(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Teaching of Social Determinants of Health: A Library Partnership Initiative with Students and Faculty at a Medical School”. It will take place on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for…
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Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) Closes Mon., Sept. 16, with Final Registration Deadline Thurs., Sept. 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) We don’t want you to miss the learning, networking, and FUN at this year’s ILA Annual Conference! Join us October 8-10 (Tuesday-Thursday), at the Peoria Civic Center, for an incredible mix of engaging sessions, a vibrant exhibit hall, and exciting event activities. Can’t attend the whole Conference? No problem–register for…
MLA Collection Development and Technical Services Caucuses Holding Online Forum Covering Licensing at Academic Health Sciences Libraries, on Mon., Oct. 7, at 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development and Technical Services Caucuses invite you to attend a joint forum on licensing at academic health sciences libraries! Join us on Monday, October 7, at 12:00 PM CDT, via this Zoom link. Registration is not required. This informal session will start with…
Registration Open for MLA Caucus Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series (Five Sessions from Friday, October 4, to Friday, December 6, all 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)–MLA Membership Not Required
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) We are excited to invite you to the Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series, hosted by the Medical Library Association’s Scholarly Communications Caucus. This engaging series will provide a deep dive into critical aspects of scholarly communication, guided by insights from authors and…
Registration Open for RAILS Board Meeting and Networking Lunch (Fri., Sept. 27, in Bloomington)–Deadline to Register for Lunch is Mon., Sept. 23
The RAILS Board and Executive Director Monica Harris will meet in person at the newly-renovated Bloomington Public Library on Friday, September 27, at 1:00 PM CDT. Prior to the meeting, there will be a tour of the Library at 10:30 AM CDT and a networking box-lunch at the Library at 11:30 AM. This is a…
Reminder: Nominations for I Love My Librarian Award Due Mon., Sept. 30
(via the American Library Association) Has a librarian made a difference in your life or your community? Now is your chance to honor their contributions by nominating them for the ALA’s annual l Love My Librarian Award. The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users across the country to recognize their favorite librarians working…
Registration Open for ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section Webinar “Partners Against Censorship: Education Librarians and School Librarians”–Fri., Sept. 20, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Caitlin Stewart, Illinois State University) On behalf of the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Instruction for Educators Committee and EBSS Curriculum Materials Committee, you are invited to the upcoming event “Partners Against Censorship: Education Librarians and School Librarians”. It will take place via Zoom on Friday, September 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table and Government Documents Round Table Webinar “Combating Voter Suppression: What Can Libraries Do?”–Thurs, Sept. 12, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) The Social Responsibilities Round Table and the Government Documents Round Table present the webinar “Combating Voter Suppression: What Can Libraries Do?”. It will take place on Thursday, September 12, at 1:00 PM CDT. Fair elections are threatened by misinformation, disinformation, intimidation and threats of violence. In this turbulent environment, the 2024 U.S. election…
Registration Open for CARLI PDA Webinar “Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library”–Thurs., Sept. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via CARLI) Registration is open for the CARLI PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar “Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library”. It will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Participants will learn about mental health facts, best practices for…
Registration Open for CARLI Annual Meeting on Tues., Oct. 22, in Champaign (Virtual Option Will Also Be Available)–Deadline Mon., Oct. 14
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) Please join us for the 2024 CARLI Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign. Registration for the in-person meeting is now open. A virtual option will be offered again this year for those wishing to attend the meeting online. Beck Tench, designer…