(via Lorna Engels, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the fifth annual Instruction Showcase on Thursday, June 15, at National Louis University, Wheeling, IL. CARLI members are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics, and encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme…
Category: Calls and Requests
User for nominations, proposals and submissions alone with a category (when available) for the organization making the call or request.
Survey to Identify Libraries Directly Serving Patrons with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
(via Mary Beth Reidner, Chair of the Alzheimer’s and Related Interest Group) In 2015, the Alzheimer’s and Related Interest Group (IGARD) of the ASCLA division of ALA conducted its first National Survey of Current Practices (Excel spreadsheet). Since that time, many more libraries across the country have begun offering programs and services directly to persons living with…
Call for Papers: Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve
(via Laura Schmidt, University of South Florida) CALL FOR PAPERS (http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/16BUmRUsvf8XN7N1SB7FzwfpgN) The peer-reviewed Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve provides a forum for the presentation of pure and applied research results, innovative services and service enhancements, discussion of best practices and review of literature regarding all aspects of library resource sharing, document…
Call for Proposals: 5th Biennial Zar Symposium (“Open Data: Science, Health, Community”) on April 28
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Call for Proposals Open Data: Science, Health, Community 5th Biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium April 28, 2017 The John Crerar Library The University of Chicago For more information about the symposium: Web Page: https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/conferences/zar-symposium/ Email: zarsymposium@lib.uchicago.edu #zarsymposium @CrerarLibrary The organizers of the 5th biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium, Open Data: Science,…
Deadline for ALCTS Exchange Virtual Poster Session Proposals Extended to March 17
(via the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services) The ALCTS Exchange virtual poster session offers the opportunity to share and promote work, research, and ideas across the ALCTS Exchange’s topical themes: new roles and workflows, creative problem solving, creating connections with user communities, and building skills to prepare for the future. We are especially interested…
Call for Proposals: Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference (Oct. 27)
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Submit your proposals now for sessions, workshops, (by Monday, April 10) round tables, and posters (by Monday, May 15) for the 2017 Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference. The conference will take place in Columbus on Friday, October 27, with a preconference on October 26. This year’s event is themed “Libraries…
Call for Participation–Women of Color in LIS
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Alyse Minter (Librarian at Towson University) and Genevia Chamblee-Smith (Library Associate at Towson University) are conducting a research project on the experiences of women of color in the library and information science field. Participation is voluntary and may take the form of a survey, an interview, or both. The…
Volunteer for ACRL Division, Section, or Representative Appointment by Feb. 15
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Are you looking for ways to expand your professional network and contribute to ACRL? Committee volunteers help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan and influencing the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee or editorial board is a great way to become involved and make…
Registration Open for 16th Annual Information Literacy Summit on May 5
(via Jennifer Schwartz, DePaul University) Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Information Literacy Summit, themed “From Teaching to Learning: Context and Collaboration”. The event will take place on Friday, May 5, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at the Moraine Valley Community College campus in Palos Hills. The co-sponsors of the Summit are the libraries…
Application Deadline for Student Internships at Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Extended
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Planning Committee is excited to offer internship opportunities for the first time. The Planning Committee will offer up to four internships to library science students. The number of internships available is dependent on the generosity of our sponsors. Note that the deadline to apply for…