Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Conference Dates: February 7-8, 2025

Conference Location: Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus, Savannah, Ga.

Proposal Deadline Extended: November 22, 2024

Conference Theme: Embracing Change and Pushing Boundaries

Register for the Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy through February 6, 2025.

The Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy (GICOIL) invites proposals for presentations at our upcoming conference on the theme of "Embracing Change and Pushing Boundaries." GICOIL is a peer-reviewed, international conference that brings together K-12 and higher education faculty and staff, including librarians, media professionals, and writing instructors, to share research and methods for teaching and learning information literacy.

In an era of rapid technological, social, and educational transformation, it is critical that professionals in library and English education disciplines embrace change and push the boundaries of their praxis. From incorporating innovative digital tools and pedagogical approaches into the classroom, to redefining the role of the library in the 21st century knowledge ecosystem, scholars and practitioners in these fields must be willing to adapt, innovate, and take calculated risks. This academic conference provides a platform for librarians, English educators, and education researchers to share their empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and visionary perspectives on the future of their disciplines. We invite proposals that explore how professionals in these fields can:

● Leverage new technologies, digital resources, and emerging pedagogical methods to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and learning outcomes

● Develop interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches that prepare students for an evolving workforce and civic life

● Foster inclusive, welcoming, and equitable learning environments that center diverse perspectives and experiences

● Cultivate creativity, adaptability, and other "future-ready"; competencies in students

● Redefine the purpose, function, and design of libraries as dynamic hubs of knowledge creation, curation, and dissemination

● Facilitate cross-pollination and collaboration across disciplines to address complex educational and societal challenges

● Critically engage the use of writing and research technologies to support student writing development

● Advocate for the enduring importance of the humanities in an increasingly STEM-focused educational landscape

We welcome a diverse array of presentation formats, including individual paper sessions, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and innovative multimedia/digital demonstrations. Proposals should clearly articulate the scholarly merits, methodological rigor, and anticipated contributions to the conference theme of "Embracing Change and Pushing Boundaries."

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Presenters for the Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy are invited to upload their presentation materials to the site in order to preserve their research. The invitation is open for presentation materials from any year of the conference.

Please submit your materials to digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu and they will post within three business days.

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What can you upload? PowerPoint Slides, papers, handouts, video, audio, and any other documents you used during your presentation.

Need Help? Email for help on submitting proposals and presentations. If you have questions about the conference (ex. registration), please visit the Conference Homepage for further information including contact numbers and emails.

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