(via ALA) The American Library Association (ALA) is still accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders webpage. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, October 7, 2024. Apply now. The ALA EL program is a leadership development program…
Month: September 2024
Call for Participation: Survey “Liaison Librarian Models in Academic Libraries”
(via Samantha Thompson-Franklin, University of Idaho) The University of North Texas and University of Idaho Libraries are seeking participants who are at least 18 years old and a Liaison Librarian in an academic library to participate in a research study titled, “Liaison Librarian Models in Academic Libraries”. The purpose of this study is to conduct…
Registration Open for Webinar “Identifying Outdated Research Notions”–Wed., Oct. 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the next two sessions of the webinar series “Identifying Outdated Research Notions”. It will take place on Wednesday. October 2, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information. Students, and sometimes even instructors, may have a wide range of…
Call for Participants: Library Writing Cooperative’s First Draft Matchmaker Program for Authors Seeking Feedback
(via Amanda Izenstark, University of Rhode Island) Did you spend time writing this summer and now have a draft you’d like someone to look at? The Library Writing Cooperative‘s First Draft Matchmaker program is looking for authors who want feedback on their work! As an author, you’ll receive supportive and nonjudgmental feedback on your first…
Registration Open for Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries Symposium–Online Thurs., Nov. 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The MIRL (Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries) Symposium planning committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the fourth annual free virtual event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success–Deadline Thurs., Oct. 31
(via Dr. Jennifer Matthews, Rowan University) I am inviting chapter proposals for a new edited collection, tentatively titled First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success, that will explore current research and practice of academic libraries and their understanding of outreach and services to first-generation students in higher education. This collection, to be published…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Register for Illinois Library Association 2024 Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) is Thurs., Sept. 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did you miss the early-bird discount for #ILAAC24, which will take place in Peoria from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10? No problem! There’s still time to register to attend, and if you can’t attend the full Conference, single-day registration is available! We’ve already highlighted the amazing speaker lineup,…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for ACRL 2025 Conference (Wed., April 2 – Sat., April 5, in Minneapolis and Online) Due Fri., Oct. 18; Scholarship Applications Due Fri., Oct. 11
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to take place from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 5, in Minneapolis, MN, and online. ACRL 2025 will be a platform for us to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our profession….
Proposals Deadline for in-Person Sessions at STEM Librarians South (Wed., Nov. 6 – Fri., Nov. 8, Online and in Waco, TX) Extended to Wed., Sept. 25; Registration Closes Wed., November 6
(via Dr. Christina Chan-Park, Baylor University) The proposal submission deadline for in-person presentations only for the 2024 STEM Librarians South Conference has been extended to Wednesday, September 25. This year’s Conference is hosted by Baylor University and will take place Submissions for in-person presentations (150-300 words) are due by Wednesday, September 25. Registration We are…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”, Focusing on People with Diseases or Disabilities–Mon., Sept. 30, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) The Association of College and Research Libraries Leadership Discussion Group is pleased to host “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”. On Monday, September 30, at 2:00 PM CDT, Erin Washington, MM, MLIS (She/Hers), will share her powerful journey of turning a personal challenge–caring for a parent with early-onset Alzheimer’s…