(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round and discussion about enhancing student engagement in the classroom. What has worked well for you in classroom or workshop instruction, whether in person or online? Has there been a new teaching…
Call for Papers: Library Trends Issue on Compelling Tensions in Library and Information Science–Deadline Fri., Jan. 3
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) The publication Library Trends is pleased to announce a call for papers for an issue on compelling tensions in library and information science. The field of library and information science (LIS) has compelling tensions similar to those explored by Thomas Kuhn in the fields of science. Many of these tensions…
Call for Proposals: Library Track at Teaching & Learning with AI Conference (Wed., May 28 – Fri., May 30, in Orlando, FL)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 17
(via Rachel Mulvihill, University of Central Florida) The University of Central Florida Libraries’ is pleased to announce the third annual Teaching & Learning with AI conference, which features a Library Track, to be held from Wednesday, May 28, to Friday, May 30, in Orlando, Florida. The call for proposals is now open and we invite…
Reminder: Program Proposals for Colorado Resource Sharing Conference (Online Wed., April 23) Due Mon., Jan. 13
(via Matthew Diven, Colorado State University) The 54th Annual Colorado Resource Sharing Conference will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 23. The CORSC planning committee is in search of innovative, creative, insightful, and beneficial topics for the Colorado Resource Sharing Conference. Submit program proposals by Monday, January 13,for full consideration. Topics of particular interest include,…
Essay by Cristina Ligon, Jira Scholarship Winner
As you may know, the Jira Scholarship winners for this year had three options to participate more fully in our organization this year. One winner, Cristina Ligon, chose to write an essay reflecting on her library school experience and her motivations for entering the profession in the first place. We have provided this letter to…
Call for Neurotypical Participants: Research Study on Improving Neuroinclusion in Library Workplaces–Virtual Sessions Tues., Jan. 14 – Thurs., Jan. 16
(via Christine Moeller, PhD candidate at University of Washington iSchool) Are you a “neurotypical” (do not identify as neurodivergent) librarian at a US public or academic library? Are you interested in improving neuroinclusion at your workplace? Please consider participating in the next phase of an IMLS-funded research project conducted by faculty and graduate students from the Information…
Call for Proposals Extended: 20th International Open Repositories Conference (Sun., June 15 – Wed., June 18, in Chicago)–New Deadline Mon., Jan. 13
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) will be held from Sunday, June 15, to Wednesday, June 18, in Chicago, IL. The theme for the Conference is “Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities”. OR2025 is the 20th anniversary of the Open Repositories Conference. We are marking this milestone…
Call for Proposals Extended: Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (Online Wed., March 26)–New Deadline Fri., Jan. 3
(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University) We are pleased to announce the upcoming Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (ESiLS), a forum dedicated to showcasing and discussing the latest research and findings happening in and about libraries. The Summit will take place on Monday, March 26, 2025, via Zoom, with some asynchronous options. This event aims…
Legislative Update, 12/13/2024
Federal Soon, we’ll have a Republican presidential administration, as well as a Republican majority in the House and Senate. Legislative priorities will likely remain unclear until Trump’s cabinet is officially in place. To learn more about the nominated cabinet members, including their beliefs, organizational ties, campaign donations, and track records, considering exploring some of the…
Call for Proposals: 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 2, in Glen Ellyn)–Deadline Sat., Feb. 1
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) We are pleased to announce that the DePaul University Library and the College of DuPage Library are once again partnering to co-host the 23rd annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit. The Summit will take place on Friday, May 2, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. Please consider submitting…