(via Ariel Orlov, Adler University) The Chicago Distance Library Services Group is calling for presenter submissions for a Tech Tools Lightning Round to be held on Thursday, July 13, at Adler University in Chicago, IL. Share the free or inexpensive tech tools you use to reach distance or online library users! Tell us about the problems…
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Reminder: Feedback Sought for Revisions to IFLA Interlibrary Loan Guidelines
(via Seangill Peter Bae, Princeton University) The IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section Standing Committee is revising the International Resource Sharing and Document Delivery: Principles and Guidelines for Procedure. The document was last revised in 2009, and we believe it is the time to review the contents to…
Registration Open for Digital Directions: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections Conference
(via Julie Martin, Northeast Document Conservation Center) Registration is open for the 2017 Digital Directions Conference. The meeting will take place from Monday, August 21, to Wednesday, August 23. The theme of this year’s event, “Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections”, will cover everything from digital project planning, rights and responsibilities, and digitizing A-V materials,…
Reminder: Chapter Proposals Deadline for ACRL Volume on Retaining and Graduating Students is June 19
(via Yen Tran, San Jose State University) ACRL Press is planning to publish a book titled Supporting Today’s Students in the Library: Strategies for Retaining and Graduating International, Transfer, First-Generation, and Re-Entry Students. Editors Ngoc-Yen Tran & Silke Higgins invite the submission of chapter proposals for a book on how academic libraries are addressing the unique…
UIUC’s iSchool Seeking Nominations for Downs Intellectual Freedom Award
(via the American Library Association) The iSchool at Illinois seeks nominations for the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, October 1. 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 the dissemination of ideas. Granted…
Call for Proposals: “Privacy & Security for Today’s Library” Online Conference (Deadline July 7)
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) We hear a lot about how to handle difficult patrons, cybersecurity, and protecting patron data. However, other areas of security and privacy often get overlooked. Have you thought about your library’s equipment and even the building itself? Join Amigos Library Services on September 21, for the online conference “Privacy…
Call for Submissions: International Conference on Knowledge Management
(via Dr. Sian Brannon, University of North Texas) The International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM) provides academics, researchers, developers, practitioners, Library and Information Professionals, and users from all over the world a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas concerning theoretical and practical aspects of Knowledge Management. ICKM 2017 will be held in Dallas, Texas,…
Chapter Proposals Deadline for ACRL Volume on Retaining and Graduating Students Extended to June 19
(via Yen Tran, San Jose State University) ACRL Press is planning to publish a book titled Supporting Today’s Students in the Library: Strategies for Retaining and Graduating International, Transfer, First-Generation, and Re-Entry Students. Editors Ngoc-Yen Tran & Silke Higgins invite the submission of chapter proposals for a book on how academic libraries are addressing the unique…
Reminder: Proposals Deadline for Library Marketing and Communications Conference is June 9
(via Mark Aaron Polger, College of Staten Island) There’s still time to submit your own proposal for a session at LMCC17. The call for proposals is open through 11:00 PM CST on Friday, June 9. This year, we are collecting proposal submissions to fill our seven selected tracks. the marketing cycle user-centered design all things…
Tech Tools Lightning Round Call for Proposals
(via Ariel Orlov, Adler University) The Chicago Distance Library Services Group is calling for presenter submissions for a Tech Tools Lightning Round, to be held on Thursday, July 13, at Adler University in Chicago. Share the free or inexpensive tech tools you use to reach distance or online library users! Tell us about the problems…