(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…
Month: February 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…
Registration Open for ACRL Value of Academic Libraries and New Roles and Changing Landscapes Committees Webinar “Smart Tools, Smarter Librarians: Conversations about Libraries and AI”–Wed., March 5, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Tim Bottorff, Director of Library Services at Stevenson University) Registration is open for the ACRL webinar “Smart Tools, Smarter Librarians: Conversations about Libraries and AI”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, March 5, at 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. For the third year…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association’s Next Carterette Series Webinar, “Centralize Your Library Student Employment and Design an Engaging, Efficient, and Career-Ready Workforce”–Wed., March 26, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s next Carterette Series webinar, “Centralize Your Library Student Employment and Design an Engaging, Efficient, and Career-Ready Workforce”. This free event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at 1:00 PM CDT. Description At Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library, we’ve created a…
Reminder: Applications for MLA’s Research Training Institute Open Through Tues., Feb. 18
(via Susan Lessick—University of California, Irvine) This is a reminder that applications for the Medical Library Association’s Research Training Institute are due Tuesday, February 18. The Research Training Institute (RTI) fellowship program offers a comprehensive online research methods training and support program. With its proven model, RTI empowers participants to strengthen their research capabilities, build…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Publisher & Vendor Relations Committee Webinar “Generative AI Features in Library Resources: A Panel Discussion About What You Need to Know”–Thurs., Feb. 20, 1:00-2:15 PM CDT
(via Kathleen Flynn—University at Albany, Science Library) Registration is open for the ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Publisher & Vendor Relations Committee webinar “Generative AI Features in Library Resources: A Panel Discussion About What You Need to Know”. It will take place on Thursday, February 20, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM CDT. Join us…
Registration Open for North American Virtual Reference Online Conference, “Applying the Trends of Tomorrow, Today” (Tues., Feb. 25 – Thurs., Feb. 27)–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 27
(via Sara Peté, Washington State Library) Registration is open for the North American Virtual Reference Online Conference, which will last from Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27. The theme is “Applying the Trends of Tomorrow, Today”. This is a free event, open to all, and it will take place via Zoom. The future of…