(via Dr. Julie Ann Winkelstein–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) The ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) Newsletter is always looking for good articles, essays, and letters to the editor. The next submission deadline is Monday, May 30. The theme for the June, 2022, issue of the SRRT Newsletter is “poverty and homelessness”. What would you like to share about the work your library has done in…
Month: May 2022
Registration Open for ACRL SLIC Webcast “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI” (Wed., May 11, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee (SLIC) is pleased to present a free webcast, “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI”, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 11. The webcast features a virtual panel discussion on open educational resources (OER) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join the panelists as…
Registration Open for Library Juice Academy Asynchronous Online Course “Curriculum Mapping Information Literacy for Academic Librarians” (Runs June 6 – July 3)–Number of Seats Limited
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Registration is now open for the Library Juice Academy course “Curriculum Mapping Information Literacy for Academic Librarians”. It will take place asynchronously online from Monday, June 6, to Sunday, July 3. The cost is $200, and the course is worth either 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs. The course has a limited number…
Registration Open for Free ALA RUSA STARS Legislation & Licensing Committee Discussion Group Webinar “Licensing & Copyright 101” (Mon. May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) STARS (Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section) Legislation & Licensing Committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its spring Discussion Group event on “Licensing & Copyright 101”. The event will be held over Zoom on Monday, May 16, from 1:00 to 2:30…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies” (Mon., June 13, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the upcoming ILA Noon Network webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies”. It will take place on Monday, June 13, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. An overview of the webinar and the link to registration are below. Safeguarding libraries against censorship during a time where…
Call for Proposals Extended: 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference (Oct. 13-14 in Nashville, TN)–New Deadline Fri., June 3
(via Jennifer Young, East Tennessee State University) The planners of the 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference are now accepting program proposals. Presenters are eligible for a discount on Conference registration. The Conference is currently scheduled as an in-person event and will take place from October 13 to 14 (Thursday to Friday) at the Scarritt Bennett Conference Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The keynote…
Registration Available for Free Virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 (Asynchronous Starting Mon., May 16; Live on Fri., May 20)–Deadline Fri., May 13
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The OpenCon Cleveland Planning Committee invites you to join us for virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 on Friday, May 20. During the preceding week, there will be asynchronous lightning talk viewing and discussion. Friday, May 20, will be live, and consist of three 45-minute panel discussions and our keynote speaker presentation. More information about…
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services” (Tues., June 14, 1:00-2:30 PM)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar about advocacy for specialized libraries. On Tuesday, June 14, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT, RAILS is hosting “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services”. The presenter is Mary Ellen Bates, principal of Bates Information Services. Mary Ellen is a frequent speaker for the Special Libraries Association…
Legislative News–May 4, 2022
Federal Insulin Copay Cap Passes House Hurdle, But Senate Looks for a Broader Bill (KHN, April 4, 2022) U.S. Bills would make it easier to study health effects of marijuana (Science, April 12, 2022) From the ALA Public Policy & Advocacy Office: Unite Against Book Bans, a national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand…
Registration Open for Free ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference (Online Wed., June 1 – Fri., June 3)–Number of Spots Limited
(via Amy Barlow, Rhode Island College) Free registration is now open for the ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference. The event will take place live online from Wednesday, June 1, to Friday, June 3. Registration is limited, so make certain to sign up now. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Connection,…