(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…
Call for Proposals Extended: 22nd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., April 19, in Glen Ellyn)–New Deadline Thurs., Feb. 15
(via Jason Ertz, College of DuPage) Proposals for the 22nd Annual Information Literacy Summit are now due on Thursday, February 15. The Summit, themed “Tuning In: Navigating Capacity, Collaboration, & Cognition in Information Literacy”, will take place at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL, on Friday, April 19. Please see below for more…
Call for Proposals: Georgia State University’s Open Education Week Symposium, Open for Student Success (Online Fri., March 8, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT)–Deadline Wed., Feb. 7
(via Charlene Martoni, Georgia State University) Georgia State University Library is accepting proposals for our virtual Open Education Week symposium, Open for Student Success, to take place via WebEx on Friday, March 8, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT. We welcome proposals by faculty and staff working in higher education for this free online symposium, which…
Next HSLI Coffee & Conversation Online Thursday, February 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary, and Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) Join us for a virtual coffee break with colleagues. No agenda – Bring your Sessions will not be recorded. QUESTIONS? Contact frances.drone-silvers@carle.com Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 244…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Offerings in February (Part 2 of 2)
“Crisis Communication: The Librarian’s Guide to Clear Communication Under Pressure“ As librarian leaders, we want to be strategically prepared and proactive for crisis events. We may have qualified experts in headquarters who have crisis plans to help us, but when the crisis happens, we are the ones on the front lines. In this webinar, you…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Offerings in February (Part 1 of 2)
CARLI is pleased to share upcoming Professional Development Alliance (PDA) offerings. “Intercultural Awareness & Microaggressions: Keys to Understanding Power and Privilege“ Alejandro Gómez will introduce you to three very important topics – intercultural competency, microaggressions, and power and privilege. As a participant, you will gain a better understanding and appreciation for your own experiences and…
Registration Open for Library Accessibility Alliance Webinar “Transforming Librarianship to Model Neuroinclusion in Libraries”–Wed., Feb. 28, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Laurie Neuerburg, University of Iowa) Registration is open for the Library Accessibility webinar “Transforming Librarianship to Model Neuroinclusion in Libraries”. It will take place on Wednesday, February 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. While libraries are increasingly implementing practices and services designed…
Call for Submissions: Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Data Visualization Challenge–Deadline Sun., March 31
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Have you attended an NNLM training, joined an NNLM event, or received an NNLM grant? Are you a health sciences librarian or staff in a library or non-library setting? Are you a library or information student? If you are, consider submitting your…
Call for Participation: Illinois Library Association’s Strategic-Planning Survey–Open to Members and Non-Members
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is currently developing its three-year strategic plan (2024-2027). The current strategic plan was adopted by the ILA Executive Board on April 18, 2019. Originally intended to be a three-year plan in effect from 2019-20 through 2021-22, it was extended for one year by the Executive Board vote in September…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Advancing Rural Health: Utilizing State Rural Offices and Plans to Create Healthier Communities”–Tues., Feb. 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar ” Advancing Rural Health: Utilizing State Rural Offices and Plans to Create Healthier Communities”. It will take place on Tuesday, February 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration….