(via Zachary Lannes, Louisiana State University) The 2025 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be take place virtually from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10. Librarian colleagues from around the Great Lakes region will host this event virtually. This year’s immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about historical advances in…
Academic Library Association of Ohio Holding Free Virtual Innovation Instruction Showcase, with STEM Focus–Wed., May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) You are invited to the 2025 Innovative Instruction Showcase, hosted by the ALAO (Academic Library Association of Ohio) Instruction and STEM Interest Groups! This year’s Showcase will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Join us for a series of lightning talks…
Call for Proposals: Expert Finding Systems International Conference (Tues., Sept. 16 – Thurs., Sept. 18, in Cleveland, OH)–Deadline Mon., May 5
(via Clarke Iakovakis, Oklahoma State University) The program committee for the Expert Finder Systems International Forum 2025 is excited to announce we are now accepting proposals for presenting at our upcoming conference, which will be held from Tuesday, September 16, to Thursday, September 18, at the Aviator conference center in Cleveland, OH. The conference theme is “Charting…
Virtual Panel Discussion on MLA’s Sewell Travel Award for Public Health Wed., April 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Jennifer Lege, University of Pennsylvania) It has been over 50 years since the Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) was established. For almost half that time, the Sewell Fund has provided opportunities for aspiring librarians interested in supporting Public Health work through Public Health Librarianship. The Sewell Travel Award…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Annual Conference (Online Tues., July 15, and in Arlington, TX, on Thurs., July 17, and Fri., July 18) Due Fri., April 25
(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 30
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The 2025 SLA (Special Libraries Association) Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. The Symposium will feature invited keynotes as well as presentations from colleagues. This year the planning committee…
Reminder: Regular Registration for Open Repositories Conference (Sun., June 15 – Wed., June 18, in Chicago) Closes Sat. May 10
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) will take place at the University of Chicago from Sunday, June 15, to Wednesday, June 18, with optional workshop days on the 15th and the 18th. Registration is still open, with regular rates ending Saturday, May 10. If you would like to stay…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”–Mon., April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT
(via ALA) In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, ALA invites you to a virtual program to learn how libraries can support coworkers and patrons on the autism spectrum. Titled “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”, the webinar will take place on Monday, April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT. The program will be a moderated…
Reminder: Participants Needed for Doctoral Survey on Leadership Styles and Academic Librarian Engagement in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments
(via Amanda Ziegler, National University) Calling all colleagues working remotely or in a hybrid work environment! My name is Amanda Ziegler and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting an online survey to explore the effects that different leadership styles have on how engaged academic library workers feel when working in…
Save the Date: New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Wed., June 25 – Fri., June 27, in Brunswick, Maine)–Registration Opens Wed., April 23
(via Jennifer Chaput, University of Massachusetts) We are excited to announce this year’s New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be held from Wednesday, June 25, to Friday, June 27, at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Science Boot Camp is a fun and affordable 2 ½ day immersion into science topics offering opportunities for library workers and library students interested in science, health sciences, and technology to…