(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) What would ACRL do without, You? Really! We are excited to extend this opportunity for you to expand your professional network, help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and influence the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee…
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Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus Holding Online Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The MLA 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. The discussion will be facilitated by Iris Kovar-Gough, Liaison Librarian to the…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Forums
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you a member of ILA seeking to become more involved? If you’re a current member seeking increased engagement, or considering joining ILA for a more active role in the Illinois library community, take advantage of the opportunities on ILA’s Forums! Participating in Forums offers you a glimpse into working alongside professionals…
Call for Nominations: Vacant at-Large Seat on RAILS Board for Term Ending June 30, 2024–Deadline Thurs., Dec. 28, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Due to a resignation from the RAILS Board, we have an opening for an at-large seat for a term ending on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Any individual representing a RAILS academic, public, school, or specialized library is eligible to self-nominate for this seat by Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM…
Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus Holding Online Forum “Reconsideration of Library Materials” on Tues., Dec. 5, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The next informal Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus forum on the Reconsideration of Library Materials will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 1:00 PM CDT. Robyn Gleasner, Resource Management Librarian, and Laura J. Hall, Division Head of Resources, Archives, and…
Registration Open for ACRL Webinar “Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidance on Sharing and Re-Using Health Related Data in Research: A discussion with the lead author, Dr. Robert Terry”–Fri., Dec. 1, at 9:00 AM CDT
(via Taylor Davis-Van Atta, University of Houston) The ACRL Digital Scholarship Section (DSS) Research Data Management Discussion Group and the Professional Development Committee are pleased to host a webinar on “Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidance on Sharing and Re-Using Health Related Data in Research: A discussion with the lead author, Dr. Robert Terry”,…
Call for Nominations: ALA Sustainability Roundtable’s SustainRT Citation for Wellness in the Workplace–Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy, University of Cincinnati) To acknowledge the fact that library staff are our greatest asset in building and supporting sustainable libraries and communities, the ALA Sustainability Roundtable (SustainRT) is recognizing libraries that go above and beyond in meeting the wellness needs of their staff with the SustainRT Citation for Wellness in the Workplace….
Call for Presentation Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2024 Virtual Forum (in March of 2024, Date TBD)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 8
(via Camille Abdeljawad, Park University) The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2024 Virtual Forum to be held online in March (date to be determined based on speaker(s) availability). This is an opportunity for librarians and library workers to showcase innovative teaching methods, assessment,…
Call for Participation: ILA Reporter Advisory Committee Survey on Circulating “Library of Things”–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) Does your library circulate interesting items as part of a special collection? If so, please tell us about them for the opportunity to be featured in an article in the ILA Reporter. A survey, “Library of Things: Unique Circulating Collections”, will be open through Friday, December 1, 2023. If you…
Registration Open for ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section Webinar “Cool Things We Cataloged”–Mon., Dec. 4, 2:00-3:15 PM CDT
(via Andrea Schuba, University of Maryland) The Bibliographic Standards Committee of the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section invites you to the webinar “Cool Things We Cataloged”. It will take place on Monday, December 4, from 2:00 to 3:15 PM CDT. Register here. Five speakers will explain the workflow, challenges, and information gained while cataloging…