(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) The election and appointment process for the new members of the CARLI Governance Board is now complete. Directors elected to 3-year terms are: Directors appointed to one-year terms are: All newly elected and appointed terms will begin on July 1, 2023. Please join us in welcoming these new members…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health”–Thurs., May 25, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health”. It will take place on Thursday, May 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Curious about evidence-based public health (EBPH) but not sure where to start? This class will explain the basics…
Call for Participation: Survey About Effects of Long COVID on Workers in Academic Libraries–Deadline Sun., June 11
(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,…
Reminder: Survey on Experiences of Neurotypical Librarians in Working with or Supervising Neurodivergent Librarians and Improving Neuroinclusion in the Workplace Still Open
(via Christine Moeller, PhD student at University of Washington iSchool) Are you a “neurotypical” (do not identify as neurodivergent) librarian working with a neurodivergent librarian at a US public or academic library? Are you interested in improving neuroinclusion at your workplace? Please consider participating in an interview with our research team. We are seeking participants…
Registration Open for ACRL Choice 360 Webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education” (Thurs., May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Registration is open for the ACRL Choice 360 webinar “Inclusive Workplace Practices to Support Mental Health in Higher Education”. It will take place on Thursday, May 18, at 12:00 PM CDT. Mental health, DEI, and belonging are invariably linked yet rarely discussed collectively in higher education. Several institutions elevated the need for student-centered…
Registration Open for ACRL Science & Technology Section’s Annual Program (Thurs., June 15, Starting at 12:00 PM CDT)–Focus is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM Libraries
(via Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University) You are cordially invited to join the 2023 STS Conference Program Planning Committee virtually on June 15th, 2023, for the STS Annual Program! This year’s program examines topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM libraries. The program has two presentations. The first will begin at 12:00 PM CDT….
Deadline for 2023 Illinois Library Association Award Nominations Extended to Fri., June 2
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) The ILA Awards Committee has extended the deadline for award nominations to Friday, June 2. We encourage nominations for all awards, but especially the Librarian of the Year Award. For more information about the Librarian of the Year Award itself: This award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in Illinois…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries” (Wed., June 14, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Leeanne Romane, McMaster University) Registration is now open for the free webinar “Flexible Programs for Inflexible People: Yoga and Accessibility at Academic Libraries”. The sponsor is the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. Due to the changing nature of academic library student spaces and interest in mindfulness practices and contemplative pedagogy, yoga programs…
Final Reminder: Applications for NNLM Region 6’s Illinois SAG Outreach Award Due Mon., May 15, at 4:59 PM CDT–NNLM Membership Required
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Illinois SAG Outreach Award. Each state in Region 6 has a State Advisory Group (SAG). The SAG charge is two-fold: SAG Illinois members discussed health information needs in the State of…
Deborah Lauseng is HSLI Member of the Quarter
Congratulations to Deborah Lauseng, who is the initial HSLI Member of the Quarter! Her involvement in HSLI includes serving on the Conference Planning Committee. Please see below for her responses to some questions, ranging from her academic background and her time working at the University of Michigan’s Taubman Health Sciences Library, to who her favorite…