(via Jasmine Huff, Capital Community College) We are excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for the 13th Annual Connecticut Academic Libraries Conference, formerly titled the Connecticut Information Literacy Conference, which will be held virtually on Friday, June 9, 2023. We are expanding our scope to include all under the academic library umbrella. The conference…
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Registration Open for Free Library 2.0 Online Mini-Conference “Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times” (Tues., April 4, 2:00-5:00 PM CDT)
(via Library 2.0) Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference, “Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times”, will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. Libraries have the power to help transform lives, both for staff and patrons, through efforts that promote mental health and wellness. In this Library…
Registration Open for Webinar “NNLM Region 6 Projects – Multilingual Health Information Resources” (Wed., March 22, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the webinar “NNLM Region 6 Projects – Multilingual Health Information Resources”. It will take place on Wednesday, March 22, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. This webinar will feature two NNLM Region 6 awardees who…
Registration Open for NNLM National Center for Data Services Short Course “Inclusion and Accessibility in the Data Age” (Four Sessions From Mon., April 3, to Mon., April 24)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Registration is now open for the NNLM mini-course “Inclusion and Accessibility in the Data Age”. It will take place on four consecutive Mondays, starting April 3 and ending April 24, with each session lasting from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for…
Network of the National Library of Medicine Launching New NNLM Discovery Podcast
(via NNLM) The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce the launch of the NNLM Discovery Podcast. This podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine – part of the National Library of Medicine – is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the…
Call for Proposals: Free 10th Annual Virtual LILi Conference (Online Thurs., July 27 – Fri., July 28)–Deadline Sat., April 1
via Esther Grassian–University of California, Los Angeles) FREE 10th Annual Virtual LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) ConferenceCALL FOR PROPOSALS Proposal Deadline: Saturday, April 1, 2023Decision Made By: Monday, May 15, 2023 Conference Theme: Small Victories in Information Literacy! Conference Dates: Thursday July 27, 2023, 2:30-5:30 PM CDT Friday, July 28, 2023, 11:30 AM – 3:30…
Registration Open for Upcoming Virtual Public Listening Sessions to Inform the 2023-28 Federal STEM Strategic Plan (Mon., March 20 – Mon., March 27)
(via Alexia Riggs, Southwestern University) The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a series of virtual listening sessions to inform the development of the 2023- 2028 Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strategic Plan. As part of a robust public engagement plan, OSTP encourages input from all interested parties,…
Call for Proposals Extended: Core Forum (in New Orleans Thurs., Oct. 19 – Sat., Oct. 21)–New Deadline Fri., March 24
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) To accommodate those who would like some additional time, the Core Forum call for proposals deadline has been extended to Friday, March 24. Forum prioritizes networking opportunities and practical professional development. Join us in New Orleans, October 19-21, 2023! We’re looking for presentations on hot topics and innovative content in the following…
Reminder: Submissions for Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education Due Wed., April 5
(via Kristina Clement, Kennesaw State University) The call for papers for the Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education (JOERHE) is now open. JOERHE welcomes original quantitative and qualitative research articles and discussion pieces concerning Open Pedagogy, Open Data, and analyses of current topics in Open Educational Resources. Authors are encouraged to discuss the practical applications of their…
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Committees for 2023-26 (Deadline Fri., May 5)
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) CARLI is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. CARLI is also seeking volunteers to serve on a new Archives Task Force as approved by the CARLI Board at their March 10 meeting. The initial term of…