Proposal submissions are now being accepted for the Kentucky Library Association’s 2020 Conference, to be held October 15 and 16 at the Embassy Suites Coldstream in Lexington, Kentucky. This year’s theme, “Libraries: United We Stand”, serves as a reminder that by working together and supporting each other’s efforts, we can forge the libraries, the communities, and…
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Call for Proposals: Oregon Information Literacy Summit (May 30 in Eugene) — Deadline Friday, March 13
(via Pam Kessinger, Portland Community College) The Information Literacy Advisory Group of Oregon, also known as ILAGO, invites you to submit proposals for the *14th annual Oregon Information Literacy Summit*. The event will take place on Saturday, May 30. This year we will be hosted by Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. We invite a diverse…
Call for Volunteers: ILA Committee Appointments Starting July 1 (Deadline March 15)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Interested in serving on an ILA committee? Appointments are now being considered for the coming program year. Appointments begin July 1, and most committee members serve two-year terms. The deadline to submit a committee interest form is Sunday, March 15.
Reminder: Proposals for 2020 Connecticut Information Literacy Conference (June 12 at Manchester CC) Due Monday, March 9
(via Kyle Lynes, University of Hartford) 2020 Connecticut Information Literacy Conference Friday, June 12, 2020 Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT Digital Divide 3.0: Bridging the Gap in Information Literacy Digital Divide is a term that refers to the gap between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not….
Registration Open for “Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship” Online Course (Runs from March 2 to March 29)
(via Rory Litwin, Library Juice Academy) Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship Instructors: Gregory Laynor and Natalie Tagge Dates: March 2 through 29, 2020 Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs Price: $175 More information and registration available here Course Overview and Schedule Are you interested in working in a health sciences library? Do you want to improve…
Reminder: Survey on Use of ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Closes Friday, February 28
(via Ma Lei Hsieh, Rider University) This is our last call to respond to the survey “Use of ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education“. The purpose of this survey is to determine the adoption of the Framework into information literacy (IL) instruction sessions and assessment programs in college libraries in the U.S. If you have not responded, please take this…
Call for Applicants: RAILS My Library Is… Grant Program (Deadline Friday, April 24)
(via RAILS) The RAILS My Library Is… Grant program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support for all types of libraries. Libraries, working alone or with partner organizations, can apply for up to $5,000. RAILS is especially interested in innovative programs that…
Call for Guest Columnists: Public Services Quarterly (Technology Column)
(via Derek Marshall, Mississippi State University) The editor of the Technology column in Public Services Quarterly is seeking guest column authors for future issues. The purpose of the Technology column is to examine current and developing technology topics in academic libraries. The column’s focus is creative uses of technology, introductions to new technologies, and critiques…
Reminder: Registration Open for Research Data Access and Preservation Association 2020 Summit (March 11-13 in Santa Fe)
(via Heather Ganshorn, University of Calgary) Just sharing a reminder that registration is now open for the RDAP (Research Data Access and Preservation Association) 2020 Summit in Santa Fe, NM. The Summit, which will take place at the Santa Fe Convention Center, will run March 11 and 12, with an additional day of workshops on March…
Reminder: IACRL Seeking Candidates for Vice-President/President-Elect and Secretary/Treasurer
Want to make a difference in the Illinois academic librarian community? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills? Consider running for an Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) office! Two offices, Secretary/Treasurer and Vice-President/President-Elect, are on the ballot each spring. The Secretary/Treasurer serves a one-year term. The Vice-President/President-Elect serves a year…