(via Sarah Leeman, National Louis University) Library UX Chicago is calling for presenter submissions for a Best of LibGuides event, held on November 11th, 2016 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Share what makes your guides unique or effective, and bring ideas back to your own library! Submissions are open to all LibGuides users, especially…
Nominations Sought for 2017 ALCTS Continuing-Resources Awards
(via the American Library Association) Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS. One award honors an individual who shows outstanding promise in…
Nominations Sought for 2017 ALCTS Ross Atkinson Award
(via the American Library Association) Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The Award recognizes the contribution of a library leader who has demonstrated exceptional service to ALCTS and its areas of interest (acquisitions, cataloging and classification, collection management and development, preservation…
Symposium on the Future of Libraries Seeks Proposals for Concurrent Sessions
(via the American Library Association) ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting attendees are invited to submit their program ideas for this year’s new Symposium on the Future of Libraries. The Symposium on the Future of Libraries is included with full registration for the 2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits. Sponsored by the Center for the Future of Libraries, the Symposium…
MLA Webinar on Emerging Technology November 29
(via the Medical Library Association) Staying ahead of the latest technology trends is important for librarians. New technologies continue to shape how learners access and use information. As educators, librarians must stay ahead of the curve and be ready to incorporate new technology into library services and instructional sessions. This webinar will provide participants with…
Reminder: Next NN/LM – GMR Update is Monday, September 19
(via Liz Kiscaden, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) It’s that time again. . . we’ll be broadcasting our monthly update on Monday, September 19, at 2:00 PM CST. I welcome your questions in advance, which our office will use to develop our presentation for Monday. To submit questions in advance, please…
Legislative Update, 09/12/2016
Federal: ALA submitted a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the recent inclusion of broadband Internet access to the Lifeline program. Lifeline provides low-income Americans with discounted phone service. In March 2016, the FCC voted to include broadband as an additional service of this program. Recommendations made by ALA addressed non-cost-related obstacles in accessing broadband….
Early-Bird Registration Deadline for ILA Annual is September 12
(via Jennifer Paliatka, Elmhurst College) The last day of early-bird registration for the 2016 Illinois Library Association conference is Monday, September 12. Please register here. The theme of this year’s conference, “Discovery Advocacy Leadership”, focuses on how libraries and library staff serve as community leaders to support life-long learning and engagement within Illinois communities. Featured speakers include…
ACRL Seeks Nominations for 2017 Awards
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) ACRL celebrates the opportunity to honor the outstanding achievements of academic and research librarians across North America. Made possible by generous corporate support, the annual presentation of ACRL’s awards, grants, and fellowships enables ACRL to honor the very best in academic librarianship. This year, ACRL once again seeks to celebrate…
Cooke Wins ALA Equality Award
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School of Information Sciences, has been named the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association’s Equality Award. The award, which is given annually and comes with $1,000 and a citation of achievement, recognizes a group or individual who has made significant contributions…