(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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ALA Committee on Education Holding Three-Part Webinar Series on Recently-Adopted Core Competences (Jan. 7, 14, and 21, All Tuesdays at 11:00 AM CDT)–Registration Required
(via Elizabeth Burns, Old Dominion University) The ALA Committee on Education will host a three-part webinar series to explore the recently-adopted Core Competences. These sessions will assist college and university faculty as they begin to align their programs and curricula, in addition to early-career professionals and library administrators and mentors aligning professional practice and expectations with…
Call for Proposals: ACRL SLIC Professional Development Team’s Webinar “OER and Information Literacy Connections: Incorporating Students in OER Advocacy and Adoption Efforts” (Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 24
(via Regina Vitolo, Lone Star College – CyFair Branch Library and Harris County Public Library) As Librarians and educators, we know that removing financial barriers to educational resources is important for student retention and success, and Librarians play a key role in evaluating and identifying high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) for students and instructors. Are…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Data Storytelling Toolkit for Libraries (DSTL): Distilling Library Wisdom”–Mon., Jan. 13, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Noon Network webinar “Data Storytelling Toolkit for Libraries (DSTL): Distilling Library Wisdom”. It will take place on Monday, January 13, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. What can you tell about your library data…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Good Data Supports Good Decisions: A Practical Guide to Data Quality Checking”–Thurs., Jan. 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Good Data Supports Good Decisions: A Practical Guide to Data Quality Checking”. It will take place on Thursday, January 16, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Data quality is a top priority…
Call for Reviewers: RAILS My Library Is… Grant Program Applications
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is recruiting reviewers for the 2025 My Library Is… Grant program. The program gives all types of Illinois libraries the opportunity to tell their stories. Each volunteer will be assigned to review and score between 10 and 15 applications. Volunteers will have five…
Call for Proposals: 31st Annual Reference Research Forum at ALA Annual Conference (Thurs., June 26 – Mon., June 30, in Philadelphia)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via Gregory Dachille, Bunker Hill Community College) Are you doing any interesting research in reference? Tell us about it. The Reference and Statistics Committee invites you to present your research to an engaged audience of library professionals at the 31st Annual Reference Research Forum at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference, held Thursday, June 26 –…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Programming at Your Library”–Thurs., Jan. 23, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Programming at Your Library”. It will take place on Thursday, January 23, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Join us for ideas on how to create health programs…
Registration Open for CARLI Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Course “Understanding and Promoting Open Educational Resources” (Live Sessions on Feb. 13, 20, and 27, All Thursdays, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM CDT)–Deadline Tues., Feb. 11, or When Course Full
(via CARLI) CARLI is pleased to offer a three-week synchronous and asynchronous course on open educational resources in February, 2025, with the live sessions on February 13, 20, and 27 (all Thursdays) from 9:00 to 10:30 AM CDT each day. Attendees should plan to attend each live session. This virtual course is designed to help…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Mental Health in the Workplace”–Wed., Jan. 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Mental Health in the Workplace”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Many of us spend 40 or more hours a…