(via Erin Ellis, Indiana University Bloomington) The Future of Universities Libraries Discussion Group invites you to join us for “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World”, a casual online conversation about post-pandemic life in academic libraries. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the wide-ranging effects of the pandemic on the…
Month: March 2021
Registration Open for March ILA Career Pathway Talk on Law and Medical Librarianship, Among Other Options (Wed., March 31, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Students and New Professionals Forum (SANPF) will host the final webinar in its Career Pathway Talk Series from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 31. A description is below. Have you wondered about a career as a law or medical librarian? Have you considered a career as…
Reminder: Registration Open for Combined Reaching Forward Illinois Virtual Conference (April 15-16 and May 7)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Reaching Forward Conference and the Reaching Forward South Conference are joining forces to bring their 2021 virtual conferences to all Illinois libraries on April 15-16 (Thursday-Friday) and May 7 (Friday). The combined, Reaching Forward Illinois, will allow registrants to attend both conferences for one fee. Recordings of the sessions…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL 2021 Conference Video Shout-Out Contest Due Fri., March 12
(via ACRL) ACRL is looking for super short shout-out style videos to welcome everyone to the ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference, April 13 – 16 (Tuesday-Friday). If you’ve ever seen the beginning of the Today Show or watched political conventions last summer, you’ll know exactly what we’re looking for. It’s a quick video of you (and…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ILA’s Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program is Friday, March 5
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are still accepting applications for the Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program. This year’s program, which will take place via Zoom on Saturday, April 24 (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM), will explore the concept of judging versus joining behaviors and explore the types of behaviors that lead to inclusion as…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant is Thurs., March 4
(via ACRL) The American Library Association is currently accepting applications for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, a grant initiative that will distribute nearly $2 million to libraries. All library types are eligible, and college, university and community college libraries are especially encouraged to apply. Participating libraries will receive training in…