(via Stephanie Diaz, Pennsylvania State University Behrend) The ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Future of University Libraries Discussion Group invites you to join us via Zoom on Thursday, May 19, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM CDT, for a conversation about the future of academic libraries post-pandemic. The group will encourage participants to consider questions such as these. How are…
Category: Webinars
Registration Open for ACRL-Oregon Webinar “Academic Freedom and Libraries” (Thurs., April 28, at 2:00 PM CDT)–Limited to 100 Attendees
(via Emily Ford, ACRL-Oregon President) ACRL-Oregon offers free webinars on topics relevant to academic library staff. Our upcoming webinar is “Academic Freedom and Libraries” and will be presented by Aaron Roussell, Ph.D, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University on Thursday, April 28, at 2:00 PM CDT. Academic Freedom and Libraries This webinar will establish some basic understandings regarding academic freedom, its…
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online June 14-16, Tues.-Thurs.)–Proposals Due Fri., May 20
(via Amanda McCormick, University at Buffalo)Registration is now open for the 2022 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians. The event is free and will take place online from Tuesday, June 14, to Thursday, June 16. This immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. The Great Lakes Science…
Registration and Call for Moderators Open: ACRL Science & Technology Section Conference (Online Tues., June 14, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)–Deadlines Sun., June 12, and Sat., May 14
(via Jodi Coalter, University of Maryland) The Association of College & Research Libraries STS (Science & Technology Section) Conference Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 STS Conference Program is now open! This event will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 14, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. This year’s program features a…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual STEM Librarians South Conference (July 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)–Proposals Deadline Mon., May 16
(via Matt Hayward, University of Texas at San Antonio) Don’t miss our upcoming STEM Librarians South Conference, scheduled online for July 28-29 (Thursday-Friday). Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Chris Packham, will talk on “The Impending Astronomical Revolution”. He is a noted professor of Astrophysics at the University of Texas at San Antonio and holds a visiting professorship at the National Astronomical Observatory of…
Deadline Extended–Proposals for 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment (Online Nov. 1-4, Tues.-Fri.)–Now Fri., April 29
(via Nancy Turner, Temple University) The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the University of Washington Libraries, and the Library Assessment Conference Steering Committee invite paper; poster; short, practical learning session; and challenge talk proposals for the 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment. This ninth biennial conference will be offered in a virtual format…
Registration Open for Virtual ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference “In Crisis: What to Do Next–Covering Crisis Communications Inside and Outside the Library” (Fri., April 29, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM)–Deadline Tues., April 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference “In Crisis: What to Do Next–Covering Crisis Communications Inside and Outside the Library”. This conference will take place on Friday, April 29, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM CDT on Zoom. Registration is $15 for ILA Institutional and Personal members and $20 for…
Call for Proposals: IFLA Information Literacy Section Webinar on Social Justice Design and Critical Pedagogy (Mid-June–Exact Date TBD)–Deadline Mon., May 2
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) The IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Information Literacy Section invites interested professionals to submit proposals for papers to be presented during a 90-minute webinar in mid-June, before IFLA WLIC 2022. Social justice design has much to offer to librarians, and critical pedagogy is a way to implement it,…
ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee Hosting Asynchronous Virtual Poster Session (April 25-29, Mon.-Fri.)
(via Lisa Becksford, Virginia Tech University) The ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee invites you to participate in our 4th annual asynchronous Virtual Poster Session, from Monday, April 25, to Friday, April 29. During this week, 28 posters about online teaching and learning practices are available to view and comment on, and presenters are available…
Final Reminder: Registration for 2022 Colorado Resource Sharing Conference (Online April 27-28) Closes Fri., April 22
(via Matthew Diven, Colorado State University) There is still time to register for the 2022 Colorado Resource Sharing Conference (formerly the Colorado ILL Conference), which is returning virtually this year on April 27-28 (Wednesday-Thursday). Register by Friday, April 22, to save your place! A full program can be previewed here. A pre-conference will take place on Wednesday, April 27, and is…