(via Laurie Borchard, California Maritime Academy) I am conducting research on cognitive overload in academic librarians (or library staff) who participate in library and campus outreach, including DEI initiatives. The work of outreach librarians is varied and different tasks can require different mental efforts. This research aims to investigate the challenges outreach librarians face and…
Registration Open for Georgia Carterette Series Webinar “A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today”–Wed., March 27, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s Carterette Series Webinar “A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today”. It will take place on Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 PM CDT. The webinar is free to attend. Please see below for more information, including instructions for registering. Description: This…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 4 Webinar “Introduction to Generative AI Tools”–Thurs., March 21, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Lauren Wittek, University of Arizona – Health Sciences Library) Region 4 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine invites you to join us for our free webinar coming up next month. This webinar is part of the R4 Connections series. Registration is required. Please note: You must be an NNLM member to register (it’s free!). Can’t join…
Call for Participation: CARLI Public Services Committee Survey on Member Libraries’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence–Deadline Fri., March 1
(via Denise Green, CARLI) The CARLI Public Services Committee is interested in learning the role member libraries play or will play at their institutions as related to Generative Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as Generative AI. Generative AI is an artificial intelligence that generates new content using machine learning based on input from the user. Some…
Save the Date: 2024 HSLI Annual Conference–Online Thursday, Oct. 24, and Fri., Oct. 25
(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 HSLI Annual Conference! The 2024 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will be taking place VIRTUALLY on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25. The HSLI Planning Committee is currently organizing the programming details for this two-day virtual event taking place on…
Final Reminder: Next HSLI Coffee & Conversation Online 3:00-4:00 PM on Thurs., Feb. 15
(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 LOEX 2024 Conference–Thursday, May 2 – Saturday, May 4, in Naperville
(via Annie Armstrong–Daley Library, University of Illinois Chicago) Registration for the LOEX 2024 Conference is now open. The meeting will take place in Naperville, IL, from Thursday, May 2, to Saturday, May 4. The registration form is available here. Please be prepared at the time of registration to provide basic contact information and food preferences,…
ACRL Chapters Council Holding Webinar on Unique or Interesting Projects by State and Regional Chapters (Wed., Feb. 21, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Eric Edwards, ACRL Chapters Council Chair) Need ideas for collaboration among different types of libraries? Looking for examples of “thinking outside the box” to solve problems? Interested in what your colleagues in other state and regional ACRL chapters have been up to lately? Then consider attending the ACRL Chapters Council webinar on unique or…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Overview”–Thurs., Feb. 15, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar ” NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Overview”. It will take place on Thursday, February 15, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. The NIH Data Management and…
Call for Proposals: True North Science Boot Camp (Sun., June 9 – Tues., June 11, in Winnipeg, Manitoba)–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 29
(via Justin Fuhr, University of Manitoba) Are you a science or technology librarian? Do you have research, innovative programs, or practices you’d like to share with other librarians? The True North Science Boot Camp 2024 will take place from Sunday, June 9, to Tuesday, June 11, and will be held on the Fort Garry campus of the University of…