(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2023 Conference, to be held March 15-18 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Higher education has changed dramatically over the last few years. Academic libraries are addressing an increased emphasis on remote learning, rising calls for social justice, and an acknowledged need for flexibility that supports a sustainable…
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Reminder: CARLI Seeking Volunteers for Its Advisory Committees (Deadline Wed., May 4, at 5:00 PM)
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. The application period will close on Wednesday, May 4, at 5:00 PM CDT. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. Faculty and staff members from all CARLI member libraries, with all…
Call for Editorial Team Members Extended: Journal Reference Services Review (New Deadline Sun., May 1)
(via Liz Johns, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) RSR (Reference Services Review) seeks applicants for our new editorial team. There are four open service positions available. Journal Positionality and Development Editor Special Issues Editor Peer Review Coordinator Marketing and Outreach Coordinator We are looking for seasoned researchers, scholars, and practitioners, in addition to those new to…
Call for Participation: Survey on Impact of eBooks on Interlibrary Loan
(via Amanda Binder, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) This study will address how current eBook trends and practices in libraries will impact the larger ecosystem of collections and resource sharing. These services have become essential to serving the research needs of faculty and students in higher education. The findings could help identify some limitations…
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online June 14-16, Tues.-Thurs.)–Proposals Due Fri., May 20
(via Amanda McCormick, University at Buffalo)Registration is now open for the 2022 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians. The event is free and will take place online from Tuesday, June 14, to Thursday, June 16. This immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. The Great Lakes Science…
Registration and Call for Moderators Open: ACRL Science & Technology Section Conference (Online Tues., June 14, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)–Deadlines Sun., June 12, and Sat., May 14
(via Jodi Coalter, University of Maryland) The Association of College & Research Libraries STS (Science & Technology Section) Conference Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 STS Conference Program is now open! This event will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 14, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. This year’s program features a…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual STEM Librarians South Conference (July 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)–Proposals Deadline Mon., May 16
(via Matt Hayward, University of Texas at San Antonio) Don’t miss our upcoming STEM Librarians South Conference, scheduled online for July 28-29 (Thursday-Friday). Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Chris Packham, will talk on “The Impending Astronomical Revolution”. He is a noted professor of Astrophysics at the University of Texas at San Antonio and holds a visiting professorship at the National Astronomical Observatory of…
Call for Participation: Survey About Privacy and Online Chat Reference Services
(via Jon Moore, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) We invite you to take a survey about privacy and online chat reference services. We’re seeking responses from any employee at an academic library who (1) is not an undergraduate student and (2) answers or oversees an online chat reference service. Participants must be age 18…
Deadline Extended–Proposals for 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment (Online Nov. 1-4, Tues.-Fri.)–Now Fri., April 29
(via Nancy Turner, Temple University) The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the University of Washington Libraries, and the Library Assessment Conference Steering Committee invite paper; poster; short, practical learning session; and challenge talk proposals for the 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment. This ninth biennial conference will be offered in a virtual format…
Call for Proposals: Access Services Conference 2022, “Unlocking the 21st Century Library” (in Atlanta, GA, Nov. 15-17)–Deadline Fri., April 29
(via Stephanie Schweighardt, Clayton State University) On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the Access Services Conference 2022, “Unlocking the 21st Century Library”. This year’s event will be held at the Loudermilk Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 15 to 17 (Wednesday through Friday). The Access Services Conference is an opportunity…