Need ideas for collaboration among different types of libraries? Looking for examples of “thinking outside the box” to solve problems? Interested in what your colleagues in other state and regional ACRL chapters have been up to lately? Then consider attending the ACRL Chapters Council webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters, on Wednesday, February 21, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central Time.
The webinar is free, and one does not need to be a member of ACRL Chapters Council to attend. Also, no registration is required. Please access the meeting via the information at the bottom of the message. Also, please see below for information on the presentations by the Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland Chapters.
“FACRL: Assisting Librarians to Weather the Storm”–Dr. Clarissa West-White, University Archivist & Assistant Professor at Bethune-Cookman University (Florida ACRL President & Board Member) and Sarah Hammill, Business & Online Learning Librarian at Florida International University (Florida ACRL Treasurer and Legislative Representative)
Description: The Florida Chapter of ACRL provides a safe space for academic librarians and library workers in the state to share challenges and discuss the impact recent legislation has had on their duties and the profession, whether intended or not. The Chapter finds that attention, dialogue, and even conference submissions increased around such topics as book bans, LGBTQIA, and fostering more inclusivity. Through this presentation, we seek to bring awareness to the emotional and academic toll librarians experience and our aim in assisting them in locating support. During this presentation, we will share insight from current academic librarians and the impact of recent legislation.
“Academic & School Library Partnerships”–Gary Marks, Reference & Outreach Librarian at William Paterson University (New Jersey ACRL President)
Description: The ACRL – New Jersey chapter joined forces with the New Jersey Association of School Librarians Chapter to create a long-term partnership between academic and school librarians throughout the state. This multi-pronged partnership has included college-readiness programs for high school students, professional development programs, and an organizational approach to develop a community of practice regarding New Jersey information-literacy skill development.
“Flip the ACRL ‘Classroom’: Partnering with LIS Students to Create Connections”–Bria Sinnott, Student Success Librarian at Towson University (Maryland ACRL Past-President)
Description: In 2020, ACRL-Maryland introduced a monthly virtual program designed to make connections between established library workers and current graduate program students. Early-career librarians were invited to share their emerging expertise and contagious excitement around up-and-coming ideas, creating an opportunity for ACRL Chapter members to peek inside the current LIS classroom and identify future collaborators, mentors, and mentees.
Thank you very much, and hope to see you on February 21.
Eric Edwards
2023-2024 ACRL Chapters Council Chair
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