(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS will rely heavily on member input as we develop our new strategic plan, and member contributions will greatly influence our final product. To hear from as many members as possible, we will hold two rounds of virtual town halls via Zoom in October and November, with four different…
Category: Webinars
Registration Open for Free Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (Online Oct. 18-20)–Limited to 250 Attendees
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University of Ohio) Registration for the 2021 Midwest Data Librarian Symposium is now open! The cost of registration is free for all attendees. Now in its seventh year, the Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) is intended to provide Midwest-located library professionals who support research data services the chance to network and expand their…
Reminder: Registration Open for Free Chicago Area Medical Archivists 2021 Medical History Symposium (Online Thurs., Sept. 30, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) group will hold its 2021 Medical History Symposium on Thursday, September 30, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. This year’s meeting will take place online. Registration is free to both members of CAMA and non-members. The meeting…
Registration Open for Virtual Symposium Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in the U.S. (Sept. 14-15)
(via Jeremy Gunnoe, Howard University) On Tuesday, September 14, and Wednesday, September 15, the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library and the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library at Howard University will hold a two half-day virtual symposium with a focus on the Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in…
Registration Open for LAUC-B Online Conference “Reimagining Libraries Through Critical Library Practices” (Oct. 5-6)–UIUC’s Dr. Clara Chu is Opening Keynoter
(via Corliss Lee–University of California, Berkeley) The 2021 LAUC-B (Librarian’s Association of the University of California, Berkeley) Conference Committee is thrilled to announce that registration* is open for our biennial conference. This year’s theme is, “Reimagining Libraries Through Critical Library Practices”. The conference will be held online October 5-6 (Monday-Tuesday); registration to the conference is free, and open now!…
Call for Proposals: Amigos Online Conference “Facing the Future of Resource Sharing” (Wed., Dec. 8)–Deadline Tues., Sept. 28
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Amigos Library Services is now accepting proposals for its upcoming conference, “Facing the Future of Resource Sharing”. Take a closer look at the future of resource sharing on Wednesday, December 8, as we explore resource sharing trends on the horizon and ways of providing patrons with better access to library collections…
Call for Submissions: Lightning Talks at International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite (Online Thurs., Nov. 11, 4:15-11:30 AM CDT)–Deadline Sun., Oct. 10
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) We are pleased to launch the call for submissions for Lightning Talks for the International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite taking place on Thursday, November 11, from 9.15 GMT to 16.30 GMT (4:15-11:30 AM CDT). The Conference will be free to attend and is to be held in partnership with NHS Health…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) Closes Mon., Sept. 13
(via the Illinois Library Association) Time is running out to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend this year’s ILA Annual Conference, taking place virtually October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday. Register for the conference today to attend sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. In addition, you will have a chance to hear from incredible…
Reminder: Registration Open for Next Online with the CMC Webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels” (Thurs., Sept. 16, 10:00-11:00 AM)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Our next Online with the CMC webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels”, will take place on Thursday, September 16, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. There is still time to register here. The link to registration also includes a brief description of the webinar. We encourage everyone to…
Registration Open for Two-Part CARLI Webinar The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library (Oct. 6 and 20, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI invites you to attend the Professional Development Alliance 2-part webinar series The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library, presented by Elisandro Cabada on Wednesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 20, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT each day. Driven to democratize access to emerging technologies and the knowledge it affords, the…