(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Given annually by Library Juice Press, the Alexandre Vattemare Award for Creativity in Libraries recognizes contributions in the LIS field that are marked by originality, creative energy, and novel combinations of ideas. Considerations in selecting the awardee are their creation of new possibilities for libraries and library workers, the…
Category: Awards, Grants, and Scholarships – Non-HSLI
Registration Open for ALA and Urban Libraries Council Webinar “Advancing Digital Equity through Federal Programs and Library Partnerships”–Mon., April 15, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the American Library Association) The American Library Association is co-hosting the webinar “Advancing Digital Equity through Federal Programs and Library Partnerships” with the Urban Libraries Council on Monday, April 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The webinar will focus on how libraries will be leading opportunities through the Digital Equity Act, which provides…
Reminder: Voting for IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Closes Friday, April 12
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Voting for the 2024 IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing closes this Friday, April 12. Please vote for one of the submissions. You don’t need to be a member of IACRL to vote. The IACRL Awards Committee will announce the top three places (including ties) once the votes are tallied….
Call for Proposals Extended–IACRL’s OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs (New Deadline Fri., April 12)
(via Kim Tipton, IACRL Communications Committee Chair) We understand the Illinois State Library OER Grant application is due Monday, April 1, and to ensure that those interested in applying for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs, we are extending the application due date to Friday, April 12. Please consider applying! The…
Call for Submissions Extended: Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Data Visualization Challenge–New Deadline Fri., April 12
(via Karen Gutzman, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 12. Now’s your chance! Whether you have been thinking about trying a new tool, have interest in telling a data story about your favorite health topic, or if you need a…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Nominations for Its 2024 Awards–Deadline Wed., May 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) If you are looking for a way to recognize someone at your library for their dedication and hard work, now is the time to nominate them for an Illinois Library Association award! An ILA award nomination is an excellent way to express appreciation for their contributions to the community,…
Final Reminder: Submissions for Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Data Visualization Challenge Due Sun., March 31
(via Karen Gutzman, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge is accepting submissions through Sunday, March 31! If you have any questions or trouble uploading your submissions, please reach out to the National Evaluation Center at nec-dataviz@northwestern.edu.
Call for Applications–IACRL OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs (Deadline Sun., March 31)
(via Kim Tipton, IACRL Communications Committee Chair) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is excited to announce that they are opening applications for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs. If you have been looking for a way of getting financial incentive to your faculty to take…
Reminder: Submissions for Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Data Visualization Challenge Due Sun., March 31
(via Karen Gutzman, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Have you attended an NNLM training, joined an NNLM event, or received an NNLM grant? Are you a health sciences librarian or staff in a library or non-library setting? Are you a library or information student? If you are, consider submitting your data visualization to the…
Reminder: Registration Open for IACRL Webinar “Kickstart OER with Grant Funding, aka ‘So, I’ve been named Project Director/Manager…What Does That Mean?'”–Thurs., March 7, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via IACRL) Join the IACRL Conference and Continuing Education Committee for a one-hour discussion on initiating or advancing Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives with a focus on the Illinois State Library Grant for OER. Titled “Kickstart OER with Grant Funding, aka ‘So, I’ve been named Project Director/Manager…What Does That Mean?’”, the webinar will take place…