Know a Health Science Librarians of Illinois member who has made a lasting difference in the organization? Consider nominating the person for the 2024 Starfish Thrower Award! First presented in 2000, the Starfish Thrower Award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded starfish back into the ocean, one at a time. Thus, the Award recognizes…
Month: August 2024
Reminder: Registration for 2024 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference (Wed., Sept. 18 – Fri., Sept. 20, Online and in Eugene, OR) Closes Mon., Sept. 9
(via Dev Singer, Brandeis University) Registration for the 2024 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference will end on Monday, September 9! We encourage you to register now, via the link below. If you have already registered, please make sure you are able to access the Whova platform before the event. The NWILL Conference will take…
Registration Open for 2024 ACRL/SPARC Forum, “Learning from Libraries’ Growing Experience with Unbundling”–Online Thurs., Sept. 12, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT
(via Dr. Amanda Nichols Hess, Oakland University) Mark your calendars for this year’s ACRL/SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) Forum, which will focus on “Learning from Libraries’ Growing Experience with Unbundling”. The 2024 Forum will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM CDT, and will explore the increasing depth of…
Call for Submissions: Scholarly Publications and Career Changes to Include in Fall Issue of IACRL Newsletter–Deadline Fri., Sept. 13
(via Dr. Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) The IACRL Communications Committee wants to share information about recent scholarly publications and career changes in the next IACRL Newsletter. Have you published any articles, reviews, books, or book chapters since March, 2024? Or, have you changed positions since March, 2024, or does your library wish to share information on new…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “The Roles of Libraries in an Aging Society: A Social Justice Imperative”–Wed., Sept. 25, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Lauren Wittek, University of Arizona – Health Sciences Library) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “The Roles of Libraries in an Aging Society: A Social Justice Imperative”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Social…
Reminder: Registration Open for Webinar Recognizing 2023 IACRL OER Campus Kickstart Awardees–Fri., Sept. 6, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via ILA) The OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs is awarded to selected Illinois institutions, by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL), to offer financial incentives towards the implementation of OER programs and encourage OER usage in classrooms. Join the 2023 OER Campus Kickstart awardees on Friday, September 6,…
Registration Open for LIS Pedagogy Chat “Inclusive Communication in the Classroom”–Online Fri., Sept. 6, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Please join us for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, online Friday, September 6, at 1:00 PM CDT. The topic is “Inclusive Communication in the Classroom”. This session will address the critical need for inclusive teaching within LIS, emphasizing the use of effective communication strategies and syllabus language. It will explore…
Registration Open for Webinar “Demystifying AI” in Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences Series–Wed., Sept. 18, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) In today’s rapidly-evolving digital landscape, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for navigating and making informed decisions. Join us for the first session in our new Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Architecture of the Internet webinar series, a five-part series that will focus on shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of the…
Legislative Update, 08/30/2024
Federal As we get closer to the Presidential Election, it’s important to stay aware of the promises and track records of the candidates. Meanwhile, a current Supreme Court case, Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services, could dramatically affect Federal regulations on Medicare and Medicaid. Illinois A couple of bills to watch: SB3703 –…
Registration Open for 2024 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (Online Mon., Oct. 7 – Wed., Oct. 9)–Keynote Address Focuses on Reuse of Electronic Health Record Data for Research
(via Dr. Marla Hertz, University of Alabama at Birmingham) The 2024 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (SEDLS) will take place virtually from Monday, October 7, to Wednesday, October 9, on Zoom. Registration is now open! SEDLS is open to all who wish to attend, including students, data managers, and data scientists. The conference is not limited to…