(via Emily Fornwald, University of British Columbia) The Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) Research Committee invites proposals for presentations at their virtual research forum, to be held online Wednesday, May 7. Our charge is to investigate and propose ways for education and behavioral science librarians to share ideas about new directions in education and…
Month: February 2025
Reminder: Proposals for Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Themed “You Belong Here” (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont), Due Fri., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) Don’t miss your opportunity to present at this year’s ILA Annual Conference! The theme for this year’s meeting is “You Belong Here”. If you’ve developed an innovative idea, program, process, or initiative that has earned praise from colleagues and library leadership, why not share it with the Illinois library community?…
Call for Presentation Proposals: CARLI Instruction Committee’s 13th Annual Instruction Showcase (Online Wed., May 21)–Deadline Wed., March 5, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Adrienne Radzvickas, CARLI The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 13th annual Instruction Showcase, to be held virtually on Wednesday, May 21. Instructional Possibilities CARLI members and Illinois LIS students are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics, and are encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme this…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “Transforming Student Employment: The Power of Person-Centered Management”–Thurs., March 13, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) Registration is open for the ACRL LDG (Leadership Discussion Group) webinar “Transforming Student Employment: The Power of Person-Centered Management”. It will take place on Thursday, March 13, at 2:00 PM CDT. Student employment in higher education often prioritizes task efficiency over the developmental potential of student employees. This webinar explores…
Darlene Ward is HSLI Member of the Quarter
Darlene Ward is the HSLI Member of the Quarter for February! She serves as Assistant Library Director at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. How did you become interested in health sciences librarianship, and optometry, specifically? I became interested in health sciences librarianship while working at the Galter Health Sciences Library (Northwestern University) in…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Mentors Empowering Librarians’ Success in Teaching Roles”–Online Fri., Feb. 28, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Please join us for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, online Friday, February 28, at 1:00 PM CDT. This session’s topic is “Mentors Empowering Librarians’ Success in Teaching Roles”. In this webinar, we’ll discuss how we can we support and mentor colleagues entering new instructional roles, from the perspective of both…
Registration Open for Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona Webinar “Approaches to Trauma-Informed Medical Librarianship”–Thurs., March 13, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for the upcoming webinar “Approaches to Trauma-Informed Medical Librarianship”. It will take place on Thursday, March 13, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. The sponsor is the Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona (MLGSCA), which is a…
Registration Open for ACRL Assessment in Action: Demonstrating and Communicating Library Contributions to Student Learning and Success Roadshow (Thurs., June 5, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT in Normal)–Attendance Limited to 100
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) CARLI, Illinois State University, and Illinois Wesleyan University, are pleased to host ACRL Assessment in Action: Demonstrating and Communicating Library Contributions to Student Learning and Success. The roadshow will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT. The location is the Illinois State University…
Registration Open for Free ALA Core Interest Group Week Webinars (Mon., March 3 – Fri., March 7)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for ALA Core Interest Group Week webinars. They will take place from Monday, March 3, to Friday, March 7. The online discussions and programs are free and open to everyone, but participants must register for each webinar they plan…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Library Instruction Together Meeting (in Nashville, TN, on Fri., June 13; Virtual Wed., June 18)–Deadline Fri., March 21
(via Sarah Smith, St. Louis Community College) The call for proposals is now open for the free 2025 Library Instruction Together (LIT) meeting. The meeting will take as a Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday, June 13. There will also be a virtual Conference day via Zoom on Wednesday, June 18. This year’s theme is…