Distance Learning Interest Group (DLIG)

Announcement

DLIG's Spring Workshop Distance Learning and Libraries: Generational Techniques and Emerging Technologies will be held Friday, June 15, 2007 at Bowling Green State University-Firelands Campus, Cedar Point Center. Registration deadline is June 13, 2007. Read more about it

About DLIG

Purpose

The purpose of the Distance Learning Interest Group is to provide a statewide forum for library staff interested in distance learning services.

Goals

• to encourage discussion on topics relevant to library support for distance learners and educators
• to share information by sponsoring professional development opportunities
• to promote library involvement with distance learning programs on Ohio campuses
• to explore opportunities for cooperation with other distance learning organizations
• to promote the exchange of information with the ACRL Distance Learning Section

Objectives

To hold an annual meeting that includes either a program or a roundtable discussion, to sponsor a spring workshop and contribute to the ALAO Newsletter on topics relevant to the group’s membership.

Membership

Membership is open to any ALAO member who has an interest in library issues related to distance learning. There is no additional charge for becoming a member of DLIG. The Chair will be elected each spring from the Membership and supported by the DLIG Coordinating Committee. If interested, contact Kathryn Venditti, kvenditt@ashland.edu.

Professional Development Opportunities

Twice a year the DLIG will present two workshops including a sponsored session at the ALAO Annual Conference, and a spring workshop, held at various Ohio locations

DLIG Coordinating Committee

The DLIG is a relatively new interest group of ALAO. Coordinating committee members help plan and organize the spring workshops and the group sponsored sessions at the ALAO annual conference.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kathryn Venditti, kvenditt@ashland.edu (419) 289-5427

• Pat Antonelli antonel@bgnet.bgsu.edu
• Kristen Arbutisky kristen.arbutiski@case.edu
• Christina Bonner bonnerc@ohiodominican.edu
• Melanie Smith melani6@uakron.edu
• Kathryn Venditti kvenditt@ashland.edu

Co-Chairs

Pat Antonelli

Asst Librarian
Bowling Green State Univ - Firelands
One University Drive
Huron, Oh 44814
Phone: 419.433.5560 X20681
Email: antonel at bgsu.edu

Kristen J Kirchgesler

Reference & Instruction Librarian
Case Western Reserve University
11235 Bellflower Road
Cleveland, Oh 44106-7164
Phone: 216-368-1658
Email: kristen1 at case.edu