(via Anna Ferri, Roseman University of Health Sciences) The Medical Library Association is now seeking nominations for recipients of the Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award. The MLA Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award recognizes organizations whose exemplary actions have served to advance health information research and evidence-based practice in health sciences libraries….
Category: Calls and Requests
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Reminder: Registration Open for October 18 Chicago Research Summit at North Park University
(via Cathy Mayer, Trinity Christian College) Chicago Research Summit is less than a month away-buy your tickets today! On October 18th, faculty, staff, & librarians are invited to the campus of North Park University for the inaugural Chicago Research Summit! A registration fee<https://www.chicagoresearchsummit.org/attend> of only $30 will provide access to a wealth of information, including:…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Nominations for Its 2020 Executive Board Elections (Deadline October 11)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2020-2021 Executive Board Election. In April 2020, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect and for four Executive Board positions: 2 Public Library, 1 Special Library, and 1 Academic library representative. These are three-year terms beginning July 2020 and ending June…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award (Deadline December 6)
(via Luke Vilelle, Hollins University) Are you a member of an Academic Library? Do you want to acknowledge the excellent work that you and your colleagues do on behalf of your student and scholar community? If you answered yes to both of these questions you might want to nominate your library for the 2020 ACRL…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section’s Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award (Deadline Dec. 6)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Did you write, or do you know someone who wrote, an outstanding publication related to instruction in a library environment published in the preceding two years? This is your chance to let us know about it by submitting a nomination for the Ilene F. Rockman Memorial Award. Eligible publications include…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Librarians’ Perceptions and Their Work Environments
(via Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, Governors State University) The purpose of this research is to understand the work environment in academic libraries as measured by librarians’ perceptions. We invite you to take the survey if you work as an academic librarian in the United States. Please feel free to share. This survey will close in four…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL College Libraries Section’s Fall Newsletter Due Friday, September 27
(via Elaine Hirsch, Lewis & Clark College) The CLS Communications Committee invites submissions for the Fall 2019 CLS Newsletter. This is an opportunity to highlight happenings at your library with colleagues across the country. Did your library launch an innovative program or host a successful event? Did your library receive a grant? Are there any…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for Illinois Library Association 2019 Annual Conference Ends Monday, September 16
(via the Illinois Library Association) The last day to secure the early bird rate to attend the ILA Annual Conference is Monday, September 16. Single-day registration is also available. The Conference will be held October 22-24, 2019, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL. To register, and to learn more about the Conference, please…
Call for Presenters and Topics: Potential Compass Compact Webinar in Early November on Academic Libraries and the 2020 Census (Reply by Sept. 11, If Possible)
(via Diane Foote, ILA Executive Director) Campus Compact is potentially interested in hosting a webinar in early November targeted at campuses to address how they can use their libraries as complete count partners for the upcoming census. As we know, Illinois stands to lose at least one, and possibly two, Congressional seats following the 2020…
Information About Outings During This Week’s HSLI Conference
(sent on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) We all know how much sitting goes on during a conference and it might be nice to get out for some physical activity during your time at HSLI. Here are a few things to consider: There will be a Sunrise Walk Thursday morning from…