(via the Medical Library Association) Register Today for From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment When: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., central time An informationist, a project manager, and a methodologist/clinician experienced with systematic reviews share their strategies for identifying promising projects, avoiding problems before they scuttle a…
Author: Eric Edwards
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section 2019 Virtual Program (Deadline 2/1)
(via Toni Anaya, University of Nebraska – Lincoln) The ACRL Instruction Section Conference Program Planning Committee seeks proposals on the following topic for a virtual program in the late spring 2019: Library and information science literature has devoted increasing interest and attention to the topic of social justice. We aim to move beyond the theoretical…
Registration Open for Siena College’s Leadership Institute for Academic Library Managers (Early-Bird Deadline 3/1)
(via ACRL) 6th Annual Leadership Institute for Academic Library Managers Sunday, July 28 through Friday, August 2, 2019 A seminar style program offering the principles and best practices of management applied to academic library settings through readings, discussion, group work, and exercises. The program is designed to help participants develop skill sets that will enhance…
Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ACRL 2019 Ends February 8
(via ACRL) The early-bird registration deadline for ACRL 2019 is coming Friday, February 8, 2019! Take advantage of discounted registration fees and save $70 or more off advance rates. Not an ACRL member? Join today for additional savings and to become part of the ACRL community. Today’s academic and research libraries are vibrant and fast moving, responding quickly to changes in…
Conference Registration and Awards Nominations Open for Reaching Forward 2019
(via the Illinois Library Association) Join us at the 30th annual Reaching Forward Conference! Every year, Reaching Forward features the best original content and ideas for all levels of library professionals. And this year is no exception, with session topics ranging from how to manage significant change, deal with bias, creating a work-life balance, best…
Call for Nominations: IACRL Officer Elections
(via Carolyn Ciesla, IACRL Past President) Please consider running for a position on the IACRL Executive Board for next year! Available positions are Vice President/President-elect and Secretary. Terms are for one year, and responsibilities include regular executive board meetings and some committee work. If you’re interested, or you think you know someone who may be,…
Reminder: Submission Deadline for ALA Publication Diversity and Inclusion in Action is 2/15
(via Chris Bombaro, Dickinson College) There is still plenty of time to submit proposals for a forthcoming ALA publication, Diversity and Inclusion in Action: Case Studies for Academic Libraries. This collection will describe the innovative work of academic librarians who have implemented initiatives that have helped their organizations understand and address issues surrounding diversity, equity,…
Registration Open for CARLI Linked Data Webinars (Feb. 7 and 19 and March 5)
(via Amy Maroso, CARLI) Registrations are now open for linked data webinar series! Please join the CARLI Created Content Committee as they host a series of three webinars on linked data. The series will provide CARLI members with an overview of linked data, how it exists within the context of the library, and a few…
Call for Proposals: “Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design” Virtual Conference (Final Deadline 2/25)
(via Amanda Izenstark, University of Rhode Island) I am writing to bring your attention to the upcoming Library 2.019 Virtual Conference on *”Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design <https://www.library20.com/instructionaldesign>”*. This is the first conference of its type, an online and participatory conference that presents a unique opportunity to showcase research, work, and/or thinking…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Committees
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of the Illinois Library Association) Interested in serving on an ILA committee? Appointments are now being considered for the coming program year. Appointments begin July 1, 2019. More information is below. ILA’s committees provide major support services for ILA membership, leadership, special interest groups, and the Executive…