College & Research Libraries Forum on Assessment in Action Special Issue Live Thursday, March 24, 2016 12pm Pacific | 1pm Mountain | 2pm Central | 3pm Eastern Length: 60 minutes Cost: Free Register to receive reminders and information and/or view the forum live on YouTube. Join us for an author panel discussion on Action Research with authors of…
Year: 2016
Legislative Updates, 3/23/2016
Federal: Registration is open for National Library Legislative Day – the advocacy event runs May 2-3 and registration is due by April 22. The event includes: an advocacy training session preconference; a briefing day with sessions on issues affecting libraries and appearances by Congressional staff, legal experts, lobbyists, and ALA staff; a Congressional reception; and meetings with…
ALA Seeking Candidates for 2017 Elections
he American Library Association’s Nominating Committee for the 2017 elections is seeking candidates for the positions of ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large. Out of those nominated, the Committee will choose two candidates to run for President-Elect and at least 50 candidates to run for the 33 at-large seats on the ALA Council. The President-Elect will serve…
Registration Open for April 21 CARLI Technical Services Forum
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) Please join the Technical Services Committee for their Spring Forum on April 21 at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. The focus of the day is “Cataloging and Database Maintenance: MarcEdit and More”. The agenda is available on the registration page. The last day to register is Monday, April 11. For more information,…
Academic Librarian Mentors Needed for ALA Spectrum Scholars
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) Are you interested in directly contributing to the development of the next generation of academic librarians and ensuring a diverse workforce? Then consider mentoring an ALA Spectrum Scholar through the ACRL Dr. E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program! The program links participating library school students and new librarians who are…
ALA Seeking Candidates for Endowment Fund Trustee
The American Library Association is seeking candidates for an Endowment Trustee. Under the direction of the ALA Executive Board, the individual will help manage the ALA’s Endowment Fund and other long-term investments. Interested candidates should be current members of ALA or else plan on joining the organization soon, and they should have a general understanding…
Reminder–Deadline for ILA 2016 Proposals is April 1
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) The 2016 ILA Annual Conference theme–“Discovery Advocacy Leadership”–focuses on how libraries and library staff serve as community leaders to support life-long learning and engagement within Illinois communities. Actively share ideas by submitting a conference proposal and joining the conversation! The ILA Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking programs addressing the…
Reminder–Registration Open for Second Two CARLI Resource-Sharing Events
(via Lorna Engels, CARLI–lengels@uillinois.edu) This is a reminder of two opportunities coming up in April to visit your colleagues in other institutions and see how they handle Interlibrary Loan workflows, see their set up and facilities, ask questions and collaborate with both the hosts and other attendees. Friday, April 8–he open houses will be at…
Reminder–Registration Open for 15th Annual Information Literacy Summit
(via Jennifer Schwartz, DePaul University-schwa17@depaul.edu) 15th Annual Information Literacy Summit “Shifting Perspectives: Developing Critical Approaches in Information Literacy” Friday, April 29, 2016, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library Located at the Moraine Valley Community College campus (Palos Hills, IL) Register Now! Keynote Address: Critical Pedagogy…
Illinois Academic Librarians Running in ALA Elections
The following Illinois academic librarians are running in this year’s American Library Association elections. Voting opens March 18 and lasts until April 22. The results will be released on April 29. Any ALA member in good standing as of January 31, 2016, is eligible to vote and should have received login credentials between March 15…