Congratulations to Rasheed Adigun, winner of the 2026 Helen Jira Scholarship! Rasheed is currently a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he works as a graduate assistant at the Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center. His librarianship is shaped by “the genuine belief that access to the right information at the right time…
Registration Open for November Network of the National Library of Medicine Classes
Data For Everyone: An Introduction To Spreadsheets Date: November 2, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST This class will be an introduction to learning about data. If you have any interest in learning about data but do not know where to start, this class is a great entry point to and foundation for classes…
Now Available: Revised ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
Via ACRL The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Board of Directors has approved a revision of the association’s Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education. In July 2024, ACRL convened the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Review and Revision Task Force which was charged with reviewing and recommending potential revisions….
Registration Open for NNLM “How PubMed Works” Webinar Series
How PubMed Works: Introduction November 5, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST This 90-minute introduction session provides overviews about: How PubMed Works: MeSH November 12, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST This How PubMed Works: Medical Subject Headings session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting features of the National Library…
2026 Award Winners
Lesley Wolfgang Receives Starfish Thrower Award Lesley embodies this spirit through her years of dedicated service to HSLI and her unwavering commitment to supporting its members. She currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Elections Committee and has contributed to numerous Conference Planning Committees over the years. Her leadership of the Registration Subcommittee has…
Registration Open for October Network of the National Library of Medicine Classes
Advancing Accessible Health Information for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) Communities Date: 10/6/2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing (DDBHH) Americans who use sign language as their primary language encounter health information systems built almost entirely around spoken English and print. In a national sample of over…
Registration Open for What We’ve Learned: Confronting AI’s Challenges in Libraries virtual conference
Via ACRL Listserv The NYUAD Library is pleased to share that registration for the virtual conference “What We’ve Learned: Confronting AI’s Challenges in Libraries,” is now open. Registration and more information may be found here. Date: November 16-17, 2026 (Monday and Tuesday) What We’ve Learned: Confronting AI’s Challenges in Libraries is a two-day virtual conference…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Do You Catch my Drift?: Cataloging ‘Drift’ in Your ILS”–Thurs., Oct. 15 10-11am CDT
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar “Do You Catch My Drift?: Cataloging ‘Drift’ in Your ILS.” It will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026 10am-11am CDT. What is cataloging drift? Join Barb Scoby as she discusses what it is and how you…
Registration Open for Webinar: Fun in the Stacks: Engaging Students Through Non-Traditional Library Events
Via the ACRL Listserv Live Session: Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, 1-2 PM CT Register for the event at this link. Description: In today’s often-stressful academic landscape, college libraries are more than just a place for study-they can also be a hub for creativity, relaxation, and connection. With the increasing pressures faced by students, our library…
Registration Open for two CMC Moodle Courses (“Cataloging Basics,” “Focus on World Language Cataloging”)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is now open for two additional CMC (Cataloging Maintenance Center) Moodle courses. Please see below for additional information. “Cataloging Basics” will take place November 2, 2026 – December 13, 2026. Register in L2. This six-week crash course in basic cataloging dives into cataloging using RDA, the…