New Student Literacies for the 21st Century: a Visual, Information, and Technology Literacy Initiative (VITL) When: Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Time: 12:05 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Education Building, Room 2600. Who: Juli Hinz, Alfred Mowdood; Alison Regan, and Linda St. Clair Live Broadcast requires Real Player.

Program Description
In a technology and media rich world, what capabilities do our students need to be successful knowledge consumers and creators in their personal and work lives? What VITL skills will make them smart for life? Panel presenters from the J. Willard Marriott Library will talk about:

• Exploring ways to embed VITL into the curriculum
• Defining faculty needs
• Using the Marriott Library's new learning spaces to support VITL

Presenters
Juli Hinz, Associate Director for Research and Learning Services
Alfred Mowdood, Head of Research and Information Services
Alison Regan, Head of Scholarship and Education Services
Linda St.Clair, Head of Education Services

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Please join us in the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 2600 on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 for a very informative session.

Light refreshments will be served!

Future Library and Information Technology Forum events:

• to be announced

If you are interested in presenting or if you would like to suggest a program please contact Jeanne Le Ber, Forum Coordinator.

The purpose of the Library and Information Technology Forum is to inform the University of Utah community about electronic information resources, and current trends in the use of computers and online technologies for accessing these resources. The Forum is generally held the second Wednesday of each month between September and May, in the Health Sciences Education Building, Room 2680 and is co-sponsored by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and the Media-On-Demand committee.

If you would like to suggest a Forum topic or if you need more information please contact Jeanne Le Ber; phone 801-585-6744.