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iTeach 5

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Holling Library, Thomas Cooper Library, USC Campus

The full-day event, co-sponsored by SCLA’s College & University Section and Information Literacy Round Table, is a collaborative workshop on instruction and learning in the library environment. This year’s theme, “iSpeak, iPresent, iTalk,” encourages South Carolina librarians from various types of libraries and different phases of their careers to be better presenters and advocates of information literacy. Whether you work in academic, public, school, or special libraries and are a new librarian or a seasoned professional, iTeach 5 is a great opportunity for you to share your experiences, learn about what other South Carolina librarians are doing, or pick up new techniques.

iTeach 5 Agenda

Keynote Address

This year’s keynote speaker is Augie Grant, Ph.D., a professor of journalism at USC.

Full sessions include:

From Behind the Desk to the Front of the Class: Developing Confidence as a Public Speaker; Presented by Jennifer Wright
#TalkNerdy2Me; Presented by April Akins
Yes, And! How Improvisation Strategies Can Improve Teaching; Presented by Jenny Colvin
When Students Speak: Connecting Information Literacy with Public Service Announcements; Presented by Amy Edwards and Kristina Schwoebel

Lightning Sessions Include:

Warming Up: Relaxation and Preparation Practices to Use Before Public Speaking: Presented by Jenny Colvin, Amie Freeman, and Jade Geary
Standing Tall; Presented by Jean Clenney

iTeach 5 will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Hollings Library in Thomas Cooper Library, USC in Columbia, SC. Breakfast will be provided and lunch will be on your own.

If you have any questions please contact Jade Geary [email protected] or Brittany Hickey [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at iTeach!

Announcements

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The SCLA Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce its Lunch Series! Compromised of in-person and virtual events, this series is a great opportunity to casually network and expand your learning. For the ever-updating list of events, visit the Continuing Education Committee page.

If you’re interested in presenting at one of these sessions, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/pc6ztPRPkeQXVXNRA.

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