(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 meeting will take place online Wednesday, March 26, from 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM CDT. This Summit aims…
Day: February 14, 2025
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Inclusive Pedagogy Committee Webinar “Navigating Barriers to Inclusive Pedagogy” (Tues., April 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Mon., March 10
(via Niki Fullmer, University of Nevada – Las Vegas) The ACRL Instruction Section Inclusive Pedagogy Committee is looking for panelists for an upcoming webinar, “Navigating Barriers to Inclusive Pedagogy”. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. In previous years, our committee has hosted webinars offering guidance on…
Call for Proposals: Academic Library Association of Ohio’s Instruction Showcase, with STEM Focus (Online Wed., May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Sun., March 23
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) The Instruction and STEM Interest Groups of the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) are excited to announce an online instruction showcase this spring. This will consist of a variety of short lighting talks of 7-10 minutes each. The event will be held online Wednesday, May 7, from…
Call for Participation: Doctoral Survey on Academic Libraries’ Decisions to Adopt AI Tools and Technology, Including Privacy Concerns–Deadline Tues., Feb. 25
(via Laila Moustafa, doctoral candidate at Dominican University) My name is Laila H. Moustafa, and I am a Ph. D. student in the School of Information Studies at Dominican University. I am conducting a research study to explore: This study employs an exploratory sequential mixed-methods research design, gathering insights from academic library decision-makers (ALDs) to…
Call for Submissions Extended: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing–New Deadline 5:00 PM CDT on Fri., Feb. 21
(via the Illinois Library Association) There’s still time to submit your scholarly work! The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the IACRL 2025 People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award gives academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by…