(via Wendy Pothier, University of New Hampshire) You are invited to submit an abstract for a chapter in an upcoming edited book, published by ACRL, with the working title Academic Libraries and Sustainable Development. The deadline is Wednesday, June 19. Editors: Wendy Pothier, University of New Hampshire & Ilana Stonebraker, Indiana University Overview: The United…
Category: Calls and Requests
User for nominations, proposals and submissions alone with a category (when available) for the organization making the call or request.
Call for Proposals: New “ITAL &” Column in Information Technology and Libraries Journal–Deadline Sun., June 30
(via Shanna Hollich, column editor) The publication Information Technology and Libraries Journal (ITAL) is seeking authors for a new column titled “ITAL &”. The “ITAL &” column is a non-peer-reviewed, featured column that focuses on ways in which the library’s role continues to expand and develop in the information technology landscape. The emphasis will be…
Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for an Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Committee is Fri., June 14
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL) is seeking members for its committees. This year we are specifically in need of members to serve on the Awards, Communication, Conference and Continuing Education, and DEI Committees and to chair various Committees. Serving on a Committee is a great way to…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Outreach Librarian Partnerships Within the Same University System–Deadline Wed., June 19
(via Alia Kempton, Louisiana State University) We invite practicing academic librarians with outreach responsibilities to participate in the following survey regarding collaboration and partnerships between librarians at different libraries within the same university system. The survey should take no more than 20 minutes to complete, and is accessible using this link. The survey is voluntary….
Reminder: Applications for Next Evidence Synthesis Institute for Librarians, Covering Topics Outside of the Health Sciences (Online Tues., Aug. 20 – Fri., Aug. 23), Due Wed., June 12; Limited to 50 participants
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) We are now accepting applications for the Evidence Synthesis Institute for librarians This will be an opportunity to enhance your database searching skills and learn about the possibilities for collaborating with researchers in conducting evidence syntheses across academic areas. On August 20-23 (Tuesday-Friday), the next ESI will occur in a…
Call for Presenters: ILA Noon Network Webinars
(via the Illinois Library Association) Have you perfected a procedure or process at your library that enhances the library experience for staff or patrons? Have you developed a creative programming idea that has been a resounding success? If so, we invite you to share your expertise with the Illinois library community by presenting a webinar!…
Call for Applicants: Sewell Stipend to Attend American Public Health Association Annual Meeting (Sun., Oct. 27 – Wed. Oct. 30, in Minneapolis)–Deadline Fri., June 28
(via Allison Howard, University of South Florida) The Sewell Travel Award for Public Health (STAPH) Committee invites applications for 2024 Sewell Stipends to attend the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting. It will take place in Minneapolis, MN, from Sunday, October 27, to Wednesday, October 30. The theme this year is “Building Trust in…
Final Reminder: Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award Nominations Due Fri., June 7
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Forum Awards Committee has extended the nominations deadline for the 2024 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award. The new deadline is Friday, June 7. If you didn’t have a chance to nominate someone noteworthy for the Award, you still have time…
Call for Poster Submissions: ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria)–Deadline Fri., July 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association (ILA) Conference Program Committee is now accepting applications for poster sessions at the 2024 ILA Annual Conference, taking place at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. Poster sessions will be held in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, the second…
Reminder: Deadline for Some ACRL 2025 Conference (Wed., April 2 – Sat., April 5, in Minneapolis, MN, and Online) Proposals is Fri., June 7; Rest Due Fri., Oct. 18
via ACRL) This is a reminder that the Association of College and Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to be held April 2-5 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2025, in Minneapolis, MN, and online. ACRL 2025 will be a platform for us to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our…