(via Rachel Scott, Associate Dean for Information Assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library) Two years ago we emailed to request your input on open access policies in your libraries. Our findings were recently published in portal and are available here. We thank you for your input and invite you to offer your feedback on…
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Registration Open for ACRL SLILC Open Educational Practices Showcase (Tues., May 25, at 3:00 PM CDT)
(via Dr. Andrea Baer, Rowan University) Please join us on Tuesday, May 25, at 3:00 PM CDT, for the ACRL SLILC (Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee) Open Educational Practices Showcase (event description below). Register here. A recording be made available following the event. Event Description Seeking to cultivate more inclusive and equitable learning environments,…
Call for Proposals: Open Education Southern Symposium (Online July 12-16)–Deadline is Fri., March 19
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) The organizers of the 2021 Open Education Southern Symposium (online July 12-16, Monday-Friday) are seeking proposals that reflect the conference theme of “Open Connections: Regional and Local Community Building for Equity and Sustainability”. Proposals should fall into one of the following two categories. Presentations: 25 minutes Panel Discussions: 50…
Registration for Open Education Southern Symposium (Online July 12-16) Now Available
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) The Open Education Southern Symposium (OESS) planning committee is excited to announce that registration and our call for program proposals for OESS 2021 is now open! This year, the Symposium will be held virtually, on the Whova platform. The event will take place from July 12 to 16 (Monday…
Call for Papers–DttP: Documents to the People Open-Access Journal
(via Laura Sare, Texas A&M University) The editors of the open-access journal DttP: Documents to the People are soliciting submissions for upcoming issues. We are interested in publishing articles on government information and government activities at the local, state, national, and international or intergovernmental levels. We are especially interested in articles regarding government and current events….
Registration Open for CARLI Virtual Course “Understanding and Promoting Open Educational Resources” (Sept. 15, 22, and 29) — Deadline Wed., Sept. 9
(via CARLI) CARLI is pleased to offer a 3-week synchronous and asynchronous course on open educational resources. This course will be offered in September with the live sessions on September 15, 22, and 29 (all Tuesdays), from 1:00 to 2:15 PM. Asynchronous materials will be shared with registrants on September 10 to prepare for the…
Registration Open for Three-Part ACRL e-Learning Webcast Series Copyright and Course Reserves (Sept. 3, 10, and 17)
(via ACRL) Join ACRL this September for the three-part e-Learning webcast series Copyright and Course Reserves. During this interactive series, participants will explore issues related to copyright for print, electronic, and media reserves. Webcast One: “Print Reserves” (Thursday, September 3, 2020): In offering print reserve services, academic libraries can help facilitate faculty and students access…
Call for Contributors: Theological Librarianship’s 2021 Diversity Forum Issue (Deadline January 3, 2021)
(via Garrett Trott, University Librarian at Corban University) In light of recent events in the country and in recognition of long-standing inequities in the library profession, Theological Librarianship (TL) is planning to devote the Spring 2021 issue to a forum addressing questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in theological libraries and librarianship. Such questions take…
Registration for Free Virtual Open Textbook Network Summit (June 15-25, Mondays through Thursdays) Closes Monday, June 1
(via Michelle Jean Haake, CARLI) The Open Textbook Network holds a Summit each summer for members to learn from each other and to build community among its members. With direction from the OTN, CARLI’s consortial membership meant that attendance at the Summit was reserved for those working on our statewide programs. However, this year, the…
Reminder: Proposals for Open Education Southern Symposium (July 16-17 at North Carolina State University) Due Sunday, February 16
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) The Open Education Southern Symposium’s Program Committee wants remind everyone that proposals are due Sunday, February 16. OESS is committed to highlighting a variety of voices and experiences in our programs and first time presenters are highly encouraged to submit a proposal. Below is our CFP and submission details: …