This document summarizes a panel discussion on information literacy initiatives within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The panel included representatives from various SUNY schools and organizations working on information literacy. They discussed strategies for implementing information literacy across SUNY, with a focus on identifying action items rather than just rationales. The goal was to build consensus on strategies to advance information literacy and overcome challenges hindering widespread adoption.

1. Information Literacy:
Where Do We Go From Here?
Presenter:
Mark A. Smith - SUNY Ceramics at Alfred
Panelists:
Maryruth Glogowski - State Univ. College at Buffalo
Nancy Niles - SUNY Cobleskill
Dr. Harry Pence - SUNY Oneonta
Judith Adams-Volpe - University at Buffalo
James R. Gerland - University at Buffalo

2. Sharing Strategies for Action
SUNY
Librarians
Association
SUNY Council of Library
Directors Information
Literacy Initiative
SUNY
United Colleges of
Technology Core
Competencies
SUNY Information
Literacy Web-Based
Task Force
Individual
Faculty
Initiatives
Faculty Senate
General
Education Plan
SUNY
FACT
Individual
Campus
Initiatives

3. Why We’re Here!
Lots of SUNY Folks doing this work
From different institutions, organizations
with slightly different focuses
Great progress is being made. Here is
an opportunity to come up to speed.
Introduce specific proposals and
strategies leading to ACTION

4. Discussion
Advanced Class - discussion focus on
Action rather than Rationale
Tackle some difficult questions and
issues that are hindering immediate and
widespread implementation
Build consensus on suggested
strategies and proposals
Share ideas that work

5. Information Literacy:
Where Do We Go From Here?
Presenter:
Mark A. Smith - SUNY Ceramics at Alfred
Panelists:
Maryruth Glogowski - State Univ. College at Buffalo
Nancy Niles - SUNY Cobleskill
Dr. Harry Pence - SUNY Oneonta
Judith Adams-Volpe - University at Buffalo
James R. Gerland - University at Buffalo

6. Information Literacy:
Where Do We Go From Here?
Presenter:
Mark A. Smith - SUNY Ceramics at Alfred
Panelists:
Maryruth Glogowski - State Univ. College at Buffalo
Nancy Niles - SUNY Cobleskill
Dr. Harry Pence - SUNY Oneonta
Judith Adams-Volpe - University at Buffalo
James R. Gerland - University at Buffalo