Session Presentations have been posted!

Want to review or share something you learned at WILU 2012? Didn’t get a chance to attend a session you really wanted to go to? Check out the Program Abstracts page to view session presentations from many sessions presented at WILU 2012!

A big “Thank You” to all our presenters!

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Thank you!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made WILU 2012 a wonderful experience. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Here’s a chance to provide some feedback. Please complete this online survey, which was also circulated in a separate email. Your thoughts are appreciated, and will be used to plan future WILU conferences.

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Roundtable discussion topics and dine-arounds

The following topics have been selected for discussion during Thursday’s rountable talks:

  • Assessment – What constitutes success?
  • Technologies for making quick & easy online tutorials
  • Writing institutional IL outcomes
  • How to achieve institutional IL outcomes and/or visions
  • Apple store vision for libraries and services
  • IL partnerships in higher education – with who and how to make them
  • Threading IL through the curriculum
  • The printed book is dead
  • IL overlap with other literacies (visual, digital, media, etc.,)
  • Discipline specific IL (trends, tips/tricks)

Also, some of the dine-around locations still have room, so sign up now!

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Registration + Room Changes

A big ‘Welcome’ to all our delegates arriving today! The Registration Desk is now open! Pick up your conference package in The Robbins (building 9).

Pre-conference attendees: please note there has been a room change. The workshop rooms have been swapped. Ask a volunteer or convener for directions!

We’ll see you all in the Heart of the Robbins for our opening keynote, Dr. Michael Eisenberg, at 1:00pm.

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WILU 2012 has gone mobile!

WILQR CodeU 2012 – there’s an app for that!

Access the full conference schedule, plan your sessions, view Grant MacEwan University campus maps, keep up-to-date on Facebook, Twitter, and more. The WILU 2012 mobile program is available for Android, iOS, Blackberry, and web-enabled devices.

Click for downloading instructions. You can also view the Program at a Glance or take a look at our full Program. Programs will be available in print for all conference attendees upon registration.

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Round Table Discussions – Do you have a suggestion?

Is there an information literacy topic you’d like to discuss with librarians from around North America? Please suggest a topic or question for groups to discuss during our Round Table Discussions!

The WILU 2012 Round Table Discussions will take place on Thursday, May 24 from 3:30pm-4:30pm. The deadline for submission is 4:00pm on Wednesday, May 23. Suggestions can be submitted using our online form, and will also be taken in person at the Registration/Information desk on Wednesday.

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Online registration is closed, but on-site registration still available

The online registration tool is now closed, and WILU 2012 will no longer be able to accept online registrations.

However, those wishing to attend the conference may register on-site.

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Last day to register!

A quick reminder that WILU 2012 registration closes TODAY. See the registration page for rates and where to register.

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Dine-Arounds have been Announced!

Coming to WILU 2012? Register for one of our Dine-Arounds and enjoy a great meal out in Edmonton!

Dine-arounds are a WILU tradition, and will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 24th. Delegates will have a chance to sample an Edmonton restaurant while enjoying the company of other delegates and a host from the WILU Organizing Committee.

Please see our Dine-Arounds page for more information and to sign up online – sign up early as each restaurant can only accommodate 15 people!

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Registration Reminder!

WILU 2012 is filling up fast! Register for the last few available spots soon – registration closes May 7, 2012.

Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds for registration fees, less a $25 administrative fee, will be issued by cheque for cancellations made on or before May 7, 2012. If you wish to cancel your registration after May 7th, no refund will be issued, however another individual from your institution may take your place at the conference at no additional cost. Please contact WILU2012@macewan.ca if you require more information.

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