(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries (MIRL) planning committee is now accepting proposals for the third MIRL Symposium, a free event that will take place virtually on Thursday, November 16 (time to be determined). MIRL is a platform-neutral conference for IR practitioners and those with an interest in…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Proposals: Advances in Library Administration and Organization Issue on Trauma-Informed Leadership in Libraries–Deadline Thurs., Aug. 31
(via David Ketchum, University of Oregon) Call for Proposals: Advances in Library Administration and OrganizationVolume 44: Trauma-Informed Leadership in Libraries Series Editor: David Ketchum, University of Oregon Trauma-informed practices have become an increasingly essential part of librarianship since the COVID-19 global pandemic. Trauma can result from a single negative event or repeated exposure to negative events over time, and can…
Call for Submissions: Virtual Projects Section in Journal of the Medical Library Association–Deadline Thurs., Aug. 3
(via the Medical Library Association) The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative, and notable technology projects in health sciences libraries for the 2024 JMLA Virtual Projects Section. The Virtual Project Section appears on an annual basis in an issue of JMLA and recognizes projects that exemplify the range and direction of…
Call for Participation: Informal Online Group Focusing on STEM Companion Document to ACRL Information Literacy Framework
(via Laura Wilson, College of the Holy Cross) I am interested in starting an informal online discussion group centered around the STEM companion document of the ACRL Information Literacy Framework. I’m initially thinking we’ll discuss the guidelines in the companion document, and how we can or have incorporated them into library instruction sessions and information…
Call for Applicants: ACRL College Library Director Mentoring Program (Intended for New Directors at Small Colleges)–Deadline Sat., July 15
(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…
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…