(via RUSA) The deadline to submit nominations for Achievement Awards has been extended to February 15, 2019. RUSA encourages members to nominate their colleagues whose work has influenced their thinking and performance and whose outstanding contributions merit recognition by the profession. RUSA has, and will continue to, nominate, select and honor the very best in…
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Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Presentation, “Beyond Library Diversity Residencies: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Promote Librarians of Color” (11:00 AM on 2/19)
(via Alex Deeke, University of Michigan) The ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee invites you to: Beyond Library Diversity Residencies: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Promote Librarians of Color Presented online via Zoom Tuesday, February 19th, 11 am CST Registration Link The lack of racial diversity within the academic librarian profession is largely acknowledged within the field and reflected…
CARLI Seeking Photos From Libraries Demonstrating Consortium’s Value
(via Anne Craig, CARLI) Dear CARLI members: I would like to share some pictures that exemplify CARLI’s impact at institutions throughout the state. To do so, I would really appreciate it if you could you send me one or more images that include any of the following: 1. Your students, faculty, and/or staff with your…
UIUC’s John Price Wilkin Receives ALA’s 2019 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award
(via the American Library Association) John Price Wilkin, Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named the 2019 winner of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Wilkin will receive a cash award and citation during an ALCTS event at the ALA…
Call for Submissions: Illinois Library Association’s ILA Reporter Magazine (April Issue and Beyond)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Reporter is currently seeking submissions for the April 2019 and subsequent issues (the magazine publishes every other month). We’re primarily interested in articles that explore current issues in librarianship, and have state-wide appeal and representation. We will consider examples of successful initiatives or programs, but encourage article authors…
Call for Participation: Survey on Potential CARLI Application for CLIR Grant (Survey Deadline 2/15)
(via Anne Craig, CARLI) Good afternoon! Following is an email I sent last week to directors about a survey to assess whether CARLI might apply for the CLIR Digitizing Hidden Collections grant. Please consider completing and submitting it. I also write to you today to publicize the CLIR webinar about the grant on Tuesday, Feb….
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section 2019 Virtual Program (Deadline Extended to 2/11)
(via Sarah Simms, Louisiana State University) The ACRL IS Conference Program Planning Committee extends the CFP deadline for its virtual program to Monday, February 11, 4:00 PM Central Time. Please submit your proposal by that date. See below for more information, and please share widely. The ACRL Instruction Section Conference Program Planning Committee seeks proposals…
Registration Open for CARLI instruction Webinars on February 13 and March 12
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) Registration is now open for two CARLI Instruction Committee sponsored webinars, following the theme: “Inclusive Classroom: Cultivating Learning Environments for Students with Diverse Identities.” “Intrusive Librarianship” presented by Annette Alvarado of Loyola University Chicago Wednesday, February 13, 2019 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm For more information and to register: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/instructon-committee-webinar-intrusive-librarianship Description: In…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association’s 2019 Legislative Meet-ups Begin Friday, February 1
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of the Illinois Library Association) This is an opportunity to talk with state legislators about the importance of higher education funding. ——————————————————————- 2019 Legislative Meet-ups Still not sure you should attend a Legislative Meet-up? Check out our new resource, How to Prepare for a Meet-up, intended…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (1:00 PM CDT on February 20)
(via Beate Gersch, Harvard University) The ACRL Instruction Section Management & Leadership Committee invites you to attend the following webinar: Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Central Time Webinar Registration: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/0cad8e20923054c5c5b9141539e44ee6 Mindful Leadership: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Academic Library Information Literacy Program Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just politically correct buzzwords;…