(via Daisy De La Rosa, Florida International University) The Medical Library Association (MLA) is pleased to announce the availability of three prestigious scholarships for aspiring health sciences librarians. Applications are due by Friday, January 31, 2025. These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career in health sciences librarianship. Note: A single application will…
Month: January 2025
Reminder: Registration Open for NNLM Online Class “Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation”–Asynchronous from Mon., Jan. 13, to Fri., Jan. 31
(via Bobbi Newman, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Are you interested in learning more about the evidence behind complementary and integrative health? Join the Network of the National Library of Medicine for a free online class,”Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation”, that investigates health information resources to…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL IS Virtual Engagement Committee’s Online Lightning Round and Discussion on Student Engagement in the Classroom (Date and Time TBD) Due Wed., Jan. 8
(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round and discussion about enhancing student engagement in the classroom. What has worked well for you in classroom or workshop instruction, whether in person or online? Has there been a new teaching…
Deadline Extended: Call for Participation in Research Study on Incorporating Mindfulness into Academic Library Leadership Practices–Preliminary Questionnaire Now Due Fri., Jan. 10
(via Cynthia Romanowski, SWAN Library Services) This is a final call for participants. I am conducting a research study on how incorporating mindfulness into academic library leadership practices is perceived to impact the well-being and work environment of library employees. Leadership is defined as anyone in charge of academic library operations. Are you a library…
ALA Committee on Education Holding Three-Part Webinar Series on Recently-Adopted Core Competences (Jan. 7, 14, and 21, All Tuesdays at 11:00 AM CDT)–Registration Required
(via Elizabeth Burns, Old Dominion University) The ALA Committee on Education will host a three-part webinar series to explore the recently-adopted Core Competences. These sessions will assist college and university faculty as they begin to align their programs and curricula, in addition to early-career professionals and library administrators and mentors aligning professional practice and expectations with…
Call for Proposals: ACRL SLIC Professional Development Team’s Webinar “OER and Information Literacy Connections: Incorporating Students in OER Advocacy and Adoption Efforts” (Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 24
(via Regina Vitolo, Lone Star College – CyFair Branch Library and Harris County Public Library) As Librarians and educators, we know that removing financial barriers to educational resources is important for student retention and success, and Librarians play a key role in evaluating and identifying high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) for students and instructors. Are…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association’s Next Carterette Series Webinar, “Beyond the Bachelor’s Degree: Supporting First-Generation Students Through Graduate School and Beyond”–Wed., Feb. 5, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s next Carterette Series webinar, “Beyond the Bachelor’s Degree: Supporting First-Generation Students Through Graduate School and Beyond”. This free event will take place on Wednesday, February 5, at 1:00 PM CDT. Description First-generation students (FGS) are a growing but understudied and underserved group…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Data Storytelling Toolkit for Libraries (DSTL): Distilling Library Wisdom”–Mon., Jan. 13, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Noon Network webinar “Data Storytelling Toolkit for Libraries (DSTL): Distilling Library Wisdom”. It will take place on Monday, January 13, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. What can you tell about your library data…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Good Data Supports Good Decisions: A Practical Guide to Data Quality Checking”–Thurs., Jan. 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Good Data Supports Good Decisions: A Practical Guide to Data Quality Checking”. It will take place on Thursday, January 16, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Data quality is a top priority…
Call for Reviewers: RAILS My Library Is… Grant Program Applications
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is recruiting reviewers for the 2025 My Library Is… Grant program. The program gives all types of Illinois libraries the opportunity to tell their stories. Each volunteer will be assigned to review and score between 10 and 15 applications. Volunteers will have five…