(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group is calling for First Friday Forum presenters for fall, 2024. Are you knowledgeable and passionate about a subject relevant to health sciences or medical librarianship? We’d love to have you! Available dates and times (all times Central): Requirements: The topic must be relevant…
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Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL Distance & Online Learning Section’s 2024-25 Program–Deadline Fri., Aug. 16
(via Christina Norton, Bradley University) The ACRL Distance & Online Learning Section’s Mentoring and Networking Committee invites you to participate in the 2024-2025 cohort of our DOLS Mentorship program. We’re accepting mentor and mentee applicants until Friday, August 16, 2024. We have double the number of mentees to mentors currently, and would appreciate former mentors…
Registration Open for ILA Webinar “Impartial and Effective Election Messaging for Libraries”–Fri., Aug. 9, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) This year’s presidential election is shaping up to be the most contentious in history, and for some of us, our lifetime. In response, the ILA Advocacy Committee and the ILA Marketing Forum are partnering to present “Impartial and Effective Election Messaging for Libraries”, which will take place online Friday, August…
Registration Open for Two-Part ALA eLearning Webinar “Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library”–Mon., Oct. 7, and Tues., Oct. 8, at 1:30 PM CDT Each Day
(via ALA) Registration is open for the two-part ALA eLearning webinar “Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library”. It will take place on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October, 8, at 1:30 PM CDT each day. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Library services are for everyone, and that includes the…
Reminder: Registration Open for CARLI Archives Task Force Webinar “Developing an Archives: Embracing the Messiness of the Real World”–Wed., Sept. 18, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for the webinar “Developing an Archives: Embracing the Messiness of the Real World”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 18, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Are…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “New Title II ADA Regulations for Websites and Mobile Apps: What Libraries Need to Know”–Tues., Aug. 13, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Jerry Yarnetsky, Miami University in Ohio) Registration is open for the ALA webinar “New Title II ADA Regulations for Websites and Mobile Apps: What Libraries Need to Know”. It will take place on Tuesday, August 13, at 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. Membership in ALA…
Call for Applications: Funding from RAILS to Support CE Initiatives–Deadlines Tues., Oct. 1, and Mon., Feb. 3
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Calling all innovators in library education! The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is thrilled to launch our next grant initiative to empower RAILS member libraries through Continuing Education (CE) events. You can shape future professional development opportunities by applying for up to $2,000 in funding per grant to support impactful…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Virtual Chat on Health Sciences Collection Development Wed., Aug. 7, at 2:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will host an informal chat session in August for those new-ish to health sciences collection development! Come and chat with colleagues who have only been involved in health sciences collection development for a few years or less, and share your experiences. More…
Registration Open for ACRL Webcast “Project Outcome 101”–Mon., Aug. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Are you interested in measuring learning outcomes to drive change, make data-informed decisions, and demonstrate the impact of programs and services at your library? Join Project Outcome from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT on Monday, August 12, for a free “Project Outcome 101” webcast This one-hour webinar will introduce you to everything the…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Mentoring Program (Sun., Sept. 1, 2024 – Mon., June 30, 2025)–Deadline Fri., Aug. 16
(via Christina Norton, Bradley University) Are you new to serving distance and online students and want to expand your professional knowledge/skills? Or are you an experienced librarian willing to share your knowledge to help others develop their skills? The ACRL DOLS Mentoring and Networking Committee invites you to participate in the 2024-2025 cohort of our…