(via Tarida Anantachai, North Carolina State University) The Journal of New Librarianship seeks short columns (500 to 1000 words) that explore, examine, and discuss issues surrounding the New Generation of Librarianship, wherein the “new generation” is broadly conceived to include any person who is new to the field, regardless of age, background, etc. We invite…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy” (Wed., July 20, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)
(via Rebecca Brown, Network of the National Library of Medicine) The National Center for Data Services at the NNLM will be hosting a discussion on “Addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy”. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 20, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This policy will go into effect January…
Reminder: Early Registration for Distance Library Services 2022 Conference (Virtual and In-Person, July 26-28 in West Lafayette, IN) Ends Fri., June 10
(via the Conference organizers) Registration for the Distance Library Services 2022 (DLS22) Conference is now open! DLS22 will be a hybrid in-person and virtual conference held July 26 – July 28 (Tuesday – Thursday) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Entering its 40th year, the Distance Library Services Conference is the principal professional gathering for the presentation and exchange…
Call for Survey Participation: Feasibility Study for Medical/Health Humanities Engagement Within Libraries
(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University & Western Colorado Community College) Link to Participate: click here The Purpose of this Survey (Protocol: 22-49): In preparing the manuscript for an edited volume about academic librarians and the health humanities, the survey author felt a chapter regarding the feasibility of medical and health humanities engagement for librarians, libraries,…
Reminder: Survey on Impact of eBooks on Interlibrary Loan Closes Monday, June 13
(via Christine Beardsley, University of North Carolina at Charlotte) This study will address how current eBook trends and practices in libraries will impact the larger ecosystem of collections and resource sharing. These services have become essential to serving the research needs of faculty and students in higher education. The findings could help identify some limitations to…
Registration Open for STEM Librarians South Virtual Conference (July 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)
(via Matt Hayward, University of Texas at San Antonio) We’d love for you to join us for the 2-day STEM Librarians South virtual conference, on July 28-29 (Thursday-Friday). This event will bring together information professionals and academics to discuss current research, ideas, insights, and best practices that advance STEM research and education. Register today to…
IACRL Announces Results of People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Vote (Entrants Include HSLI Member Betsy Sterner)
(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The polls for the IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing have closed, and the votes are counted. Congratulations to Jung Mi Scoulas, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago, who received the highest number of votes, for the article “Student Voice in Administrative Decision-making: Inclusive Planning during the Pandemic” in…
2022 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference Moving to Virtual Format (Dates Remain Wed., Sept. 7 – Fri., Sept. 9)
(via the HSLI Conference Planning Committee) The 2022 Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) Annual Conference will now take place in a virtual format. The dates remain the same–Wednesday, September 7, to Friday, September 9. Watch for additional announcements in the coming weeks on registration, keynote and CE sessions, and more. Or, check the Conference…
Reminder: ACRL Webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians” on Tues., June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group is excited to host our Spring Program! Please join us for “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians”. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT. No registration is required; please…
Registration Open for STEM Librarians Collaborative Meeting (Online July 20-22, Wed.-Fri.)–Deadline Wed., July 13
(via the event organizers) Registration is now open for the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2022 Meeting. It will take place online from Wednesday, July 20, to Friday, July 22, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT each day. Science librarianship is changing. We need opportunities for professional development and networking that change with us. Help us create…