(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) We are excited to invite you to the Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series, hosted by the Medical Library Association’s Scholarly Communications Caucus. This engaging series will provide a deep dive into critical aspects of scholarly communication, guided by insights from authors and…
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Registration Open for RAILS Board Meeting and Networking Lunch (Fri., Sept. 27, in Bloomington)–Deadline to Register for Lunch is Mon., Sept. 23
The RAILS Board and Executive Director Monica Harris will meet in person at the newly-renovated Bloomington Public Library on Friday, September 27, at 1:00 PM CDT. Prior to the meeting, there will be a tour of the Library at 10:30 AM CDT and a networking box-lunch at the Library at 11:30 AM. This is a…
Reminder: Nominations for I Love My Librarian Award Due Mon., Sept. 30
(via the American Library Association) Has a librarian made a difference in your life or your community? Now is your chance to honor their contributions by nominating them for the ALA’s annual l Love My Librarian Award. The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users across the country to recognize their favorite librarians working…
Registration Open for ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section Webinar “Partners Against Censorship: Education Librarians and School Librarians”–Fri., Sept. 20, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Caitlin Stewart, Illinois State University) On behalf of the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Instruction for Educators Committee and EBSS Curriculum Materials Committee, you are invited to the upcoming event “Partners Against Censorship: Education Librarians and School Librarians”. It will take place via Zoom on Friday, September 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table and Government Documents Round Table Webinar “Combating Voter Suppression: What Can Libraries Do?”–Thurs, Sept. 12, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) The Social Responsibilities Round Table and the Government Documents Round Table present the webinar “Combating Voter Suppression: What Can Libraries Do?”. It will take place on Thursday, September 12, at 1:00 PM CDT. Fair elections are threatened by misinformation, disinformation, intimidation and threats of violence. In this turbulent environment, the 2024 U.S. election…
Registration Open for CARLI PDA Webinar “Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library”–Thurs., Sept. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via CARLI) Registration is open for the CARLI PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar “Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library”. It will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Participants will learn about mental health facts, best practices for…
Registration Open for CARLI Annual Meeting on Tues., Oct. 22, in Champaign (Virtual Option Will Also Be Available)–Deadline Mon., Oct. 14
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) Please join us for the 2024 CARLI Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign. Registration for the in-person meeting is now open. A virtual option will be offered again this year for those wishing to attend the meeting online. Beck Tench, designer…
Final Reminder: Applications for 2025 ALA Emerging Leaders Program Due Friday, September 6
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). The ALA EL program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside…
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum, “Literary and Scoping Reviews: Setting up the Groundwork for Solid Research Projects”–Fri., Sept. 6, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for the ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group’s next First Friday Forum, which will take place on Friday, September 6, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. The topic is “Literary and Scoping Reviews: Setting up the Groundwork for Solid Research…
Registration Open for 2024 ACRL/SPARC Forum, “Learning from Libraries’ Growing Experience with Unbundling”–Online Thurs., Sept. 12, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT
(via Dr. Amanda Nichols Hess, Oakland University) Mark your calendars for this year’s ACRL/SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) Forum, which will focus on “Learning from Libraries’ Growing Experience with Unbundling”. The 2024 Forum will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM CDT, and will explore the increasing depth of…