(via Ramón García, Southern Methodist University) Join the ACRL Instruction Section’s Inclusive Pedagogy Committee for a lightning talk about how folks have been addressing the barriers they’ve encountered in their own practice of inclusive pedagogies. The event, titled “Navigating Barriers to Inclusive Pedagogy”, will take place on Wednesday, April 16, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM…
Call for Four Librarian Advisors: ALA’s Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults Project–Deadline Wed., April 30
(via ALA) Libraries have long been a trusted source of information, but in today’s digital world, they’re also becoming key players in helping adults navigate online health resources. Recognizing this need, ALA, with $250,000 in support from UnitedHealthcare, is launching Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults. At the heart of Digital Pathways is a…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Harnessing AI to Boost Engagement and Transform Teaching Practices Through Innovative Technology”–Thurs., April 17, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Harnessing AI to Boost Engagement and Transform Teaching Practices Through Innovative Technology”. It will take place on Thursday, April 17, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This follow-up to the first webinar,…
Registration Open for Upcoming LILi Show & Tell Webinar “Pedagogy, Personability, and Library Intimidation: Recommendations for Instruction Librarians”–Wed., April 16, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Esther Grassian, University of California Los Angeles) Registration is open for the next LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Show & Tell webinar, “Pedagogy, Personability, and Library Intimidation: Recommendations for Instruction Librarians”.It will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at 12:00 PM CDT. Library anxiety inhibits students’ progress toward research goals and often deters them from…
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Advocating for Libraries”–Wed., April 23, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Are you wondering what effect recent defunding of IMLS will have on libraries in Illinois? On Wednesday, April 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, please join a RAILS online event to learn more. Registration is available here. This event will feature discussions on advocating for libraries, in regards…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Beyond Labels: Empathetic Teaching Practices for Neuroinclusion”–Mon., May 5, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Beyond Labels: Empathetic Teaching Practices for Neuroinclusion”. It will take place on Monday, May 5, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. In today’s educational landscape, it’s crucial for instruction librarians to adapt teaching practices…
Registration Open for Next Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinar, “Preserving Legacy, Inspiring Change: The Untold Story of Black Librarians”–Wed., May 7, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s next Carterette Series webinar, “Preserving Legacy, Inspiring Change: The Untold Story of Black Librarians”. Held in conjunction with the Georgia Library Association’s Black Caucus Interest Group,this free event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at 1:00 PM CDT. Description Join…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming Publication Pathways for Change: Strategic Programs for Cultivating Diversity in the Library Workforce–Deadline Fri., May 9, with Informational Sessions Online Fri., April 18, and Mon., April 21
Call for Chapter Proposals We are seeking chapter proposals for an edited volume published by Rowman & Littlefield. The chapters will be peer reviewed and publication date is tentatively expected for Spring 2027. Working Title: Pathways for Change: Strategic Programs for Cultivating Diversity in the Library Workforce Abstract submission deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 Editors:…
Reminder: Journal of Graduate Librarianship Submissions Due Mon., April 14
(via Dr. Wendy Doucette, East Tennessee State University) The Journal of Graduate Librarianship (JGL) is again accepting submissions! Manuscripts are welcome until Monday, April 14, 2025. JGL invites manuscripts on any aspect or type of graduate librarianship. We especially seek manuscripts that exemplify the qualities contained in the acronym SHOP: Shared Honest Open Practice. Authors are encouraged…
Call for Presentation Proposals: IFLA Online Event “Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship” (Potential Presentation Dates Tues., June 3 – Thurs., June 5)–Deadline Fri., April 25
(via Robin Kear, University of Pittsburgh) The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Social Science Libraries Section invites proposals for our upcoming online event titled, “Shaping the Future: The Impact of AI in Social Sciences Librarianship”. This virtual event will bring together library professionals, academic faculty and staff, and technology experts to explore the…