(via Christine Moeller, PhD student at University of Washington iSchool) Are you a “neurotypical” (do not identify as neurodivergent) librarian working with a neurodivergent librarian at a US public or academic library? Are you interested in improving neuroinclusion at your workplace? Please consider participating in an interview with our research team. We are seeking participants…
Author: Eric Edwards
Registration Open for ACRL Choice 360 Webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education” (Thurs., May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Registration is open for the ACRL Choice 360 webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education”. It will take place on Thursday, May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT. Mental health, DEI, and belonging are invariably linked yet rarely discussed collectively in higher education. Several institutions elevated the need for student-centered…
Registration Open for ACRL Science & Technology Section’s Annual Program (Thurs., June 15, Starting at 12:00 PM CDT)–Focus is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM Libraries
(via Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University) You are cordially invited to join the 2023 STS Conference Program Planning Committee virtually on June 15th, 2023, for the STS Annual Program! This year’s program examines topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM libraries. The program has two presentations. The first will begin at 12:00 PM CDT….
Deadline for 2023 Illinois Library Association Award Nominations Extended to Fri., June 2
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) The ILA Awards Committee has extended the deadline for award nominations to Friday, June 2. We encourage nominations for all awards, but especially the Librarian of the Year Award. For more information about the Librarian of the Year Award itself: This award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in Illinois…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries” (Wed., June 14, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Leeanne Romane, McMaster University) Registration is now open for the free webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries”. The sponsor is the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. Due to the changing nature of academic library student spaces and interest in mindfulness practices and contemplative pedagogy, yoga programs…
Final Reminder: Applications for NNLM Region 6’s Illinois SAG Outreach Award Due Mon., May 15, at 4:59 PM CDT–NNLM Membership Required
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Illinois SAG Outreach Award. Each state in Region 6 has a State Advisory Group (SAG). The SAG charge is two-fold: SAG Illinois members discussed health information needs in the State of…
Deborah Lauseng is HSLI Member of the Quarter
Congratulations to Deborah Lauseng, who is the initial HSLI Member of the Quarter! Her involvement in HSLI includes serving on the Conference Planning Committee. Please see below for her responses to some questions, ranging from her academic background and her time working at the University of Michigan’s Taubman Health Sciences Library, to who her favorite…
Registration Open for IFLA Science & Technology Libraries Section Webinar “Text and Data Mining Work at Virginia Tech University Libraries” (Tues., June 20, 9:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via Kara Whatley, University Librarian at California Institute of Technology) On behalf of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Science & Technology Libraries (SciTech) Section and its professional development subcommittee, we hope you will join us for our upcoming webinar, “Text and Data Mining Work at Virginia Tech University Libraries”. It will take place…
Call for Planning Committee Members: Next Library Assessment Conference (Nov. 2024, Location TBD)–Deadline Wed., May 31, 2023
(via Nancy Turner, Temple University) Library Assessment Conference (LAC) co-chairs Nancy Turner and Jackie Belanger are seeking 2024 LAC Planning Committee members who are passionate about library assessment and interested in conference planning. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the University of Washington Libraries (UW) jointly plan and co-sponsor the biennial conference, which will next…
Registration Open for “Prioritizing Privacy: Data Ethics Training for Library Professionals” in-Person Workshop–at Bradley Univ. in Peoria on Fri., May 19, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) Register soon for “Prioritizing Privacy: Data Ethics Training for Library Professionals,” an in-person workshop available to CARLI members. This event will be held at Bradley University (Peoria, IL) in the Peplow Pavilion of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center on Friday, May 19, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. During this training, Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe will…