(via Kim Tipton, IACRL Communications Committee Chair) We understand the Illinois State Library OER Grant application is due Monday, April 1, and to ensure that those interested in applying for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs, we are extending the application due date to Friday, April 12. Please consider applying! The…
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Final Reminder: Proposals for 2024 ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) Due Fri., April 5
(via the Illinois Library Association) Act fast! Your opportunity to present at this year’s ILA Annual Conference ends this Friday, April 5! The 2024 meeting will take place from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10, at the Peoria Civic Center. Don’t miss out on sharing your great ideas, programs, or strategies with the Illinois…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in April
CARLI is pleased to announce the following PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar offerings in April. Scarcity or Thriving? 10 Surprising Signs that Your Workplace is an “Abundance Magnet” Tired of feeling like you’re constantly scraping by? Is “Let’s do more with less” your organization’s theme song? Imagine attracting resources, stakeholders, and opportunities effortlessly, with people…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lighting Round “Applied AI in Information Literacy Instruction”–Mon., May 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, Illinois State University) Have you begun using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom or to develop lesson plans or assignments? Recent developments in AI technology have brought new challenges and opportunities to the field of library instruction. Consider attending the ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Round “Applied AI in Information…
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum, “Evidence Synthesis: Managing the Faculty Consultation”–Friday, April 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) Registration is open for the next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum, “Evidence Synthesis: Managing the Faculty Consultation”. It will take place on Friday, April 5, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Presenters: In this session, attendees will learn: Discussion will follow: What are your favorite…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Nominations for Its 2024 Awards–Deadline Wed., May 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) 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,…
Call for Presenters: ACRL STS Scholarly Communication Committee Webinar on AI in Science and Technology Scholarly Communications (Wed., June 26, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., April 26
(via Clara Tran, Stony Brook University) The ACRL Science and Technology Section’s Scholarly Communication Committee is seeking three speakers for an online presentation on Wednesday, June 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. The presentation will highlight research and projects about the implications and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) on science and technology scholarly communications….
Reminder: Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Innovating Outreach: Involving Collection Management in Outreach at an Academic Library”–Wed., April 3, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Noon Network webinar “Innovating Outreach: Involving Collection Management in Outreach at an Academic Library”. It will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Initial research suggests that most…
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “From boring to high-scoring: Creating playful learning experiences with games-based learning and gamification”–Fri., April 19, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “”From boring to high-scoring: Creating playful learning experiences with games-based learning and gamification”. It will take place on Friday, April 19, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the…
Call for Proposals Extended: ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks (Online Thurs., April 25)–New Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The deadline to submit a proposal for the ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks is now Friday, March 29. Please see below for more details, including the submissions link. The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) invites proposals for a session of lightning talks to highlight…