(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Calling all innovators in library education! The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is thrilled to launch our next grant initiative to empower RAILS member libraries through Continuing Education (CE) events. You can shape future professional development opportunities by applying for up to $2,000 in funding per grant to support impactful…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Virtual Chat on Health Sciences Collection Development Wed., Aug. 7, at 2:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will host an informal chat session in August for those new-ish to health sciences collection development! Come and chat with colleagues who have only been involved in health sciences collection development for a few years or less, and share your experiences. More…
Call for Proposals: Upcoming Volume Affordability, Open Education, and Academic Library Dysfunction: Can Libraries Make Higher Education More Affordable and Equitable?–Deadline Tues., Aug. 20
(via Julia Maxwell, Rutgers University) We invite proposals for an edited volume, tentatively titled Affordability, Open Education, and Academic Library Dysfunction: Can Libraries Make Higher Education More Affordable and Equitable?, to be published by Routledge. The book will provide a global perspective on the role of OER in educational equity. Please see a brief rationale for the volume…
Call for Participation: Study “Ethical Choices with Educational Technology for Artificial Intelligence: Evaluation of the Instrument with Instructors”
(via Kimberly Grotewold, PhD candidate at University of North Texas) My name is Kimberly Grotewold, and I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. I am part of a research team seeking participants for our study: Ethical Choices with Educational Technology for Artificial Intelligence: Evaluation of…
Reminder: Guest Submissions for “Technology” Column in Next Issue of Public Services Quarterly Due Mon., Aug. 12
(via Joy DuBose, Mississippi State University) The editor of the “Technology” column in Public Services Quarterly is seeking guest column authors for future issues. The purpose of the “Technology” column is to examine current and developing technology topics in academic libraries. The column’s focus is creative uses of technology; introductions to new technologies; and critiques of…
Samantha Loster is HSLI Member of the Quarter
Samantha Loster is the HSLI Member of the Quarter! Samantha is Electronic Resource Management Librarian at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science’s Boxer Library. Since you are relatively new to HSLI, how did you first learn about the organization and decide to become involved? I didn’t learn about HSLI until I was in school for…
University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Dr. Lucy Holman to Give Keynote Address at 2024 HSLI Annual Conference (Online Wed., Oct. 23 – Fri., Oct. 25)
(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) Please join us for the 2024 HSLI Annual Conference! The 2024 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will take place virtually from Wednesday, October 23, to Friday, October 25. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Lucy Holman as our keynote speaker. Dr. Holman currently serves as the…
Registration Open for Asynchronous Library Juice Academy Online Course “Kindness and Wellbeing at Work in Libraries”–Mon., Aug. 5 – Sun., Sept. 15
(via Library Juice Academy) Registration is open for the Library Juice Academy asynchronous course “Kindness and Wellbeing at Work in Libraries”. It will take place online from Monday, August 5, to Sunday, September 15. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This course explores the importance and relevance of kindness and…
Registration Open for ACRL Webcast “Project Outcome 101”–Mon., Aug. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Are you interested in measuring learning outcomes to drive change, make data-informed decisions, and demonstrate the impact of programs and services at your library? Join Project Outcome from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT on Monday, August 12, for a free “Project Outcome 101” webcast This one-hour webinar will introduce you to everything the…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Mentoring Program (Sun., Sept. 1, 2024 – Mon., June 30, 2025)–Deadline Fri., Aug. 16
(via Christina Norton, Bradley University) Are you new to serving distance and online students and want to expand your professional knowledge/skills? Or are you an experienced librarian willing to share your knowledge to help others develop their skills? The ACRL DOLS Mentoring and Networking Committee invites you to participate in the 2024-2025 cohort of our…