(via Dr. Amanda Nichols Hess, Oakland University) Organizers of the 50th Annual LOEX Conference are now seeking proposals for breakout sessions. The meeting is currently scheduled to take place in person from May 5 through 7 (Thursday-Saturday), 2022, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The theme of the meeting is “We Can Do It!: Retooling Library Instruction for Today’s…
Registration Open for Webinar “Article Galaxy Scholar from Reprints Desk” (Fri., Oct. 22, at 11:00 AM)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) Earlier this year, Research Solutions/Reprints Desk introduced a brand-new platform to complement its award-winning document delivery service. Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS) was built specifically with the academic librarian in mind. It has gained attention for its ability to provide richer and comprehensive usage data, allowing universities to make smarter purchasing decisions based on…
Registration Open for Next IACRL Virtual Journal Club Meeting, on Article “Academic Library Spaces: Advancing Student Success and Helping Students Thrive” (Thurs., Nov. 11, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) The next meeting of the IACRL Virtual Journal Club will take place on Thursday, November 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including a link to the article that the group will discuss at this month’s meeting. Join the IACRL Virtual Journal Club…
Legislative News 10/08/2021
Federal News NIH head Collins to step down as leader (Roll Call, 10/5/2021) Democrats weigh health care provisions in $3.5 trillion bill (Roll Call, 9/30/2021) Illinois News There have been lots of bills and resolutions introduced in the Illinois state legislature lately. Here is a sampling of some that might be of interest: House Resolution 469…
CE Sessions Available at HSLI Annual Conference at No Additional Charge (Registration Deadline Fri., Oct. 22)
(via Julie Dietrich, Blessing Health Professions Library) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) will offer three-continuing education sessions at the annual virtual conference. Registration is still open! To register, go here. The deadline is Friday, October 22. CE1: Charting a new course: practical data visualization for librarians presented by Annette Mendoza and Karen Gutzman…
Call for Proposals: Distance Library Services Conference 2022 (July 26-28 at Purdue University)–Deadline Wed., Dec. 1
(via Katie Stewart, Johns Hopkins University) The 2022 Distance Library Services (DLS) Conference is currently scheduled to occur from July 26 to 28 (Tuesday-Thursday) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Conference will take place in person, with a hybrid virtual option. More information about the meeting is available here. The call for proposals is now…
Registration Open for CARLI Webinar “Compact but Nimble: Navigating the Challenges and Discovering the Benefits of Small Libraries” (Wed., Oct. 27, 1:00-2:00 PM)
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) There are specific challenges that small academic and rural libraries face that are unique, which can be related to staffing, budget, library instruction, etc. Let’s discuss them! Join the CARLI Instruction Committee as we navigate issues that are faced by small libraries, and discuss strategies on how to manage them. Registration is now open for…
Call for Submissions: JMLA “History Matters” Column
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) The Journal of the Medical Library Association is seeking submissions for its “History Matters” column. These are short articles on historical topics that are relevant to health sciences librarianship, broadly defined. “History Matters” articles have an unstructured abstract of up to 250 words. The main text should comprise no more than 3,000…
Save the Date: Research Data Access and Preservation Summit 2022 (Online March 14-17)
(via Renaine Julian, Florida State University) The Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) Summit 2022 will be held online March 15-17 (Tuesday-Thursday), 2022, with optional workshops on Monday, March 14. This year’s theme will be “Envisioning an Inclusive Data Future”. The Summit will be a three-day, multi-track event for any who are interested in learning more about the management,…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Going Virtual: Programs and Insights from a Time of Crisis” (Wed., Oct. 20, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)–UIUC and Champaign PL Among Presenters
(via ALA) Join ALA’s Public Programs Office for a live look at five successful library virtual programs offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these high-energy “lightning talks,” attendees will learn about creative programs that vividly demonstrate the ways in which library programming can make communities stronger and more resilient by creating lifelong learners, fostering conversation, and…