(via ACRL) Focus groups are a valuable tool for academic libraries in gaining user feedback, particularly when collecting the information needed for improving services and facilities. They are also more effective than market surveys, as focus groups give not just raw data, but direct insight into the needs of library users. Learn more about making…
Report on Open Access in Europe
Knowledge Exchange, a European partnership for enhancing services in higher education and research, has released a report on open access, Putting Down Roots: Securing the Future of Open Access Policies. The report examines the relationship between open-access policies and services in five European countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom), plus the European…
Update on ACRL Information Literacy Framework
During ALA Midwinter earlier this month, the ACRL Board of Directors officially approved the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, which the organization released last year. The Board noted that it has received substantial feedback on the new framework, which many librarians have applied to their day-to-day work, conferences and meetings, and social-media activities….
Opening for Medical Librarian at Genesis Health System (Davenport)
Purpose: Create, promote, and maintain a learning environment by providing library services and access to high quality knowledge-based information resources. Report To: Director Supervisory Responsibility: Advanced Direction: The job requires some accountability for scheduling, assigning, or coordinating work. The employee will check the quality of work, provide guidance, instruction, training, and direction to others. The…
Proposals Sought for Indiana Online Users Group Conference
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) IOLUG Spring 2016 Conference — DIY UX: Innovate. Create. Design. Friday, May 20th, 2016 Indiana Wesleyan University North Campus 3777 Priority Way, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Keynote Speaker: Suzanne Chapman, User Experience Librarian at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The IOLUG Program Committee is inviting proposals around the theme of improving…
ALA Course on Rethinking Library Instruction
Do you find that too many areas of your collection are underutilized by patrons? Do the instructional sessions that your library provides seem not to engage patrons? Be sure to take the newest offering of the American Library Association’s online course on the subject, “Rethinking Library Instruction: Libraries as Social Learning Centers”. The class, taught…
MLA Course on Providing Mental-Health Information
Do you need to know the most up-to-date resources for providing information on mental health? Are you interested in learning the most-effective strategies for interacting with patrons who may have a mental condition? Be sure not to miss the free “Caring for Your Mind: Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library” online course. The class,…
Deadline for Illinois Information Literacy Summit Proposals Extended to Jan. 31
(via Jennifer Schwartz, DePaul University Libraries) 15th Annual Information Literacy Summit: Shifting Perspectives: Developing Critical Approaches in Information Literacy-to be held Friday, April 29, 2016, 8:30am-3:30pm. The conference will be presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library (host)-for more information on submitting a proposal, go here. Keynote Address: “Critical Pedagogy in a…
LACONI Workshop on Cataloging Books to be Held February 19
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) A refresher workshop in cataloging books, this event will focus on the nuts and bolts of cataloging books in MARC following RDA principles. The program will include an in-depth discussion of the MARC tags and subfields for books. The main speaker will be Chris Oliver, Head of Resource Description and…
Workshop on Serving Patrons with Dementia to Take Place Jan. 26
Does your library offer programs and services to assist patrons who have dementia? Are you considering adding such services, or are you just curious about what other libraries have done to address the issue? Be sure to attend the “Serving Patrons with Dementia” workshop on Tuesday, January 26. The event, which is in-person only, will…