(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University & Western Colorado Community College) Link to Participate: click here The Purpose of this Survey (Protocol: 22-49): In preparing the manuscript for an edited volume about academic librarians and the health humanities, the survey author felt a chapter regarding the feasibility of medical and health humanities engagement for librarians, libraries,…
Month: June 2022
Reminder: Survey on Impact of eBooks on Interlibrary Loan Closes Monday, June 13
(via Christine Beardsley, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) This study will address how current eBook trends and practices in libraries will impact the larger ecosystem of collections and resource sharing. These services have become essential to serving the research needs of faculty and students in higher education. The findings could help identify some limitations to…
Registration Open for STEM Librarians South Virtual Conference (July 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)
(via Matt Hayward, University of Texas at San Antonio) We’d love for you to join us for the 2-day STEM Librarians South virtual conference, on July 28-29 (Thursday-Friday). This event will bring together information professionals and academics to discuss current research, ideas, insights, and best practices that advance STEM research and education. Register today to…
IACRL Announces Results of People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Vote (Entrants Include HSLI Member Betsy Sterner)
(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The polls for the IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing have closed, and the votes are counted. Congratulations to Jung Mi Scoulas, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago, who received the highest number of votes, for the article “Student Voice in Administrative Decision-making: Inclusive Planning during the Pandemic” in…
2022 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference Moving to Virtual Format (Dates Remain Wed., Sept. 7 – Fri., Sept. 9)
(via the HSLI Conference Planning Committee) The 2022 Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) Annual Conference will now take place in a virtual format. The dates remain the same–Wednesday, September 7, to Friday, September 9. Watch for additional announcements in the coming weeks on registration, keynote and CE sessions, and more. Or, check the Conference…
Reminder: ACRL Webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians” on Tues., June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group is excited to host our Spring Program! Please join us for “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians”. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT. No registration is required; please…
Registration Open for STEM Librarians Collaborative Meeting (Online July 20-22, Wed.-Fri.)–Deadline Wed., July 13
(via the event organizers) Registration is now open for the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2022 Meeting. It will take place online from Wednesday, July 20, to Friday, July 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT each day. Science librarianship is changing. We need opportunities for professional development and networking that change with us. Help us create…
Call for 2022-2025 Editorial Board Members: Journal of the Medical Library Association (Deadline Thurs., June 30)
(via Alex Carroll, Vanderbilt University) The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members for 2022-2025. In line with our commitment to equity, we wish to use these positions to bring a greater diversity of perspectives and life experiences to our team. Individuals who identify as being from underrepresented groups within LIS…
Reminder: Registration Open for ACRL STS Government Information Update on NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy (Online Mon., June 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Join us on Monday, June 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, for the annual ACRL Science & Technology Section Government Information Update! This year’s topic is the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy that will be implemented in January, 2023. The potential impacts…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Women in Librarianship and Wellness” (Tues., June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT)–Space Limited
(via the American Library Association) The ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship, or COSWL, will present a complimentary webinar, “Women in Librarianship and Wellness”, on Tuesday, June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT. Recent natural and man-made crises around the world have significantly impacted library workers’ wellness. Join the ALA Committee on the Status…