship program with an opportunity to give feedback that will shape the direction of the program moving forward. And it's great to add to your resume!
  Ready to sign up? Simply fill out the Mentor Application below:
  We're accepting participants until January 10, but contact the DLS Mentoring and Networking Committee chairs if you have any questions: Neely Tang (nt243@cornell.edu) or Chiméne Tucker (cetucker@usc.edu).