(via Christine Moeller, PhD candidate at University of Washington iSchool) Are you a “neurotypical” (do not identify as neurodivergent) librarian at a US public or academic library? Are you interested in improving neuroinclusion at your workplace? Please consider participating in the next phase of an IMLS-funded research project conducted by faculty and graduate students from the Information…
Month: December 2024
Call for Proposals Extended: 20th International Open Repositories Conference (Sun., June 15 – Wed., June 18, in Chicago)–New Deadline Mon., Jan. 13
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) will be held from Sunday, June 15, to Wednesday, June 18, in Chicago, IL. The theme for the Conference is “Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities”. OR2025 is the 20th anniversary of the Open Repositories Conference. We are marking this milestone…
Call for Proposals Extended: Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (Online Wed., March 26)–New Deadline Fri., Jan. 3
(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University) We are pleased to announce the upcoming Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (ESiLS), a forum dedicated to showcasing and discussing the latest research and findings happening in and about libraries. The Summit will take place on Monday, March 26, 2025, via Zoom, with some asynchronous options. This event aims…
Legislative Update, 12/13/2024
Federal Soon, we’ll have a Republican presidential administration, as well as a Republican majority in the House and Senate. Legislative priorities will likely remain unclear until Trump’s cabinet is officially in place. To learn more about the nominated cabinet members, including their beliefs, organizational ties, campaign donations, and track records, considering exploring some of the…
Call for Proposals: 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 2, in Glen Ellyn)–Deadline Sat., Feb. 1
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) We are pleased to announce that the DePaul University Library and the College of DuPage Library are once again partnering to co-host the 23rd annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit. The Summit will take place on Friday, May 2, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. Please consider submitting…
Call for Applications: Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia–Deadline Fri., Feb. 21
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Applications are now being accepted for the fourth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to…
Call for Proposals: Virtual All Things Open Week Conference (Mon., April 7 – Fri., April 11)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 7
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) We invite all interested parties to submit a proposal for Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week virtual conference, co-hosted by Texas Tech University Libraries! The meeting will take place online from Monday, April 7, to Friday, April 11. We’re dedicated to promoting inclusive, intentional open access…
Registration Open for Webinar “Teaching AI Literacy with Authenticity and Vulnerability”–Thurs., Jan. 16, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) All are welcome to join us for a free presentation hosted by The Ohio State University Libraries, “Teaching AI Literacy with Authenticity and Vulnerability”. It will take place online Thursday, January 16, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Course instructors are also welcome, so please feel free…
Call for Database Tips: MLA User Experience (UX) Caucus Favorite Features & Sneaking Solutions Lightning Round (Online Wed., Feb. 19, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 20
(via Hilary Kraus, Brown University) The deadline approaches to submit your favorite database tip to the Medical Library Association’s User Experience (UX) Caucus for our second Favorite Features & Sneaking Solutions lightning round! The event will take place online Wednesday, February 19, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Essential Information Essential Links
Call for Volunteers: ACRL Committees for 2025-26–Deadline Fri., Feb. 28
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Are you ready to be considered for an opportunity to advance learning and transform scholarship through an Association of College and Research Libraries committee appointment? ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect Brad Warren invites you to volunteer to serve on a 2025-26 division or section committee. Face-to-face attendance at conferences is not required,…