(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to take place from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 5, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and online. We are living in a time of extraordinary change and the world around us is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Transformative shifts…
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Registration Open for American Libraries Live Webinar “Accessibility Partners: Building Inclusive Experiences in Libraries”–Tues., Nov. 19, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Karen Grondin, Arizona State University) Registration is open for the American Library Association’s American Libraries Live webinar “Accessibility Partners: Building Inclusive Experiences in Libraries”. It will take place on Tuesday, November 19, at 12:00 PM CDT. In today’s digital landscape, it’s more important than ever for academic institutions to ensure their websites, applications, physical space, and digital…
Reminder: MLA Collection Development and Hospital Library Caucuses Holding Joint Forum on How Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Library Contracts–Online Wed., Nov. 20, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA’s) Collection Development and Hospital Library caucuses are excited to announce our next joint forum–an informal online presentation/discussion on how hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) impact library contracts! Join us online Wednesday, November 20, at 2:00 PM CDT, via…
Call for Applications: RAILS My Library Is… Grants (Participation Limited to RAILS Member Libraries)–Deadline Mon., Feb. 3
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) As part of the My Library Is… campaign, RAILS invites applications for grant projects that help tell the story of the library. All RAILS libraries are eligible to apply. Libraries that received funding from the 2024 My Library Is… Grant must wait a year before applying again. All applications…
Next MLA Reads Book Discussion, on Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want, From Nov., 2024, to Feb., 2025
(via the MLA Reads Planning Committee) The Medical Library Association’s Reads Planning Team is excited to announce that our next book discussion will feature Ruha Benjamin’s Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want from November of 2024 through February of 2025. About the Author Ruha Benjamin is an internationally recognized writer, speaker, and professor of African…
Registration Open for Next Offering of ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”, Focusing on People with Diseases or Disabilities–Mon., Nov. 11, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) The Association of College and Research Libraries Leadership Discussion Group is pleased to host an upcoming offering of “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”. On Monday, November 11, at 2:00 PM CDT, Erin Washington, MM, MLIS (She/Hers), will share her powerful journey of turning a personal challenge–caring for a…
Reminder: Registration Open for ILA Library Legislative Meetups on Dec. 3-4 (Tues.-Wes.) and 9-10 (Mon.-Tues.)–Deadlines Thurs., Nov. 21, and Mon., Dec. 2
(via the Illinois Library Association) Finish the year strong by advocating for your library. Register today to attend an ILA Library Legislative Meetup! With libraries facing increasing challenges, we need dedicated advocates to protect and support library professionals and library resources and services. These Meetups are your opportunity to begin your advocacy journey. You’ll have…
Registration Open for Next ACRL STS College Science Librarians Virtual Discussion, “Where are you from? Where are you going? Careers in Science Librarianship.”–Thurs., Nov. 7, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Clarissa Ihssen, American University) Please join us for the next ACRL Science and Technology Section College Science Librarians Virtual Discussion, on Thursday, November 7, 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 event will not be…
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum, “Forging a New Alliance: Engaging High School Students in the Health Humanities Through Special Collections and Archives”–Fri., Nov. 1, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Science Interest Group’s next First Friday Forum is scheduled online for Friday, November 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. The topic is “Forging a New Alliance: Engaging High School Students in the Health Humanities Through Special Collections and Archives”, and the presenters are Carrie J….
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Ask the Web Accessibility Expert”–Thurs., Nov. 21, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via RAILS) Registration is open for the RAILS webinar “Ask the Web Accessibility Expert”. It will take place on Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. In this interactive session, Mark McCarthy, Lead Accessibility Engineer and IT Accessibility Liaison at the University of Illinois, will tailor the discussion to the specific topics and…