Committees and Working Groups
Here is a description of NILRC committees and working groups.
NILRC committees and working groups 2024-2025:
Information Literacy
The NILRC Information Literacy Committee promotes best practices in information literacy within the guidelines of the ACRL Information Literacy Framework and encourages communication and collaboration across disciplines and institutions.
NILRC Conference Planning
The NILRC Conference Planning Committee organizes the annual NILRC conference. This conference focuses on relevant issues faced by the membership in today’s changing and challenging educational environment. Presentations and discussions are offered, as well as opportunities for attendees to build meaningful and supportive connections.
OverDrive Committee
The NILRC OverDrive Consortium Committee coordinates the management, staff training, collection development, promotion, and accessibility of the NILRC Overdrive consortium.
Professional Development
The Professional Development Committee coordinates and creates training and development resources for all levels of library employees. Delivery methods include asynchronous education models, such as recorded webinars and moderated listserv discussions, in addition to synchronous methods. The Professional Development Committee is expected to communicate with the other NILRC committees to avoid duplicative efforts and maximize the diversity of topics covered across the modes of delivery
Website and Communications
The NILRC Website and Communications Committee develops and maintains the NILRC website, Facebook Group, and listserv. The committee listens and responds to NILRC leadership and membership needs. The committee provides and facilitates solutions for document sharing, storage, and the preservation of NILRC materials. Members of the committee facilitate website and communications management training for the NILRC Business Manager, NILRC leadership, and NILRC members as needed.
Strategic Planning Task Force
This task force will be responsible for developing a comprehensive strategic plan for the organization for the next three fiscal years (FY26-FY29). The plan will be created in collaboration with the general membership and will outline the organization's goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving them.
Policies and Procedures Manual Update Task Force
This task force will be responsible for reviewing and updating the NILRC Policy and Procedure Manual. The goal is to ensure the manual reflects current best practices and aligns with the organization's needs. This will improve operational efficiency and transparency.