(via Susan Schreiner, Pittsburg State University) Once again, the University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing the “On-the-Fly” mentoring service during the ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle. The service allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a twenty minute session, on a drop-in basis. At Midwinter 2018, we had a great turnout…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Reminder: Chicago Library Legislative Meet-up to Take Place Friday, February 1
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) For all interested librarians – The third annual Chicago Library Legislative Meet-up will take place on February 1, 2019. Don’t miss out on this chance to talk to your legislators! You can meet them in person and talk about issues affecting libraries and higher education, including education and…
Registration Open for April 2 CARLI Forum “Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change”
(via Nicole Swanson, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) The CARLI Technical Services Committee and Collection Management Committee invite you to attend Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change. This all-day event on change management will be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Student Center East…
Call for Proposals: Lightning Talks at ACRL 2019 (Deadline January 16)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Inspire others with quick glimpses at your latest innovations, interesting ideas, and new technologies or services. The sky is the limit! Each five-minute Lightning Talk will require you to create a maximum of 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. Submit your 150-word proposal by Wednesday, January 16,…
Reminder: Proposals for 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit Due January 19
The 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit at Moraine Valley is now accepting proposals for breakout sessions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18th Annual Information Literacy Summit News, Media and Disinformation: Making Sense in Today’s Information Landscape Friday, April 5, 2019, 8:30am-3:30pm Presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library Located at the Moraine Valley Community College campus…
Registration Open for Illinois Library Association’s 2019 Library Legislative Meet-ups
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) 2019 Legislative Meet-Ups Registration is now open for our 2019 Legislative Meet-ups. This year our regional advocacy efforts expand with eight legislative events providing you with an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and…
Call for Proposals: 2019 DPLAfest in Chicago (Deadline January 11)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) CFP: DPLAfest 2019 (Digital Public Library of America) @dpla – Chicago, April 17-18, 2019 DPLAfest 2019 Chicago, Illinois April 17-18, 2019 We are pleased to announce that the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is seeking proposals for DPLAfest 2019, a gathering that will explore how libraries, archives, museums, and…
UIC’s Jackson Has Article Published in Fall ACRL Chapter Topics Newsletter
Jennifer Marini Jackson, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Engagement Librarian at University of Illinois at Chicago’s Daley Library, has an article in the Fall, 2018, issue of ACRL’s Chapter Topics newsletter, which features recent programming by ACRL chapters across the country. The article discusses the IACRL-related activities that took place at this year’s ILA Annual Conference, including the Unconference, Luncheon,…
Call for Proposals: 2019 Digital Initiatives Symposium (April 30 at the University of San Diego)–Deadline Extended to 12/14/18
(via Theresa Byrd, University of San Diego) Call for Proposals: Digital Initiatives Symposium 2019 The Digital Initiatives Symposium at the University of San Diego is accepting proposals for its full day conference on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Proposals should fall into one of three formats: Panel discussions: 60 minutes (please allow 10-15 minutes for Q&A)…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association 2019 Annual Conference in Tinley Park, IL (Deadline 3/15/19)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Have you flipped the library paradigm with a program or service? Have you changed focus? Are you shifting your service model? Where are you stepping out to make an impact? Tell us about it. The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is seeking proposals for the 2019…