(via Alice Daugherty, The University of Alabama) If you have an MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution and are currently employed as a professional librarian in a Technical Services role in an academic library, we invite you to participate in this survey. The purpose of the study is to examine librarians’ perceptions on…
Month: October 2022
Registration Open for Kennesaw State University’s Open Access Week (Online Mon., Oct. 24 – Thurs., Oct. 27)
(via Kristina Clement, Kennesaw State University) Kennesaw State University Libraries invite you to participate in a celebration of Open Access Week! Attend our virtual webinars from Monday, October 24, to Thursday, October 27, beginning at 11:00 AM CDT each day. Programming will feature lightning talks, panel discussions, and full-length presentations on different aspects of the Open Access Movement. Specific session topics range…
Call for Nominations: ALA Library Instruction Round Table Awards (Deadline Sun., Jan. 15)
(via Bridget Farrell, University of Denver) The ALA Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) welcomes your submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries (public, school, special, academic) are encouraged. Winners will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a $500 stipend to be used…
Registration Open for Free ALA Webinar “How to Promote, Deliver, and Evaluate Hybrid Programming in Your Library” (Wed., Nov. 9, 1:00-1:30 PM CDT)
(via Hannah Arata, American Library Association) Join ALA’s Public Programs Office for a free presentation and discussion on promoting, delivering, and evaluating hybrid programs in your library. It will take place on Wednesday, November 9, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. In this fifth and final webinar in a series on hybrid programming, join Jeff…
“Preparing Librarians and Researchers for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy” Webinar on Wed., Nov. 9, 10:00-10:45 AM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Lena Bohman, Hofstra University/Northwell Health) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) organization invites you to join it for a presentation by Lena Bohman and Dani LaPreze, titled “Preparing Librarians and Researchers for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy”, on Wednesday, November 9, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM Central Time. Please see below for…
Registration Open for IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Webinar (Mon., Nov. 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Past President) Registration is now open for the IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing webinar. It will take place on Monday, November 7, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. The IACRL community recognized three scholarly works earlier this year with the People’s Choice Award. Now, hear from the winners…
Call for Applications: NNLM Region 6 Monkeypox Information Outreach Award (Deadline Fri., Oct. 21)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) NNLM Region 6 is excited to announce a call for applications for the Monkeypox Information Outreach Award. This award will provide up to $5,000 in funding to organizations for the purpose of providing communities most at risk for monkeypox with high quality information…
Call for Applications: CARLI Counts Cohort 4 (Deadline Thurs., Dec. 1)–Informational Webinar on Mon., Nov. 7, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) I’m excited to announce that applications are available for the extremely popular CARLI Counts! Yes, we are having a Cohort 4 in 2023! Institutions with both program newcomers and alumni are encouraged to apply. CARLI Counts is a continuing education library leadership immersion program that prepares librarians to make…
Registration Open for ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Professional Development Committee Webinar “What do we do differently? Perspectives on Digital Project Management in Libraries and Archives” (Fri., Oct. 21, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Michael Courtney, Indiana University Bloomington) The ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Professional Development Committee is pleased to host “What do we do differently? Perspectives on Digital Project Management in Libraries and Archives” on Friday, October 21, starting at 1:00 PM CDT. Orchestrating a complete digital project management lifecycle to preserve and make archival collections accessible…
Call for Editorial Board Members: Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (Deadline Mon., Nov. 7)
(via Jill Cirasella–The Graduate Center, CUNY) The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication is currently looking for its next cohort of Editorial Board members. Editorial Board Members – Role Description: JLSC is governed by its Editorial Board, which meets at least six times per year and at most monthly. The responsibilities of Editorial Board members are as…