(via ALA) The American Library Association (ALA) is still accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders webpage. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, October 7, 2024. Apply now. The ALA EL program is a leadership development program…
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Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success–Deadline Thurs., Oct. 31
(via Dr. Jennifer Matthews, Rowan University) I am inviting chapter proposals for a new edited collection, tentatively titled First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success, that will explore current research and practice of academic libraries and their understanding of outreach and services to first-generation students in higher education. This collection, to be published…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Register for Illinois Library Association 2024 Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) is Thurs., Sept. 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did you miss the early-bird discount for #ILAAC24, which will take place in Peoria from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10? No problem! There’s still time to register to attend, and if you can’t attend the full Conference, single-day registration is available! We’ve already highlighted the amazing speaker lineup,…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for ACRL 2025 Conference (Wed., April 2 – Sat., April 5, in Minneapolis and Online) Due Fri., Oct. 18; Scholarship Applications Due Fri., Oct. 11
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to take place from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 5, in Minneapolis, MN, and online. ACRL 2025 will be a platform for us to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our profession….
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”, Focusing on People with Diseases or Disabilities–Mon., Sept. 30, 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 “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”. On Monday, September 30, at 2:00 PM CDT, Erin Washington, MM, MLIS (She/Hers), will share her powerful journey of turning a personal challenge–caring for a parent with early-onset Alzheimer’s…
Registration Open for Next “Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning” ALA eLearning Course–Online Mon., Sept. 23 – Fri., Nov. 1
(via Breanne Kirsch, Illinois College) The next “Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning” ALA eLearning online course begins on Monday, September 23, and lasts through Friday, November 1. This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning (UDL). It is designed for introducing and summarizing the UDL framework, CAST website, and…
Registration Open for ACRL Presents Webinar “Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries”–Tues., Oct. 1, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Registration is open for the ACRL Presents webinar “Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries”. It will take place on Tuesday, October 1, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. In celebration of Project Outcome’s fifth anniversary, this webinar collects case studies demonstrating how a variety of libraries have used Project Outcome…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 6 Webinar “Teaching of Social Determinants of Health: A Library Partnership Initiative with Students and Faculty at a Medical School”–Wed., Oct. 2, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Teaching of Social Determinants of Health: A Library Partnership Initiative with Students and Faculty at a Medical School”. It will take place on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) Closes Mon., Sept. 16, with Final Registration Deadline Thurs., Sept. 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) We don’t want you to miss the learning, networking, and FUN at this year’s ILA Annual Conference! Join us October 8-10 (Tuesday-Thursday), at the Peoria Civic Center, for an incredible mix of engaging sessions, a vibrant exhibit hall, and exciting event activities. Can’t attend the whole Conference? No problem–register for…
MLA Collection Development and Technical Services Caucuses Holding Online Forum Covering Licensing at Academic Health Sciences Libraries, on Mon., Oct. 7, at 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development and Technical Services Caucuses invite you to attend a joint forum on licensing at academic health sciences libraries! Join us on Monday, October 7, at 12:00 PM CDT, via this Zoom link. Registration is not required. This informal session will start with…