(via Caitlin Stewart, Illinois State University) On behalf of the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Curriculum Materials Committee, you are invited to the upcoming event, “Academic Libraries and Historical Children’s Literature”. It will take place via Zoom on Monday, February 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Join us for a series of…
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Call for Publications by Illinois Academic Librarians for Spring IACRL Newsletter–Deadline Thurs., March 6
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges – Olney Central College) My name is Kaitlyn Weger. I am a member of the IACRL Communications Committee, and we are currently working on the Spring edition of the IACRL Newsletter. Are you an Illinois academic librarian who has published an article since September of 2024?We want to…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Themed “You Belong Here” (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Deadline Fri., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s Conference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4. In 2025, we will celebrate inclusivity and belonging for patrons and library workers alike with the ILA Conference theme “You Belong Here”. Belonging happens when you are not just included–but when…
Registration Open for Next ALA LRRT Research Webinar, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”–Fri., Feb. 21, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Karen Harker, University of North Texas) The ALA Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the next webinar in the LRRT Research Webinar series, “Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI & AI): The Research Process and Prognosis for Student and Faculty Perceptions of AI Ethics”. It will take place on Friday, February 21,…
Call for Submissions Extended: Upcoming ILA Reporter Issue on “Library Buildings 2024”–New Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction this year? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2024” article in the March, 2025, issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please…
Registration Open for ALA RUSA History Librarians Discussion Group’s Virtual Session on Historic Newspaper Content–Wed., Feb. 26, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Geoffrey Morse, Northwestern University) Registration is open for the ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) History Librarians Discussion Group’s virtual discussion on Wednesday, February 26, at 12:00 PM CDT. The session will cover historic newspaper content. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. Libraries now have access to a…
Call for Submissions: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing–Deadline Fri., Feb. 7, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award will give academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then vote on a favorite. It…
MLA Technical Services and Collection Development Caucuses Holding Joint Virtual Forum on Remote Access to Library Resources–Thurs., Feb. 27, at 1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Technical Services and Collection Development Caucuses invite you to attend a joint forum on remote access at health sciences libraries. Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 1:00 PM CDT, here. This informal session will start with…
Reminder: Applications for Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia Due Fri., Feb. 21
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Applications are now being accepted for the fourth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to…
Call for ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group Online First Friday Forum Presenters–Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group is calling for online First Friday Forum presenters for spring and summer 2025. Are you knowledgeable and passionate about a subject relevant to health sciences or medical librarianship? We’d love to have you! Available Fridays (all times 12:00-1:30 PM CDT) Requirements: The topic…