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Join us July 15–17 at Loyola University Chicago for Immersion ‘26, an intensive learning experience designed for library workers who want to reflect deeply on their teaching practice. Learn more on ACRL Insider and register by May 1! https://bit.ly/4vx26ue #infolit

New on ACRLog... How Can We Teach Material We Know *Too* Well?

"Why are students coming (or not coming) to our reference consultations? Why might they struggle with a particular one-shot activity or assignment?" - Eleanor Ball

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How can librarians best approach instructional design? The latest Tips and Trends issue covers Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that emphasize the proactive creation of accessible, inclusive learning materials. acrl.ala.org/IS/tips-and-...

AI Is Routine for College Students, Despite Campus Limits A majority of U.S. college students use artificial intelligence in their coursework at least weekly, yet about half say their schools discourage or prohibit it.

This brief news piece sheds light on college students' use of AI, as well as ethical concerns they have.

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If you've considered writing about information literacy for a peer-reviewed journal, this webinar from ACRL SLILC may be helpful.
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The 2026 AI Index Report | Stanford HAI

This report from Stanford provides a data-driven analysis of the current state of AI and data-driven predictions about the future of AI. hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/202...

Will you address this in your instruction?

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AI’s fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users − a scholar of Indonesian society explains Research shows that a hidden American worldview can shape AI advice in ways that are culturally misleading.

Do you talk to your students about bias built into generative AI?

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This article proposes an adaptation of Bloom's Taxonomy to incorporate AI competencies. Is this something you would find useful when writing learning outcomes?journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/027347532413...

2 Truths and AI with News Literacy Project YouTube video by Knight Foundation

This video from the Knight Foundation presents "2 Truths and AI," which may be an engaging way to talk about AI and information literacy with students.
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From Prompt to Practice: A Framework for Transparent GenAI Use in Higher Education As generative artificial intelligence reshapes instructional workflows at colleges and universities, a four-level transparency framework can help educ

This new article from EDUCAUSE proposes a framework that goes beyond citation rules. This may be useful for students who are unsure of how or if to document their genAI use.
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The Information Literacy Framework Review & Revision Task Force is provding opportunities for feedback, including two webinars in April.
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Proposal submissions for the Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) conference are due today! See shsulibraryguides.org/genailibraries for more information and the CFP link.

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This week on #LTIBlog
LTI editors highlight some of the technology books Choice reviewers have loved so far this year. ow.ly/fvTw50Ywlgq
#TBR #librarytech #bookreviews

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AI literacy is ongoing work at CAST—grounded in learning design, accessibility, and UDL.

During National AI Literacy Day, explore resources that support responsible practice beyond today.

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The image features the cover of the "College & Research Libraries" journal, Volume 87, Number 2, dated March 2026. The left side lists article titles, while the right side has a blue background with text stating, "College & Research Libraries - March 2026. Freely available now at crl.acrl.org!

The March issue of "College & Research Libraries" features articles on #AI literacy and coding, librarians as research partners, undergraduate's use of #GenAI, open access dissemination initiatives, and more. Check it out today on the journal website! https://bit.ly/4bQgTY0

We're currently accepting applications to represent ACRL on IFLA section standing committees for terms running from 2027 through 2031. Learn more on ACRL Insider and apply by May 1. https://bit.ly/4tb5qJB

Harvard Library Tests AI Tools to Help Researchers Navigate Collections | News | The Harvard Crimson Harvard Library is beginning to integrate artificial intelligence into its systems in an effort to make its vast collections easier to search and analyze.

Harvard, like Northeastern, is exploring connecting their collections to popular chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini so users can search from within those chatbots and get connected to library materials. www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...

EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Call for Proposals Submit a proposal to be a presenter at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, and part of the best thinkers in higher education technology. Deadline: Ap

The call for proposals for the annual Educause conference is now open. events.educause.edu/annual-confe...

The Instruction Section newsletter is soliciting submissions by 4/3/2026. Content areas, submission guidelines and past issues are available on the Instruction Section site. acrl.ala.org/IS/about-is-...

EDUCAUSE Webinar | March 4, 2026 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET Key Findings from CHLOE 10 + 2026 Conversations for Online Learning Decision-Makers

If you teach online courses, this new report may be of interest to you.
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The Library’s New Entryway An interface that combines the advantages of the traditional index with the power of LLMs is the path forward

Have you noticed students starting their search with ChatGPT instead of Google? Will it change the way we teach search? Dan Cohen (Northeastern University Library) discusses combining an LLM with the Library's holdings to meet students where they are. newsletter.dancohen.org/archive/the-...

Incorporating Environmental Perspectives into AI Literacy - Ithaka S+R The energy and material demands behind artificial intelligence (AI) technology raise serious questions about the environmental impacts of widespread AI

How would you use the products of this new project from Ithaka S+R?
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Hey ChatGPT, write me a fictional paper: these LLMs are willing to commit academic fraud Mainstream chatbots presented varying levels of resistance to deliberate requests for fabrication, study finds.

This article focuses on faculty use to generate papers for submission to journals, rather than students' academic integirty. Does this impact how you teach about the scholarly conversation?

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Revising the Framework: Learn and Discuss Webinar Join ACRL's Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee (SLILC) from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 for the free webinar "Revising the Framework: Learn and Discuss." Our information e...

If you've been waiting for the Information Literacy Framework revision, consider attending this webinar from ACRL's Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee (SLILC).
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How Teens Use and View AI Just over half of U.S. teens say they've used chatbots for help with schoolwork, and 12% say they’ve gotten emotional support from these tools. Teens tend to view AI's future impact on their lives mor...

This new Pew Research Center report - "How Teens Use and View AI" - gives us insights into the students who will be coming to campus next fall.
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AI challenges core assumptions in education • Stanford Accelerator for Learning We need to rethink student assessment, AI literacy, and technology’s usefulness, according to experts at the recent AI+Education Summit.

If you missed the livestream of the AI+Education Summit, check out the recap with a link to the full Summit on YouTube. acceleratelearning.stanford.edu/story/ai-cha...

Now on #LTIBlog
Digitized archives are having a big moment on the internet. Thanks to the hard work of many contributors, here are some resources that offer new avenues of research into history, art, and music
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Library Futures Announces 2026 Research Network Grants (via @libraryfutures.bsky.social) www.libraryfutures.net/post/library... #libraries