(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Kimberly Boyd, Brenau University) From Information Literate to Information Fluent: The Role of Libraries in Preparing 21st Century Citizens Wednesday, February 21, 2018 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register: https://goo.gl/eo7eSD Description: ? Librarians are increasingly important in helping students, pre-K through 20…
Category: Webinars
Latest Dewey Decibel Episode (on Comic Books and Libraries) Features UIUC’s Mara Thacker
(via the American Library Association) In Episode 22, Dewey Decibel features two people who are bringing more diverse voices and representation to the comic book world and libraries. First, Dewey Decibel host and American Libraries Associate Editor Phil Morehart talks with G. Willow Wilson, the writer of the Ms. Marvel series. She discusses the inspiration behind the character Kamala Khan, the first…
Registration Open for March 28 CARLI Webinar “Using Data to Assess and Communicate Improvements in Resource Sharing”
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) Registration is open for the upcoming resource sharing webinar: “Using Data to Assess and Communicate Improvements in Resource Sharing” on Thursday, March 29, 2018 – 10:00am to 11:00am. Description: This webinar will focus on how North Park University (NPU) used data to assess changes in their resource sharing workflows and staffing,…
Registration Open for February 6 ACRL Webinar “Building a Digital Scholarship Program with Limited Resources”
via Jean Ferguson–University of California, Berkeley) Building a Digital Scholarship Program with Limited Resources Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:00-1:00pm CST Hosted by ACRL Digital Scholarship Centers Interest Group Register: https://acrl.webex.com/acrl/onstage/g.php?MTID=e257830ade79e243b07b990796794874a Dial-in option available upon login Digital scholarship is a growing trend across a range of higher education institutions, from research-intensive universities to small liberal arts…
ACRL Science and Technology Section Holding Info. Lit. Chat, “Integrating the ACRL Framework in STEM Graduate Courses”, on Feb. 5
(via Kristen Cooper, University of Minnesota) Please join us Monday, February 5th, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT for the monthly discussion hosted by the ACRL STS Information Literacy committee. This month Nashieli Marcano, STEM Research Librarian from Clemson University will lead our discussion : “Integrating the ACRL Framework in STEM Graduate Courses.” Discussion Description: As academic libraries…
CopyTalk Series Offering February 1 Webinar, “Copyright Librarian Starter Kit”
(via Cindy Kristof, Kent State University) Many librarians are finding themselves in the position of being the local copyright expert. Some of these librarians are professionals who applied for a formal copyright librarian posting. However, other librarians are tasked with taking on copyright, to fill a growing yet unclear need in their organization, while retaining…
ACRL ULS Holding Online Roundtable Discussions (Jan. 23, 24, and 25) on Academic Outreach
(via Rosan Mitola-University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The ULS Academic Outreach Committee offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to Academic Outreach endeavours. January’s Topic: Advocating for Outreach This month’s discussion will focus on how library’s market outreach activities, budget, and recruit partners . We will talk about how libraries advocate for…
Registration Open for Two CARLI Copyright Webinars (Feb. 1 and March 6)
(via Amy Maroso, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) The CARLI Created Content Committee is pleased to announce registration is open for two copyright-related webinars! Rights Statements and Using RightsStatements.org Thursday, February 1, from 10:00-11:00 am Join Hannah Stitzlein, Visiting Metadata Services Specialist for the Illinois Digital Heritage Hub at the University of…
Reminder: NLM Webinar on Friday, January 5 (“2018 MeSH Highlights”)
(via Molly Knapp, University of Utah) NLM Webinar: “2018 MeSH Highlights” Join NLM staff for a highlight tour of the 2018 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). A 20-minute presentation will feature the following topics. change of contraindications from a subheading to a MeSH heading new publication types updates to the terminology for isotopes and radioisotopes additional…
MLA Webinar Available for Sponsorship by the NN/LM – GMR: “Librarians, Get What You Want! Lessons in Influence from the Business World” (Jan. 25, 1:00-2:30 PM CST)
(via Helen Spielbauer, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region is offering to sponsor institutional registrations for the webinar “Librarians, Get What You Want! Lessons in Influence from the Business World”, which will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 1:00…