(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the free webinar “Information privilege: Beyond the individual and into the collective”. Sponsored by the ACRL University Libraries Section’s Professional Development Committee, the webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including…
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Registration Open for Next ACRL STS Hot Topics Discussion, on Information Literacy in the Sciences–Tues., Feb. 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Sandy Avila–SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics) Please join the ACRL STS Hot Topics committee in a discussion with Mike Caulfield about his new book and how STEM librarians can leverage the SIFT method to support the STEM community in verifying online information sources. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, February…
Reminder: Nominations for ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect, Councilor, and Director-at-Large Candidates in 2025 Elections Due Thurs., Feb. 15, 2024
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our future. Don’t be shy! 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)…
Registration Open for RUSA History Section Webinar on Promoting Primary Sources–Wed., Feb. 28, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via Amanda Binder, University of North Carolina – Charlotte) Join the ALA Reference & User Services Association’s History Section for a discussion on promoting primary sources. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, February 28, at 11:00 AM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries offer access to…
Call for Submissions: ALA Library History Round Table’s Annual Research Forum Online in June–Deadline Now Wed., Jan. 31
(via Dr. Alea Henle, Miami University in Ohio) The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks proposals for its annual Research Forum, to be held in advance of the 2024 ALA Annual Meeting. To accommodate as many LHRT members as possible, the 2024 LHRT Research Forum will be held virtually…
Call for Volunteers: 2024 Midwest/MLA Annual Conference Planning Committee
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University, on behalf of Carol Shannon, Taubman Health Sciences Library at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor) I hope that you’ve had a bit of time to consider volunteering on one of the Subcommittees for the 2024 Midwest Annual Conference. This year’s Conference…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Third Round of Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia is Fri., Feb. 23
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) There is still time to apply for the third round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. Two $2,500 grants are available for libraries that are planning new services or programming for their patrons living with dementia. Just complete the simple application form (see the…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Free Informal Virtual Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will be starting the new year with an informal discussion on “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources”! Join us on Tuesday, January 23, at 1:00 PM CDT via this Zoom link. No registration is necessary. The discussion…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Rounds on Applied AI in Library Instruction–Deadline Wed., Jan. 17, at 1:59 AM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, Illinois State University) Recent developments in AI technology have brought new challenges and opportunities to the field of library instruction. The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round about applied AI in library instruction. Have you begun using AI in the classroom or…
Call for Nominations: ALA Library History Round Table’s Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award–Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT) seeks nominations for its Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award. Individuals or organizations may be nominated for any projects or contributions such as, but not limited to, websites, library guides, and exhibitions (virtual or physical). Criteria Nominations, including…