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Information Literacy Committee: 2025 Unconference

Information and Resources from the Information Literacy Committee of the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI)

About ALI Informaton Literacy Commitee

This UnConference is hosted by the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) Information Literacy Committee (ILC). The Information Literacy Committee of ALI serves as a focal point for exploring information literacy issues, discussing new opportunities that would further facilitate collaboration and adoption of best practices among ALI members.

UnConference Planning Committee members:

  • Jim Shimkus, Head of Research and Teaching Services, Ball State University
  • Lois DeHoff, Instruction and Information Technology Librarian, Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis
  • Eric Bradley, Research and Instruction Librarian, Goshen College
  • Noelle Keller, Director of Library Services and Associate Professor of Library Services, Huntington University

About the Unconference

2025 ALI Information Literacy Summer UnConference Bridging Futures: Building Relationships with Faculty

Using the unconference model, attendees will identify the topics to be discussed throughout the day and work together to share examples and discuss options. The Unconference will also feature three presentations on developing positive relationships with faculty, fostering effective collaborations, and promoting collection use.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Time: 9:00 am Registration – 3:00 pm (Opening Session begins at 10:00 am)

Location: Ball State University Student Center SC 302 (in-person)

Cost: FREE!
(Registration paid by Academic Libraries of Indiana. Breakfast and lunch provided.)

Registration: https://bsu.libcal.com/event/14899827

Schedule

Time

Event

9:00 - 10:00

Registration and Breakfast

10:00 - 10:30

Welcome

10:30 - 10:35

Break

10:35 - 11:00

Presentation: Melissa Gentry & Brad Johnston

11:00 - 12:00

Breakout Activity

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch

1:00 - 1:30

Presentation: Amy Trendler & Cody Sprunger

1:30 - 2:30

Mind Mapping Activity

2:30 - 2:35

Break

2:35 - 3:00

Closing Discussion

Presenters

Melissa Gentry, Map Collections Supervisor, Bracken Library, Ball State University

Brad Johnston, Building Material Librarian, Ball State University

Amy Trendler, Architecture Librarian, Ball State University

Cody Sprunger, Archivist for Architectural and Design Records, Ball State University