(via Rebecca Kuglitsch—University of Colorado, Boulder) We invite participants who are at least 18 years old and employed full-time in an academic library in the United States or Canada to take part in a study on care and compassion in academic libraries. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into how academic library…
Call for Submissions: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing–Deadline Fri., Feb. 7, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award will give academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then vote on a favorite. It…
MLA Technical Services and Collection Development Caucuses Holding Joint Virtual Forum on Remote Access to Library Resources–Thurs., Feb. 27, at 1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Technical Services and Collection Development Caucuses invite you to attend a joint forum on remote access at health sciences libraries. Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 1:00 PM CDT, here. This informal session will start with…
Registration Open for ASERL Webinar “AI Ambassadors: Building AI Expertise and Engagement in Libraries”–Wed., Jan. 29, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) Registration is open for the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries webinar “AI Ambassadors: Building AI Expertise and Engagement in Libraries”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. LibraryLinkNJ and the…
Reminder: Applications for Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia Due Fri., Feb. 21
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Applications are now being accepted for the fourth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to…
Registration Open for Next “ORCID Workshop for Researchers” Webinar–Mon., Feb. 10, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Paolo Gujilde, ORCID US Community – Lyrasis) Please join us and invite your researchers to our next “ORCID Workshop for Researchers” webinar, which will take place on Monday, February 10, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. The session will cover the basics of ORCID, give an overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers,…
Call for ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group Online First Friday Forum Presenters–Deadline Fri., Jan. 31
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group is calling for online First Friday Forum presenters for spring and summer 2025. Are you knowledgeable and passionate about a subject relevant to health sciences or medical librarianship? We’d love to have you! Available Fridays (all times 12:00-1:30 PM CDT) Requirements: The topic…
Reminder: Proposals for 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 2, in Glen Ellyn) Due Sat., Feb. 1
(via Jason Ertz, College of DuPage) The College of DuPage Library and the DePaul University Library are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit! The Summit will be held in person on Friday, May 2, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. This year, we’re…
Reminder: Proposals for Virtual All Things Open Week Conference (Mon., April 7 – Fri., April 11) Due Fri., Feb. 7
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) We invite all interested parties to submit a proposal for Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week virtual conference, co-hosted by Texas Tech University Libraries! The meeting will take place online from Monday, April 7, to Friday, April 11. We’re dedicated to promoting inclusive, intentional open access…
Registration Open for Next National Library of Medicine Office Hours (Tues., Jan. 28, at 12:00 PM CDT)–Focus on NLM Digital Collections
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Please join us for the next National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office Hours, online Tuesday, January 28, at 12:00 PM CDT. This session will focus on NLM Digital Collections. Digital Collections provides access to NLM’s distinctive digital content in the areas of biomedicine, health care and the history of medicine….