(via Kara Whatley, University Librarian at California Institute of Technology) On behalf of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Science & Technology Libraries (SciTech) Section and its professional development subcommittee, we hope you will join us for our upcoming webinar, “Text and Data Mining Work at Virginia Tech University Libraries”. It will take place…
Call for Planning Committee Members: Next Library Assessment Conference (Nov. 2024, Location TBD)–Deadline Wed., May 31, 2023
(via Nancy Turner, Temple University) Library Assessment Conference (LAC) co-chairs Nancy Turner and Jackie Belanger are seeking 2024 LAC Planning Committee members who are passionate about library assessment and interested in conference planning. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the University of Washington Libraries (UW) jointly plan and co-sponsor the biennial conference, which will next…
Registration Open for “Prioritizing Privacy: Data Ethics Training for Library Professionals” in-Person Workshop–at Bradley Univ. in Peoria on Fri., May 19, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) Register soon for “Prioritizing Privacy: Data Ethics Training for Library Professionals,” an in-person workshop available to CARLI members. This event will be held at Bradley University (Peoria, IL) in the Peplow Pavilion of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center on Friday, May 19, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. During this training, Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe will…
Registration Still Open for Free Critical Pedagogy Symposium–Online Wed., May 17 – Fri., May 19, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT Both Days
(via Dr. Linda Miles, Hostos Community College) Registration is still open for the Critical Pedagogy Symposium, which will be held virtually May 17-19 (Wednesday-Friday), from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT both days. Registration is free! Use this link to register. The Critical Pedagogy Symposium is a working symposium that focuses on building a space to learn, collaborate,…
Call for Presentation Proposals: ACRL Technical Services Interest Group’s Annual Meeting (Online Thurs., June 29, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., May 26
(via Laurie Palumbo, West Chester University of Pennsylvania) The ACRL Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) invites presentation proposals for its annual meeting. The ACRL TSIG will meet virtually on Thursday, June 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. We would particularly like to hear from prospective presenters who wish to share their experiences with various issues…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association’s Carterette Series Webinar “PeMento and the Power of Peer Mentoring” (Wed., June 21, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University) The Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinars presents “PeMento and the Power of Peer Mentoring”.It will take place on Wednesday, June 21, at 1:00 PM CDT. There is no charge to attend. Please see below for more information, including instructions for registering. Description: PeMento is a radical creative experiment aimed…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Data Curation and Assessment Committee Webinar “OSF for Librarians” (Tues., May 23, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Katherine Brooks, Columbia University) You are invited to join us for the following webinar. “OSF for Librarians” The ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Data Curation and Assessment Committee will provide a webinar about OSF, the Open Science Framework, which can be used as a flexible repository for data or document storage. We’ll give…
Legislative Update – 05/11/2023
A few Illinois Bills & Resolutions of interest: House Resolution (HR0261) – OSTEOSARCOMA AWARENESS DAY – Declares September 15, 2023 as “Osteosarcoma Awareness Day”. Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for osteosarcoma. – Status: Referred to the Rules Committee on 5/8/23. Follow the Resolution here. Senate Bill 69 (SB0069)…
Final Reminder: Health Science Librarians of Illinois Holding Ad-Hoc Programming Webinar “Getting Started with Systematic Reviews: A Panel Discussion of Librarians’ Experiences” (Fri., May 12, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Betsy Sterner, Northern Illinois University) This is a final reminder that you are invited to attend a one-hour virtual panel discussion on librarians’ experiences with systematic reviews hosted by the Health Sciences Librarians of Illinois (HSLI). The theme is: Getting Started with Systematic Reviews: A Panel Discussion of Librarians’ Experiences. Q&A to follow. The panel members are: The moderators are Betsy Sterner,…
Reminder: Registration Open for Upcoming ILA Noon Network Webinars in May
(via Tamara Jenkins, Illinois Library Association) There’s an exciting lineup of ILA Noon Network webinars this month! They’re packed with valuable content you won’t want to miss. Learn valuable insights about inclusion and belonging during the webinar “Gimme Three Feet” on Wednesday, May 10, with acclaimed author and public speaker Kevin Hofmann. Secure your spot today…