(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) What would ACRL do without, You? Really! We are excited to extend this opportunity for you to expand your professional network, help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and influence the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee…
Category: Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Call for Nominations Extended: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards–New Deadline Fri., Dec. 12
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. The original deadline has been extended, with nominations now due Friday December 12, 2025. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to…
Registration Open for ACRL Presents Webinar “The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2024 Annual Survey”–Thurs., Dec. 4, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via ACRL) Join ACRL staff and members of the ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Editorial Board at 11:00 AM CDT on Thursday, December 4, for the free ACRL Presents webinar “The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2024 Annual Survey”. ACRL conducts the annual Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey to understand…
Registration Open for ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group Fall/Winter Webinar, “Compassion as the Heart of Library Work”–Wed., Dec. 3, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Paulina Rousseau, University of Toronto Scarborough) The ACRL CPIG (Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group) is hosting its Fall/Winter webinar, “Compassion as the Heart of Library Work”.Led by Dan D’Agostino, University of Toronto (retired), the webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Session Description In a time of growing…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “Kindness in Action: Conflict Resolution That Builds Trust, Clarity, and Culture”–Tues., Dec. 16, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) I’m excited to share that Helen Rimmer ACC, kindness-led leadership and wellbeing coach and founder of Empower: The Library Skills Collective, will be joining us for an ACRL Leadership Discussion Group webinar on transforming workplace conflict into an opportunity for connection, clarity, and cultural change. Titled “Kindness in Action: Conflict…
Call for Participation: Survey on Student Advisory Groups at Small to Medium-Sized College and University Libraries–Deadline Fri., Dec. 19
(via Amanda Kraft, College of Charleston) Please help me learn more about student advisory groups at small to medium-sized college and university libraries by completing this survey by Friday, December 19, 2025. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Your willingness to participate is appreciated. This survey will contribute to an ACRL College…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2026 Virtual Forum (in Spring, with Date TBD)–Deadline 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…
Call for Participation: ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey–Deadline Thurs., Jan. 22
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) The 2025 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey is now open! The ACRL Survey provides a comprehensive portrait of the impact that academic libraries have across the United States. The data you submit facilitate effective benchmarking, assessment of impact over time, tracking new trends, and demonstration of the…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Due Fri., Dec. 5
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of their institutions. Award…
Call for Submissions: Journal Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
(via Hannah Lee—California State University, Dominguez Hills) Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes substantive content of interest to science and technology librarians. It serves as a vehicle for sci-tech librarians to share successful initiatives and innovative ideas, and to publish peer-reviewed or board-accepted papers, including case studies, practical…