(via Jennifer Hart, University of Chicago) Join the University of Chicago Library, Data Science Institute, Globus, and the Research Computing Center for the Open Software & Research Symposium, where experts from across the field will share insights and practical strategies for tackling challenges related to open software and research. The event will take place at…
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…
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts”–Thurs., May 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts”. It will take place on Thursday, May 14, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. What is information literacy? Why is information literacy important for students? In this workshop, participants will learn about several definitions of…
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,…
Registration Open for MLA Scholarly Communications Shop Talk “Implementing ORCID: Supporting NIH Systems, Compliance, and Research Workflows” (Online Thurs., April 23, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Presenters Include Northwestern’s Gutzman
(via the webinar organizers) Join the Medical Library Association’s Scholarly Communications Caucus for a 2026 Scholarly Communications Shop Talk, exploring how libraries and research offices are implementing ORCID to support NIH systems, compliance workflows, and researcher reporting. Titled “Implementing ORCID: Supporting NIH Systems, Compliance, and Research Workflows”, the webinar will take place on Thursday, April 23, from…
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…
Registration Open for Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinar “Communication Strategies to Support Collections and Budget Management”–Wed., April 29, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University) Registration is open for the Georgia Library Association’s next Carterette Series webinar, “Communication Strategies to Support Collections and Budget Management”. This free event will take place on Wednesday, April 29, at 1:00 PM CDT. Description As budget management grows more challenging, we will need to communicate as successfully as…
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…