(via Derek Wilmott, University of Toledo) Please join the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) for our fifth annual “Afternoon of Social Justice”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, July 31, from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM CDT. Registration is free, and ALA membership is not a requirement. This free virtual event features…
Day: July 19, 2024
Registration Open for Wisconsin Association of Academic Libraries Conference (Online Wed., Aug. 7)–Deadline Mon., Aug. 5
(via Anna Zook, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) The Wisconsin Association of Academic Libraries (WAAL) Conference is an interactive virtual experience taking place Wednesday, August 7. This event offers opportunities for academic librarians and library staff to connect and share ideas. The keynote speaker for this year’s meeting is Mike Caulfield, who is a researcher, an…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP)–Deadline Fri., Aug. 2
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP), a year-long initiative designed to foster both professional and personal development among participants. Program Overview iCAMP operates on a comprehensive year-long framework, structured to facilitate growth and learning through mentorship. Over twelve months, participants will…
Registration Open for ACRL Online Learning Webcast “Digital Preservation – Foundation and Theory”–Wed., July 24, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Join ACRL from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, July 24, for the Online Learning webcast “Digital Preservation – Foundations and Theory”. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Many institutions have digital preservation programs in place. How did they get there? What principles of library work apply…