(via the MLA Reads Planning Committee) The Medical Library Association’s Reads Planning Team is excited to announce that our next book discussion will feature Ruha Benjamin’s Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want from November of 2024 through February of 2025. About the Author Ruha Benjamin is an internationally recognized writer, speaker, and professor of African…
Registration Open for IASSIST Webinar “Incorporating Data Quality into your teaching and research consultations”–Thurs., Nov. 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Bobray Bordelon, Princeton University) Please mark your calendars for an upcoming IASSIST (International Association for Social Science Information) Professional Development Webinar! Titled “Incorporating Data Quality into your teaching and research consultations”, the webinar will take place on Thursday, November 7, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. All IASSIST members and non-members are welcome…
Call for Proposals Extended: Open for Student Success Symposium (Online Fri., March 7, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT)–New Deadline Mon., Nov. 4, 2024
(via Charlene Martoni, Georgia State University) Georgia State University Library is accepting proposals for our Open Education Week celebration, to take place via WebEx on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT. The submission deadline is now Monday, November 4. The missions of the Open for Student Success Symposium are to: (1) gather and celebrate innovators who…
Registration Open for Next Offering of ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”, Focusing on People with Diseases or Disabilities–Mon., Nov. 11, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) The Association of College and Research Libraries Leadership Discussion Group is pleased to host an upcoming offering of “How Immersive Experiences Change Learning & Lives”. On Monday, November 11, at 2:00 PM CDT, Erin Washington, MM, MLIS (She/Hers), will share her powerful journey of turning a personal challenge–caring for a…
Reminder: Registration Open for ILA Library Legislative Meetups on Dec. 3-4 (Tues.-Wes.) and 9-10 (Mon.-Tues.)–Deadlines Thurs., Nov. 21, and Mon., Dec. 2
(via the Illinois Library Association) Finish the year strong by advocating for your library. Register today to attend an ILA Library Legislative Meetup! With libraries facing increasing challenges, we need dedicated advocates to protect and support library professionals and library resources and services. These Meetups are your opportunity to begin your advocacy journey. You’ll have…
Registration Open for Next ACRL STS College Science Librarians Virtual Discussion, “Where are you from? Where are you going? Careers in Science Librarianship.”–Thurs., Nov. 7, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Clarissa Ihssen, American University) Please join us for the next ACRL Science and Technology Section College Science Librarians Virtual Discussion, on Thursday, November 7, at 1:00 PM CDT. Hear what is happening with colleagues from far and wide and share strategies that have worked for you in the ever-changing STEM librarianship space. This event will not be…
Molly Horio Receives 2024 HSLI President’s Award
Molly Horio, who served as HSLI President from 2007 to 2008 and recently retired from OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, is the 2024 recipient of the HSLI President’s Award. The President’s Award recognizes an HSLI member who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the organization. The current HSLI President chooses…
Frances Drone-Silvers Receives 2024 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award
Frances Drone-Silvers, Biomedical Information Specialist at Carle Health and the current HSLI Secretary, is the 2024 recipient of the HSLI Starfish Thrower Award. The Starfish Thrower Award recognizes an HSLI member who has made a difference to the organization. Please see below for the statements of nomination. As a solo librarian within a “survival” culture,…
Reminder: Registration and Schedule Available for Virtual Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries Symposium–Thurs., Nov. 21, 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 fourth annual free virtual event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT….
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum, “Forging a New Alliance: Engaging High School Students in the Health Humanities Through Special Collections and Archives”–Fri., Nov. 1, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Science Interest Group’s next First Friday Forum is scheduled online for Friday, November 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. The topic is “Forging a New Alliance: Engaging High School Students in the Health Humanities Through Special Collections and Archives”, and the presenters are Carrie J….