(via Michael Krasulski, Community College of Philadelphia) The Journal of Access Services (JAS) seeks motivated individuals to join our book reviewer pool. JAS publishes reviews of books of interest to access services professionals including topics on management, administration, collection development, and space planning. JAS reviewers are expected to write a review, ranging from 500 to 1,200 words, within 2-3 months. Additional…
Call for Nominations: 2018 Illinois Library Association Awards (Deadline May 15)
(via Kara Kohn, Plainfield Public Library) The Illinois Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Awards season! Everything you need to know in order to nominate one of your heroes, idols, mentors, colleagues, or best friend is at your fingertips on the ILA website-think about who you’d like to see honored by one…
Call for Participants: ACRL 2019 Panel on Embedded Librarianship
(via Michelle Price, St. John Fisher College) We are a collaborative unit composed of a science librarian and a science faculty member that would like to work with other collaborative units to form a panel for ACRL 2019. Our focus is on high-yield opportunities in embedded librarianship while addressing sustainable practices. We have worked with…
Call for Applications: APA Librarian Travel Award (Deadline March 31)
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) Posting on behalf of APA – please direct questions to librariantravel@apa.org. There’s still time to get your application package together! Do you work in an academic or health sciences library in the United States? Are you an early- or mid-career librarian? Are you looking for sources of funding for…
Save the Date: Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2018 Annual Conference (Sept. 26-28)
(via Peg Burnette, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) We hope you will join us for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) 2018 Annual Conference on September 26, 27, and 28 at the beautiful Cliffbreakers Riverside Hotel & Conference Center in Rockford, Illinois! This is a wonderful opportunity to present on your latest project or…
Call for Proposals: Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Lightning Talks (Deadline April 6)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) Mark your calendars for the 5th annual GLRSC: Charting Our Course Together on June 7-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, OH featuring a keynote presentation by George Needham, Director of the Delaware County District Library. This conference is an opportunity for individuals working in resource sharing to trade information and network with…
Registration Open for Inaugural Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics Conference
(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…