(via Hannah Krauss, Gettysburg College) If you work at an academic library that has a combined service desk (i.e, a single location that provides a combination of services, such as circulation, reference, IT help, etc.), we invite you to complete an online survey that explores the following research questions: For context, Musselman Library at Gettysburg…
Call for Proposals: MCULTP Mini-Conference, with Theme “Libraries New Trends in Supporting Multiculturalism and Multilingualism” (Online Wed., May 29, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 29
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The MCULTP (the Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Conference Committee seeks proposals for the MCULTP Mini-Conference. It will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, May 29, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. The theme is “Libraries New…
Reminder: Breakout Session Proposals for 22nd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., April 19, at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn) Due Fri., Feb. 1
(via Sveta Stoytcheva, DePaul University) There is still time to submit your proposal for a breakout session at the 22nd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit! This low-cost, regional conference is open to librarians and other information literacy professionals from institutions of all types. It is a great opportunity to showcase innovative work at your institution,…
Registration Open for Free “Outdated Research Notions” Online Workshop–Thurs., Feb. 29, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via Adrienne Warner, University of New Mexico) Registration is open for the “Outdated Research Notions” online workshop. It will take place on Thursday, February 29, at 11:00 AM CDT. Students, and sometimes even instructors, may have a wide range of misconceptions or outdated notions when it comes to information searching and research assignments. In this…
Reminder: Submissions for ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” Article Due Sat., Jan. 20
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction in 2023? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” article in the March 2024 issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please see the March 2022 or March 2023 issues). The…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat (Fri., Jan. 26, at 1:00 PM CDT)–Topic is “Inclusive Teaching for Neurodivergent Students”
(via Dr. Laura Saunders, Simmons University) LIS Pedagogy Chat is back from winter hiatus! Please join us for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat on Friday, January 26, at 1:00 PM CDT. This session’s topic is “Inclusive Pedagogy for Neurodivergent Students”, with a brief framing by Abigail Phillips (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), followed by a facilitated discussion….
Reminder: Poster and Lightning Talk Proposals for Medical Library Association 2024 Conference (Sat., May 18 – Tues., May 21, in Portland, OR) Due 10:59 PM CDT on Thurs., Jan. 25
(via the Conference planners) The 2024 National Program Committee invites proposals that support the annual meeting theme “Stronger Together”. The 2024 meeting will take place from Saturday, May 18, to Tuesday, May 21, in Portland, Oregon. The MLA 2024 submission site for Poster and Lightning Talks is now open and will remain open until January 25, 2024. Posters…
Call for Submissions: ALA Library History Round Table’s Annual Research Forum Online in June–Deadline Now Wed., Jan. 31
(via Dr. Alea Henle, Miami University in Ohio) The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks proposals for its annual Research Forum, to be held in advance of the 2024 ALA Annual Meeting. To accommodate as many LHRT members as possible, the 2024 LHRT Research Forum will be held virtually…
Registration Open for New England Education and Curriculum Librarians Interest Group Winter Meeting (Thurs., Feb. 1, 12:00-2:00 PM CDT)–Topic is “Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Info. Lit. for Higher Education: Instruction for Educators”
(via Corinne Ebbs, Westfield State University) Join the New England Education and Curriculum Librarians Interest Group (NEECLIG) for its Winter Meeting, which will take place on Thursday, February 1, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. DESCRIPTION: Get a jumpstart on your spring 2024 instruction!…
Legislative Update, 1/17/2024
Illinois It’s January which means we have several new laws that just went into effect in Illinois. Here are a few links that summarize what we need to know: Changes To Illinois Laws As Of Jan. 1 (Block Club Chicago): here New Illinois laws 2024: Full list of laws in effect on Jan. 1 (ABC…