(via Denise Green, CARLI) We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration to attend the 11th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase is now open. This free virtual event is hosted by the CARLI Instruction Committee and will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 1, from 1:30 to 4:00 PM CDT. Please share with anyone at your…
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CARLI Announces Results of 2023 Governance Board Election–New Directors Include HSLI Member Geoff Pettys
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) The election and appointment process for the new members of the CARLI Governance Board is now complete. Directors elected to 3-year terms are: Directors appointed to one-year terms are: All newly elected and appointed terms will begin on July 1, 2023. Please join us in welcoming these new members…
Registration Open for ACRL Choice 360 Webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education” (Thurs., May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Registration is open for the ACRL Choice 360 webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education”. It will take place on Thursday, May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT. Mental health, DEI, and belonging are invariably linked yet rarely discussed collectively in higher education. Several institutions elevated the need for student-centered…
Registration Open for ACRL Science & Technology Section’s Annual Program (Thurs., June 15, Starting at 12:00 PM CDT)–Focus is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM Libraries
(via Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University) You are cordially invited to join the 2023 STS Conference Program Planning Committee virtually on June 15th, 2023, for the STS Annual Program! This year’s program examines topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM libraries. The program has two presentations. The first will begin at 12:00 PM CDT….
Deadline for 2023 Illinois Library Association Award Nominations Extended to Fri., June 2
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) The ILA Awards Committee has extended the deadline for award nominations to Friday, June 2. We encourage nominations for all awards, but especially the Librarian of the Year Award. For more information about the Librarian of the Year Award itself: This award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in Illinois…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries” (Wed., June 14, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Leeanne Romane, McMaster University) Registration is now open for the free webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries”. The sponsor is the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. Due to the changing nature of academic library student spaces and interest in mindfulness practices and contemplative pedagogy, yoga programs…
Final Reminder: Applications for NNLM Region 6’s Illinois SAG Outreach Award Due Mon., May 15, at 4:59 PM CDT–NNLM Membership Required
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Illinois SAG Outreach Award. Each state in Region 6 has a State Advisory Group (SAG). The SAG charge is two-fold: SAG Illinois members discussed health information needs in the State of…
Call for Presentation Proposals: ACRL Technical Services Interest Group’s Annual Meeting (Online Thurs., June 29, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., May 26
(via Laurie Palumbo, West Chester University of Pennsylvania) The ACRL Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) invites presentation proposals for its annual meeting. The ACRL TSIG will meet virtually on Thursday, June 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. We would particularly like to hear from prospective presenters who wish to share their experiences with various issues…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Data Curation and Assessment Committee Webinar “OSF for Librarians” (Tues., May 23, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Katherine Brooks, Columbia University) You are invited to join us for the following webinar. “OSF for Librarians” The ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Data Curation and Assessment Committee will provide a webinar about OSF, the Open Science Framework, which can be used as a flexible repository for data or document storage. We’ll give…
Reminder: Registration Open for Upcoming ILA Noon Network Webinars in May
(via Tamara Jenkins, Illinois Library Association) There’s an exciting lineup of ILA Noon Network webinars this month! They’re packed with valuable content you won’t want to miss. Learn valuable insights about inclusion and belonging during the webinar “Gimme Three Feet” on Wednesday, May 10, with acclaimed author and public speaker Kevin Hofmann. Secure your spot today…