The ALISE 2016 Conference theme of “Radical Change: Inclusion and Innovation” celebrates the far reaching impact of Eliza T. Dresang’s work. The conference welcomes contributions that explore inclusive practices and innovative strategies in teaching and research, with special interest for Cultural Diversity, Digital Societies, Intellectual Freedom, Social Justice and International Resources.
Our logo for the conference is the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly. This is a great symbol of radical change and transformation. Although the caterpillar and the butterfly exist in the same environment, each has its own perception and understanding of the world. As the caterpillar prepares for transformation, it must build the chrysalis, which acts as protection and change agent. When the radical change is completed, the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis into a new world, one of amazing potential and opportunity. The radical transformation and change allows the caterpillar to move beyond its small environment as a beautiful butterfly excited and ready to see and learn about its brave new world.
This session will feature three programs from two schools: the FiTS (Filling in the Spaces) program from Syracuse, the LIS Symposium from Illinois, and the GSLIS Speaks initiative from Illinois. All programs were developed by master’s students to reach their own schools and beyond in order to critically examine current practices in LIS education.
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
youth services, student affairs at LIS schools, research on children and apps
