(via Melissa Zilic, DePaul University) We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP), a nine-month initiative designed to foster both professional and personal development among participants. Program Overview iCAMP operates on a comprehensive nine-month framework, structured to facilitate growth and learning through mentorship. Over nine months, participants will engage…
Reminder: Submit Favorite Banned or Challenged Book Titles for IACRL Newsletter Feature by Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) Banned Books Week is coming up, and the IACRL Communications Committee wants to celebrate the freedom to read by spotlighting the books that have challenged norms, sparked conversations, and stood strong against censorship. We invite you to share your favorite banned or challenged book title for a special feature in the…
Reminder: Submissions for “Librarians on the Move” Section in Next IACRL Newsletter Due Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) The IACRL Communications Committee is currently gathering updates for the next edition of “Librarians on the Move” for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Fall Newsletter. This feature highlights recent job changes, promotions, new hires, and other professional transitions within the Illinois academic library community. If you or…
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “A Discussion of Faculty and Predatory Journals: The Potential Role of Librarians”–Wed., Sept. 17, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jessica Dai, University of Delaware) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “A Discussion of Faculty and Predatory Journals: The Potential Role of Librarians”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. The complexities of predatory publishing arise from two phenomena….
Reminder: Upcoming Illinois Open Education Events Online Fri., Sept. 5, and Fri., Sept. 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Both Days (No Registration Required)
(via Dr. Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) This is a reminder that the Illinois Open Education General Meeting will take place online Friday, September 5, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Join us to plan next steps for capacity building. All are welcome. Here is an updated agenda for that meeting. No registration…
Reminder: Registration for 2025 Northwest ILL & Resource Sharing Conference (Tues., Sept. 9 – Thurs., Sept. 11, Online and in Portland, OR) Closes Thurs., Sept. 4
(via Dev Singer, Brandeis University) Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2025 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference before it’s too late! The registration deadline is Thursday, September 4. Please register here. The NWILL Conference will be held from Tuesday, September 9, to Thursday, September 11, in a unique hybrid format. Attendees can join us in…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Library Workers’ Experiences with Requests for AI-Generated Articles–Deadline Wed., Sept. 17
(via Dana Laird, SUNY Brockport) We are conducting a research study exploring academic library workers’ experiences with Artificial Intelligence(AI)-generated hallucinated or ghost articles. Ghost or hallucinated articles refer to citations that appear legitimate but reference non-existent works. We invite you to participate in this study if your role includes either: There are two separate surveys,…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “OpenRefine for Health Sciences: Part 1”–Tues., Sept. 9, 12:30-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “OpenRefine for Health Sciences: Part 1”. It will take place on Tuesday, September 9, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This course will introduce librarians and information professionals…
Registration Open for Free ALA eLearning Webinar “Show Up For Our Libraries: Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions”–Tues., Sept. 9, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT
(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the free ALA eLearning webinar “Show Up For Our Libraries: Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions”. It will take place on Tuesday, September 9, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries across the country need our…
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources”–Thurs., Sept. 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources “. It will take place on Thursday, September 11, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need…