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About SCIL
The
Southern California Instruction Librarians (SCIL -- pronounced "skill")
interest group is dedicated to providing professional development and
discussion opportunities focused on information literacy and
instruction-related activities for library professionals from all types
of institutions.
SCIL
was originally known as the southern section of the California
Clearinghouse on Library Instruction (CCLI-South). The group was formed
in 1973 as a forum for California librarians interested in library
instruction, and as a repository for handouts and other
instruction-related materials. CCLI South formally affiliated with CARL
as an interest group in 2000 and became CARL-SCIL. Today, CARL-SCIL and
CCLI
(formally known as CCLI-North) continue the same tradition of
providing California-based professional programs and networking for
library instruction and information literacy.
SCIL
hosts two professional development events each year. The goal for all
SCIL events is to offer real-world, pragmatic learning
opportunities.
•SCIL
Works
(offered in January or early February) is a half-day mini conference
that highlights the work of area professionals centered around a new
theme each year.
•Spring
Program
(offered in April or May) is a full-day event that engages participants
in a discussion/workshop centered on a topic of interest.
For
examples of previous SCIL Works and Spring Program events, visit the SCIL
Events/Reports page, or go
directly to the latest mid-year report
covering SCIL activities from January 1 - June 30, 2009.
In
addition to providing relevant professional development opportunities,
SCIL has been honored to host large-scale events including the regional
ACRL/IIL
Immersion Program in July 2004
and LOEX
in May 2007.
SCIL
business meetings are held approximately every six weeks. Interested
individuals are invited to attend. If you are interested in hosting a
SCIL meeting, or hosting our annual SCIL Works or Spring Program,
please complete our online Site
Requirement Form.
CARL-SCIL
members have access (from their listed email address) to the SCIL email
list where upcoming events, discussion topics, and occasional job ads
are posted. The list is at scil@gort.ucsd.edu Contact Tina Breitbach
for more details.
For
more information about SCIL and to find out about upcoming events or
meetings, visit the SCIL
homepage.
SCIL Bylaws
SCIL Bylaws
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