(via Eric Prosser, Arizona State University) Arizona State University Library is inviting liaison librarians or subject librarians responsible for any STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field and who are at least 18 years old to participate in a research study entitled “Exploration and Validation of an Instrument to Measure the Self-Efficacy of STEMM Librarians”….
Category: Calls and Requests
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Reminder: Proposals for Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (in Peoria Tues., Oct. 6 – Thurs., Oct. 8, with Theme “Fired Up & Ready to Go: For All Illinois Libraries!”) Due Fri., April 3
(via the Illinois Library Association) The deadline to submit program proposals and lightning talks for this year’s ILA Annual Conference (Tuesday, October 6 – Thursday, October 8, in Peoria) is quickly approaching! The Conference theme is “Fired Up & Ready to Go: For All Illinois Libraries”. Whether you are part of a large, urban library…
Registration Open and Call for Proposals Extended: IACRL Spring Sampler (Online Wed., April 22, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT)–New Submission Deadline Fri., April 17
(via IACRL) Join the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Forum (IACRL) Conference and Continuing Education Committee for its Spring Sampler 2026 online Wednesday, April 22, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT. This free, virtual conference is a great way to network and see the work being done by academic libraries and library…
Call for Collaborators: Potential ACRL 2027 Presentation on Evidence Synthesis Training for Graduate Students–Deadline Mon., April 13
(via Dr. Christina Chan-Park, Baylor University) I am hoping to convene a panel for ACRL 2027 in Portland, OR, and am looking for 3-5 collaborators. If the panel is not accepted, I hope to rework the submission as a roundtable. The eventual goal is to produce a peer-reviewed paper based on our examples/case studies. The…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming Publication Engagement in Action: Academic Libraries Advancing Institutional Goals–Deadline Fri., May 8
(via Erin Ellis, Indiana University Bloomington) The editors, Erin L. Ellis and Jill K. Becker, seek chapter proposals for Engagement in Action: Academic Libraries Advancing Institutional Goals. This edited volume will include chapters that describe academic librarian engagement as defined in the 2025 College & Research Libraries article “Defining Engagement for Academic Librarians”: “A strategic,…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Libraries’ Current Practices for Developing and Managing Popular Reading Collections–Deadline Wed., April 8
(via Abigail Higgins, Auburn University) As a reminder, you are invited to participate in a survey about academic libraries’ current practices surrounding developing and managing popular reading collections (also called browsing collections or leisure reading collections). Input is sought from academic librarians and library workers within the US, who are involved in or have knowledge of their home institutions’…
Call for Proposals: Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference (Thurs., Oct. 22 – Fri., Oct. 23, in Memphis, TN)–Deadline Fri., May 1
(via Renna T. Redd, Clemson University) Save the Date and Join Us! Gather with colleagues and friends to shake, rattle, and roll through fresh ideas, new partnerships, and bold collaborations that keep our resource sharing community rocking! All who have an interest in or passion for the future of library resource sharing are encouraged to…
Call for Proposals: Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Conference (Mon., Aug. 3 – Tues., Aug. 4, in Milwaukee)–Deadline Thurs., April 30, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) Conference will be held from Monday, August 3, to Tuesday, August 4, at Marquette University – Raynor Library in Milwaukee, WI! This year’s conference theme is “WAAL Together Now: Engagement, Connection, Belonging”. We are now accepting proposals for breakout sessions, lightning talks,…
Call for Nominations Extended: IACRL Board Elections–New Deadline Wed., March 25
(via IACRL) Do you want to make a difference in the Illinois academic library community? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills? Consider running for an Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) office! Two offices, Secretary and Vice-President/President-Elect, are on the ballot each spring. The Secretary serves a one-year…
Call for Submissions: Spring Issue of ACRL Literatures in English Section’s Biblio-Notes–Deadline Fri., May 1
(via Glenda Insua, University of Illinois Chicago) It’s almost time for the Spring issue of the ACRL Literatures in English Section’s Biblio-Notes. I’d like to encourage all of you to consider submitting an article, brief report, or update. Submissions are due Friday, May 1. Need ideas? Consider the following topics: Brief articles are welcome (250-1000…