(via Norma Durian, University of La Verne) Registration for the Inaugural Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) conference is now open! When: July 12, 2018 8:30 am – 4:15 pm Where: University of La Verne, La Verne, CA With over 20 sessions and presenters from across the United States and the world, this conference is…
Call for ACRL College Libraries Section Spring 2018 Newsletter Items
(via Nathaniel King, Nevada State College, on behalf of Jayne Blodgett, University of Northern Colorado) The CLS Communications Committee invites you to submit an article for the Spring 2018 CLS Newsletter. Did you present at a conference? Are you having a program at ALA Annual? Did your library launch an interesting service this fall? Did…
Call for Performers: MLA 2018 Talent Show (Deadline March 28)
(via Ene Belleh, University of Pennsylvania) Do you play a musical instrument? Sing in the shower? Balance spinning plates while cooking dinner? Recite poetry to your cats pets? Show off that talent to your MLA friends and colleagues! The MLA is calling on you to present up to a 5-minute display of talent during the…
Registration Open for 2018 Digital Initiatives Symposium (Keynoters Include IWU’s Davis-Kahl and UIUC’s Hensley)
(via Amanda Makula, University of San Diego) Registration is now open for the 2018 Digital Initiatives Symposium! NEW THIS YEAR: – Five Pre-conference Workshops: – Open Access Policies – Open Education – Web Archiving – Linked Data – Metadata – Outdoor Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception held on Day 1 – 15-Minute “TED-Style” Talks on Day 2…
ACRL IS Instructional Technologies Committee Publishes “Tips & Trends” Article on Data Visualization
(via Carl Lehnen, University of Illinois at Chicago) The ACRL Instruction Section, Instructional Technologies Committee, has published their latest Tips and Trends article, “Data Visualization,” written by Lindley Homel. Tips and Trends introduces and discusses new, emerging or even familiar technologies that can be used in library instruction.”Data Visualization” is freely available at bit.ly/tipsandtrendssu17. To see…
Call for Volunteers: ILA Committees (Deadline March 31)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Interested in serving on an ILA committee? ILA President-Elect Cynthia Fuerst is making appointments for the coming program year. Appointments begin July 1, 2018, and most committee members serve two-year terms. Complete the Committee Interest Form by Saturday, March 31, to be considered. You must be a personal member of…
Call for Proposals: ACRL e-Learning Programs (Deadline April 13)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) ACRL invites proposal submissions for our ACRL e-Learning program. Submit a proposalfor a webcast or online course and share your knowledge and innovative developments with your colleagues. April 13, 2018 is the submission deadline. ACRL has identified four key areas in our Plan for Excellence. ACRL welcomes proposal submissions on…
ACRL Seeking Responses to Its Member Survey (March 13 – April 4)
(via Rachel Minkin, Michigan State University) If you are currently an ACRL member, please read on. If you are not currently a member, please disregard. ACRL is conducting their triennial membership survey, opening today, Tuesday, March 13 and closing on Wednesday, April 4. Each ACRL member will receive an individualized link to a survey from…
ACRL Instruction Section Seeking Nominations for IFLA Information Literacy Committee (Deadline May 4)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Dear Colleagues, Please note the call below for applicants to serve as a representative to IFLA on behalf of the Instruction Section. The IS shares the nomination process with AASL (American Association of School Librarians) every two years. See below for more information. If you are…
Call for Panelists: ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum at ALA Annual (Deadline April 20)
(via Lauren Hays, MidAmerica Nazarene University) Call for panelists for the ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum, 2018 ALA Annual Meeting The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an excellent opportunity for instruction librarians to explore and discuss current topics related to library instruction and information literacy. The steering committee welcomes proposals from individuals…