(via Dr. Lisa Hussey, Simmons University) I am asking for participation in my research on Professional Development activities. Professional development is an important part of librarianship. There is an expectation that library staff will engage in continual learning and development of current and new skills. However, organizations do not always have the funds to support…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Free Informal Virtual Discussion “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources” on Tues., Jan. 23, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will be starting the new year with an informal discussion on “Keeping Up with New Health Sciences Resources”! Join us on Tuesday, January 23, at 1:00 PM CDT via this Zoom link. No registration is necessary. The discussion…
Reminder: Early-Bird Deadline to Submit ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for FY 2023 is Fri., Jan. 12; Final Deadline Wed., Feb. 28
(via ACRL) The early-bird deadline for the ACRL Academic Library Trends & Statistics Survey for fiscal year 2023 is Friday, January 12. As a thank-you for entering your data early, all institutions who complete the survey by the early bird deadline will receive a free bundle of ACRL’s most popular eBooks. The data-collection period runs…
Registration Open for Free Online NNLM Data Carpentries Workshop for LIS Students–Monday, Feb. 19, and Tues., Feb. 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT Both Days
(via Erica Lake–Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 6) The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce that we are hosting a free Data Carpentries Workshop for LIS students on Monday, February 19, and Tuesday, February 20, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT both days. We hope you will share…
Reminder: Presentation Proposals for 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Virtual Web Series Due Fri., Jan. 26
(via Carmen Byg, OCLC) We’re excited to announce the 2024 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference (RSC24) virtual web series. Each year, RSC unites the global resource sharing community, letting us connect with one another. This online conference fosters learning, enabling us to collaborate on new ideas as well as share best practices and innovative approaches. The…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Rounds on Applied AI in Library Instruction–Deadline Wed., Jan. 17, at 1:59 AM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, Illinois State University) Recent developments in AI technology have brought new challenges and opportunities to the field of library instruction. The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round about applied AI in library instruction. Have you begun using AI in the classroom or…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “2024 MeSH Highlights”–Wed., Jan. 10, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “2024 MeSH Highlights”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 10, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Every year, updates are made to MeSH, the NLM controlled vocabulary…
Call for Nominations: ALA Library History Round Table’s Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award–Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT) seeks nominations for its Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award. Individuals or organizations may be nominated for any projects or contributions such as, but not limited to, websites, library guides, and exhibitions (virtual or physical). Criteria Nominations, including…
Call for Submissions: ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” Article–Deadline 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…
Reminder: Poster Proposals for 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition (Thurs., June 27 – Tues., July 2, in San Diego, CA) due Mon., Jan. 8
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association invites submissions for Poster Sessions at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in San Diego, CA, June 27 (Thursday) – July 2 (Tuesday), 2024. The submission site (requires setting up an account) is open now through Monday, January 8, 2024. Poster Sessions…