(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Join NNLM and partners for its Virtual Disaster Preparedness Forum, a three-week slate of online events that will bring awareness, learning and discussion regarding preparedness and response to unforeseen, traumatic events. This free virtual forum on disaster planning and preparedness will feature expert…
Category: Webinars
Reminder: Registration Open for Next Meeting of Health Science Librarians of Illinois Journal Club (Thurs., Aug. 17, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT)–Article to Discuss is “ChatGTP: What is it and how can nursing and health science education use it?”
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) This is a reminder that the next meeting of the HSLI Journal Club will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. We are planning on discussing: ChatGTP: What is it and how can nursing and health science education use it? by Mandy M. Archibald and Alexander M….
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Increasing Rigor and Promoting Open Science: New Directions in Scholarly Publishing”–Wed., Aug. 30, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Increasing Rigor and Promoting Open Science: New Directions in Scholarly Publishing”. It will take place on Wednesday, August 30, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. If you follow science news, you know that…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinar “A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today”–Wed., Sept. 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinar “A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 20, at 1:00 PM CDT. There is no cost. Description: This webinar will discuss some of the motivations behind censorship and book banning…
Registration Open, and Preliminary Program Available, for Midwest Chapter of Medical Library Association’s 2023 Conference–Online Wed., Oct. 11 – Fri., Oct. 13
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration for the Midwest / MLA (Medical Library Association) 2023 Conference is now open. The meeting will take place online from Wednesday, October 11, to Friday, October 13. Additionally, the preliminary program and CE courses are listed on the website (see below…
Registration Open for Free SLA/ACRL Webinar on NEDCC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Strategies for Archival Collections–Fri., Aug. 11, at 12:30 PM CDT
(via Elizabeth Webster, Michigan State University) The next free webinar hosted by the Special Library Association Academic & Education Community and ACRL’s EBSS Education Committee will occur at 12:30 PM CDT on Friday, August 11. It features NECDD’s Ann Marie Willon, who will share emergency preparedness and response expertise. Ann Marie Willer is the Director…
Call for Proposals: Rural Library Network E-Summit, Themed “Making Space to Tell Your Story” (Online Wed., Dec. 6 – Thurs., Dec. 7)–Deadline Fri., Sept. 15
(via the meeting organizers) The Rural Library Network is accepting presentation proposals for its annual E-Summit, which will take place online December 6-7, 2023. The E-Summit is a free professional development opportunity for practitioners working to support rural communities. This year’s theme is “Making Space to Tell Your Story”. Submit your proposal here by Friday,…
Registration Open for Library Journal Online Library Leaders’ Safety Summit–Wed., Sept. 20, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
(via Library Journal) Ensuring equitable and just service in an unprecedented environment of security threats has become one of the greatest challenges library leaders have faced. How can libraries provide physically and emotionally safer and more secure environments for staff and patrons while protecting their privacy and maintaining open, accessible, and welcoming spaces? The online…
Registration Open for ALA eLearning Course “Supporting Your Community in the Substance Abuse Crisis”–Lasts from Mon., Oct. 2, to Sun., Oct. 29
(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the ALA eLearning Course “Supporting Your Community in the Substance Abuse Crisis”. It will take online from Monday, October 2, to Sunday, October 29. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. The opioid epidemic, and other behavioral health issues such as alcohol…
Registration Open for WebJunction Webinar “AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities”–Wed., Aug. 9, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT
(via WebJunction) Registration is open for the WebJunction webinar “AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities”. It will take place on Wednesday, August 9, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM CDT. Join this webinar to explore the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and applications for libraries. Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of…