(via Rachel Scott, Illinois State University) We invite library personnel at post-secondary education institutions in the United States to participate in a research study on the workflows of academic library eBook textbook affordability initiatives involving the use of assigned materials data (lists) and library-licensed eBooks. Information from this study will be shared with other libraries…
Call for Applications: CARLI Counts, Cohort 5–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Applications are now available for the next session of the extremely popular CARLI Counts: Analytics and Advocacy for Service Development program. Yes, we are having a Cohort 5 in 2024! Institutions with both program newcomers and alumni are encouraged to apply. Program details, including the Cohort 5 Library Application…
Call for Presentation Proposals: Conference on Academic Library Management (Online Tues., May 14 – Thurs., May 16, 2024)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via Tarida Anantachai, North Carolina State University) The fourth Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM), taking place virtually May 14 – 16 (Tuesday-Thursday), 2024, invites proposals for presentations that inform and inspire the practice and application of management in academic libraries. This conference is geared towards current managers, administrators, coordinators, and those who aspire to take on…
Registration Open for NNLM – Region 2 Research Data Services (RDS) “Shop Talk”–Thurs., Nov. 30, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Dr. Shannon Jones, Director of Libraries at Medical University of South Carolina) Registration is open for the next Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 2 Research Data Services (RDS) “Shop Talk” webinar. It will take place on Thursday, November 30, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more…
Final Reminder: Nursing Information Literacy Framework Working Group Seeks Feedback on Draft Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Nursing–Deadline Thurs., Nov. 30
(via Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Colorado Mesa University) The Nursing Information Literacy Framework Working Group is currently seeking feedback on their draft Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Nursing. We thank you in advance for your input to ensure this document is thoughtful and useful. **Note: We are also particularly interested in gathering…
Call for Participation: Survey on Accessibility Services and Support in Small and Rural Academic Library Environments–Deadline Sun., Nov. 5
(via Deborah Tritt Harmon, University of South Carolina Aiken) My name is Robert Amerson. I’m a librarian at the University of South Carolina Aiken, and I hope this email finds you well. Currently, Deborah Tritt Harmon and I are working on a study focusing on accessibility services and support in small and rural academic library…
Registration Open for Illinois Library Association Legislative Meetups, Running from Tues., Nov. 28, to Wed., Dec. 6–Deadline Thurs., Nov. 23
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2023 ILA Library Legislative Meetups. This series of seven legislative events provides an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, and academic libraries are encouraged…
Call for Participation: RAILS and IHLS Survey on Creating Cataloging-Focused Mentorship Program–Deadline Fri., Nov. 10
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Are you interested in professional growth and learning in cataloging? Are you enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge and experiences or seeking guidance from experienced cataloging professionals? If so, we invite you to participate in our Mentorship Program Interest Survey. The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and Illinois Heartland…
Registration Open for National Library of Medicine Webinar “Revolutionizing Biological Research with the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource”–Thurs., Oct. 26, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Katherine Majewski, National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the National Library of Medicine webinar “Revolutionizing Biological Research with the NIH Comparative Genomics Resource”. It will take place on Thursday, October 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Comparative genomics analyses are…
Call for Submissions: ALA Government Documents Round Table Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via Alison Downey, Valparaiso University) Does someone come to mind when you think of notable achievements in Government information/documents? What about publications pertaining to government information? Or do you have a research idea that needs some funding? Consider applying or nominating an individual for an American Library Association GODORT (Government Documents Round Table) award! The…