(via Kimberly Mitchell, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) The journal Public Services Quarterly seeks quality original articles about public services in academic libraries. We are interested in research-based and theoretical articles as well as case studies that advance the understanding of public services–reference and research assistance, information literacy instruction, access and delivery services,…
Call for Participation: Survey on Book and Material Challenges in Academic Libraries
(via John Siegel and Jonathan Newton, University of South Carolina Upstate) We are conducting a research survey on the preparedness of academic libraries to handle book and material challenges. If you are a librarian, library assistant/staff member, or administrator at an academic library within the United States, please consider taking this survey. The survey will…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection” (Wed., July 27, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is now open for the NNLM webinar “Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection”. It will take place on Wednesday, July 27, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. This webinar is worth 1.00 hour CE credit. For more information, including the link to registration,…
Reminder: Registration Open for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Journal Club Discussion on the Role of Health Humanities in Physical Therapy (Online Thurs., June 30, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences LRC) On Thursday, June 30, at 3:00 PM CDT, please join the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) via Zoom for a virtual discussion of the article below. “Can Reading Tolstoy Make Us Better Physical Therapists? The Role of the Health Humanities in Physical Therapy”, from Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal (2020 Jun 23;100(6):885-889)…
Registration Open for NLM Office Hours Listening Session on MeSH Terms Related to Population Groups (Thurs., June 30, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Join us for a special NLM (National Library of Medicine) Office Hours Listening Session, focused on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to population groups. This web event will take place on Thursday, June 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Dianne Babski (NLM…
Registration Open for Freedom to Read Foundation Virtual Symposium Where Intellectual Freedom and Social Justice Meet: A Call to Action (Tues., July 12 – Wed., July 13, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) invites all library workers, educators, authors, journalists, publishers, social justice workers and First Amendment advocates to attend and participate in its free virtual symposium, Where Intellectual Freedom and Social Justice Meet: A Call to Action to be held on July 12 and 13, 2022 (Tuesday and Wednesday)….
Society of American Archivists’ Science, Technology, and Health Care Section Steering Committee Holding Next Virtual Coffee Chat on Tues., July 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Society of American Archivists’ Science, Technology, and Health Care Section Steering Committee invites you to join us for our next virtual coffee chat on Tuesday, July 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, to discuss conducting research on science, technology, and health…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: The Future is Now” (Fri., July 15, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Amber Wessies, Union University) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: The Future is Now”. The webinar will take place on Friday, July 15, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for a description and the registration link. Learning analytics offers a new…
Call for Article Submissions: Upcoming Issues of The Reference Librarian
(via Lauri Rebar, Florida Atlantic University) The Reference Librarian, a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal, is soliciting submissions for articles surrounding recent issues faced by reference librarians in their work. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following ones. distance learning and librarians digital literacy as part of library instruction other types of essential literacies…
Save the Date: IRDL Online Research Conference (Nov. 10-11, Thurs.-Fri.)
(via Lisa Becksford, Virginia Tech University) The IRDL (Instruction for Research Design in Librarianship) Online Research Conference will showcase some of the most creative thinking in research methods geared for the 21st century librarian. The Conference is the first research methods-focused conference of its kind in the United States and will offer a friendly and…