Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1709-065X - Finlay

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2087-101X - Soto-Luna

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2025

Publication Title

Practical Academic Librarianship: The International Journal of the SLA Academic Division

Volume

15

Issue

2

First Page

3

Last Page

28

DOI

http://journals.tdl.org/pal

Abstract

Academic librarianship has long emphasized campus-based instruction, but transformative learning opportunities often emerge beyond the classroom. This article explores how two librarians extended copyright education into the unconventional setting of multigenre pop culture conventions. Originally developed for faculty, their workshops were redesigned to meet the needs of artists, cosplayers, small business owners, and independent creators seeking practical, legally grounded information about copyright, fair use, and intellectual property. Drawing from real-world interactions, iterative feedback, and instructional theory—including a revised “Informative Avocado” model—the authors describe how their outreach not only empowered new learner communities, but also revitalized their own teaching practices. The article argues that getting creative with finding new audiences for instruction can deepen pedagogical insight and reconnect librarianship with public service, offering a blueprint for reinvigorating outreach through experimentation, responsiveness, and reengagement.

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