(via Dr. Lisa Hussey, Simmons University) I am asking for participation in my research on Professional Development activities. Professional development is an important part of librarianship. There is an expectation that library staff will engage in continual learning and development of current and new skills. However, organizations do not always have the funds to support…
Day: January 13, 2024
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Free Informal Virtual Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will be starting the new year with an informal discussion on “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources”! Join us on Tuesday, January 23, at 1:00 PM CDT via this Zoom link. No registration is necessary. The discussion…
Reminder: Early-Bird Deadline to Submit ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for FY 2023 is Fri., Jan. 12; Final Deadline Wed., Feb. 28
(via ACRL) The early-bird deadline for the ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for fiscal year 2023 is Friday, January 12. As a thank-you for entering your data early, all institutions who complete the survey by the early bird deadline will receive a free bundle of ACRL’s most popular eBooks. The data-collection period runs…
Registration Open for Free Online NNLM Data Carpentries Workshop for LIS Students–Monday, Feb. 19, and Tues., Feb. 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT Both Days
(via Erica Lake–Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 6) The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce that we are hosting a free Data Carpentries Workshop for LIS students on Monday, February 19, and Tuesday, February 20, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT both days. We hope you will share…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Virtual Web Series Due Fri., Jan. 26
(via Carmen Byg, OCLC) We’re excited to announce the 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference (RSC24) virtual web series. Each year, RSC unites the global resource sharing community, letting us connect with one another. This online conference fosters learning, enabling us to collaborate on new ideas as well as share best practices and innovative approaches. The…