The ACRL Institute for Information Literacy has announced the invitation to apply for its Immersion ’09 Program. For the first time, Intentional Teacher and Assessment tracks will be offered simultaneously from December 2-6 in Nashville. Applications for both tracks are being accepted now through May 29.

The Assessment Track is intended for experienced academic librarians (5+ years teaching experience) active in teaching and learning and those with leadership roles for information literacy (IL) program development who want to improve their knowledge and practice of both classroom and program assessment. The Intentional Teach Track is aimed at the experienced academic librarian (5+ years teaching experience, in a library or other setting) who wants to become more self-aware and self-directed as a teacher.

Complete details on both tracks, along with application instructions, are online at www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/index.cfm (Click “Immersion ‘09”). Acceptance is competitive to ensure an environment that fosters group interaction and active participation. Send questions concerning the program or application process to Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org or (312) 280-2522.