(via Laura Barnes, retired) I’m working with a group of former SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois members to create a Special Librarians Forum within the Illinois Library Association. The Forum will represent the interests of information professionals who work in places like corporations, hospitals, the military, museums, law firms, advertising agencies, professional associations, private businesses, and…
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Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Embedding Data Services within a Digital Scholarship Lab”–Wed., April 22, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Katie Perry—California State University, Los Angeles) Registration is open for the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Embedding Data Services within a Digital Scholarship Lab”. It will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. This program explores how to effectively incorporate data services into existing digital scholarship…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Metadata Basics: Dublin Core”–Thurs., April 9, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar “Metadata Basics: Dublin Core”. It will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Join CMC Metadata Cataloger Kat Anderberg as they explore Dublin Core, a metadata vocabulary commonly used…
Registration Open for ACRL DOLS Research and Publications Committee Spring 2026 Author Forum, “Librarians as Researchers”–Wed., May 13, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via Kimberly Bailey, University of Pittsburgh) Registration is open for the ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section (DOLS) Research and Publications Committee Spring 2026 Author Forum, “Librarians as Researchers”. It will take place online Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please join us for a moderated panel featuring three librarians who will…
Call for Participation: RAILS Strategic-Planning Survey (Limited to RAILS Member Libraries)–Deadline Wed., April 22
RAILS is starting the process of creating a new strategic plan, and we would like your input. We’re asking staff at RAILS member libraries to participate in an online survey to share your knowledge and understanding of RAILS, the work we do, and how it affects you and your libraries. Any level staff member at any RAILS member library…
Registration Open for ALA LearnRT Webinar “Reimagining Safety with the Library Safety Volunteers”–Thurs., April 16, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Lindsay O’Neill, Linday O’Neill Consulting LLC) Registration is open for the ALA LearnRT (Learning Round Table) webinar “Reimagining Safety with the Library Safety Volunteers”. It will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The presenter is Heath Umbreit, who works as an Adult Services Librarian at a public library…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox Committee Webinar “Uploading Made Easy”–Wed., April 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT.
(via Linnea Minich, Bowdoin College) Do you have go-to lesson plans or materials that you would like to share with other instruction librarians? Have you considered contributing a resource to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox, but aren’t sure where to start? The ACRL Instruction Section Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox (FILS) Committee invites…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 7 Presents Webinar “SciENcv- An Introduction”–Tues., April 28, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “SciENcv- An Introduction”. It will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is an electronic system that helps researchers assemble the information needed to participate in federally funded…
Reminder: MLA Collection Development Caucus Hosting Webinar on Strengthening Skills for Negotiating with Vendors and Related Entities–Mon., April 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via MLA) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting a forum to explore education opportunities that strengthen negotiation skills, a critical competency for managing vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and subscription renewals. Please join us online Monday, April 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT here. No registration is required. The session will start…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Virtual Summit “Health Equity in Action”–Online Wed., April 29 – Thurs., April 30
(via ALA) Registration is open for the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s “Health Equity in Action” Virtual Summit. It will take place on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30. Join us via Zoom to hear from a diverse slate of speakers who will explore: This event is free and open to the public. Register…