(via Ginny Pannabecker, Virginia Tech University) This message is sent on behalf of the ACRL STS Liaisons Committee. Call for Science and Technology Section Liaisons Are you a member of a science/technology organization? Do you normally attend the conference/meeting of the organization? Would you like to be more involved in STS, or would if you…
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Reminder: Registration for 2018 Connecticut Information Literacy Conference Closes June 1
(via Kyle Lynes, University of Hartford) Instructional Design for Today’s Student 2018 Connecticut Information Literacy Conference Friday, June 15, 2018 University of Hartford, Hartford, CT 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Instructional Design (ID) can call to mind different things depending on the industry, one’s role, or the given task at hand. Our conference this year…
Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Closes Tuesday, May 29
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI, on behalf of the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference) Register NOW for the 5th annual GLRSC: Charting Our Course Together on June 7-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, OH. Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 7, 2018 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Northwest Book Depository Tours 1:00 to 1:15 p.m….
Registration Open for Library Instruction West 2018 (July 18-20)
(via Laureen Cantwell, Colorado Mesa University) Don’t forget to register for Library Instruction West 2018! Conference schedule can be viewed here! Dates: Pre-Conference = 7.18 (Weds.), Conference = 7.19 & 7.20 (Thurs, Fri) Location: Colorado Mesa University in sunny, scenic Grand Junction Colorado Conference Theme: The Confluence of Inspiration and Adventure! Keynoter (and Pre-Conference Leader): Maria Konnikova (Maria is a science…
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Code4Lib Southeast 2018 on July 27
(via Justin de la Cruz, Atlanta University Center) We’re seeking presenters for Code4Lib Southeast 2018. July 27, 2018–10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library Atlanta, Georgia We’re accepting proposals for the following types of sessions. · Presentations (20-minute talk, 5-minute Q&A) · Lightning talks (5-minute talk, 2-minute Q&A) · Breakout…
Call for Chapter Proposals: ACRL Publication on New Approaches to Liaison Librarianship in Academic Libraries (Deadline Sept. 14)
(via Robin Canuel, McGill University) Call for Chapters: New Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Instruction, Collections, Reference, and Outreach Proposals are sought for an upcoming ACRL publication on new approaches to liaison librarianship in academic libraries. Proposal Submission Deadline: September 14, 2018 Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries Editors: Robin Canuel (McGill University…
RUSA Seeking Feedback for Draft of Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Deadline 6/1)
(via Leighann Wood, RUSA) A RUSA working group has drafted an aspirational statement of RUSA values as it concerns equity, diversity and inclusion in community with our users and fellow members. The working group & RUSA Board welcome your comments & feedback. The draft can be viewed and commented on in ALA Connect (member login required). Please comment…
Call for Proposals: Florida ACRL 2018 Annual Conference, “Learner-Centered Librarianship” (Deadline June 30)
(via Lisa Campbell, University of Florida) Call for ProposalsLearner-Centered Librarianship The Florida Chapter of ACRL (FACRL) is seeking proposals for presentations and poster sessions for the 2018 FACRL Annual Conference exploring “Learner-Centered Librarianship” in academic libraries through and beyond instruction programs. Learning involves both content and resources, as well as information processes such as information…
ACRL- New Jersey Developing Directory of Academic Libraries’ Social-Media Sites
(via Gary Marks, William Paterson University of New Jersey) The NJLA College & University Section/ACRL-NJ Chapter is supporting the development of a Social Media Directory of Academic Libraries. This initiative is led by NJ Librarians Carina Gonzalez, Gary Marks, Jr., and Hilary Westgate. Check out our Spring Newsletter Article or the directory submission form for more info. The directory will…
Call for Proposals: STEM Librarians South Conference (Deadline Extended to Friday, June 1)
(via Mea Warren, University of Houston) The 2018 STEM Librarians South conference committee would like to invite you to consider submitting a proposal for our conference this year! We are soliciting proposals for · 5-minute lightning talks, · 15-minute presentations, and · 45-minute presentations on any topic relating to STEM librarianship.The submission deadline has been…