(via Dr. Tim Schlak, Robert Morris University) We are seeking contributions for a new book on The Social Future of Academic Libraries building on our panel session at ACRL 2017 viewing libraries through the lens of intellectual and social capital. Our point of departure is the current focus in college and university libraries on engagement, partnerships, community development, and social relations. The social turn in academic librarianship requires new ways of working…
Register Now for February 28 Amigos Library Services Online Conference, “Open Doors: Reaching Underserved Populations”
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) As librarians, providing equitable access to all patrons should be a top priority. The patrons visiting our libraries should reflect the diversity of the communities we live in. Unfortunately, there are many populations that go underserved. How can we broaden our reach to better serve all our community? Join…
2019 ALA MidWinter Session: ACRL Technical Services Interest Group Program Announcement
(via Cynthia Romanowski, Governors State University) The ACRL Technical Services Interest Group invites you to join us for three presentations on: Date: Saturday, January 26th 2019 Time: 4:30-5:30 PM Place/Room: Washington State Convention Center, Room 211 Following the BIBFLOW Roadmap: First Steps toward a Linked Data Environment Marcia Barrett, Cataloging & Metadata Strategies Librarian University…
Registration Open for January 17 RAILS Member Update
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System) All RAILS members are invited to attend this update, either at a videoconference location or via streaming. One of the featured reports is on the College of DuPage Library’s use of OERs. ——————————————————————————————————– All RAILS Member Library Staff…
Call for Presenters–March 26 CARLI Symposium on Emerging E-Resources: Streaming Video and Usage Statistics (Deadline Jan. 28)
(via Cindy Clennon, CARLI) The CARLI Commercial Products Committee is planning a symposium on March 26, 2019 in Champaign focusing on two emerging issues in e-resources: streaming video and usage statistics. The Committee is soliciting volunteers who would be willing to participate in a moderated panel and/or a breakout session addressing the following topics: Streaming…
Reminder: Registration Open for April 2 CARLI Forum, “Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change”
(via Elizabeth Clarage, CARLI) Registration expands to 2 people per CARLI member library on January 11th. The CARLI Technical Services Committee and Collection Management Committee invite you to attend “Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change”. This all-day event on change management will be held at the University of Illinois…
Call for Nominations: Virginia Boucher/OCLC Distinguished ILL Librarian Award (Deadline 1/15)
(via Karen Janke, Erikson Institute) I have a modification to make in the link provided to access the nomination form. The first time you visit, you should use this link: https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=ZFENIJEQ You’ll be asked to log in with your ALA id/password, then be taken to the nomination form submission site. Future logins should work from…
ILA Reporter Seeking Submissions for April 2019, and Later, Issues
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Reporter is currently seeking submissions for the April 2019, and subsequent, issues (the magazine publishes every other month). We’re primarily interested in articles that explore current issues in librarianship, and have state-wide appeal and representation. We will consider examples of successful initiatives or programs, but encourage article authors to relate…
Registration Open for ULS Academic Outreach Committee’s Online Roundtable Discussion for January, “Tools & Strategies for Marketing Your Outreach”
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Jason Kruse, Northwestern University) The ULS Academic Outreach Committee<http://www.ala.org/acrl/uls/acr-ulsao> offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to Academic Outreach endeavors. January 2019 Topic: Tools & Strategies for Marketing Your Outreach This month’s discussion will focus on how academic libraries promote outreach…
Call for Nominations: E.A. Gleason Library History Book Award (Deadline 1/15)
(via Dr. Carol Leibiger, University of South Dakota) This is a reminder that the E.A. Gleason Library History Book Award Call for Nominations ends on January 15. The American Library Association Library History Roundtable (LHRT) Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award Committee is seeking nominations from members, authors, and publishers for this award. The Eliza Atkins…