University of Sheffield, 30 March-1 April 2026
University of Sheffield, 30 March-1 April 2026
A selection of photos from the conference can be found on our flickr. You can also download a copy of our full programme complete with abstracts.
Sue Lacey Bryant - Under the radar: poor health literacy as a predictor of ill-health.
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Sheila Webber - Information Literacy in a time of polycrisis and cherry blossom.
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Matteo Bergamini - ShoutOut UK.
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Alqushayri, A. (2026) University of Worcester Embeds Information Literacy through Shared Leadership [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/2xx4m5k6 (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Alqushayri, A. (2026) TRYangle Framework for Evaluating AI-Generated Content [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/42b97vn8 (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Alqushayri, A. (2026) Abdullah Alqushayri, Ed.D.’s Post [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/m3m3ytdu (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Alqushayri, A. (2026) Abdullah Alqushayri, Ed.D.’s Post (2) [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/9n2cmzks (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Alqushayri, A. (2026) Abdullah Alqushayri, Ed.D.’s Post (3) [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/2s39e2yu (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Alqushayri, A. (2026) Abdullah Alqushayri, Ed.D.’s Post (4) [Online]. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/unrkrxbj (accessed: 09 April 2026).
Jones, M. (2026) Musings from LILAC 2026 in Sheffield [Online]. Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/musings-from-lilac-2026-mike-jones-zkhge (accessed: 08 May 2026).
McKinney, P. (2026) Breaking through the noise: exploring the role of social media content creators for fitness information literacies, Laura Williams. #Lilac26
[Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/breaking-through-noise-exploring-role.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
McKinney, P. (2026) Pedagogical approaches in medical librarianship: exploring non-lecture-based methods for teaching information literacy, Lea Watson. #lilac26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/pedagogical-approaches-in-medical.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Character Defining: a library journaling game #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/character-defining-library-journaling.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Critical thinking and dissent: information literacy in a refused knowledge information landscape #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/critical-thinking-and-dissent.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Links as Evidence, Ads as Clues: Undergraduate Source Evaluation Strategies #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/links-as-evidence-ads-as-clues.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Starting, scrapping, and rebuilding AI literacy at Sussex #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/starting-scrapping-and-rebuilding-ai.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Under the radar: poor health literacy as a predictor of ill-health #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/under-radar-poor-health-literacy-as.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Webber, S. (2026) Women of steel #LILAC26 [Online]. Available at: https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/women-of-steel-lilac26.html (accessed: 31 March 2026).
Abumeeiz, S. and Hazlitt, J. Opting-out of inevitability: reflections on critical refusal of generative AI in academic libraries
Beazleigh, D. and Halliday, S. Rethinking accessibility provision: a cross-team collaboration model for inclusive library services and information support
Bird, L. and Barnett, J. Developing AI literacy for researchers in higher education
Brown, H., Chung, L C. and Pothecary, J. You’re the 1-to-1 that I want! How we built a successful, in-depth teaching service by cross-skilling our ex-frontline librarians
Bucy, R. Bridging the divide: building a school-academic librarian PLC to support information literacy
Campbell, H., Sansom, L. and McKeown, A. Co-constructing knowledge justice: faculty and student partnerships that transform library instruction
Campbell, H., Sansom, L. and McKeown, A. Reframing information literacy instruction through a lens of knowledge justice
Courage, K. and Malomo, M. Embedding information literacy through a cross-intuitional study skills community of practice
Dunn, C. and Gunduz, H. InfoSMART: a collaborative approach to information literacy
Eveson, L. Leading digital and AI fluency through a library lens – the Teesside University pilot
Flynn, D. and Hicks, A. Teaching philosophy unpacked: making your information literacy instruction intentional
Folk, A. and Overby, T. “I don’t believe I had any black teachers”: exploring race, power and research assignments in secondary and postsecondary education
Grant, V., Cruz, N., De Brasdefer, M., Rossa, A. and Thomas, D. Supercharged by AI: the power of global collaboration in facilitating critical AI literacy
Haigh, J, Packham, C., McKinney, P. and Tapster, B. LILAC’s story continues: an informal panel discussion with Q&A
Hamlett, A. Straddling the digital divide: embedding information literacy (IL) skills in online courses
Hammons, J. and Flierl, M. AI in education: embracing authenticity and vulnerability
Hammons, J. and Folk, A. Empowering librarians who teach: using transformative learning theory to evaluate a teaching professional development programme
Harper, A. and Edwards, A. Collective conversations: exploring indigenous-informed pedagogy in academic library instruction
Heavey, N. From workshop to workshop: starting, scrapping, and rebuilding AI literacy at Sussex
Hill, R. Embedded librarianship: what’s it all about?
