(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the two-part ALA eLearning webinar series “Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library”. It will take place on Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM CDT both days. Library services are for everyone, and that includes the deaf community. In this workshop,…
Category: American Library Association (ALA)
Registration Open for RUSA History Section Webinar on Promoting Primary Sources–Wed., Feb. 28, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via Amanda Binder, University of North Carolina – Charlotte) Join the ALA Reference & User Services Association’s History Section for a discussion on promoting primary sources. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, February 28, at 11:00 AM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries offer access to…
Registration Open for Free ALA Webinar “Living Room Conversations: Connecting Your Library Community Through Conversation”–Tues., Feb. 27, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via the American Library Association) In this free webinar, “Living Room Conversations: Connecting Your Library Community Through Conversation”, participants will learn why it is important for libraries to be hubs for dialogue and strategies for implementing community conversations in all library types and sizes. Living Room Conversations are a simple, easy, and effective way to bring…
Call for Submissions: ALA Library History Round Table’s Annual Research Forum Online in June–Deadline Now Wed., Jan. 31
(via Dr. Alea Henle, Miami University in Ohio) The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks proposals for its annual Research Forum, to be held in advance of the 2024 ALA Annual Meeting. To accommodate as many LHRT members as possible, the 2024 LHRT Research Forum will be held virtually…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Third Round of Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia is Fri., Feb. 23
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) There is still time to apply for the third round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. Two $2,500 grants are available for libraries that are planning new services or programming for their patrons living with dementia. Just complete the simple application form (see the…
Call for Nominations: ALA Library History Round Table’s Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award–Deadline Fri., March 29
(via Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT) seeks nominations for its Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award. Individuals or organizations may be nominated for any projects or contributions such as, but not limited to, websites, library guides, and exhibitions (virtual or physical). Criteria Nominations, including…
Reminder: Poster Proposals for 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition (Thurs., June 27 – Tues., July 2, in San Diego, CA) due Mon., Jan. 8
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association invites submissions for Poster Sessions at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in San Diego, CA, June 27 (Thursday) – July 2 (Tuesday), 2024. The submission site (requires setting up an account) is open now through Monday, January 8, 2024. Poster Sessions…
Reminder: Submissions Deadline for ALA Library Instruction Round Table Awards Recognizing Excellence in Information Literacy and Instruction is Mon., Jan. 15
(via Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University) The ALA Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) welcomes your submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries (public, school, special, academic) are encouraged. Winners will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a $500 stipend to be used…
Call for Nominations: ALA Sustainability Roundtable’s SustainRT Citation for Wellness in the Workplace–Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy, University of Cincinnati) To acknowledge the fact that library staff are our greatest asset in building and supporting sustainable libraries and communities, the ALA Sustainability Roundtable (SustainRT) is recognizing libraries that go above and beyond in meeting the wellness needs of their staff with the SustainRT Citation for Wellness in the Workplace….
Call for Submissions: ALA Government Documents Round Table Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via Alison Downey, Valparaiso University) Does someone come to mind when you think of notable achievements in Government information/documents? What about publications pertaining to government information? Or do you have a research idea that needs some funding? Consider applying or nominating an individual for an American Library Association GODORT (Government Documents Round Table) award! The…