(via Lauren Wittek, University of Arizona – Health Sciences Library) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “The Roles of Libraries in an Aging Society: A Social Justice Imperative”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Social…
Reminder: Registration Open for Webinar Recognizing 2023 IACRL OER Campus Kickstart Awardees–Fri., Sept. 6, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via ILA) The OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs is awarded to selected Illinois institutions, by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL), to offer financial incentives towards the implementation of OER programs and encourage OER usage in classrooms. Join the 2023 OER Campus Kickstart awardees on Friday, September 6,…
Registration Open for LIS Pedagogy Chat “Inclusive Communication in the Classroom”–Online Fri., Sept. 6, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Please join us for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, online Friday, September 6, at 1:00 PM CDT. The topic is “Inclusive Communication in the Classroom”. This session will address the critical need for inclusive teaching within LIS, emphasizing the use of effective communication strategies and syllabus language. It will explore…
Registration Open for Webinar “Demystifying AI” in Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences Series–Wed., Sept. 18, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) In today’s rapidly-evolving digital landscape, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for navigating and making informed decisions. Join us for the first session in our new Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Architecture of the Internet webinar series, a five-part series that will focus on shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of the…
Legislative Update, 08/30/2024
Federal As we get closer to the Presidential Election, it’s important to stay aware of the promises and track records of the candidates. Meanwhile, a current Supreme Court case, Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services, could dramatically affect Federal regulations on Medicare and Medicaid. Illinois A couple of bills to watch: SB3703 –…
Registration Open for 2024 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (Online Mon., Oct. 7 – Wed., Oct. 9)–Keynote Address Focuses on Reuse of Electronic Health Record Data for Research
(via Dr. Marla Hertz, University of Alabama at Birmingham) The 2024 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (SEDLS) will take place virtually from Monday, October 7, to Wednesday, October 9, on Zoom. Registration is now open! SEDLS is open to all who wish to attend, including students, data managers, and data scientists. The conference is not limited to…
Reminder: ACRL Science & Technology Section Mentoring Program Seeking Mentors and Mentees for 2024-25
(via Irina Holden, State University of New York – Albany) Would you like to expand your views on science and technology librarianship? Are you a library student or new librarian with lots of questions, and looking to find some insight into the profession? Are you considering a career change switching to STEM librarianship or looking…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section Webinar “Cool Things We Cataloged” (Late October or Early November)–Deadline Fri., Sept. 13
(via Martha Lawler, Louisiana State University) The Bibliographic Standards Committee of the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section is seeking presenters for our fall webinar, “Cool Things We Cataloged”. This will be the fourth year that we have hosted a webinar with this topic. We are looking for a broad range of presenters (catalogers, archivists,…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association’s Carterette Series Webinar “Counteracting Health Misinformation and Supporting Climate Resilience: The Work of a Public and Academic Partnership in San Diego County, CA”–Wed., Sept. 25, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University) Registration is open for the free Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinar “Counteracting Health Misinformation and Supporting Climate Resilience: The Work of a Public and Academic Partnership in San Diego County, CA”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more…
Registration Open for EBSCO Webinar “Serials Management: E-Resources Basics” (Includes non-EBSCO Resources)–Thurs., Aug. 29, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for the EBSCO webinar “Serials Management: E-Resources Basics”. It will take place on Thursday, August 29, at 1:00 PM CDT. Please note that the webinar is not limited to EBSCO resources, and attendees not need to be EBSCO customers….