Howard, H., Philips, M., Puente, M. and Pascuzz, P. Intercultural competence to support information literacy instruction and workplace interactions: results from a pilot study
Jones, M. Introducing the TRYangle: a new approach to evaluating sources fit for the AI age
Kern, S., Wetzel, D. and Rose, E. Stop, collaborate, and zine make: DIY reflection tools for information literacy practice
King, M. Advance HE fellowship for information professionals
Logren, M. Critical thinking and dissent: information literacy in a refused knowledge information landscape
Lundstrom, K. and Cox K. Mapping Mayhem: visualising the instructional realities of academic libraries
Madden, R. A framework for transformation: UCC library’s digital and information literacy framework in action
Maixner, G. and Kermit-Canfield, M. Winning the one-shot: the growth and success of a game-based approach to library instruction
McElearney, G., Sadler, R., Grant, V. and Emmens, J. Making, makerspaces and the role of information literacy
McKinney, P. and Woods, L. Digital literacy through arts and culture activities: supporting older adults
McKinney, P. Webber, S. and Holdridge, P. Reflections from the next generation of IL educators
Nijhoff, C. and Lincoln H. Future literacies: reimagining information literacy in the age of AI
Orriss, K. and Crow, R. “Oh, I'm being judged”: Responding to students’ concerns and needs with innovative, learner-centered resources to support their critical understanding of artificial intelligence
Packham, C., Aston, S., Lincoln, H., Medder, A. and Thorpe, C. LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference
Pfundt, A. and Abbott, K. From the stacks to the screen: critical information literacy meets theory of knowledge
Phillips, K., Burkholder, J. and Hall, R. Weaponizing authority: teaching information literacy in the era of evidence-based othering
Pinard, M. and MacKenzie, E. Mind the gap: mapping new information literacy pathways post-course cancellation
Power, H., Jones, R. and Gamache, É. Publish and prosper: self-reflection and survey results from a research programme for librarians
Quinn, E. Taking “one small step” towards information literacy: countering political polarization via StoryCorps’ empathy-building resources
Real, C. and Gallagher, C. At the bottom of the wrong stairs: lessons from unifying information literacy provision in a merged academic library
Ridout, I. SuperSearchers - Information Literacy training for libraries
Rose, E., Kern, S. and Wetzel, D. Topsy-turvey times: addressing cognitive overload (together) in libraries
Rousseau, P. Enhanced learning through contemplative pedagogy
Russo, A., Townsend L., Jankowski A. and Benee S. Links as evidence, Ads as clues: undergraduate source evaluation strategies
Secker, J., Morrison, C., Koch, L., Jones, R., Pendergrass A. and Wakaruk, A. It’s not legal advice - but is it information literacy? When IL met copyright anxiety
Siddique, N. and Safdar, M. Challenges in delivering information literacy in the artificial intelligence era: a Pakistani perspective
Speakman, L. and Beaumont, R. Embedded information and academic literacy: toolkit curriculum-wide inclusion
Touitou, C. The CIVICA barometer: understanding information literacies in a European context
Walsh, M. and Garside, A. Confidence, compassion, and clinical trials: empowering librarians in their criticalappraisal teaching
Waterhouse, A. Illuminate: information literacy for an inquiry-led curriculum
Williams, L. "All mushrooms are edible but some only once": rethinking information literacy in leisure contexts through hobbyist mycology
Williams, L. Breaking through the noise: exploring the role of social media content creators for fitness information literacies
Woods, L. LILAC learning sets
LILAC is great opportunity for our fellow professionals to present their ideas, share best practice and show case new thinking in our sector. If you have an idea then we'd love to hear about it. We have many options for the types of sessions you might run from a symposium to a workshop. Visit our Call for Presentations page to find out how to apply.
Places at this year's conference are likely to be in demand more than ever before. Each year our conference grows increasingly popular and this year promises to be no different. Don't miss out and book your place now for this year's conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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