(via the Medical Library Association) Medical librarians contribute significantly to improved patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. They play a critical role in ensuring clinicians have the latest evidence-based information needed to provide the best possible patient care. The volume of healthcare information grows daily, with estimates that by 2025, the compound annual growth rate…
Registration Open for Virtual Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries (MIRL) 2023–Thurs., Nov. 16, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The MIRL (Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries) symposium planning committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the third annual free virtual event, scheduled to take place via WebEx on Thursday, November 16, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM…
ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 24 – Thurs, Oct. 26, in Springfield) Features Programming Designed for Academic Librarians, Including IACRL Luncheon
(via the Illinois Library Association) Join us at this year’s ILA Annual Conference for specialized programming designed specifically for academic library professionals. The conference is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, October 24, to Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the BOS Center in Springfield, IL. IACRL @ ILA Programming has been carefully crafted with academic librarians in…
Call for Nominations: Newspapers for Digitization as Part of National Digital Newspaper Program–Deadline Sat., Sept. 30
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI, on behalf of Shelby Strommer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) The Illinois Newspaper Project (INP) is now accepting nominations for newspapers to be digitized as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. All Illinois cultural heritage institutions (including libraries,…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association’s Carterette Series Webinar “E-Resource Assessment: Flexible, Transparent, and Sustainable Strategies”–Wed., Oct. 25, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s Carterette Series Webinar “E-Resource Assessment: Flexible, Transparent, and Sustainable Strategies”. It will take place on Wednesday, October 25, at 1:00 PM CDT. The webinar is free. Description: This webinar will discuss strategies for implementing an e-resource collection assessment plan that is…
Call for Participation: Survey on STEM Librarians Who Do Not Have a STEM Degree
(via Kelly Durkin Ruth, United States Naval Academy) Are you a STEM librarian without a STEM degree? If so, you’re invited to participate in a study designed to capture the experiences and perspectives of STEM librarians without STEM degrees in their own words. Participation involves taking one screening survey and completing one interview. The survey…
Registration Open for Chicago Collections Webinar “A Discussion with Author Erik Rebain” on His Work Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold–Wed., Oct. 4, 6:00-7:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Registration is open for the Chicago Collections webinar “A Discussion with Author Erik Rebain”. It will take place on Wednesday, October 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM CDT. Join Chicago Collections Board Chair Ellen Keith, Director of Research and Access and Chief Librarian at the Chicago History Museum, in conversation with…
HSLI Holding Webinar “Smooth Sailing in Health Science Liaisonship: A Panel Discussion”–Mon., Oct. 23, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) The Health Sciences Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) invites you to attend a one-hour, virtual panel discussion entitled Smooth Sailing in Health Science Liaisonship: A Panel Discussion. Panelists will discuss their strategies for not just existing as liaisons, but also thriving. Join us as we…
Final Reminder: HSLI Business Meeting and Organization Updates Online Tues., Sept. 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
This is a final reminder that the 2023 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Business Meeting and Organization Updates will take place online Tuesday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. All HSLI members should have received an e-mail with the meeting agenda and access information; no registration is necessary. Thank you to HSLI Treasurer Jonna…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Oct. 24-26, Tues.-Thurs., in Springfield) Closes Mon., Oct. 2
(via the Illinois Library Association) Don’t miss out on your final opportunity to secure savings and take advantage of the early-bird discount for the upcoming ILA Annual Conference, scheduled for October 24-26 (Tuesday-Thursday) at the BOS Center in Springfield. This is your chance to tap into a wealth of fresh and cutting-edge insights and connect with your…