LILi = a group of librarians, library staff, and information professionals from various types of libraries, investigating information literacy definitions, standards and instruction, in order to craft effective models of lifelong, sequential information literacy instruction.
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Our mission is to investigate information literacy definitions, standards and instruction. The group will use the results of the investigation to craft effective models of lifelong, sequential information literacy instruction that consider previous knowledge, abilities, specific tasks and needs, evolving technology, future opportunities, and on-going collaborations among all those committed to information literacy.
What is “information literacy”? There are many different definitions, although most would agree that information literacy includes the ability to identify, locate, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically or responsibly (adapted from American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report, 1989; University of California. Academic Council. University Committee on Library. 2003. “Resolution on Information Literacy"). In many institutions, librarians work hard to come up with a definition of information literacy and a list of competencies that can serve as expected learning outcomes, standards for measuring the success of information literacy instruction programs. Often, librarians then try to find out what their constituencies already know and which information literacy gaps they need to address. Once they know about the gaps, they can design programs and materials to help their learners close those gaps. Finally, librarians can measure their success in this endeavor through various means of assessment, and adjust their programs and materials accordingly.
This is a typical development, implementation, and review cycle for information literacy within an institution, and can be quite effective within a single institution. However, institutions and organizations at many levels, in many locations, and in many types of environments are developing and implementing information literacy programs. In what areas do these programs overlap? Are there gaps, areas not addressed at all, or addressed in only minimal fashion? Should there be overlaps? i.e., are there areas that need repeated instruction? Who should be responsible for helping people learn information literacy competencies, and at what educational and age levels? What emphases should be placed on which competencies, and at which educational and age levels?
LILi hopes that its investigation will lead to answers to these questions and others, as well as fruitful and effective collaborations among all of those interested in information literacy in California.
Bylaws (adopted December 12, 2008; revised June 10, 2013; revised November 19, 2022)
Special Acknowledgment
LILi would like to thank SpringShare for hosting our LibGuide. Their generosity provides the group with a consistent space to host our materials and connect with our community.
LILi members are particularly interested in sequential information literacy in all types of libraries, as well as information-literacy-related events in California.
Use the LILi Facebook site and Google Group (listserv) to share news and events on information-literacy-related topics, activities, projects and events, and more, for all types of libraries.
Please send information to LILi Advisory Board members to post new links or other materials on this guide.
Become a LILi Member! Join the LILi Google Group for meeting agendas & announcements!
Note: If you do not have a Google account, please email Esther Grassian directly with your request to become a LILi member: esthergrassian@gmail.com
Chair 2024/2025
Dr. Edeama Onwuchekwa
Equity and Engagement Librarian
San Diego Mesa College Library
Ejonah@sdccd.edu
Vice-Chair 2024/2025
Natalie Marquez
Library Assistant in Reference Department
University of California, Irvine
marquezn@uci.edu
she/her/hers
Past Chair – April Shepard
Secretary 2024/2025
Sheldon Salo
Librarian for Science and Engineering
Vanderbilt University
sheldon.salo@vanderbilt.edu
Web Committee Chair 2024/2025
Cassandra Nieves
Information Services Librarian, Associate Professor
Northampton Community College
clnieves@northampton.edu
she/her/hers
Listserv Manager*
Esther Grassian
Lecturer, UCLA Information Studies Dept.
Information Literacy Consultant & Lecturer
Distinguished Librarian (UCLA), Emerita
esthergrassian@gmail.com
* indicates an appointed position.
4-year College/Research Library Representatives:
Kayla Kuni
Associate Director of Libraries
Pasco-Hernando State College - Spring Hill
kunik@phsc.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2025
Sally Romero
Education Librarian
Cal Poly Pomona
sallyromero@cpp.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2025
Community College Representatives:
Shamika Simpson
Professor & Collection Development and Outreach Librarian
Long Beach City College
ssimpson@lbcc.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2026
Alexander Speetzen
Faculty Librarian
Austin Community College
alexander.speetzen@austincc.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2026
iSchool / Library School Representative:
Marina Corrales
MLIS Student Doctoral Candidate
Research: Latine Undergraduates, Trust, and Library Resources
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Term expires 31 Aug 2026
Public Library Representatives:
Elizabeth Nebeker
Elizabeth.D.Nebeker@lonestar.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2025
School Library Representatives:
Amy Pelman
Upper School Librarian
The Harker School
amy.pelman@harker.org
she/her/hers
Term expires 31 Aug 2025
Camille Ryckman
Digital Teacher Librarian
Columbine High School
Camille.Ryckman@jeffco.k12.co.us
Term expires 31 Aug 2026
Special Library Representatives:
Caroline Coward
Information Science Manager and Library Group Supervisor
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
caroline.m.coward@gmail.com
Term expires 31 Aug 2025
Stephanie Garrett
Director of Library & Learning Services
Catholic International University
sgarrett@catholiciu.edu
Term expires 31 Aug 2026
The LILi Web Committee will also oversee the Show & Tell series and will refer to the LILi Community Agreement to foster an inclusive environment where all members can feel welcomed, safe, and supported.
Web Committee Members:
Cassandra Nieves, Northampton Community College (Chair)
April Shepard
Karleen Delaurier-Lyle, University of British Columbia (UBC Library) - Xwi7xwa Library
Sadie Davenport, UC Davis
Former Web Committee members:
Angela Boyd, Miramar College
Coleen Martin, California State University, Northridge
Jacquelynns Stephens
Jonathon Lee, Los Angeles Harbor College
Jonathon Underwood, Tuskegee University
Marcia Henry, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Maricelia Carmona, Santa Fe Springs
Melissa Johnson, Augusta University
Natali Carmona
Natalie Lopez, Palomar College
Ryan Gan, El Camino College
Shaimaa Sakr, Charles Darwin University, Australia
Yi Ding, California State University Northridge
Lifelong Information Literacy (LILi) strives to support an open exchange of ideas within a safe and respectful environment. We value your attendance at our conferences, business meetings, and events. We are dedicated to providing a positive experience for our participants. We want our events to be welcoming, supportive, and comfortable for participants regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship or other group identity.
Please give respectful consideration to the perspectives and opinions of all present, and use discretion with photographs, recordings, and sharing. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, LILi may take any action it deems necessary, including warning the offender or removing the offender from the event. If you are being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a LIL Mini-conference organizer immediately.
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Community agreements are collaboratively-developed documents outlining key values and guidelines for meetings and conferences or any space, online or face-to-face, where communities gather. Community agreements create an inclusive environment, and actively engage the community in which members from different backgrounds can all feel welcomed, safe, and supported. In the process of creating a community agreement values statement, a group can also build trust and begin normalizing honest discussions about organizational culture, harm, and other difficult topics.
With this agreement, LILi hopes to take steps toward making LILi a truly equitable organization and to uplift and welcome all members. Please see the Community Agreement below.