(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Applications are now being accepted for a new grant to encourage libraries to begin or expand their services to those living with dementia. Two $2,500 grants will be awarded in 2022. The grant, entitled the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia, is…
Call for Examples of DEI Language in CARLI Members’ Collection-Development Policies (Deadline Fri., Jan. 14)
(via Elizabeth Clarage and Jen Masciadrelli, CARLI, on behalf of the CARLI Collection Management Committee) The CARLI Collection Management Committee is seeking examples from members’ collection-development policies that incorporate language that acknowledges historical, structural, and systemic injustice, or that incorporates the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). If your collection-development policy includes this language,…
Registration Open for ILA’s 2022 Library Legislative Meet-ups (Held Virtually Between Jan. 24 and Feb. 28)
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are pleased to announce registration is now open for ILA’s 2022 Library Legislative Meet-ups. This annual series of events provides an opportunity to meet with your state and federal legislators and hear their thoughts firsthand about issues affecting libraries in your area. The ILA President will bring welcoming remarks; ILA Legislative Consultant…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 6 Webinar “Trauma-Informed Librarianship: Building Communities of Care” (Thurs., Jan. 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Bobbi Newman–Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 6) Registration is open for the webinar “Trauma-Informed Librarianship: Building Communities of Care”. It will take place on Thursday, January 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, via Zoom. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Trauma-informed librarianship (TIL) is a vital practice…
Registration Open for Student Success Interest Group of Illinois Meeting via Zoom (Thurs., Jan. 20, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)–RSVP Required
(via Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University) Are you interested in exploring issues related to student success with colleagues in Illinois? The Student Success Interest Group of Illinois (SSIGI) is an informal group that discusses, learns, and shares how academic libraries support student success around the state. Student success is an increasing focus for academic libraries,…
Reminder: Survey About the Impact of COVID-19 on Technical-Services Units Closes Sat., Jan. 1
(via Elizabeth Szkirpan, University of Tulsa) This is the final call for responses to take the survey over the impact of COVID-19 on technical-services units and tasks. This survey is open to library employees working in the United States who are a member of a technical services unit or a role that completes technical-services tasks…
Call for Submissions: Upcoming ILA Reporter Issue on New Library Buildings in 2021 (Deadline Thurs., Jan. 20)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Has your library undergone renovations or new building in 2021? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2021” article in the March, 2022 issue. Submissions should include the following. at least one high-resolution image of the exterior at least one high-resolution image of…
Legislative News, 12/10/2021
Federal News – Health Care industry seeks surprise billing changes this month (Roll Call, 12/8/2021) Senate passes resolution to end COVID-19 shots-or-test rule (Roll Call, 12/9/2021) State News – Two new opposing COVID-19 expenses bills filed with the Illinois state legislature: by State Rep. Carroll – HB4259 INS CODE – HEALTH CARE EXPENSES or…
Call for Submissions–Upcoming Issues of DttP: Documents to the People
(via Jennifer Castle, Tennessee State University) The editors of the open-access journal DttP: Documents to the People are soliciting submissions for upcoming issues. We are interested in publishing articles on government information and government activities at the local, state, national, and international or intergovernmental levels. We are especially interested in articles regarding government and current events. Examples of potential…
Registration Open for Free NNLM CE Webinar “Elder Justice Explained: What It Is and How You Can Help” (Wed., Jan. 19, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Registration is open for the free NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine) CE class “Elder Justice Explained: What It Is and How You Can Help”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 19, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. This program is part of the NNLM Region 1 Insights Webinar Series. To…