(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round and discussion about enhancing student engagement in the classroom. What has worked well for you in classroom or workshop instruction, whether in person or online? Has there been a new teaching…
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Call for Applications: Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia–Deadline Fri., Feb. 21
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Applications are now being accepted for the fourth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to…
Call for Database Tips: MLA User Experience (UX) Caucus Favorite Features & Sneaking Solutions Lightning Round (Online Wed., Feb. 19, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 20
(via Hilary Kraus, Brown University) The deadline approaches to submit your favorite database tip to the Medical Library Association’s User Experience (UX) Caucus for our second Favorite Features & Sneaking Solutions lightning round! The event will take place online Wednesday, February 19, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Essential Information Essential Links
Call for Volunteers: ACRL Committees for 2025-26–Deadline Fri., Feb. 28
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Are you ready to be considered for an opportunity to advance learning and transform scholarship through an Association of College and Research Libraries committee appointment? ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect Brad Warren invites you to volunteer to serve on a 2025-26 division or section committee. Face-to-face attendance at conferences is not required,…
Registration Open for NNLM Online Class “Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH)”–Asynchronous from Mon., Jan. 13, to Fri., Jan. 31
(via Bobbi Newman, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) We’re excited to invite you to join our free online class “Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH)”! If you’re curious about CIH and how you can help your patrons find evidence-base resources, this course is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge…
Registration Open for CARLI PDA Webinar “Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries”–Tues., Jan. 7, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Registration is open for the CARLI Professional Development Alliance webinar “Project 2025 and Its Consequences for Libraries”. It will take place on Tuesday, January 7, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries face unprecedented political attacks targeting their very existence. States across the country…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2025 Virtual Forum (in March–Exact Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Mon., Dec. 23
(via Kala Dunn, University of South Carolina) The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2025 Virtual Forum. The hour-long forum will be held in March, with the exact date to be determined based on availability of the speaker(s). It will feature a 45-minute presentation,…
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Science Interest Group First Friday Forum, “End of the Year Sharing Session”–Online Fri., Dec. 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Science Interest Group’s next First Friday Forum is scheduled online for Friday, December 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The topic is “End of the Year Sharing Session”. You do not have to be a member of ACRL to join us! We’ve made it to…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “The Power of Mental Health First Aid”–Thurs., Jan. 9, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Lauren Wittek, University of Arizona – Health Sciences Library) Registration is open for the Network of the National Library of Medicine webinar “The Power of Mental Health First Aid”. It will take place on Thursday, January 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration….
Reminder: Registration Open for ACRL 2025 Conference (Wed., April 2 – Sat., April 5, in Minneapolis and Online)–Early-Bird Deadline Fri., Feb. 7
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to take place from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 5, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and online. We are living in a time of extraordinary change and the world around us is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Transformative…