(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) On Thursday, March 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT, join Online with the CMC for the webinar “A Global Journey: Cataloging World Languages”. Mary Cornell will be offering tricks and tips for cataloging world languages. This presentation will include examples of records and resources utilized by the CMC. For…
Call for Public Comment: National Institutes of Health’s Plan to Enhance Public Access to the Results of NIH-Supported Research–Deadline Mon., April 24
(via Dr. Robert (Jay) Malone, ACRL Executive Director, on behalf of Cliff Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information) The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has just issued a public call for comment, closing Monday, April 24, 2023, on its draft Plan to Enhance Public Access to the Results of NIH-Supported Research. The Plan can be found…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 1 Webinar “Dignity in personal care, addressing hygiene insecurity: The Discoveries Community Pantry” (Tues., Feb. 28, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)
(via Rebecca Brown, Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the webinar “Dignity in personal care, addressing hygiene insecurity: The Discoveries Community Pantry”. Sponsored by NNLM Region 1, this class will take place on Tuesday, February 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The class is worth 1.00 hour CE credit at CHIS…
Reminder: Submissions for Kennesaw State University’s Online All Things Open Week (Mon., April 3 – Fri., April 7) Due Fri., March 3
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) We invite all interested parties to submit a presentation proposal for Kennesaw State University Libraries’ inaugural celebration of All Things Open Week. All sessions will be virtual. You might be wondering, what does “all things open” encompass? Speakers can choose from different “open” tracks and themes, and there are options for…
Reminder: Presenters Needed for RUSA ETS Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 (Exact Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Tues., Feb. 28
(via Joshua Newport Illinois State University) We are seeking presenters for the RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) at ETS (Emerging Technologies Section) Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 in Chicago, IL. Our planned format will be for all of the presenters to give a short introduction to their topic at the beginning of the session…
Registration Open for Special RAILS Member Update Online Tues., Feb. 28 (3:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS will hold a special member update next Tuesday, February 28, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, via Zoom, to give members an opportunity to get to know our new Executive Director, Monica Harris. Monica will talk about some of her plans and goals for RAILS moving forward, and there…
Call for Nominations: Elections for 2023-24 IACRL Executive Board –Deadline Fri., March 10
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Past President) Want to make a difference in the Illinois academic library community? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills? Consider running for an Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) office! Two offices, Secretary and Vice President/President-Elect, are on the ballot each spring. The Secretary serves a…
Call for Participation: Survey on Adapting Library Environments to Meet the Needs of Autistic Library Employees
(via Karen Stoll Farrell, Indiana University Bloomington) Several studies have been published in the library literature on how university and college libraries can adapt their environments to make them more accommodating to autistic students, but what about autistic library employees? Do libraries consider the needs of autistic faculty and staff, particularly as it pertains to…
Registration Open for Free Trauma Informed Care Training Symposium–Online Fri., March 31
(via Kelleen Maluski, University of New Mexico) We’re excited to be offering a Trauma Informed Care Training Symposium on Friday, March 31. This will be a day of free virtual engagement with and training on trauma informed care. This event is intended for educators and health care professionals and those at the intersection. Participants will…
Save the Date: STEM Librarians Collaborative 2023 Conference–Online Wednesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28
(via Elisabeth White, Towson University) STEM Librarians Collaborative 2023 Conference Save the date: July 26-28, 2023 (Wednesday-Friday) Times to be determined Place: Online virtual We are excited to announce the third annual STEM Librarians Collaborative virtual conference! Come be part of this experience. Science librarianship is changing. We need opportunities for professional development and networking…