(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University, on behalf of Carol Shannon, Taubman Health Sciences Library at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor) I hope that you’ve had a bit of time to consider volunteering on one of the Subcommittees for the 2024 Midwest Annual Conference. This year’s Conference…
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Latest NNLM Discovery Podcast, “Canary in the Coal Mine: A Story from Region 6”, Now Available
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) The latest episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, “Canary in the Coal Mine: A Story from Region 6”, is now available. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, NNLM’s Region 6 Community Engagement Coordinator, Darlene Kaskie, shares how NNLM is sponsoring a series…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Third Round of Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia is Fri., Feb. 23
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) There is still time to apply for the third round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. Two $2,500 grants are available for libraries that are planning new services or programming for their patrons living with dementia. Just complete the simple application form (see the…
Call for Participation: Libraries as Partners for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Times of Crisis Survey–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 29
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) You are invited to participate in a survey, open through February 29, 2024, which is part of the project Libraries as Partners for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Times of Crisis, a grant project funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries program,…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Free Informal Virtual Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will be starting the new year with an informal discussion on “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources”! Join us on Tuesday, January 23, at 1:00 PM CDT via this Zoom link. No registration is necessary. The discussion…
Reminder: Early-Bird Deadline to Submit ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for FY 2023 is Fri., Jan. 12; Final Deadline Wed., Feb. 28
(via ACRL) The early-bird deadline for the ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for fiscal year 2023 is Friday, January 12. As a thank-you for entering your data early, all institutions who complete the survey by the early bird deadline will receive a free bundle of ACRL’s most popular eBooks. The data-collection period runs…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Virtual Web Series Due Fri., Jan. 26
(via Carmen Byg, OCLC) We’re excited to announce the 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference (RSC24) virtual web series. Each year, RSC unites the global resource sharing community, letting us connect with one another. This online conference fosters learning, enabling us to collaborate on new ideas as well as share best practices and innovative approaches. The…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Rounds on Applied AI in Library Instruction–Deadline Wed., Jan. 17, at 1:59 AM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, Illinois State University) Recent developments in AI technology have brought new challenges and opportunities to the field of library instruction. The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round about applied AI in library instruction. Have you begun using AI in the classroom or…
Call for Nominations: ALA Library History Round Table’s Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award–Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT) seeks nominations for its Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award. Individuals or organizations may be nominated for any projects or contributions such as, but not limited to, websites, library guides, and exhibitions (virtual or physical). Criteria Nominations, including…
Call for Submissions: ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” Article–Deadline Sat., Jan. 20
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction in 2023? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” article in the March 2024 issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please see the March 2022 or March 2023 issues). The…