(via CHOICE) Registration is open for the webinar “Shifting Library Dynamics through Read and Publish Agreements”. It will take place on Tuesday, April 29, at 1:00 PM CDT. The move from the traditional subscription model to transformative or read and publish agreements changes the dynamics between libraries and their stakeholders. It offers an opportunity for…
Category: Webinars
Call for Proposals: Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference on Accessibility in Higher Ed.–Mon., Nov. 17, to Fri., Nov. 21, in Denver, with Virtual Presentation Option Available
(via Catherine Lantz, University of Illinois Chicago) The Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference is now accepting proposals for talks. See the requirements and submit a proposal here. Submitting a proposal requires having an Accessing Higher Ground account. Presentations can be in-person or virtual. This accessibility conference is not a library conference; it is a higher…
Registration Open for ACRL STS EDI Committee Webinar “Inclusive Libraries: Practical Strategies for Disability Justice”–Tues., May 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Aditi Gupta, University of Victoria) The ACRL Science & Technology Section’s EDI Committee invites you to join us for an insightful panel discussion of how disability justice principles can reshape educational and library environments to prioritize inclusion, belonging, and equity. Disability justice is a framework that aims to dismantle ableism and create a more…
Registration Open for Online Learning Consortium Webinar “AI Chatbots & Academic Integrity: Smarter Assessment Strategies”–Thurs., May 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Online Learning Consortium) Registration is open for the Online Learning Consortium webinar “AI Chatbots & Academic Integrity: Smarter Assessment Strategies”. It will take place on Thursday, May 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. AI chatbots can improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, but students relying…
Registration Open for Webinar “Crossing Information Literacy Thresholds: A New Model to Scaffold Learning-An Initial Conversation”–Thurs., May 22, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) All are invited to join us for the free webinar “Crossing Information Literacy Thresholds: A New Model to Scaffold Learning-An Initial Conversation”. Hosted by The Ohio State University Libraries, the webinar will take place on Thursday, May 22, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. The Framework for…
Registration Open for Empirical Librarians Conference (Online and Onsite in Richmond, VA, Wed., May 21 – Thurs., May 22)–Deadlines Mon., May 5, and Fri., May 16
(via Dr. Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University) Registration for the 8th Empirical Librarians Conference is now open. Learn more here about the Conference where supporting researchers and doing research meet! Join us in Richmond, VA, or online with this synchronous hybrid Conference. Also check the link for a list of accepted sessions to learn more…
Call for Lightning-Talk Proposals: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online Tues., July 8 – Thurs., July 10)–Deadline Fri., May 16
(via Zachary Lannes, Louisiana State University) The 2025 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be take place virtually from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10. Librarian colleagues from around the Great Lakes region will host this event virtually. This year’s immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about historical advances in…
Academic Library Association of Ohio Holding Free Virtual Innovation Instruction Showcase, with STEM Focus–Wed., May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) You are invited to the 2025 Innovative Instruction Showcase, hosted by the ALAO (Academic Library Association of Ohio) Instruction and STEM Interest Groups! This year’s Showcase will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Join us for a series of lightning talks…
Virtual Panel Discussion on MLA’s Sewell Travel Award for Public Health Wed., April 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Jennifer Lege, University of Pennsylvania) It has been over 50 years since the Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) was established. For almost half that time, the Sewell Fund has provided opportunities for aspiring librarians interested in supporting Public Health work through Public Health Librarianship. The Sewell Travel Award…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Annual Conference (Online Tues., July 15, and in Arlington, TX, on Thurs., July 17, and Fri., July 18) Due Fri., April 25
(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…