(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) As important as the library itself is, the staff of libraries play an equally important role in the communities they serve. By providing educational resources, hosting community events, and creating a safe and welcoming space for all, library staff are essential to the success of local libraries. This is…
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Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Model Reference Behavior” (Wed., March 29, at 3:00 PM CDT)
(via Samantha Harlow, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Model Reference Behavior”. It will take place on Wednesday, March 29, at 3:00 PM CDT. Everyone wants to provide exceptional chat reference services, and SMU Libraries has exceeded expectations. Since it’s the initial…
Art Institute of Chicago Announces New Open Access Book Series, Perspectives
(via Tina Mead, Art Institute of Chicago) The Art Institute of Chicago is thrilled to announce the launch of two open access digital publications: “Perspectives on In/stability”, edited by Robyn Farrell and Delinda Collier, and “Perspectives on Data”, edited by Emily Lew Fry and Erin Canning. Each peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary volume examines its theme through essays,…
Call for Participation: Survey on Practices and Perceptions of Librarians/Information Specialists Working with Physician Assistant Programs
(via Michelle Nielsen Ott, Bradley University) You are invited to participate in the research project about librarians/information specialists who work with Physician Associate (Assistant) (PA) programs. The purpose of this research study is to explore the practices and perceptions of librarians/information specialists who are or will actively support PA programs. The findings of this study…
Call for Proposals: Connecticut Academic Libraries Conference (Online Fri., June 9)–Deadline Thurs., March 30
(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…
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…