(via Dr. Emily Knox, iSchool at UIUC) The Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society (Beta Phi Mu) is pleased to announce a new category of membership in its society, Professional Memberships. This membership category is intended for those who meet all requirements for Regular Membership (GPA of at least 3.75 upon…
Category: Awards, Grants, and Scholarships – Non-HSLI
Call for Nominations: Library of the Future Award (Deadline February 1)
(via Rodney Lippard, University of South Carolina Aiken) Does your library have exciting, innovative ways to train your patrons about information technology? The ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award honors an individual library, library consortium, group of librarians, or support organization for innovative planning for, applications of, or development of patron training programs…
Reminder: Nominations for ACRL Instruction Section’s Innovation Award and Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award Due Friday, 12/7
(via Dr. Clarence Maybee, Purdue University) The ACRL Instruction Section Awards Committee is seeking nominations for its awards. Innovation Award Do you know of, or were you involved in, a project at an academic/research library that demonstrates creative, innovative, or unique approaches to information literacy instruction or programming? Now’s your chance to boast about it…
Reminder: Nominations for EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) Just a reminder that nominations for the EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award are due Friday, December 7. The award will be presented tat the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Nominees should have demonstrated achievements in one or more of the following areas: – Service to the organized profession through…
CARLI Seeking Project Ideas for 2018-2019 Grant Proposals
(via CARLI) CARLI is eager to apply for grants that address the emerging needs of the profession. You can be part of that effort! Submit your ideas (through your Director or Dean, please) to Anne Craig at abcraig@uillinois.edu. CARLI will review each grant idea to determine whether we have the necessary administrative capacity to support…
Reminder: Nominations for Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Do you know the next recipient of the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award? Deadline for nominations is Friday. December 7, 2018 The Dudley Award subcommittee is now accepting nominations for the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award, which honors a librarian…
Reminder: ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Nominations Due Friday, December 7
(via Dr. Jennifer Fabbi, California State University San Marcos) ACRL is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a significant national or international contribution to academic or research librarianship and library development. The award, sponsored by GOBI Library…
Reminder: Nominations for Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Melissa Atkinson, Abilene Christian University) Do you know or could you be the next recipient of the Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award? If so, the Distance Learning Section (DLS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) wants to hear from you! This prestigious award, sponsored by the Routledge, Taylor &…
Reminder: Submissions Deadline for CLS Innovation in College Librarianship Award is Friday, December 7
(via Susan Schreiner, Pittsburg State University) The ACRL College Libraries Section Innovation in College Librarianship Award Deadline: Friday, December 7, 2018 Why should I apply for an innovation award in college librarianship? you may ask. College libraries across the land are coming up with new and innovative ways to connect with their students and faculty and demonstrate…
Reminder: APA Travel Award Applications Due Friday, November 30
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) Do you work in an academic or health sciences library in the United States? Are you an early- or mid-career librarian? Are you looking for sources of funding for a conference you’d like to attend next spring? If the answer to all of those questions is yes, please consider…