(via Lauren Cantwell-Jurkovic, Corado Mesa University & CMUTech) The launch of ChatGPT-3 in late 2022 unleashed a transformative wave of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies that have revolutionized the way we create, acquire, manage, analyze, and disseminate information. We are working on a book proposal for the Medical Library Association Books Panel for Artificial Intelligence…
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Call for Presentation Proposals: 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Virtual Web Series–Deadline 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 Volunteers: 2024-25 ACRL Division, Section, and Representative Appointments–Deadline Wed., Feb. 28, 2024
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) What would ACRL do without, You? Really! We are excited to extend this opportunity for you to expand your professional network, help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and influence the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee…
Reminder: Submissions for 2024 IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Due Fri., Feb. 9, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries) Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. The IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing was established in 2020. This award gives academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then…
Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus Holding Online Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The MLA 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. The discussion will be facilitated by Iris Kovar-Gough, Liaison Librarian to the…
Call for Applications: Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant (MLA Membership Required)–Deadline Wed., Jan. 31
The Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant recognizes Ysabel Bertolucci’s exemplary career as a member of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and her many contributions to its sections, chapters, and board. Endowed in 2014, the Bertolucci Grant recognizes a health sciences librarian who is involved in nursing, allied health, consumer health or international librarianship. The…
Call for Applications: EBSCO/MLA Annual Conference Grant (MLA Membership Required)–Deadline Wed., Jan. 31
(via Brenda Fay, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center) EBSCO Information Services and the MLA Scholarship Endowment Fund offer travel grants of up to $1000 to enable members to attend the MLA annual conference. Up to four awards are granted each year to assist those who would otherwise be unable to attend the conference in person….
Illinois Heartland Library Sytem’s Cataloging Maintenance Center Now Has Cataloging Request Form Available
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) The mission of the Cataloging Maintenance Center (CMC) is to provide cataloging support to Illinois library system-member libraries. You may be eligible to receive free cataloging services from the CMC if your library is a library system member with items or collections such as Illinois authors, genealogy, local…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Forums
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you a member of ILA seeking to become more involved? If you’re a current member seeking increased engagement, or considering joining ILA for a more active role in the Illinois library community, take advantage of the opportunities on ILA’s Forums! Participating in Forums offers you a glimpse into working alongside professionals…
Call for Nominations: Vacant at-Large Seat on RAILS Board for Term Ending June 30, 2024–Deadline Thurs., Dec. 28, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Due to a resignation from the RAILS Board, we have an opening for an at-large seat for a term ending on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Any individual representing a RAILS academic, public, school, or specialized library is eligible to self-nominate for this seat by Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM…