(via Delandrus Seales, University of North Carolina Wilmington) The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3–4 presenters for a lightning round/panel and discussion on innovative strategies for library instruction. This event will be held in either the last week of May or the first week of June. Each presenter will have…
Author: Eric Edwards
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Statistics on the Web”–Wed., Jan. 21, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Statistics on the Web”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 21, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM CDT. This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal of building a workforce for data-driven research and health in order to…
Call for Proposals: Second Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (Online Thurs., March 26)–Deadline Mon., Jan. 19
(via Dr. Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Vassar College) 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. This summit, which will take place online Thursday, March 26, aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students who are…
Call for Proposals: Spring 2026 Issue of Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries–Deadline Fri., Jan. 9
Note: Anyone needing an extension of the Friday, January 9, deadline should contact Editor Kathleen Schmand, at kathleen.schmand@mtsu.edu. (via Kathleen Schmand, Middle Tennessee State University) We are excited to invite article submissions for the upcoming Spring 2026 issue of Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar, a practitioner…
Registration Open for ALA Virtual Event “Recharging in Challenging Times”–Tues., Feb. 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) The webinar “Recharging in Challenging Times: An ALA Virtual Event” is your opportunity to pause, connect, and find renewed energy for the work ahead. Join us live on Zoom Events for two inspiring keynotes and nine dynamic sessions designed to strengthen your skills and restore your sense of purpose. With three focused content…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2026 Virtual Forum (in Spring, with Date TBD) Due Mon., Jan. 5
(via Lijuan Xu, Lafayette College) The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2026 Virtual Forum. The hour-long Forum will be held in spring with the exact date to be determined based on availability of the speaker(s). It will feature a 45-minute presentation followed by…
Next LILi Show & Tell, “Opportunity for Change: Turning First-Year Oneshots into Workshops”, Online Wed., Jan. 14, at 1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)–Augustana’s Goss-Pierce is Presenter
(via Esther Grassian, University of California Los Angeles) Please join us for another great LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Show & Tell! Titled “Opportunity for Change: Turning First-Year Oneshots into Workshops”, the session will take place online Wednesday, January 14, at 1:00 PM CDT. The presenter is Augustana College’s Kaitlyn Goss-Pierce. Tredway Library at Augustana College,…
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources”–Thurs., Jan. 29, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources”. It will take place on Thursday, January 29, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need explicit…
Call for Proposals: Empirical Librarians Conference (Wed., May 13, and Thurs., May 14, in Clemson, SC, and Online)–Deadline Mon., Jan. 12
(via Anna Craft, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) Are you a library worker who does original research or one who supports researchers? Join us for the 9th Empirical Librarians Conference on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, a hybrid gathering of in-person and online attendees focusing on the unique place of original research…
Call for Proposals Extended: Library Publishing Forum (in Seattle and Online from Wed., June 17, to Thurs., June 18)–New Deadline Mon., Jan. 5
(via Ginelle Baskin, Middle Tennessee State University) The Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) has extended the deadline for in-person and a limited number of remote proposals for the 2026 Library Publishing Forum to Monday, January 5! The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in or considering publishing initiatives to define and address major questions…