(via the Illinois Library Association) Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Reaching Forward Performers’ Showcase. The annual showcase is designed to introduce the work of performers to library staff who book outside performers for library events throughout the year. Four showcases will be held, two for youth programming and two for adult programming. Preference…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Nominations: Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees (Deadline January 21)
(via Robert Holley, Wayne State University) Nominations Open for 2019 Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustee Elections The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) Nominations Committee is seeking nominations, including self-nominations, for six vacant trustee positions. The nomination deadline is January 21, 2019. The Board of Trustees is comprised of 15 members, which include eleven…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL ULS “On-the-Fly” Mentoring @ ALA Midwinter 2019
(via Susan Schreiner, Pittsburg State University) Once again, the University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing the “On-the-Fly” mentoring service during the ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle. The service allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a twenty minute session, on a drop-in basis. At Midwinter 2018, we had a great turnout…
Beta Phi Mu Honor Society Announces New Professional Membership Category
(via Dr. Emily Knox, iSchool at UIUC) The Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society (Beta Phi Mu) is pleased to announce a new category of membership in its society, Professional Memberships. This membership category is intended for those who meet all requirements for Regular Membership (GPA of at least 3.75 upon…
American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Round Table Seeking Feedback on Strategic Planning
(via Cyndi Robinson, Illinois Library Association) The Intellectual Freedom Round Table of the American Library Association is currently soliciting feedback as we undergo a strategic planning process for 2019-2022. We would like your input on the following survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IFRTfuture18 The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete, and we would appreciate your honest feedback. If you have any…
Call for Nominations: Library of the Future Award (Deadline February 1)
(via Rodney Lippard, University of South Carolina Aiken) Does your library have exciting, innovative ways to train your patrons about information technology? The ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award honors an individual library, library consortium, group of librarians, or support organization for innovative planning for, applications of, or development of patron training programs…
ACRL Seeking Feedback on Draft of Scholarly Communications Research Agenda (Deadline January 4)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Rebecca Kennison and Nancy Maron, selected by ACRL to design, develop, and deliver a new research agenda for scholarly communications and the research environment, have been hard at work since March 2018 with guidance and input from ACRL’s Research and Scholarly Environment Committee (ReSEC). ACRL is now seeking public…
Call for Proposals: Lightning Talks at ACRL 2019 (Deadline January 16)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Inspire others with quick glimpses at your latest innovations, interesting ideas, and new technologies or services. The sky is the limit! Each five-minute Lightning Talk will require you to create a maximum of 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. Submit your 150-word proposal by Wednesday, January 16,…
Reminder: Proposals for 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit Due January 19
The 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit at Moraine Valley is now accepting proposals for breakout sessions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit News, Media and Disinformation: Making Sense in Today’s Information Landscape Friday, April 5, 2019, 8:30am-3:30pm Presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library Located at the Moraine Valley Community College campus…
Registration Open for Illinois Library Association’s 2019 Library Legislative Meet-ups
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) 2019 Legislative Meet-Ups Registration is now open for our 2019 Legislative Meet-ups. This year our regional advocacy efforts expand with eight legislative events providing you with an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and…