(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline 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 as well as presentations from colleagues. This year the planning committee…
Reminder: Regular Registration for Open Repositories Conference (Sun., June 15 – Wed., June 18, in Chicago) Closes Sat. May 10
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) will take place at the University of Chicago from Sunday, June 15, to Wednesday, June 18, with optional workshop days on the 15th and the 18th. Registration is still open, with regular rates ending Saturday, May 10. If you would like to stay…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”–Mon., April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT
(via ALA) In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, ALA invites you to a virtual program to learn how libraries can support coworkers and patrons on the autism spectrum. Titled “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”, the webinar will take place on Monday, April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT. The program will be a moderated…
Reminder: Participants Needed for Doctoral Survey on Leadership Styles and Academic Librarian Engagement in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments
(via Amanda Ziegler, National University) Calling all colleagues working remotely or in a hybrid work environment! My name is Amanda Ziegler and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting an online survey to explore the effects that different leadership styles have on how engaged academic library workers feel when working in…
Save the Date: New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Wed., June 25 – Fri., June 27, in Brunswick, Maine)–Registration Opens Wed., April 23
(via Jennifer Chaput, University of Massachusetts) We are excited to announce this year’s New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be held from Wednesday, June 25, to Friday, June 27, at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. Science Boot Camp is a fun and affordable 2 ½ day immersion into science topics offering opportunities for library workers and library students interested in science, health sciences, and technology to…
Registration Open for San José State University School of Information Symposium “Our Power, Our Planet”–Online Mon., April 21, 12:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Loida Garcia-Febo, San José State University School of Information) Please join the San José State University School of Information for our symposium on Earth Day taking place online Monday, April 21, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Look forward to a thought-provoking and impactful event in honor of Earth Day 2025, where the global…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Preparing Students for the Workplace”–Online Fri., April 25, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Registration is open for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Preparing Students for the Workplace”. It will take place online Friday, April 25, at 1:00 PM CDT. Amy VanScoy and Heidi Julien, both of University at Buffalo SUNY, will share findings about librarians’ experiences of professional expertise through an intersectional lens….
Call for Proposals: New Orleans Information Literacy Collective Annual Conference (Online Mon., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 9
(via Courtney Rimes-Stortz, Delgado Community College) The nolaILC (New Orleans Information Literacy Collective) is seeking proposals for its annual conference, the New Orleans Information Literacy Forum. This year the Forum will be held live virtually during the day from Monday, July 28, to Friday, August 1. (Sessions will also be recorded and subsequently made available…
Next HSLI Coffee & Conversation This Thursday, April 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) The month of April is passing by quickly. Please join your HSLI colleagues to share news and exchange advice from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT this Thursday, April 17. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb