(via Sara Miller, Michigan State University) For those of you headed to the ALA Annual conference, please consider attending the session “Update on the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education“. It will take place on Sunday, June 25, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Hilton Chicago, International South Hear the latest news about the Framework for Information…
Day: June 16, 2017
UIUC’s iSchool Seeking Nominations for Downs Intellectual Freedom Award
(via the American Library Association) The iSchool at Illinois seeks nominations for the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 1. Given annually, the award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and the dissemination of ideas. Granted…
Call for Proposals: “Privacy & Security for Today’s Library” Online Conference (Deadline July 7)
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) We hear a lot about how to handle difficult patrons, cybersecurity, and protecting patron data. However, other areas of security and privacy often get overlooked. Have you thought about your library’s equipment and even the building itself? Join Amigos Library Services on September 21, for the online conference “Privacy…