(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…
Category: Committees (non-HSLI)
Registration Open for ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group and Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group Joint Webinar “Evidence Synthesis Searching with Interdisciplinary Overlap”–Fri., April 10, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Dr. Erica DeFrain, University of Nebraska-Lincoln) The ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group and Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group are holding a joint panel as part of the First Friday Forum series. The panel is scheduled for Friday, April 10, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. You do not need to be a member of…
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Committees and Task Force–Deadline Fri., May 1
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) CARLI is seeking volunteers to serve on our advisory committees and task forces. Volunteers chosen for committee service will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The application period for initial committee appointments will close on Friday, May 1, at 5:00 PM CDT. Faculty and staff members from…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum (Online Tues., June 16) Due Tues., March 31
(via William Jacobs, San Francisco State University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum online Tuesday, June 16. The Committee is currently seeking proposals to present lightning talks that highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. Registration for ALA Annual and STS…
Call for Signatures: Petition to Create Special Librarians Forum Within the Illinois Library Association
(via Laura Barnes, retired) I’m working with a group of former SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois members to create a Special Librarians Forum within the Illinois Library Association. In order to bring it to the ILA Board for consideration, we need to collect at least 60 e-signatures for our online petition. If you’re a personal…
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Living in the Middle: Critical Reflections On Identity, Power, and Practice In Academic Librarianship”–Wed., March 18, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Professional Development Committee webinar “Living in the Middle: Critical Reflections On Identity, Power, and Practice In Academic Librarianship”. It will take place on Wednesday, March 18, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information,…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Virtual Forum on Collection Development Policies (Thurs., March 12, at 12:00 PM CDT; No Registration Required)–Presenters Include Northwestern’s Ramune Kubilius
(via the Medical Library Association) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting its forum on collection development policies online this Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 PM CDT. Please join us then via Zoom. No registration is required. The session will start with brief presentations from librarians who will talk about how their collection development…
Call for Panelists: ACRL Instruction Section Inclusive Pedagogy Committee Webinar “Inclusive Library Instruction for Shifting Student Realities” (Mon., April 27, at 12:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., March 20
(via Alicia Vaandering, University of Rhode Island) The ACRL Instruction Section Inclusive Pedagogy Committee is looking for panelists for our upcoming webinar, “Inclusive Library Instruction for Shifting Student Realities”. This spring semester, we’re interested in hearing from librarians who have experience navigating our shifting student realities in library instruction. By sharing these stories, we aim…
Registration Open for Webinar “Revising the Framework: Learn and Discuss”–Thurs., March 26, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jennifer Jarson, Penn State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Revising the Framework: Learn and Discuss”. It will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Our information environment has changed in significant ways in the decade since…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Online Forum on Education Opportunities That Strengthen Negotiation Skills–Mon., April 6, at 12:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting a forum to explore education opportunities that strengthen negotiation skills, a critical competency for managing vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and subscription renewals. Please join online Monday, April 6, at 12:00 PM CDT here….