(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Registration is open for a book talk on The Promise of Access, by Daniel Greene. The discussion will take place online Wednesday, March 9, starting at 1:00 PM CDT. More information is below. In the book The Promise of Access, Daniel Greene argues that the problem of poverty became a problem of…
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Call for Proposals: Free 2022 Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium (Online Nov. 2-4, Wed.-Fri.)
(via Nicole Pagowsky, University of Arizona) We’re excited to announce that the call for proposals for the 2022 Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium (CLAPS) is now live. We are also welcoming suggestions for invited keynote speakers. The Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium is an online symposium bringing together critical pedagogy discourse among academic librarians, critical pedagogy scholars, and teaching…
National Library of Medicine Holding 2022 Lecture on Science, Technology, and Society, “Taking on Big Tech: New Paradigms for New Possibilities” (Online Tues., March 15, at 2:00 PM CDT)–Registration Not Required
(via Twanna Hodge, University of Florida) Please join us on Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00 PM CDT, when Dr. Safiya U. Noble will deliver the 2022 Annual NLM Lecture on Science, Technology, and Society, entitled, “Taking on Big Tech: New Paradigms for New Possibilities”. The lecture will be videocast and is open to all here. Dr. Noble is an internet…
Reminder: Seeking Library Administrators to Participate in Research Project on Student Success in Academic Libraries
(via Jennifer Sharkey, Illinois State University) We have some spots open for these focus groups. Academic librarians in the United States and Canada that are currently working as library administrators (Deans, directors, middle management, etc.) are invited to participate in an hour-long focus group on student success in academic libraries. In appreciation for your participation in the…
Registration Open for 4th Annual ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference (Fri., April 29, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Crisis communication is a crucial component that should be integrated into your library’s communication plan. While no one can foresee when, where, or how a crisis will occur, we can increase our readiness for the next one, large or small, and implement effective crisis communication plans and procedures. The 4th…
Save the Date: Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2022 Annual Conference (Currently In-Person September 7-9 at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center in Oglesby, IL)
(via Julie Dietrich, Blessing Health Professions Library) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) is proud to announce that we will be hosting our annual conference at Starved Rock State Park in 2022. The Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7 – Friday, September 9, at the Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center in Oglesby,…
Call for Participation: Study on Supporting LGBTQ+ Information Literacy in the Health Sciences
(via Laura Murray, University of South Florida) You are invited to participate in a research study concerning your experiences supporting LGBTQ+ information literacy among health science students, residents, fellows, or faculty. The purpose of this study is to answer the following questions. What do health science librarians at non-academic and academic institutions serving health science/medical…
Call for Participation: CARLI Survey on How COVID-19 Has Transformed Member Libraries (Deadline Mon., March 21)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is collecting information on how member libraries have changed for the better and worse as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a few minutes to answer the brief Illinois Library Transformations Survey. To access the survey, please go here. Personnel in various roles at your library may participate. We hope for…
Call for Nominations Extended: Election for 2022-23 IACRL Executive Board (Deadline Now Fri., March 11)
(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The IACRL Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for the 2022-2023 Executive Board election. In April of 2022, members will vote for the IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect and Secretary. Vice-President/President-Elect is a three-year commitment (one year as Vice-President/President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as Past President), beginning in July of 2022 and ending in June of 2025. Secretary is…
Call for Participation: Study on Academic Librarians Who Wear Hearing Aids in Their Work Lives
(via Jill Cirasella–The Graduate Center, City University of New York) Are you an academic librarian who uses hearing aids in your work life? We are two hard-of-hearing academic librarians who use hearing aids in our daily work lives, whether on site or remote. We are seeking to interview other academic librarians who use hearing aids…