(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “How to Apply for NNLM Funding”. It will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in…
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Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Themed “You Belong Here” (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Deadline Fri., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s Conference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4. In 2025, we will celebrate inclusivity and belonging for patrons and library workers alike with the ILA Conference theme “You Belong Here”. Belonging happens when you are not just included–but when…
Registration Open for Next ALA LRRT Research Webinar, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”–Fri., Feb. 21, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Karen Harker, University of North Texas) The ALA Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the next webinar in the LRRT Research Webinar series, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”. It will take place on Friday, February 21,…
Call for Submissions Extended: Upcoming ILA Reporter Issue on “Library Buildings 2024”–New Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction this year? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2024” article in the March, 2025, issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please…
Registration Available for Open Ed Live 2025, Themed “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”–Online Tues., Feb. 25 – Thurs., Feb. 27
(via Lily Dubach, University of Central Florida) Open Ed Live 2025 is a free online event hosted by the University of Central Florida from Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27. This year’s theme, “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”, will explore innovative practices in Open Educational Resources (OER), including accessibility and strategies for…
Registration Open for Fast Forward Libraries Webinar “Siloed No More: Creating a Library System Map to Show Interconnectedness”–Thurs., Feb. 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries) Registration is open for the webinar “Siloed No More: Creating a Library System Map to Show Interconnectedness”. It will take place on Thursday, February 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Break down silos to build up your…
Registration Open for Webinar “Decoding Research Practices: Narrowing the Expert-Novice Gap”–Thurs., Feb. 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Decoding Research Practices: Narrowing the Expert-Novice Gap”.It will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Instructors’ expectations for student performance on research assignments are heavily…
Call for Proposals: Second Annual STEM Information Professionals Mini Conference (Thurs., March 20 – Fri., March 21, in New York City and Online)–Deadline Sat., Feb. 8
(via Amanda He, New York University) Please join us for the second annual STEM Information Professionals Mini Conference at Barnard College in New York City (3009 Broadway), co-sponsored by Barnard College and the Metropolitan New York Library Council. The Conference will last from Thursday, March 20, to Friday, March 21. Themed “The Nature of Information”, this…
Registration Open for ALA RUSA History Librarians Discussion Group’s Virtual Session on Historic Newspaper Content–Wed., Feb. 26, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Geoffrey Morse, Northwestern University) Registration is open for the ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) History Librarians Discussion Group’s virtual discussion on Wednesday, February 26, at 12:00 PM CDT. The session will cover historic newspaper content. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. Libraries now have access to a…
Call for Proposals: Best Practices Exchange Unconference, Behind the Scenes: People and Practice (Mon., June 9 – Wed., June 11, in Columbia, SC)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 28
(via Tracy Popp, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) The Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2025 Program Committee is now accepting session proposals for our next unconference, Behind the Scenes: People and Practice, which will be held Monday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11, at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. BPE is a community of digital…