(via Firouzeh Rismiller, DePaul University)
Have an idea to share about teaching critical thinking, navigating uncertainty, or challenging information barriers? We want to hear from you!
The 2026 Illinois Information Literacy Summit will take place on Friday, May 1, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. This year’s theme—“Skepticism (Not Cynicism): Navigating Knowledge in a Time of Uncertainty”—explores how libraries foster curiosity, evidence-based questioning, and informed engagement. We’re especially interested in proposals related to ACCESS: Authority & Algorithms, Censorship, Control, Equity, Suppression, and Survival.
Formats:
• 50-minute breakout sessions or panels
• 50-minute roundtable discussions
• 5–7 minute lightning talks
Proposals include:
• 200–400 word description
• attendee takeaways
• 50–100 word abstract
• (Roundtables: short bibliography + discussion questions)
The submission deadline is Monday, February 2. Please direct any questions to infolitsummit@gmail.com. Check the event’s website, infolitsummit.org, for more information.