February 6-7, 2026 in Savannah, GA
The Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy (GICOIL) invites all K-12 and higher education faculty and staff, librarians, media professionals, writing instructors, teachers, and graduate students to join us for the opportunity to share research and best methods for teaching and learning information literacy!
The conference allows participants to engage one another and discover how to apply crucial information literacy skills in their own settings through peer-reviewed presentations, workshops, and poster presentations.
Presenters for the Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy are invited to upload their presentation materials to the site to preserve their research. The invitation is open for presentation materials from any year of the conference.
This conference is offered in partnership with:
Conference Co-Chairs
Lisandra Carmichael, PhD
University Libraries, Georgia Southern University
Annie Mendenhall, PhD
Department of English, Georgia Southern University
Conference Planning Committee
- Vivian Bynoe, MLIS, University Libraries, Georgia Southern University
GICOIL FAQs
Educators, librarians, media professionals, and researchers in K-12 and higher education should attend this conference. It is ideal for those interested in advancing information literacy, integrating new technologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance student learning outcomes. Professionals looking to explore innovative pedagogical methods and engage with evolving educational challenges will benefit from the event.
The dress code for the conference is business casual.
The GICOIL Conference will be held at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia in the Student Union Ballroom, and Auditorium.
- Parking for the Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy will be in the Rec Center Parking Lot. The Rec Parking Lot is located near: Armstrong Recreation Center, JA Colonial Group Discovery Center, Student Union, Compass Point, Health Services, and the Lane Library.
- Parking at the Georgia Southern Univeristy Armstrong Campus is free.
Yes. Please visit the GICOIL Hotel Accommodations webpage.
Yes. There are Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) CEU’s available.
For general conference information, contact:
Email: infolit@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5555
For registration assistance, contact:
Email: ce-registrations@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-5551