(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the My Library Is… campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…
Category: Webinars
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Joint Virtual Forum (May 4, 6, and 8, 2020)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) The Exchange: An ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration brings together experiences, ideas, expertise, and individuals from the three ALA divisions. Broadly organized around the theme of “Building the Future Together,” the Exchange will examine the topic in relation to collections, leadership, technology, innovation, sustainability, and collaborations. Participants from diverse areas…
Webinar on CARLI Counts in LIBRAS Libraries – Cohort I Projects (9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 6)
(via Cathy Mayer, Trinity Christian College) CARLI Counts in LIBRAS Libraries – Cohort I Webinar As CARLI seeks applicants for Cohort II, several librarians from the inaugural program have volunteered to share their experiences! Join us for a webinar on November 6, 2019 at 9:00 AM to hear answers to common questions: 1. What is…
Reminder: “Census 2020: Make Sure Illinois Counts” Event at Joliet Junior College on Oct. 21 (Live-Streaming Available at Other Locations)
(via the Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Students, staff, faculty, library staff and members of the public are welcome to attend this important event on Monday, October 21, from 6 to 7 PM. Every Illinois resident needs to be counted so our state population accurately reflects our needs. If you are worried about confidentiality, are…
Reminder: Registration for Oct. 10 Healthy Habits: Cultivating a Culture of Health and Wellness in Libraries and Communities Online Conference Closes Mon., Oct. 7
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Don’t miss the Amigos Library Services’ online conference, Healthy Habits: Cultivating Health and Wellness in Libraries and Communities on Thursday, October 10 featuring keynote speaker Jenn Carson. Healthy habits matter. Unfortunately, navigating accurate health information to develop and practice suitable healthy habits is often difficult. Both as information professionals…
Registration Open for “My Library Is…” Online Roundtable for Academic Libraries (10:00-11:30 AM on Nov. 5)
(via Dan Bostrom, Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the “My Library Is…” campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…
Reminder: Registration Open for Upcoming Online with the CMC Cataloging Training Sessions
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Don’t forget to register in L2 for next month’s Online with the CMC (Cataloging Maintenance Center): Subject Analysis, https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=28613 This month’s topic: Subject Analysis. Subject analysis can be complicated. Subject headings or topics that match the item being cataloged need to be determined. The 20% rule, which…
Registration Open for Free Webinar “Why Organizations, Researchers, and Patients Are Falling Prey to Predatory Journals” (12:30-1:30 PM CDT on Oct. 10)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University) The 2nd CADTH Lecture Series is on October 10th with Dr. Kelly Cobey. Please join us as she discusses “Why Organizations, Researchers, and Patients Are Falling Prey to Predatory Journals.” We hope you can make it! Register for free to attend in person (Ottawa, Canada)…
Call for Presenters and Topics: Potential Compass Compact Webinar in Early November on Academic Libraries and the 2020 Census (Reply by Sept. 11, If Possible)
(via Diane Foote, ILA Executive Director) Campus Compact is potentially interested in hosting a webinar in early November targeted at campuses to address how they can use their libraries as complete count partners for the upcoming census. As we know, Illinois stands to lose at least one, and possibly two, Congressional seats following the 2020…
Reminder: RAILS and IACRL Seeking Presenters for Joint Online Event on Promoting the Value of Academic Libraries (November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM) — Deadline Friday, Sept. 13
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) This fall, in conjunction with the My Library Is campaign, RAILS and IACRL will co-host an online event to help academic libraries promote and articulate their value. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 10:00 – 11:30 AM. To help with this event, academic librarians are invited to submit…