(via Krista Higham, Millersville University) On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the Access Services Conference 2018, Unlocking the 21st Century Library. This year’s event will be held at The Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia from November 14-16, 2018. The Access…
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Call for Article Submissions: Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries (Deadline March 28)
(via Jeffrey Coghill, East Carolina University) Call for articles! Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries (JERML) is now calling for articles for our next issue of the journal. Authors will have a great deal of latitude in the selection of their topics. I am looking for articles on eTechnology. More info about the journal…
Seeking Responses to Survey on Role of Academic Libraries in Supporting Student Transition to College
(via Maureen Barry, Wright State University) We are conducting a study to explore how academic libraries support students’ transition to college. We are especially interested in hearing about academic librarians’ outreach to high schools. We would be grateful if you would take approximately 15 minutes to share your thoughts on this topic. You can access…
Call for Proposals: IACRL@ILA 2018 in Peoria (Deadline March 16)
(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Past President) Academic library colleagues: The deadline for proposals for this year’s ILA Annual Conference is coming up on Friday, March 16! This conference will include an IACRL@ILA programming track that will take the place of a standalone IACRL conference. Please see the email below for details, and feel free to…
Reminder: Registration for Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students Conference Closes March 2
(via Dr. Elizabeth Shields, Kennesaw State University) Registration is still open for “Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students”, March 22 – 23, 2018, Kennesaw GA. The Conference focuses on the ways in which academic libraries can meet the specific needs of graduate students. As universities continue to add and diversify their graduate programs, academic libraries have…
Early-Bird Registration Still Open for Massachusetts Health Sciences Library Network 2018 Annual Meeting on March 16
(via Jessica LaBrie, Boston Children’s Hospital) The Massachusetts Health Sciences Library Network 2018 Annual Meeting is right around the corner-Friday, March 16-and there’s only about a week left to take advantage of early registration, so register now at https://mahslin.wildapricot.org/event-2751407 before rates go up! Please join us in Waltham, MA, for a great program: Callan Bignoli,…
Survey on Digital Learning Objects and Student Performance Data Open
(via Gary Atwood, University of Vermont) We are conducting research to explore how libraries are collecting and managing data generated by the question and quizzing features of digital learning objects and other digital technologies. Examples include tutorials and quizzes in Google Forms, Captivate, Guide on the Side, LibWizard Tutorials or Qualtrics. Our research questions: –…
Call for Nominations: ACRL College Libraries Section Member Spotlight
(via Nathnaiel King, Nevada State College) The ACRL/CLS Communications and Membership Committee is seeking featured members for the “CLS Member Spotlight” site. We would love to feature you as our next CLS member! The site aims to: Introduce CLS members to one another and encourage professional connections. Highlight the positive experiences and professional development that…
Registration Open for NASIG 2018 Annual Conference (June 8-11 in Atlanta)
(via NASIG) Registration is now open (http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfmpk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=11664) for the 2018 NASIG Annual conference. Featuring the theme, “Transforming the Information Community”, and held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead from June 8-11, the conference program features many timely sessions on topics relating to our vision as an independent organization working to advance and transform the…
Survey on STEM Librarian Self-Perceptions and Sense of Community Open
(via Maggie Albro, Shippensburg University) You are invited to participate in a study we are conducting about STEM/Science librarians’ self-perceptions and sense of community. If you are an academic librarian in the US, with at least 50% of your liaison responsibilities included on the NSF Approved STEM Fields list, please consider taking our survey. You may…