OnPoint Discussions
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.
NOTE: Meebo chat rooms have a limit of 80 total participants. Due to this restriction, ACRL OnPoint discussions will be delivered on a first-come-first-served basis. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
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. Additionally, logging in early and staying connected will ensure your participation in an ACRL OnPoint event, as room space is limited to 80 total participants.
Alert: Some users are having difficulty locating the OnPoint room in the Meebo room search. Please visit our embedded Meebo chat page to participate in the chat session in the event that you are unable to locate the room via the Meebo interface.
Upcoming ACRL OnPoint Chats
April 8, 2010: Maximize Your Chance of Success: Advice for Writing a Winning Proposal for ACRL 2011
12:00-1:00 CST/1:00-2:00 EST/11:00-12:00 MST/10:00-11:00 PST
The deadline for National Conference proposals is fast approaching! Our presenters will help you think more strategically about your presentation options, writing, and content. This is an excellent opportunity to tap the experience of seasoned ACRL national conference leaders and organizers who can help you understand the art and science of developing a successful proposal.
Join us on Thursday, April 8, for an OnPoint chat moderated by Steven Bell, co-chair, Keynote Speakers Committee; Trevor Dawes, co-chair, Poster Session Committee; Erin Dorney, co-chair, Virtual Conference Committee; Marie L. Radford, co-chair, Contributed Papers Committee. The moderators have written winning proposals and served on previous National Conference committees responsible for selecting proposals.
May 19 and June 9: Getting to Know YOUR Conference
12:00-1:00 CST/1:00-2:00 EST/11:00-12:00 MST/10:00-11:00 PST
Are you attending the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer? Is this your first time attending Annual? Come join the Emerging Leaders ACRL 101 Team for a chat session on thriving at your first ALA Annual. We will be hosting two OnPoint chat sessions to discuss details ranging from "How do I get around?" to "Will my shoes be librarian-chic enough?" and anything else you care to talk about.
Join us on May 19 for an OnPoint chat hosted by Miriam Rigby (University of Oregon-Eugene), Hui-Fen Chang (Oklahoma State University), and Rachel Slough (Indiana University).
Join us on June 9 for an OnPoint chat hosted by Amanda Dinscore (California State University-Fresno), Wendy Girven (University of Alaska Southeast -Juneau), and Kimberley Bugg (Atlanta University Center)
Chat Archives
March 27, 2008: NIH Public Access Policy chat log archive
April 29, 2008: Section 108 Study Group Report chat log archive
May 14, 2008: Green Libraries chat log archive
October 30, 2008: Licensing chat log archive
January 14, 2009: Student learning outcomes, the culture of assessment, and accrediting agencies chat log archive
February 13, 2009: The New Congress, Library Issues, and You chat log archive
April 29, 2009: Seattle Green: Lessons learned from greening the ACRL 14th National Conference chat log archive
May 13, 2009: Connecting with Funding Sources chat log archive
June 11, 2009: Why Didn't I Think of That? Finding Innovation in Your Library chat log archive
June 17, 2009: Getting to Know YOUR Conference chat log archive
July 29, 2009: Are Reference Desks Passe? chat log archive
September 23, 2009: Ph.D.s in Academic Libraries: The Role of the Scholar-Librarian chat log archive
October 20, 2009: H1N1 and the Library Response chat log archive
November 12, 2009: Getting Involved With ACRL chat log archive
December 2, 2009: Job Seeking in a Tough Economy chat log archive
March 4, 2010: Conversational openings with faculty about scholarly communication chat log archive