(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) To accommodate those who would like some additional time, the Core Forum call for proposals deadline has been extended to Friday, March 24. Forum prioritizes networking opportunities and practical professional development. Join us in New Orleans, October 19-21, 2023! We’re looking for presentations on hot topics and innovative content in the following…
Reminder: Submissions for Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education Due Wed., April 5
(via Kristina Clement, Kennesaw State University) The call for papers for the Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education (JOERHE) is now open. JOERHE welcomes original quantitative and qualitative research articles and discussion pieces concerning Open Pedagogy, Open Data, and analyses of current topics in Open Educational Resources. Authors are encouraged to discuss the practical applications of their…
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Committees for 2023-26 (Deadline Fri., May 5)
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) CARLI is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. CARLI is also seeking volunteers to serve on a new Archives Task Force as approved by the CARLI Board at their March 10 meeting. The initial term of…
Registration Open for First Session of ILA Diversity Committee’s United Shades Discussion Series (Online Fri., March 31, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Tamara Jenkins, Illinois Library Association) Given the current social climate, it is challenging to find a safe space to celebrate and explore our unique qualities, be they cultural, racial, physical, or sexual. Although libraries across the country provide services and resources to patrons related to diversity issues, library professionals have recognized a lack of diversity…
Registration Open for 2023 REFORMA Institute (Virtual and in-Person Thurs., June 22, with on-Site Option in Chicago)–Early-Bird Deadline Sun., April 30, with in-Person Registration Capped at 50
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Registration is now open for the 2023 REFORMA (The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking) Institute! The institute will take place on Thursday, June 22, starting at 8:00 AM CDT, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. For the…
Registration Open for IMLS National Forum Webinar Session #3, “Understanding and Evaluating Governmental Data (U.S. and International” (Thurs., March 30, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Yan (Grace) Liu, West Chester University) Registration is open for the webinar “Understanding and Evaluating Governmental Data (U.S. and International)”. It will take place on Thursday, March 30, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Can we ensure that researchers and the public make informed decisions when using governmental data? Can data from different sources…
Call for Participation: Survey on How Archival Institutions Engage Their LGBTQ+ Materials
(via Kestrel Ward, University of Florida) My name is Kestrel Ward (University of Florida), and my research partner is Evangeline Giaconia (University of Florida). We are undertaking a study to understand how archival institutions engage their LGBTQ+ materials. To that end, we have developed a survey to collect data on how institutions around the US…
Call for Ad Hoc Online Programming Ideas
Based on the results of the HSLI planning survey, members have expressed a strong interest in having more “ad hoc” online programming, similar to the presentation on the NIH Data Tool Kit last fall. The topic should cover something of current professional interest to librarians in the health sciences and medicine. The programming could last…
Reminder: Registration Open for NNLM Virtual Symposium, “Health Misinformation” (Tues., April 4 – Thurs., April 6)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine) Virtual Symposium, which will take place from Tuesday, April 4, to Thursday, April 6. The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, themed “Health Misinformation“, will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and…
Call for Poster Session Proposals: ALA Annual Conference (Thurs., June 22 – Tues., June 27, in Chicago)–Deadline Wed., March 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Present a Poster Session at the American Library Association’s 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition! This year’s meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, from Thursday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 27. Don’t miss out on this key professional-development opportunity to share your best ideas and work with the library community….