We are conducting a research project aimed at examining the experiences of historically marginalized academic library workers who have experienced microaggressions while serving on diversity, equity, and inclusion committees within academic libraries. (These committees use different names, which may include words like social justice, accessibility, belonging, etc.) Our goal is to publish our work as a…
Reminder: Registration for Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Wed., July 19 – Fri., July 21, in State College, PA) Closes Fri., June 30
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University) This is a reminder that registration is still open for the 2023 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians! The Conference will take place from Wednesday, July 19, to Friday, July 21. Located at the beautiful Pennsylvania State University’s University Park campus in State College, PA, this economical science conference offers librarians an…
Call for Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication Advocacy and Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies–Deadline Mon., July 31
(via Sonya Durney, University of New England) We are issuing a call for proposals for an edited volume tentatively titled, Advocacy and Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies to be published by ACRL (forthcoming Spring 2024). This book focuses on how academic and research library workers can engage in advocacy and policy…
Registration Open for ACRL Technical Services Interest Group Meeting (Online Thurs., June 29, at 1:00 PM CDT)–Presenters Include NIU’s Gwen Gregory, Kimberly Shotick, and Hao Phan
(via Laurie Palumbo, West Chester University) Please join us for the ACRL Technical Services Interest Group meeting, to be held virtually on Thursday, June 29, at 1:00 PM CDT. Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Presentations: Promoting EDI: Targeted funding for collaborative…
Deadline for Survey Asking About Effects of Long COVID on Academic Librarians Extended to Sun., June 25
(via Amanda Folk, The Ohio State University) If you have experienced Long COVID while working in an academic library in the United States (including territories) or Canada, I invite you to participate in this exploratory survey-based study. The results of this exploratory study will be used to highlight potential implications for academic libraries going forward, including recommendations…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee and Conversation” is This Friday, June 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) This is a reminder to join your fellow HSLI members for a coffee (or your beverage of choice) and conversation on Friday, June 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT via Microsoft Teams. Registration is not necessary; simply access the meeting at, or just before, the start time via the…
Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “A Mutualistic View of AI in the Library or a Continuation of Craft”–Wed., July 12, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) We are delighted to invite you to an engaging session hosted by the ACRL Leadership Discussion Group, where we will explore the fascinating topic of AI in libraries. Join us for “A Mutualistic View of AI in the Library or a Continuation of Craft”, presented by Thomas Padilla from the…
ACRL Announces Transitions and New Leadership
(via ACRL) The Association of College and Research Libraries has announced key leadership changes as it progresses towards the beginning of the next fiscal year. Current executive director, Robert (Jay) Malone, who came to ACRL in September 2021 after previously helming an academic society for over twenty years, departed the association on Friday, June 9….
Call for Presentation Proposals: Kennesaw State University’s Virtual Open Access Week 2023 (Oct. 23-26, Mon.-Thurs.)–Deadline Mon., July 31
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) We invite all interested parties to submit a presentation proposal for KSU Libraries’ celebration of Open Access Week 2023! The event will take place from Monday, October 23, to Thursday, October 26. All sessions will be virtual. This year’s theme is “Community over Commercialization”. Speakers can choose from different tracks related to this theme, and…
Call for Participation: Study on Experiences of Library Workers Living with Disabilities at Public Colleges and Universities Who Have Sought Accommodations Since the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(via Dr. Abigail Phillips, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies) This study seeks participants to explore the experiences of library workers living with disabilities at public colleges and universities that have sought accommodations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accommodations and accommodation requests vary from institution to institution. According to the Americans with Disabilities…