(via Amanda Izenstark, University of Rhode Island) Did you spend time writing this summer and now have a draft you’d like someone to look at? The Library Writing Cooperative‘s First Draft Matchmaker program is looking for authors who want feedback on their work! As an author, you’ll receive supportive and nonjudgmental feedback on your first…
Registration Open for Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries Symposium–Online Thurs., Nov. 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The MIRL (Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries) Symposium planning committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the fourth annual free virtual event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success–Deadline Thurs., Oct. 31
(via Dr. Jennifer Matthews, Rowan University) I am inviting chapter proposals for a new edited collection, tentatively titled First-Generation College Students: Academic Library Initiatives for Student Success, that will explore current research and practice of academic libraries and their understanding of outreach and services to first-generation students in higher education. This collection, to be published…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Register for Illinois Library Association 2024 Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) is Thurs., Sept. 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did you miss the early-bird discount for #ILAAC24, which will take place in Peoria from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10? No problem! There’s still time to register to attend, and if you can’t attend the full Conference, single-day registration is available! We’ve already highlighted the amazing speaker lineup,…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for ACRL 2025 Conference (Wed., April 2 – Sat., April 5, in Minneapolis and Online) Due Fri., Oct. 18; Scholarship Applications Due Fri., Oct. 11
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to take place from Wednesday, April 2, to Saturday, April 5, in Minneapolis, MN, and online. ACRL 2025 will be a platform for us to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our profession….
Proposals Deadline for in-Person Sessions at STEM Librarians South (Wed., Nov. 6 – Fri., Nov. 8, Online and in Waco, TX) Extended to Wed., Sept. 25; Registration Closes Wed., November 6
(via Dr. Christina Chan-Park, Baylor University) The proposal submission deadline for in-person presentations only for the 2024 STEM Librarians South Conference has been extended to Wednesday, September 25. This year’s Conference is hosted by Baylor University and will take place Submissions for in-person presentations (150-300 words) are due by Wednesday, September 25. Registration We are…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”, Focusing on People with Diseases or Disabilities–Mon., Sept. 30, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) The Association of College and Research Libraries Leadership Discussion Group is pleased to host “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”. On Monday, September 30, at 2:00 PM CDT, Erin Washington, MM, MLIS (She/Hers), will share her powerful journey of turning a personal challenge–caring for a parent with early-onset Alzheimer’s…
Registration Open for Asynchronous Online NNLM Class “Health Stories in the Media”–Tues., Oct. 1 – Tues., Oct. 29
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the asynchronous online NNLM class “Health Stories in the Media”. It will take place from Tuesday, October 1, to Tuesday, October 29. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This class is designed to evaluate health stories in…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Recognizing Information Literacy as a Discipline”–Online Fri., Sept. 27, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Please join us for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, online Friday, September 27, at 1:00 PM CDT. The topic is “Recognizing Information Literacy as a Discipline”. See below for more information, including the link to registration. The idea that information literacy is a discipline has been explored by the British…
Registration Open for 10th ORCID US Community Showcase–Online Tues., Sept. 24, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ORCID) Please join us on Tuesday, September 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, for our 10th ORCID US Community Showcase webinar, where we will hear ORCID adoption case studies from ORCID US Community member organizations University of Arkansas and Temple University. ORCID (Open Researcher & Contributor Identifier) provides ORCID iDs and corresponding ORCID…