Facilitates the sharing of ideas, best practices and news from ACRL/91´«Ã½ units and relevant outside agencies to DOLS members and from DOLS to the library community; assesses the many communication options available and maintains a formal communication plan
Proposes, plans and organizes at least one program to be presented at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference. This program will discuss a topic that reflects the interests and values of both ACRL and DOLS and may be presented jointly with another section.
Proposes, plans and organizes at least one program to be presented at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference. This program will discuss a topic that reflects the interests and values of both ACRL and DOLS and may be presented jointly with another section.
Selects topic(s) for and leads virtual discussions. May optionally plan and host additional face-to-face discussions during Annual and/or Midwinter conferences, or host additional virtual events throughout the year. Goals are to inform attendees and
Creates professional development opportunities and facilitates meaningful conversations among librarians who have an interest in library instruction and instructional technology in distance and online learning; coordinates the Section’s library
Promotes membership and encourage active participation in the section; to welcome and orient new members; to provide social activities; and, to conduct and report on monthly membership statistics. The Membership Committee co-chairs serve as the Section’s
Develops and oversees the DOLS Library mentorship program, pairing mentors and mentees together to help librarians interested in learning more about distance and online library services. Promotes and develops opportunities for distance learning librarians
Develops a pool of candidates who are active members of DOLS eligible to serve as officers of the Distance and Online Learning Section; arranges for and conducts a voting process to determine who will serve as officers from this list of candidates.
Develops a pool of candidates who are active members of DOLS eligible to serve as officers of the Distance and Online Learning Section; arranges for and conducts a voting process to determine who will serve as officers from this list of candidates.
Highlights and publicizes research in distance and online learning librarianship by creating, organizing, maintaining and distributing published and unpublished research materials designed to enhance librarians’ knowledge of the field.
