(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you working from home or otherwise dealing with #quarantine2020? Have you found that your daily schedule is now a little different than you’re used to? Consider writing a blog post for the ILA Connecter! We are always accepting entries that deal with topics relevant to libraries, but are currently…
Month: April 2020
Call for Submissions: Spring ACRL College Libraries Section Newsletter (Deadline April 27)
(via Elaine Hirsch, Lewis & Clark College) The CLS Communications Committee invites submissions for the Spring 2020 CLS Newsletter. This is an opportunity to share library accomplishments and professional achievements with colleagues across the country. How is your library supporting students and faculty during COVID? Have you launched any innovative programs or services that might…
Call for Proposals–“Libraries, Data, and Privacy”: a Special Issue of The Serials Librarian (Deadline April 20)
(via Courtney McAllister, Yale University) Proposals are currently being accepted for a special issue of The Serials Librarian focused on the complex interrelationship between libraries, data, and privacy. We understand that our entire community and the users we serve are facing indeterminacy and disruption in light of COVID-19. If you are interested in participating in this…
RAILS Seeking Presenters for Webinars on a Variety of Topics Relevant to Library Staff and Users
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Joe Filapek, RAILS) RAILS is reaching out to our talented membership looking for individuals/teams interested in presenting a webinar for staff at our member libraries. At a time when learning opportunities are necessarily shifting online, we are looking to offer a variety of webinars…
Deadline for RAILS Board Nominations Extended to Friday, April 3
(via RAILS) RAILS still needs nominations for the following positions on our board: One academic library representative (to be filled by an individual employed by a RAILS academic library) Three public library trustees (to be filled by board members at RAILS public libraries) One school library representative (to be filled by an individual employed by…