(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges – Olney Central College) My name is Kaitlyn Weger. I am a member of the IACRL Communications Committee, and we are currently working on the Spring edition of the IACRL Newsletter. Are you an Illinois academic librarian who has published an article since September of 2024?We want to…
Month: January 2025
Registration Open for University of Chicago in-Person Conference “Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Harnessing Open Research to Find Climate Solution”–Thurs., Feb. 13, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The University of Chicago Joseph Regenstein Library will host “Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Harnessing Open Research to Find Climate Solution”, an in-person public event on Thursday, February 13, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT. The schedule includes breakfast and a post-event reception. The conference addresses climate change, climate systems engineering,…
Call for Participation: Survey on Health Sciences Library Employees’ Understandings of Disability–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 27
(via Becca Gates—University of California, Irvine) I am reaching out to invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey on health sciences library employees’ understandings of disability. Link to survey: Health Sciences Library Employees’ Understandings of Disability The purpose of this research is to investigate how health sciences librarians and library staff perceive their…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “How to Apply for NNLM Funding”–Thurs., Feb. 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “How to Apply for NNLM Funding”. It will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Themed “You Belong Here” (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Deadline Fri., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s Conference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4. In 2025, we will celebrate inclusivity and belonging for patrons and library workers alike with the ILA Conference theme “You Belong Here”. Belonging happens when you are not just included–but when…
Registration Open for Next ALA LRRT Research Webinar, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”–Fri., Feb. 21, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Karen Harker, University of North Texas) The ALA Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the next webinar in the LRRT Research Webinar series, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”. It will take place on Friday, February 21,…
Call for Submissions Extended: Upcoming ILA Reporter Issue on “Library Buildings 2024”–New Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction this year? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2024” article in the March, 2025, issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please…
Registration Available for Open Ed Live 2025, Themed “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”–Online Tues., Feb. 25 – Thurs., Feb. 27
(via Lily Dubach, University of Central Florida) Open Ed Live 2025 is a free online event hosted by the University of Central Florida from Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27. This year’s theme, “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”, will explore innovative practices in Open Educational Resources (OER), including accessibility and strategies for…
Registration Open for Fast Forward Libraries Webinar “Siloed No More: Creating a Library System Map to Show Interconnectedness”–Thurs., Feb. 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries) Registration is open for the webinar “Siloed No More: Creating a Library System Map to Show Interconnectedness”. It will take place on Thursday, February 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Break down silos to build up your…
Registration Open for Webinar “Decoding Research Practices: Narrowing the Expert-Novice Gap”–Thurs., Feb. 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Decoding Research Practices: Narrowing the Expert-Novice Gap”.It will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Instructors’ expectations for student performance on research assignments are heavily…