(via Kayleen Jones, University of Minnesota Duluth) The organizers of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium, or LSLS, invite breakout-session proposals for our ninth conference, which will be held virtually on Friday, June 11. There will be no registration cost for this year’s conference. This year’s theme, “Mapping Our Identity”, invites attendees to explore the varied…
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Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Presenters for Noon Network Series
(via the Illinois Library Association) Have you implemented a process or procedure at your library during the pandemic? Do you have a previously submitted program proposal or a poster session that you think the Illinois library community should know about? If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider presenting your idea, program, or…
Registration Open for IACRL Spring Town Hall on COVID-19, “One Year Later” (Fri., March 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Registration is open for the IACRL (Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries) Spring COVID-19 Town Hall, themed “One Year Later”. The event will take place on Friday, March 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. More information is below. IACRL will host its second Town Hall to discuss what…
Reminder: Proposals for Illinois Library Association’s 2021 Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) Due Wed., March 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Conference Program Committee is seeking proposals for the 2021 Annual Conference (online October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday), reflecting the various approaches that libraries of all sizes, service areas, and geographic locations within Illinois have had to use in addressing the challenges of 2020-21 and beyond. Now, perhaps more than ever before,…
Call for Participation: Survey on Presenting in Virtual Environments
(via Jennifer Sharkey, Illinois State University) I am doing some initial information gathering regarding a potential research project focused on presenting in virtual environments. I am seeking input to help me determine potential methodologies and research questions. Below is a link to a short form with 7 questions. Responses will not be reported out in…
Call for Participation: Survey for Book Chapter on Burnout in Academic Libraries
(via Lis Pankl, Dean of Library & Information Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) We are conducting research on burnout in academic libraries and are asking library staff to take a brief survey to help collect information. The title of this study is “The effect of dysfunctional organizational culture on burnout in academic libraries”. The…
Call for Notable Works List Submissions: ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group (Deadline Fri., March 5)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group’s (ALSGS) Notable Works for Library Support of Graduate Students Working Group seeks nominations for its inaugural annual Notable Works List. The goal is to recognize and showcase excellent professional contributions that inform the work of library colleagues who support graduate students. Submissions can…
Call for Participation: Survey Covering COVID-19’s Impact on Academic Libraries (Deadline Thurs., Feb. 25)
(via Lily Todorinova, Rutgers University) Please consider taking a short (10-15 minute) survey on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic libraries. The purpose of this exploratory study is to gather information on the current effects of the pandemic in relation to a number of broad factors, including services, budget, internal processes, and personnel….
Seats Still Open in “Ethical Considerations of Data” Pilot Course (Online March 17, 24, and 31)–Application Deadline Tues., Feb. 23
(via Evan Meszaros, Case Western Reserve University) We invite you to apply for an educational pilot class, “Ethical Considerations of Data: A Curriculum for Health Sciences Librarians”, hosted by NYU Health Sciences Library. This three-session training is oriented towards medical and academic librarians as well as LIS students and will center on ethical frameworks, data…
Call for Proposals: Open Education Southern Symposium (Online July 12-16)–Deadline is Fri., March 19
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) The organizers of the 2021 Open Education Southern Symposium (online July 12-16, Monday-Friday) are seeking proposals that reflect the conference theme of “Open Connections: Regional and Local Community Building for Equity and Sustainability”. Proposals should fall into one of the following two categories. Presentations: 25 minutes Panel Discussions: 50…