(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2023 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s conference. In 2023, we will convene in Springfield, Illinois with the theme Connect, Cultivate, Collaborate. Every library in Illinois seeds connections to resources, cultivates stories, and collaborates with community and partners to grow. We are seeking programming that…
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Registration Open for Next ILA Noon Network Webinar, “Academic Library Space for Promoting Wellness: Space Changes at Cullom-Davis Library, Bradley University” (Mon., March 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Presenters Include HSLI Member Michelle Nielsen Ott
(via Tamara Jenkins, Illinois Library Association) Register today for the next ILA Noon Network webinar, “Academic Library Space for Promoting Wellness: Space Changes at Cullom-Davis Library, Bradley University”. It will take place on Monday, March 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The presenters are HSLI member Michelle Nielsen Ott and Christina Norton, both of Cullom-Davis Library. As…
Reminder: Registration Open for IACRL Journal Club Meeting on Fri., March 10, at 1:00 PM CDT–Article to Discuss is “Library Tautology: A Reenactment of the One-Shot”
(via Christina Norton, IACRL Secretary) This is a reminder that the IACRL Journal Club’s discussion of “Library Tautology: A Reenactment of the One-Shot” is happening next week, on Friday, March 10, at 1:00 PM CDT. Don’t forget to register so you can join our conversation! For more information, including the link to registration, please go here….
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Technology in University Libraries Committee’s Free Tech Forum–Online Wed., March 8, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jennifer Long, University of Alabama Birmingham) Join the ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Technology in University Libraries Committee for our FREE upcoming Tech Forum. Title: Creating, Promoting, and Assessing Workshops for Research Data Services Speakers: Vincent Scalfani, Lance Simpson, and Kevin Walker (University of Alabama Libraries) Date: March 8, 2023 (Wednesday) Time: 1:00-2:00 PM CDT Registration Link: here…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ACRL Science & Technology Section Committees is Tues., Feb. 28
(via Rachel Hamelers, Muhlenberg College) This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for an ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) committee is Tuesday, February 28. If this is your second year serving on or chairing a committee, and you want to continue to serve, you still need to volunteer to re-up or switch committees…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Offerings
(via CARLI) CARLI is pleased to share the following upcoming PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar offerings. Managing Escalated Patron Situations Face to Face: Your Questions Answered While working with the public in a library, you may have faced stressful or potentially harmful situations. Perhaps you’ve had an encounter with a patron asking you uncomfortable questions…
Reminder: Registration Open for IHLS Online with the CMC Webinar “A Global Journey: Cataloging World Languages” (Thurs., March 9, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) On Thursday, March 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT, join Online with the CMC for the webinar “A Global Journey: Cataloging World Languages”. Mary Cornell will be offering tricks and tips for cataloging world languages. This presentation will include examples of records and resources utilized by the CMC. For…
Reminder: Presenters Needed for RUSA ETS Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 (Exact Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Tues., Feb. 28
(via Joshua Newport Illinois State University) We are seeking presenters for the RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) at ETS (Emerging Technologies Section) Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 in Chicago, IL. Our planned format will be for all of the presenters to give a short introduction to their topic at the beginning of the session…
Registration Open for Special RAILS Member Update Online Tues., Feb. 28 (3:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS will hold a special member update next Tuesday, February 28, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, via Zoom, to give members an opportunity to get to know our new Executive Director, Monica Harris. Monica will talk about some of her plans and goals for RAILS moving forward, and there…
Call for Nominations: Elections for 2023-24 IACRL Executive Board –Deadline Fri., March 10
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Past President) Want to make a difference in the Illinois academic library community? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills? Consider running for an Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) office! Two offices, Secretary and Vice President/President-Elect, are on the ballot each spring. The Secretary serves a…