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Key Conclusions from the 8th AMICAL Conference in Beirut, April 27-30, 2011

The 8th AMICAL Conference held in Beirut from April 27-30, 2011, highlighted significant findings regarding student engagement, library functions, and faculty collaboration. Key insights revealed students are grateful for inclusion, perform well under constraints, and require ongoing feedback from faculty. Moreover, enhanced collaboration between library and faculty is essential, emphasizing the library as a crucial academic space. The conference underscored the importance of data-driven approaches to identify real needs, evaluate information literacy, and strengthen communication for improved learning outcomes.

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Key Conclusions from the 8th AMICAL Conference in Beirut, April 27-30, 2011

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  1. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Conclusions

  2. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Key Findings across Projects • That students are: • Grateful to be included • Doing remarkably well under real limitations • Working harder than we frequently think • That students need ongoing faculty feedback

  3. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Key Findings across Projects • That there is a need for stronger Library-Faculty collaboration • That the library is an important social academic space • That spaces need to have multiple functions

  4. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value of Doing These Projects • Gaining a vision of our libraries through our students’ eyes • By understanding diverse student groups, libraries can equalize learning opportunities

  5. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value of Doing These Projects • We replace assumptions with data to: • Identify real needs to set priorities • Define information literacy and plagiarism in a local context • Identify needs related to space and function • Share our findings beyond our own offices and programs • Identify where we’re doing well & where we can improve

  6. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Value for Research Teams • Provided successful collaboration experience across departments & services • Strengthened communication with students • Deepened our insights into and our appreciation for students • “It made me want to work harder”

  7. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Thank you!

  8. 8th AMICAL Conference April 27 – 30, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon Questions?

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