(via ACRL) 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 or an editorial board is a…
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Call for Submissions: Library Stories for RAILS to Share with Elected Officials
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS is looking for stories that demonstrate the value of all types and sizes of libraries that we can share with elected officials and other stakeholders to help demonstrate the need for continued/additional library funding. Contribute your stories by logging into the blog page of the My Library Is… website…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2023 Virtual Forum in March–Deadline Fri., Dec. 30
(via Rachel Edford, University of Central Florida) The Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2023 Virtual Forum to be held online in March. This is an opportunity for librarians and library workers to showcase innovative teaching methods, assessment, and theoretical approaches. The forum is a 45-minute presentation…
Call for Nominations: 2024 Elections for ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect and Director-at-Large (Deadline Wed., Feb. 15, 2023)
(via ACRL) ACRL is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our new future. Your participation matters and we invite you to be a part of shaping the future of ACRL. The ACRL Leadership Recruitment and Nomination Committee (LRNC) strongly encourages members to nominate themselves or others…
Registration Open for RAILS Library Chats on Book Selection and Materials Accessibility (Tues., Dec. 6, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT; and Wed., Dec. 14, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) RAILS is hosting two online discussion sessions to address the current environment regarding book selection and making materials broadly accessible for academic, public, school, and specialized libraries. Tasha Squires, School Librarian at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove, will lead the sessions. Tuesday, December 6, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT (register here; requires…
Registration Open for ACRL 2023 Conference, Themed “Forging the Future” (March 15-18, Wed.-Sat., in Pittsburgh, PA, and Virtually)–Early-Bird Deadline Fri., Jan. 20
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2023 Conference, to be held March 15-18 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and virtually. Higher education has changed dramatically over the last few years. Academic libraries are addressing an increased emphasis on remote learning, rising calls for social…
ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group Holding Fall Virtual Program, “The Badge Is Half the Battle: Digital Badging as Training Motivation” (Wed., Nov. 30, at 12:00 PM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Wendy Pothier, University of New Hampshire) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group (DBIG) will hold its Fall Virtual Program on Wednesday, November 30, at 12:00 PM CDT. The program is titled “The Badge is Half the Battle: Digital Badging as Training Motivation”, and the presenter is Jennifer Wright. Please see below for more information,…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “O Brother, Part 2: What to Do With the 024, 028, & 588 Fields for Videocassettes and Kits” (Thurs., Dec. 8, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center’s next Online with the CMC webinar. Titled “O Brother, Part 2: What to Do With the 024, 028, & 588 Fields for Videocassettes and Kits”, it will take place on Thursday, December 8, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT….
Call for Proposals: ALA Library Instruction Round Table President’s Program on Universal Design for Learning at ALA Annual Conference (in Chicago, June 22-27, Thurs.-Tues.)–Priority Deadline Thurs., Dec. 1
(via Julie Hornick, Florida Southern College) Proposals for the LIRT President’s Program at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (June 22-27, Thursday-Tuesday, 2023) are currently being accepted. Those received by Thursday, December 1, will receive priority consideration. Program Title: “Universal design for learning – planning for all learners” Universal design for learning is an educational…
Registration Open for MLA Online Course “Health Services and Policy Research: Sources and Search Strategies 2022” (Thurs., Dec. 1 and 8, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Both Days)–Limited to 20 Attendees
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA online course “Health Services and Policy Research: Sources and Search Strategies 2022”. This instructor-led course will take place on Tuesday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 8, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT both days. The cost is $265 for members and $345 for…