CLC is thrilled to announce Bridging the Gap, a dynamic conference for:

  • Connecticut high school librarians, media specialists, and teachers, AND
  • Academic librarians from Connecticut colleges and universities.

Tuesday, July 15
8:30am - 3:00pm
CT State Manchester
FREE for CLC members

Register Here!
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS (Draft Schedule)

MORNING

MINI WORKSHOPS: Digital Resources, Information Literacy, Primary Sources

These workshops are designed to foster conversations between academic librarians and high school educators, helping both groups learn from each other and support student success in transitioning to college or careers.

SESSION ONE:

  • The Past is Never Dead: Finding Yourself Through Primary Documents - Catie White & Dr. Robert Bourgeois, Albertus Magnus College
  • Building a Bridge from Somewhere: Strengthening Pathways for Information Literacy through UConn’s Early College Experience Program - Erica Charis-Molling, Anna Twiddy, University of Connecticut
  • Empowering Civics Education: Utilizing Government Documents and Legal Resources in K-12 Classrooms - Jessica de Perio Wittman, Anne Rajotte, Jessica Panella, UCONN School of Law
  • Redesigning College Preparation: Using First Year Experience Programs to Affect Change Inside and Out - Dr. Gretchen Paulson, Terrence Phillips, Dylan Sprague, Western Connecticut State University

SESSION TWO:

  • Primary Sources for History Day Projects: How the UConn Archives Gets Primary Sources into the Hands of Middle and High School Students - Laura Smith, University of Connecticut
  • Opening the Doors: Creating Welcoming Library Experiences for New and Future College Students - Yoli Bergstrom-Lynch, Kristin Lavoie, Jennifer Sherman, CT State Manchester, Great Path Academy
  • From High School to College: Teaching Research Skills in an AI World - Ryan Rebstock, CT State Northwestern

AFTERNOON

PUTTING INTO PRACTICE SESSIONS

In these sessions, high school participants will work in small groups with academic librarians to enhance a current research assignment or develop a new idea. Please bring an assignment you’ve already given or something you’ve wanted to create but haven’t had the time to develop.
This unique event aims to strengthen collaboration between public schools and higher education institutions, enhancing the educational journey from high school to college.

The CLC College Outreach Committee, made up of dedicated Connecticut academic and high school librarians, is leading this initiative. The goal is to create a robust college outreach program that builds strong partnerships and ensures smooth transitions for students moving from high school to higher education.

We invite high school librarians to attend this event and bring along one or two colleagues. Academic librarians are also encouraged to attend.
NEXT STEPS
We look forward to seeing you at the Bridging the Gap Conference on Tuesday, July 15th!



Stephanie Smith (she/her) 

Events and Special Projects Coordinator

Connecticut Library Consortium

 

860-344-8777 | www.ctlibrarians.org

 

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