ACRL OnPoint

ACRL OnPoint is a live series of informal monthly chat sessions that provide the opportunity to connect with colleagues and experts to discuss an issue of the day in academic and research librarianship. 

All ACRL OnPoint chats are free and open to the public. Sessions are unmoderated, 30-45 minutes in length and take place in a Meebo chat room. While no registration is necessary to participate, ACRL recommends creating a quick and easy Meebo account for the best experience while participating in ACRL OnPoint discussions/events.

Upcoming Chat Schedule

Past OnPoint Sessions

Instructions for creating account

Direct link to Meebo (see instructions above for accessing OnPoint once in Meebo)

Please login 15 minutes before the formal chat begins to test out the chat room features.

Chat Schedule

May 14, 2008: Green Libraries

(10 a.m Pacific | 11:00 a.m. Mountain | 12:00 p.m. Central | 1:00 p.m. Eastern)

Conveners: Mary Carr, Dean Instructional Services, Spokane Community College and Dr. Debra Rowe, President of the US Partnership for a Sustainable Future

From a library/librarians' perspective, how are our library resources when it comes to sustainability?  Are we supporting the college's curricular efforts?  What about the "greening" of the library and the campus?  Can we practice sustainability?  Can we promote it by speakers, presentations, etc.?  What can we do within our library associations, and other professional groups?
This OnPoint Chat session will engage colleagues in discussing the following questions:
1) The whats, whys and wherefores of sustainability?
2) What is happening on our campuses and in our communities regarding sustainability?
3) How can we support what is happening and how can we contribute to "moving the needle?

Suggested background reading:
Inside Higher Ed blog "Getting to Green"
http://insidehighered.com/views/blogs/getting_to_green
"Do Colleges Need Green Czars?" Inside Higher Ed. April 15, 2008. 
http://insidehighered.com/news/2008/04/15/sustainability
Going Green @ Your Library 
http://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/
OLA Quarterly "Going Green: Libraries and Sustainability"
http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/olaq_13no4.pdf

June 2008: ACRL 101

(11 a.m Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern)

Convener: Mary Jane Petrowski, ACRL Associate Director

Find your path to participation to get the most out of your ACRL membership and discuss ACRL activities at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference.

Past Sessions

March 27, 2008: NIH Public Access Policy chat log archive

April 29, 2008: Section 108 Study Group Report chat log archive