(via Christine Moeller, Ph.D. candidate at University of Washington iSchool) We are seeking participants for an IMLS-funded research project conducted by faculty and graduate students from the Information School at the University of Washington. This research investigates the challenges and opportunities that neurodivergent librarians experience in library workplaces. We are inviting U.S. library workers aged 18 and…
Call for Volunteers from Academic Libraries: 2025 Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee–Deadline Mon., July 8
(via Carolyn Ciesla, Elmhurst University) It’s almost time to start planning the 2025 ILA Conference, and as the incoming President-Elect, I want to ensure that we have equal representation from academic libraries on the Conference Program Committee. If you are interested in volunteering–and haven’t already submitted your name to ILA*–please send me an e-mail, at…
Early Registration for 2024 Northwest Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Conference (Wed., Sept. 18 – Fri., Sept. 20, in Eugene, OR, and Virtual) Extended to Thurs., July 11
(via Dev Singer, Brandeis University) Early-registration discounts for the 2024 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference have been extended through Thursday, July 11. Discounted tickets for groups, self-paying attendees and student attendees are limited. These extra discounted tickets may sell out before July 11, so we encourage you to register early. The NWILL conference…
Registration Open for Asynchronous Library Juice Academy Online Course “Health Sciences Librarianship: Roles & Opportunities”–Mon., July 1 – Sun., July 28
(via Library Juice Academy) Registration is open for the Library Juice Academy asynchronous course “Health Sciences Librarianship: Roles & Opportunities”. It will take place online between Monday, July 1, and Sunday, July 28. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Health sciences librarians are information professionals who have special knowledge in…
Registration for Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria) Opens Mon., July 22; Deadline to Submit Poster Sessions is Fri., July 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration for this year’s ILA Annual Conference opens in less than one month. Mark your calendars for Monday, July 22, when registration officially opens. Get ready for an exciting array of events, networking opportunities, sessions, and vendors from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10, at the Peoria Civic Center….
Call for Submissions: “Biz of Digital” Column in Against the Grain
(via Michelle Flinchbaugh–University of Maryland, Baltimore County) “Biz of Digital” is a column in Against the Grain. It features discussions by working librarians on digital collections, digital repositories, digital scholarship, data services, and technology. Its audience is librarians in all types of libraries and vendors of products, services, and systems that support library digital services….
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Statistics on the Web”–Wed., July 10, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Statistics on the Web”. It will take place on Wednesday, July 10, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This webinar will discuss the importance and relevance of…
Call for Proposals: Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (in Lawrence, KS, from Mon., Oct. 14, to Wed., Oct. 16)–Deadline Fri., July 19
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 10th symposium. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and expand their research data-related knowledge base and skill sets. MDLS 2024 will be an in-person event held from Monday, October 14, to…
Registration Open for Webinar “Information Literacy as a Concept and Practice: Where are We Going?”–Mon., July 29, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the free online panel discussion “Information Literacy as a Concept and Practice: Where are We Going?”. It will take place on Monday, July 29, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. The Ohio State University Libraries is the sponsor. Please see below for more…
Call for Mentees and Mentors: ACRL Science & Technology Section Mentoring Program
(via Laurie Neuerburg, University of Iowa) Would you like to expand your views on science and technology librarianship? Are you a library student or new librarian with lots of questions, and looking to find some insight into the profession? Are you considering a career change switching to STEM librarianship or looking to proceed with your…