(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) The ACRL-IS Information Literacy Best Practices Committee aims to highlight programs that embody best practices from the Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices: A Guideline. Each year, the Committee selects an information literacy program in an academic library that exemplifies one or more of…
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Registration Open for “RAILS Online Roundtable: eRead Illinois Data Project” Webinar–Wed., May 15, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) Join RAILS Data Analysis Intern Quinn McKissock for an online information session covering the eRead Illinois Data Project. The “RAILS Online Roundtable: eRead Illinois Data Project” webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This 60-minute interactive session will include: • A deep dive into…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum (Online Thurs., June 20)–Deadline Mon., May 20
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum to coincide with the 2024 American Library Association Annual Conference to highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. The committee is seeking proposals to present at the Annual STS Virtual…
MLA Research Training Institute Holding Virtual Poster Session on Thurs., May 9, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via the Medical Library Association) The Research Training Institute (RTI) faculty invites you to ignite, enlighten, and inspire your creativity and learn more about research and how it benefits your library and users. Join the 2023-24 RTI participants as they present their research project posters on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT….
Call for Proposals: ACRL Technical Services Interest Group’s Annual Meeting During 2024 ALA Conference (Sat., June 29, 1:00-2:00 PM PDT in San Diego, CA)–Deadline Tues., May 28
(via Alyssa Koclanes, Georgetown University Law Library) The ACRL Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) invites presentation proposals for its annual meeting. The ACRL TSIG will meet in person on Saturday, June 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM PDT, at the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. We would particularly like to hear from prospective…
Final Reminder: Nominations Deadline for 2024 Illinois Library Association Awards is Wed., May 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) If you are looking for a way to recognize someone at your library for their dedication and hard work, now is the time to nominate them for an Illinois Library Association award! An ILA award nomination is an excellent way to express appreciation for their contributions to the community, the…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for a CARLI Advisory Committee is 5:00 PM CDT on Fri., May 3
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. The application period will close on Friday, May 3, at 5:00 PM CDT. Faculty and staff members from all CARLI…
Call for Stories About Sustainability in Libraries: May Episode of Call Number with American Libraries Podcast–Deadline Wed., May 1
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The Call Number with American Libraries podcast producers are looking for your stories about sustainability in libraries! Their May episode centers on sustainability in libraries. For one segment, they are hoping to feature a compilation of 30-second audio clips describing a sustainability practice that library workers have at their libraries….
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group Friday Forum, “Advanced Searching for Evidence Synthesis”–Fri., May 3, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) Registration is open for the next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group Friday Forum, “Advanced Search for Evidence Synthesis”. It will take place on Friday, May 3, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. Presenters: Jules Bailey, Health Sciences Librarian at Florida State University Dr. Howard Rodriguez-Mori, Associate Professor of Library…
Registration Open for NNLM National Update Online Thurs., May 2, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT; NNLM Region 6 Open House Online Thurs., May 2, 3:30-4:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 6) Registration is now open for the NNLM National Update at the Medical Library Association’s 2024 conference in Portland, Oregon.In the past, NNLM Day at MLA featured presentations from various regions, offices, and centers. This year, we’re streamlining to a single national update. Join NNLM Project…