(via Dr. Elizabeth Shields, Kennesaw State University) Registration is still open for “Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students”, March 22 – 23, 2018, Kennesaw GA. The Conference focuses on the ways in which academic libraries can meet the specific needs of graduate students. As universities continue to add and diversify their graduate programs, academic libraries have…
NLM Director Dr. Patricia Brennan Hosting “A Conversation About Graphic Medicine” Webinar at 1:00 PM CST on March 1
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden-Associate Director, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Join National Library of Medicine Director Patricia Brennan, RN, PhD today at 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET) via live stream as she hosts “A Conversation About Graphic Medicine” with pioneers from this emerging genre of literature that combines the art of comics…
NNLM – South Central Region Hosting “Sustaining Your Organization’s Future: Mentoring and Succession Planning in Libraries” Webinar on March 14 (No Registration Required)
(via Sarah Miles, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – South Central Region) We are pleased to announce our next SCR CONNECTions webinar, Sustaining your Organization’s Future: Mentoring and Succession Planning in Libraries presented by guest speakers Julie Leuzinger and Jennifer Rowe of the University of North Texas Libraries. The session will be held Wednesday,…
Early-Bird Registration Still Open for Massachusetts Health Sciences Library Network 2018 Annual Meeting on March 16
(via Jessica LaBrie, Boston Children’s Hospital) The Massachusetts Health Sciences Library Network 2018 Annual Meeting is right around the corner-Friday, March 16-and there’s only about a week left to take advantage of early registration, so register now at https://mahslin.wildapricot.org/event-2751407 before rates go up! Please join us in Waltham, MA, for a great program: Callan Bignoli,…
Reminder: Registration for 2018 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference in Jacksonville, FL, Closes 2/26
(via OCLC) Time is running out to register for the 2018 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference. Registration closes Monday, February 26, at midnight. To register, go here. Don’t miss your chance to join us for two days of connecting with fellow ILL professionals to share the latest in resource sharing, including innovative approaches to patron services and interlibrary…
Survey on Digital Learning Objects and Student Performance Data Open
(via Gary Atwood, University of Vermont) We are conducting research to explore how libraries are collecting and managing data generated by the question and quizzing features of digital learning objects and other digital technologies. Examples include tutorials and quizzes in Google Forms, Captivate, Guide on the Side, LibWizard Tutorials or Qualtrics. Our research questions: –…
Call for Nominations: ACRL College Libraries Section Member Spotlight
(via Nathnaiel King, Nevada State College) The ACRL/CLS Communications and Membership Committee is seeking featured members for the “CLS Member Spotlight” site. We would love to feature you as our next CLS member! The site aims to: Introduce CLS members to one another and encourage professional connections. Highlight the positive experiences and professional development that…
Deadline for Applying to Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program Extended to March 12
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are excited to announce that the application deadline for Elevate Illinois Libraries has been extended to Friday, March 12, in order to give people from all library types an opportunity to respond. We’ve already had great response, and in our first year we are really hoping to get a broad geographical…
Registration Open for NASIG 2018 Annual Conference (June 8-11 in Atlanta)
(via NASIG) Registration is now open (http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfmpk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=11664) for the 2018 NASIG Annual conference. Featuring the theme, “Transforming the Information Community”, and held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead from June 8-11, the conference program features many timely sessions on topics relating to our vision as an independent organization working to advance and transform the…
Registration Open for March 19 CARLI Instruction Committee Webinar “Train the Trainer: Ideas & Tips to help Faculty Teach Information Literacy”
(via Lorna Engels, CARLI) Registration is now open for the Instruction Committee webinar “Train the Trainer: Ideas & Tips to help Faculty Teach Information Literacy” on Monday, March 19, 1:00-2:00 pm. The CARLI Instruction Committee’s theme for this year is “We Can’t Do It Alone: Joining Forces for Sustainable Partnerships.” Through a series of online events,…