(via Amanda McCormick, University at Buffalo) As part of Code4Lib’s ongoing commitment to reducing economic barriers that prevent participation for underrepresented groups, and to achieving a balanced representation of the human experience, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking applicants for our 2022 Diversity Scholarship program. The Diversity Scholarship Committee hopes to…
Month: January 2022
Call for Contributions: “E-Resources Round Up” Column in Upcoming Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship Issue (Deadline Fri., Feb. 18)
(via Dr. Bob Wolverton, Mississippi State University) This is a call for contributions to the “E-Resource Round Up” column that will appear in Volume 34, Issue 2 of the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL). Submissions can be related to any aspect of electronic resources and how they are used in libraries, including in-person or…
Call for Submissions: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing (Deadline 5:00 PM on Mon., Feb. 7)
(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award will give academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then vote on a favorite….
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Grants and Proposal Writing” (Thurs., Feb. 10, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is now open for the NNLM webinar “Grants and Proposal Writing”. It will take place on Thursday, February 10, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. This live webinar is worth 1.00 hour of MLA CE credit. A description and the link to registration are below. Designed…
Reminder: Registration Open for ILA’s 2022 Library Legislative Meet-ups (Held Virtually Between Jan. 24 and Feb. 28)
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are pleased to announce registration is now open for ILA’s 2022 Library Legislative Meet-ups. This annual series of events provides an opportunity to meet with your state and federal legislators and hear their thoughts firsthand about issues affecting libraries in your area. The ILA President will bring welcoming remarks; ILA Legislative Consultant…
Deadline to Apply for MLA’s Research Training Institute Extended to Mon., Jan. 31
(via Susan Lessick, University of California – Irvine) Good news for those interested in learning the right skills to conduct high-quality research. MLA’s Research Training Institute (RTI) has extended the deadline for 2022-23 applicants to Monday, January 31. RTI transforms library professionals with any level of research skills into experts who are able to independently conduct…
Call for Participation: Survey to Plan ALA RUSA STARS Licensing & Legislation Committee’s Licensing 101 Workshop
(via Joshua Zeller, Mount St. Joseph University) The ALA RUSA STARS Licensing & Legislation Committee is currently in the process of planning its free spring 2022 workshop, which will have the broad theme of “licensing 101,” and be free to all attendees. We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill…
Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for an ACRL Division or Section Committee is Tues., Feb. 15
(via ACRL) Are you interested in expanding your professional network; helping shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); and influencing the direction of academic and research librarianship? Are you ready to be considered for an opportunity to advance learning and transform scholarship through a committee appointment? ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect…
Reminder: Proposals for 20th Annual Information Literacy Summit (Online Fri., April 29) Due Fri., Jan. 21
(via Jason Ertz, College of DuPage) DePaul University Library and College of DuPage Library are pleased to announce that we will be partnering to co-host the 2022 the Information Literacy Summit in April. The meeting will take place virtually on Friday, April 29. We are also excited to announce the call for proposals for the…
Save the Date: STEM Librarians Collaborative 2022 Conference (Online Wed., July 20 – Fri., July 22)
(via Alyssa Young, James Madison University) Save the date for the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2022 Conference, which will take place online from Wednesday, July 20, to Friday, July 22 (exact times TBD). Come be part of this experience. Science librarianship is changing. We need opportunities for professional development and networking that change with us. Help us create…