(via Rachel Edford, University of Central Florida) The Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2023 Virtual Forum to be held online in March. This is an opportunity for librarians and library workers to showcase innovative teaching methods, assessment, and theoretical approaches. The forum is a 45-minute presentation…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Proposals: Amigos Library Services Online Conference “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Cataloging and Technical Services” (Wed., Feb. 8)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 9
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Libraries across the nation created and launched many Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in recent years. These initiatives have been applied in all areas of the library, including cataloging and technical services. Attend this conference to see these efforts moving from proposal to practice. This Amigos Library Services…
Call for Nominations: 2024 Elections for ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect and Director-at-Large (Deadline Wed., Feb. 15, 2023)
(via ACRL) ACRL is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our new future. Your participation matters and we invite you to be a part of shaping the future of ACRL. The ACRL Leadership Recruitment and Nomination Committee (LRNC) strongly encourages members to nominate themselves or others…
Call for Participation: Survey on Exploring Turnover Intentions and Leadership Factors in Academic Libraries (Deadline Fri., Dec. 23)
(via Amy Fyn, Eastern Michigan University) We invite you to participate in a research survey titled “Exploring Turnover Intentions and Leadership Factors in Academic Libraries”. The purpose of this study is to investigate the leading factors related to leadership that contribute to employee turnover intentions in academic libraries in the United States. We invite you…
Reminder: Proposals for The Innovative Library Classroom 2023 Conference in Williamsburg, VA (Pre-Conference on Thurs., June 1; Conference on Fri., June 2) Due Fri., Dec. 16
(via Lucinda Wittkower, Old Dominion University) We are now accepting proposals for The Innovative Library Classroom 2023. It will take place at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. A pre-conference workshop, poster session, and social will take place on Thursday, June 1, with the conference itself following on Friday, June 2. Our…
Reminder: Call for Breakout Session (Due Mon., Nov. 28) and Poster Presentation (Due Mon., Jan. 30) Proposals for Annual LOEX Conference, May 11-13 (Thurs.-Sat.) in Harrisburg, PA
(via Sharon Han, Network of the National Library of Medicine) The LOEX Conference Planning Committee invites Library Fellows & Residents to submit proposals about information literacy and library instruction to the 51st Annual LOEX Conference. The Conference will be held May 11-13 (Thursday-Saturday), 2023 in Harrisburg, PA. Breakout Session Submissions (Due Monday, November 28, 2022) Successful proposals…
Call for HSLI Journal Club Content Selectors
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) HSLI members, might you find the time to help decide the selection of suggested articles or media for the HSLI Journal Club’s upcoming discussions? Currently-planned quarterly discussions for 2023 will take place the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM CDT. Those dates are February 16, May 18, August…
Call for Proposals: ALA Library Instruction Round Table President’s Program on Universal Design for Learning at ALA Annual Conference (in Chicago, June 22-27, Thurs.-Tues.)–Priority Deadline Thurs., Dec. 1
(via Julie Hornick, Florida Southern College) Proposals for the LIRT President’s Program at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (June 22-27, Thursday-Tuesday, 2023) are currently being accepted. Those received by Thursday, December 1, will receive priority consideration. Program Title: “Universal design for learning – planning for all learners” Universal design for learning is an educational…
Special Call Extended: Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy Commentaries on Access to Information in Carceral Institutions (Deadline Fri., Dec. 2)
(via Dr. Emily Knox, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy Special Call for Papers: Access to Information in Carceral institutions “Book restriction regulations with the United States carceral system represent the largest book ban policy in the United States” (Tager 2019). Despite advocacy on the part of currently and formerly…
Call for Proposals: North American Virtual Reference Online Conference (Feb. 21-23, Tues.-Thurs.)–Deadline Wed., Nov. 30
(via Sarah Kantor, University of Tennessee Chattanooga) The North American Virtual Reference Online Conference, or NAVROC, is accepting proposals for our free conference Tuesday-Thursday, Feb 21-23, 2023. We are seeking proposals for 45-minute sessions and 20-minute lightning talks from virtual reference providers relating to our theme, Emergence: Intersecting Resilience and Sustainability. These sessions will comprise the 2-3…