(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) The ACRL Project Outcome for Academic Libraries Task Force<http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/directoryofleadership/taskforces/acr-tfpi> seeks volunteers to field-test new surveys it has developed. Its work is based on adapting PLA’s Project Outcome<https://projectoutcome.org/>, and the new academic library toolkit will launch in 2019. The goal is to provide users with free, easy-to-use, standard…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Academic Libraries of Indiana 2018 Scholarly Communication Librarianship Conference to Take Place 10/26
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University, on behalf of Craig Finlay, Indiana University South Bend) The Academic Libraries of Indiana 2018 Scholarly Communication Librarianship Conference will take place on Friday, October 26, in the University Library at IUPUI. This interdisciplinary conference should be of interest to scholarly communication librarians, librarians taking on scholarly communication responsibilities,…
Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics Conference Registration Extended to July 5
(via Vinaya Tripuraneni, University of La Verne) Registration will now be closing on Thursday, July 5, for the Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) Conference, to be held on July 12, 2018 at University of La Verne, La Verne , CA. Limited spaces are available. On-site registration on the day of the conference will…
Registration Open for Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference and Preconference (Early-Bird Ends 9/14)
(via the Academic Library Association of Ohio) Registration begins today for the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) annual conference Take Action: Conveying Value, Cultivating Success: The conference will be held on Friday, November 2 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, OH, with a full day pre-conference on November 1. The conference…
Reminder: Proposals Deadline for Speak Up – Advocating for You and Your Library Conference is Friday, June 29
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) What do you think of when you hear the word “advocacy”? Do you immediately think of stumping on Capitol Hill and meeting with local government officials? “Advocacy” is much more than politics. Every day, librarians and staff find themselves in situations where they must advocate for resources, money, and…
Reminder: ACRL Seeking Feedback on Signature Initiative on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Deadline June 29)
(via Rachel Minkin, Michigan State University) The ACRL Board of Directors is seeking input on the development of the association’s Signature Initiative on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). During the Leadership Council meeting at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the Board solicited comments from leaders across the association regarding equity, diversity, and social justice related…
New at HSLI 2018: Lightning Talk Proposals are Being Accepted (Through August 1)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) New this year! Lightning talks! The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) 2018 conference will provide opportunities for attendees to not only present in the poster session (see sep. announcement). A designated timeslot on the afternoon of Thursday, September 27, has been set aside for sharing experiences, best practices, or how…
Call for Research Proposals: MCMLA 2018 Virtual Conference (Deadline Extended to June 29)
(via Christi Piper, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) DEADLINE EXTENDED! Share your research and innovative practices at the 2018 MCMLA Virtual Chapter Meeting! The Program Committee invites paper and lightning talk proposal submissions on any health sciences librarianship topic for the 2018 Midcontinental (MCMLA) Virtual Chapter Meeting. The meeting will take place October 4th…
Call for Nominations: Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award (Deadline 10/5)
(via the iSchool, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) The iSchool at Illinois seeks nominations for the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 5, 2018. Given annually, the award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and…
Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for Library Marketing and Communications Conference Ends Friday, July 13
(via Jody Mitori, Washington University in St. Louis) Want to catch up on the latest trends and best practices in library marketing and communications? You are invited to learn, share, and connect with colleagues at the 2018 Library Marketing and Communications Conference (#LMCC18). This popular conference is a unique professional development opportunity offering useful tips,…