(via Melanie Sorsby, Covenant Medical Center and School of Nursing in Lubbock, TX) The MLA Rising Star program gives members the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. The yearly leadership development program matches each Rising Star, with a mentor, in a curriculum that includes monthly classes, training to…
Proposals for Empirical Librarians (Feb. 27-28 in Knoxville, TN) Due Friday, Oct. 18
(via Dr. Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University) Empirical Librarians is a small conference that specifically focuses on the unique place of original research and original researchers in the larger information environment. We are a place where librarians who do research and librarians who support research can come together to share ideas and insights about original…
Reminder: Registration Still Open for Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference and Related Events (Oct. 17-18 in Columbus)
(via the Academic Library Association of Ohio) Remember to register for the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) annual conference Academic Libraries Speak Up! Advocate. Collaborate. Educate. The conference will be held on Friday, October 18th at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, OH, with a preconference workshop and training on Thursday, October…
Reminder: Seats Still Available for Library Research Seminar VII (October 16-19 at University of South Carolina)
(via Dr. Jennifer Sweeney, JK Sweeney and Associates LLC) October 16-19, 2019 School of Library & Information Science University of South Carolina Columbia, SC LRS VII kicks off on October 16 with a half-day preconference workshop on methods. Do you want to be involved in research but don’t know where to start? This workshop is…
Call for Submissions: Serials Librarian 2019 Volume Year (Deadline December 1)
(via Courtney McAllister, Yale University) The Serials Librarian is currently accepting submissions. To be considered for the 2019 volume year, please submit manuscripts by December 1, 2019. The Serials Librarian is an international peer-reviewed journal covering scholarly communications and all aspects of the serials and continuing resources management lifecycle. We publish case studies, reports, research…
Reminder: Registration Open for Chicago Research Summit on October 18
(via Cathy Mayer, Trinity Christian College) On October 18th, faculty, staff, & librarians are invited to the campus of North Park University for the inaugural Chicago Research Summit! A registration fee of only $30 will provide access to a wealth of information, including: Keynote: David Van Zytveld, Director of Loyola University’s Center for Urban Research and…
Elizabeth Sterner – 2019 Syed Maghrabi Scholarship Recipient – Conference Report
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, MS, MLIS, is the Health and Human Services librarian at Governors State University (GSU). Her report about her experience at the HSLI 2019 Conference is shared. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the HSLI 2019 Conference, Going Forward, Looking Back, in Champaign, IL. I would like to thank the Conference…
Registration Open for 2019 CARLI Annual Meeting and Directors’ Meeting on Friday, Nov. 15 (Deadline Nov. 7)
(via CARLI) Don′t forget to register for the 2019 CARLI Annual Meeting to be held Friday, November 15 at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Staff at any CARLI member library are invited to attend. A meeting of the CARLI Library Governing Directors will precede the Annual Meeting. Directors should register for this…
Registration Open for “My Library Is…” Online Roundtable for Academic Libraries (10:00-11:30 AM on Nov. 5)
(via Dan Bostrom, Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the “My Library Is…” campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Contributors for Its New Blog, ILA Connector
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is seeking contributors for a new pilot program: a member-led blog, the ILA Connecter! We invite you to join us in this collaborative effort in connecting, communicating and engaging across Illinois libraries. We hope that this blog will serve as a medium to not only offer resources and support, but…