(via Cameron Cook, University of Wisconsin-Madison) Midwest Data Librarian Symposium 2020 Reflection and Futures: 5 Years of MDLS and Data Librarianship New deadline: Friday, July 17, 5:00 PM CDT, to submit a proposal: MDLS 2020 CFP Google form We especially seek proposals for the ethics panel and both lightning talk sessions. We also still seek…
Day: July 16, 2020
Legislative Action Item: The Library Stabilization Fund Act
From the ALA Public Policy & Advocacy Office: Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Andy Levin (D-MI) are sponsoring legislation calling for $2 billion in economic recovery funding for America’s libraries through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Library Stabilization Fund Act would allow libraries across the country to retain staff, maintain…