(via Nicole Helregel, New York University) Please join us for the ACRL Science and Technology Section’s next College Science Librarians Virtual Discussion on Tuesday, April 23, at 1:00 PM CDT. Hear what is happening with colleagues from far and wide and share strategies that have worked for you in the ever-changing STEM librarianship space. This…
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Call for Applications–IACRL OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs (Deadline Sun., March 31)
(via Kim Tipton, IACRL Communications Committee Chair) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is excited to announce that they are opening applications for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs. If you have been looking for a way of getting financial incentive to your faculty to take…
Call for Panelists: ACRL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee’s Discussion on Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Academic Library Workers with Disabilities (Online in Early June)–Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Silvia Vong – iSchool, University of Toronto) The ACRL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is organizing a special topic panel discussion on the lived experiences and perspectives of library workers with disabilities in academic libraries. This panel seeks to share ways the field could improve accessibility and inclusion in academic libraries. The guided discussion…
Registration Open for ACRL Junior College Libraries Section’s Scholarly Research Committee Spring Webinar, on DEI Assessments in Community College Settings–Mon., March 25, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Sharell Walker, Borough of Manhattan Community College) The Scholarly Research Committee, Community and Junior College Libraries Section, is pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Webinar will be held on Monday, March 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. This webinar focuses on assessments of diversity, equity, and inclusion in community college settings. Presenters: When:…
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Committees–Deadline Fri., May 3, at 5:00 PM CDT
(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…
Registration Open for ACRL EBBS Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”–Online Thurs., March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) The ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) invites you to join us for the virtual Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”. It will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT. Speakers: Jennifer Shimada, Program Director, Library and Instructional Media, Relay…
Call for Proposals Extended: 12th CARLI Instruction Showcase (Online Tues., June 18)–New Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Denise Green, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 12th annual Instruction Showcase, to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 18. CARLI members and Illinois LIS students are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics, and are encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme this year: New…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks (Online Thurs., April 25) Due Fri., March 15
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) invites proposals for a session of lightning talks to highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. The committee is seeking proposals to present at the STS Lightning Talks that will be held online Thursday, April…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Information Literacy Committee Webinar “Using AI in the Library Classroom”–Wed., March 27, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Jenn Sams, Michigan Technological University) Explore the intersection of AI and library instruction with the Science & Technology Section’s Information Literacy Committee. Join us on Wednesday, March 27, at 2:00 PM CDT, for an online event featuring six STEM Librarians who will share their practical applications of AI in the library classroom. Speakers: To register for…
Registration Open for March Online with the CMC Webinar, “Collected Moments: Creating Bibliographic Records for Personal Collections and Scrapbooks”–Thurs., March 14, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the next Online with the CMC webinar, “Collected Moments: Creating Bibliographic Records for Personal Collections and Scrapbooks”. It will take place on Thursday, March 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Do you need help determining where to start when cataloging special collections? What material type…