(via Laureen Cantwell, Colorado Mesa University) Don’t forget to register for Library Instruction West 2018! Conference schedule can be viewed here! Dates: Pre-Conference = 7.18 (Weds.), Conference = 7.19 & 7.20 (Thurs, Fri) Location: Colorado Mesa University in sunny, scenic Grand Junction Colorado Conference Theme: The Confluence of Inspiration and Adventure! Keynoter (and Pre-Conference Leader): Maria Konnikova (Maria is a science…
Category: Conferences and Meetings – Non-HSLI
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Code4Lib Southeast 2018 on July 27
(via Justin de la Cruz, Atlanta University Center) We’re seeking presenters for Code4Lib Southeast 2018. July 27, 2018–10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library Atlanta, Georgia We’re accepting proposals for the following types of sessions. · Presentations (20-minute talk, 5-minute Q&A) · Lightning talks (5-minute talk, 2-minute Q&A) · Breakout…
Call for First-Time Attendees: ACRL Buddy Program @ ALA Annual (Deadline June 13)
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) Are you planning to attend your first ALA Annual Conference? First-time attendees are invited to sign up for a conference buddy who can guide you through selecting conference sessions, navigating conference venues, and answer any other questions you might have. This is a great way to learn about ACRL and…
Call for Proposals: Florida ACRL 2018 Annual Conference, “Learner-Centered Librarianship” (Deadline June 30)
(via Lisa Campbell, University of Florida) Call for ProposalsLearner-Centered Librarianship The Florida Chapter of ACRL (FACRL) is seeking proposals for presentations and poster sessions for the 2018 FACRL Annual Conference exploring “Learner-Centered Librarianship” in academic libraries through and beyond instruction programs. Learning involves both content and resources, as well as information processes such as information…
Registration Open for June 13 CARLI Burn Simulation and Recovery Workshop
(via CARLI) The CARLI Preservation Committee is sponsoring a Burn Simulation and Recovery Workshop on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 8:30 am-4:15 pm. The workshop will be held at the Illinois Fire Services Institute, 11 Gerty Drive, Champaign. This workshop will include presentations by a fire professional, hands-on fire extinguisher training, burn simulation, and practice…
Call for Proposals: STEM Librarians South Conference (Deadline Extended to Friday, June 1)
(via Mea Warren, University of Houston) The 2018 STEM Librarians South conference committee would like to invite you to consider submitting a proposal for our conference this year! We are soliciting proposals for · 5-minute lightning talks, · 15-minute presentations, and · 45-minute presentations on any topic relating to STEM librarianship.The submission deadline has been…
Call for Proposals: Georgia Libraries Conference (Deadline Extended to June 6)
(via Jean Cook, Western Georgia University) The Georgia Library Association and Georgia Association for Instructional Technology invite proposals for the 2018 Georgia Libraries Conference, nee’ GA COMO. This year, our theme is ‘Open to All’. We hope to highlight the interesting, innovative, and thoughtful ways librarians are working to effectively serve all their patrons. “Open…
Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for 2018 Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Closes May 29
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI, on behalf of the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference) Register NOW for the 5th annual GLRSC: Charting Our Course Together on June 7-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, OH. Don’t miss out on the conference room rate. Reserve your room by May 14! Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 7, 2018 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or…
Reminder: Call for Proposals for Library Marketing and Communications Conference is Open
(via Jody Mitori, Washington University in St. Louis) The 2018 Library Marketing and Communications Conference(http://www.librarymarketingconference.org/) (LMCC) Planning Committee invites you to submit presentation proposals for consideration to our 4th Annual LMCC Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The conference will be held November 14-15, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Successful proposals…
Reminder: Proposals Deadline for Open Education Southern Symposium is May 31 (Registration Now Open)
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) The Open Education Southern Symposium at the University of Arkansas is accepting proposals for its day and a half conference on Monday, Oct. 1 and Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Proposals should fall into one of three categories: o Presentations: 15-20 minutes (Please allow 10 to 15 minutes for Q&A after…