The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) are co-sponsoring a forum on “Enhancing Graduate Education: A Fresh Look at Library Engagement.” The forum will be held Friday, October 12, 2007, following the ARL Membership Meeting at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington DC. The deadline to register is this Friday, September 28 (see below for registration information).
Three distinct program elements are planned for this day-long forum:
An overview of the state of graduate education, recommendations from the Council of Graduate Schools, and findings from a trio of library field studies focused on the academic and research behaviors of graduate students.
Perspectives from three graduate students.
Concurrent breakout sessions for in-depth audience discussion of the implications for enhancing library space, services, and resources for graduate students.
Suzanne Ortega, Vice Provost and Dean, the Graduate School, University of Washington
Carol Lynch, Senior Scholar in Residence, Council of Graduate Schools
Betsy Wilson, Dean of University Libraries, University of Washington Libraries
Lucinda Covert-Vail, Director of Public Services, New York University Libraries
Karen Williams, Associate University Librarian for Academic Programs, University of Minnesota Libraries
Cecily Marcus, CLIR Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Minnesota Libraries
Steve Hiller, Director of Assessment and Planning, University of Washington Libraries
Neil Rambo, Director of Cyberinfrastructure Initiatives, University of Washington Libraries/ARL Visiting Program Officer
Crit Stuart, Director of Research, Teaching, and Learning, ARL
Joan Lippincott, Associate Executive Director, CNI
The intended audience includes library deans/directors, senior library leadership, subject liaisons, coordinators for library instruction programs, campus staff involved in enhancement of teaching and learning, deans of graduate programs, and others involved in graduate education.
The registration deadline is Friday, September 28, 2007.
The registration fee for ARL/CNI members is $260; the non-member fee is $290.
View the forum schedule and register online at http://www.arl.org/events/fallforum/forum07/.