(via Kelly McCallister–Associate Dean of Libraries, Appalachian State University) Hello, my name is Kelly McCallister, and I’m a doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University. I am currently collecting data to define best practices for academic librarians to aid in female student veteran academic success. I am reaching out to academic librarians to…
Registration Open for ACRL Junior College Libraries Section’s Scholarly Research Committee Spring Webinar, on DEI Assessments in Community College Settings–Mon., March 25, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Sharell Walker, Borough of Manhattan Community College) The Scholarly Research Committee, Community and Junior College Libraries Section, is pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Webinar will be held on Monday, March 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. This webinar focuses on assessments of diversity, equity, and inclusion in community college settings. Presenters: When:…
Call for Chapter Proposals–Forthcoming Book Creating Healthy Library Workplaces: Five Factors That Improve Employee Engagement and Satisfaction (Deadline Fri., April 19)
(via Dr. Jason Martin – Director, Cook Library & Learning Center at Florida State University, Panama City) This is a call for chapter proposals for a forthcoming book from Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited titled Creating Healthy Library Workplaces: Five Factors That Improve Employee Engagement and Satisfaction. The proposals can consist of original research, theory, or case…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series Webinar “Fostering Connection: Addressing Library Employee Loneliness”–Tues., March 26, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series webinar “Fostering Connection: Addressing Library Employee Loneliness”. It will take place on Tuesday, March 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Recent headlines have…
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Committees–Deadline Fri., May 3, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The application period will close on Friday, May 3, at 5:00 PM CDT. Faculty and staff members from all CARLI…
Call for Papers: Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education–Deadline Fri., April 19
(via Kristina Clement, Kennesaw State University) The call for papers for the Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education (JOERHE) is now open. JOERHE welcomes original quantitative and qualitative research articles and innovative practice articles concerning Open Pedagogy, Open Data, and analyses of current topics in Open Educational Resources within the context of Higher…
Registration Open for ACRL EBBS Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”–Online Thurs., March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) The ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) invites you to join us for the virtual Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”. It will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT. Speakers: Jennifer Shimada, Program Director, Library and Instructional Media, Relay…
Registration Open for Digital Initiatives Symposium on Mon., April 29, and Tues., April 30, in San Diego, CA
(via Dr. Theresa Byrd, University of San Diego) Join the University of San Diego’s Copley Library for the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Digital Initiatives Symposium! It will take place from Monday, April 29, to Tuesday, April 30, at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, from 8:00 AM to 5:00…
Call for Proposals Extended: 12th CARLI Instruction Showcase (Online Tues., June 18)–New Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Denise Green, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 12th annual Instruction Showcase, to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 18. CARLI members and Illinois LIS students are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics, and are encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme this year: New…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks (Online Thurs., April 25) Due Fri., March 15
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) invites proposals for a session of lightning talks to highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. The committee is seeking proposals to present at the STS Lightning Talks that will be held online Thursday, April…