(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for ILA awards. The ILA awards program recognizes excellence in librarianship and library service in Illinois. Nominating someone allows you to recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond in their responsibilities while also serving as a role model for the library…
Day: March 15, 2022
Call for Participation: Survey on Perceptions of Shared Leadership and Strategic Planning in Academic Libraries
(via Laura Krier, Sonoma State University) I’m conducting research on the perceptions of shared leadership and strategic planning in academic libraries. If you work in an academic library in any position I would love to hear from you about decision making, planning, and leadership in your library. The survey should take no more than 15…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “Strategic Planning in a Pandemic” (Fri., April 8, at 11:00 AM CDT)
(via Russell Michalak–Director of Library, Learning Center & Archives, Goldey-Beacom College) Registration is now open for the ACRL Leadership Discussion Group webinar “Strategic Planning in a Pandemic”. It will take place on Friday, April 8, at 11:00 AM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Presenters Jennifer Nutefall–Dean of Libraries, University of…
Registration Open for Free True North Science Boot Camp 2022 (Online May 10-12, Tues.-Thurs.); Call for Proposals Extended to Fri., March 25
(via Tara Stieglitz, McEwan University) Registration is now open for True North Science Boot Camp 2022. To register, please go here. The True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) is a professional-development event for librarians who support research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The 2022 event will be hosted virtually by MacEwan University on the…
Registration Open for Four-Part NNLM Mini-Course “Ethical Considerations of Data” (March 31 and April 7, 14, and 21, All Thursdays)
(via Rebecca Brown, Network of the National Library of Medicine) The NNLM National Center for Data Services (NCDS) will be teaching a four-part mini-course on the “Ethical Considerations of Data”. This 4-part course provides an intellectual grounding for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical issues, including but not limited to ethical problems in data…