(via Lisa Johnston, Director of Library Services at Eckerd College) Do you know a new college library director? Please consider encouraging a new colleague to join the College Library Director Mentoring Program. The program, now in its 30th year, is designed to enhance leadership capabilities of new college library directors, and to help them meet the unique…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Participation: Survey on Document Delivery Best Practices in U.S. Academic Libraries–Deadline Fri., Aug. 11
(via Rosemary Humphrey, Kennesaw State University) Researchers at Kennesaw State University Library System and Clemson University Libraries would like to invite US academic library personnel to take part in research regarding document delivery best practices among libraries in the United States. The online survey provided below is part of a research study to evaluate document…
Reminder: Deadline to Submit Poster Session Proposal for Illinois Library Association 2023 Annual Conference (in Springfield, IL, from Tues., Oct. 24, to Thurs., Oct. 26) is Fri., July 28
(via Kristin Pekoll, Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association (ILA) Conference Program Committee invites applications for poster sessions at the 2023 ILA Annual Conference, at the BOS Center in Springfield, IL, from Tuesday, October 24, to Thursday, October 26. Poster sessions will be held in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday,…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for Kennesaw State University’s Virtual Open Access Week 2023 (Oct. 23-26, Mon.-Thurs.) Due Mon., July 31
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) Just a friendly reminder about our Open Access Week 2023 call for proposals! We invite interested parties to submit a presentation proposal for KSU Libraries’ celebration of Open Access Week 2023, which will take place from Monday, October 23, to Thursday, October 26. All sessions will be virtual. This year’s theme is…
Reminder: Proposals for 2023 Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (Mon., Oct. 9 – Wed., Oct. 11, in Cincinnati, OH) Due Fri., July 14
(via Kayleen Lam, University of North Texas Health Science Center) There’s still time to submit a session proposal for the 2023 Midwest Data Librarian Symposium! Do you have questions about the event? The MDLS website has recently been updated with additional event details. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the…
Reminder: Nominations for HSLI President-Elect and Secretary Candidates Due Fri., July 21
The offices of President-Elect and Secretary are open for election in the fall of 2023. HSLI members are encouraged to consider running for office or nominating a colleague who is interested in being nominated. Self-nominations are welcome! This is a great opportunity for professional service and leadership development, and there are typically only two HSLI Board…
Call for Volunteers: RAILS Committees (RAILS Membership Required)–Deadline Fri., July 14
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The RAILS Board is looking for volunteers from our member libraries who are interested in using their experience and expertise to help shape system services and have an impact on all Illinois residents. We are looking for volunteers from all sizes and types of libraries (academic, public, school, and…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL Distance & Online Learning Section Mentorship Program (Runs from Sept. 5, 2023, to June 30, 2024)–Deadline Tues., Aug. 15
(via Christina Norton, Bradley University) Are you new to serving distance and online students and want to expand your professional knowledge/skills? Or are you an experienced librarian willing to share your knowledge to help others develop their skills in this area? The ACRL DOLS (Distance & Online Learning Section) Mentoring and Networking Committee invites you…
Call for Discussion Topics: Next Meeting of Health Science Librarians of Illinois Journal Club (Thurs., Aug. 17, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., July 7
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) Have you read an article or blog post, heard a podcast, viewed a presentation, or learned something new through another medium and want to talk about it? CALL FOR TOPICS The HSLI Journal Club plans to meet for an informal discussion of a selected publication/podcast/blogpost/presentation and share our understanding and its implications…
Call for Poster Session Proposals: Illinois Library Association 2023 Annual Conference (in Springfield, IL, from Tues., Oct. 24, to Thurs., Oct. 26)–Deadline Fri., July 28
(via Kristin Pekoll, Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association (ILA) Conference Program Committee invites applications for poster sessions at the 2023 ILA Annual Conference, at the BOS Center in Springfield, IL, from Tuesday, October 24, to Thursday, October 26. Poster sessions will be held in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 26….