(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University) The Nursing Information Literacy Framework Working Group is currently seeking feedback on their draft Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Nursing. We thank you in advance for your input to ensure this document is thoughtful and useful. **Note: We are also particularly interested in gathering…
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Call for Participation: Survey on Accessibility Services and Support in Small and Rural Academic Library Environments–Deadline Sun., Nov. 5
(via Deborah Tritt Harmon, University of South Carolina Aiken) My name is Robert Amerson. I’m a librarian at the University of South Carolina Aiken, and I hope this email finds you well. Currently, Deborah Tritt Harmon and I are working on a study focusing on accessibility services and support in small and rural academic library…
Call for Participation: RAILS and IHLS Survey on Creating Cataloging-Focused Mentorship Program–Deadline Fri., Nov. 10
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Are you interested in professional growth and learning in cataloging? Are you enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge and experiences or seeking guidance from experienced cataloging professionals? If so, we invite you to participate in our Mentorship Program Interest Survey. The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and Illinois Heartland…
Call for Submissions: ALA Government Documents Round Table Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via Alison Downey, Valparaiso University) Does someone come to mind when you think of notable achievements in Government information/documents? What about publications pertaining to government information? Or do you have a research idea that needs some funding? Consider applying or nominating an individual for an American Library Association GODORT (Government Documents Round Table) award! The…
Call for Submissions: ACRL-EBBS Section Discussion Forum Best Practices in Inclusive Instruction for Education and Behavioral Sciences Librarians in Spring, 2024–Deadline Tues., Oct. 31
(via Hui-Fen Chang, Oklahoma State University) As the Members-of-Large of the ACRL-EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences) section, we are planning a Discussions Forum titled Best Practices in Inclusive Instruction for Education and Behavioral Sciences Librarians to be held in spring 2024. We are looking for panel speakers for the forum. If you are interested in…
Call for Nominations: 2024 Illinois Library Association Executive Board Elections–Deadline Fri., Oct. 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2024 Executive Board Election. In April 2024, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect, who should be an academic librarian, and for four Executive Board positions, who can be public, school, academic, special, or library trustee representatives, and the ALA Councilor,…
Call for Submissions: ALA Library Instruction Round Table Awards Recognizing Excellence in Information Literacy and Instruction–Deadline Mon., Jan. 15
(via Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University) The ALA Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) welcomes your submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries (public, school, special, academic) are encouraged. Winners will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a $500 stipend to be used…
Call for Breakout Session Proposals: 52nd Annual LOEX Conference (Thurs., May 2 – Sat., May 4, in Naperville)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 27
(via Annie Armstrong, University of Illinois Chicago Daley Library) The organizers of the 52nd Annual LOEX Conference seek proposals for breakout sessions. Themed “Growing and Adapting Your Information Literacy Practice”, the Conference will take place in Naperville, IL, from Thursday, May 2, to Saturday, May 4, 2024. Please see below for more information, including the…
Reminder: Nominations for MLA Consumer Health Librarian of the Year Award Due Sunday, October 15
(via Deborah Farber, California University of Science and Medicine) Nominations are open for the Consumer Health Librarian of the Year Award. Consumer health librarians focus on the continuum of health information services that benefit patients, caregivers, and individuals interested in optimal health and health care for themselves and their families. Established in 2017, this award…
Call for Applications: 2024 Medical Library Association Rising Stars Program–Deadline Sun., Oct. 15, 2023
(via Deborah Lauseng, University of Illinois Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) The Medical Library Association’s Rising Star program gives members the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. The yearly leadership development program matches each Rising Star with a mentor in a curriculum that…