(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries “. It will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us, and academic libraries are no exception. Generative AI…
Reminder: Proposals for SLA Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT) Due Fri., May 30
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The 2025 SLA (Special Libraries Association) Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. The Symposium will feature invited keynotes, in addition to presentations from colleagues. This year, the planning committee…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Programming at your Library”–Wed., May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Programming at your Library”. It will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Join us for ideas on how to…
Call for Participation: Research Study on Academic Library Instruction’s Use of Generative AI–Deadline Mon., June 9
(via Teresa Augustine, Valparaiso University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine aspects of generative AI that are being incorporated into academic library instruction, including knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of AI applications. By understanding the approach to AI in instructional settings and the tools used, we seek to gain insights…
Call for Submissions: New Disability in LIS Journal–Former HSLI Secretary Pionke is Editor
(via Shanna Hollich, Creative Commons) The new Disability in LIS Journal (DisLIS), with 2017-2021 HSLI Secretary JJ Pionke as the editor, is now actively recruiting media reviews (books, movies, websites, what have you) of materials that have disability as a major component, from people who have experience with that disability. This could be a character with…
Registration Open for Free Library Instruction Together Retreat (in Nashville, TN, on Fri., June 13) and Virtual Conference (Wed., June 18)–Theme “A Seat at All Tables”
(via Sarah Smith, St. Louis Community College) Join us for Library Instruction Together (LIT) 2025. This year’s in-person retreat will be held at the Nashville Public Library on Friday, June 13. The virtual conference will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 18. Both events are free! Registration for both events is open and required. (Note that you…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thurs., May 15, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join your HSLI colleagues for the next “Coffee & Conversation” online Thursday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. Share your end-of-the-semester wins, MLA Conference updates, and more! Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb Dial in by phone +1 872-395-5961,,263674368# United States,…
Call for Applications: IACRL’s OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs–Deadline Fri., Aug. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs. This program offers a way of getting financial incentive to faculty to take on OER projects, which is an opportunity for librarians to partner with…
Registration for Free OpenCon Ohio Conference (Live Online Thurs., May 22) Closes Thurs., May 15
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) OpenCon Ohio is an annual event that celebrates the benefits of open education to student learning. Faculty, students, librarians, instructional designers, administrators, and others are all welcome to attend our virtual conference. This event is online and free. While we especially encourage folks from Ohio to attend, anyone around…
Registration Open for ACRL EBSS Communication Studies Committee’s Practical Sharing Webinar on Health Communication and Special Collections–Tues., May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ellen Hampton Filgo, Baylor University) Registration is open for the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Communication Studies Committee’s May Practical Sharing webinar. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT and will focus on health communication and special collections. The webinar will feature Heidi Uhey and Beth Farwell…