(via Ginny Pannabecker, Virginia Tech University) Are you a member of ACRL and STS? Would you like to be more involved in STS, or would if you “had the time?” Are you passionate about events and movements like the March for Science, and actions that promote and communicate the social value of scientific research and education?…
Year: 2017
LOEX 2018 Conference: Call for Breakout Session Proposals (Deadline Jan. 12, 2018)
(via Bethany Herman, Houston Community College) You are invited to Houston for LOEX 2018, to showcase your innovations in library instruction. The 2018 conference, which will be the 46th annual meeting and will have the theme “New Frontiers: Exploring and Innovating in Uncharted Territory”, will take place May 3-5. We are excited to see how librarians…
Registration Open for October 11 SCR CONNECTions Webinar “Holistic Data for Healthy Libraries”
(via Sarah Miles, NNLM South Central Region) We are very excited to announce our next SCR CONNECTions webinar, to be held on Wednesday, October 11, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CST. Guest speaker Annie Norman, Director and State Librarian for the Delaware Division of Libraries, will present “Holistic Data for Healthy Libraries”. No registration is required…
Nominations sought for ACRL Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award (Deadline Dec. 1)
(via Dr. Theresa S. Byrd-Dean of the University Library, University of San Diego) We are seeking nominees for the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievements (including risk-taking) by academic librarians that have contributed significantly to improvements in the areas of library automation, library management, and/or library development and research. This award…
Call for Proposals: ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum (2018 ALA Midwinter)
(via Lauren Hays, MidAmerica Nazarene University) The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an excellent opportunity for instruction librarians to explore and discuss current topics related to library instruction and information literacy. The steering committee welcomes proposals from individuals who are interested in convening this discussion online in advance of the 2018 ALA Midwinter…
Registration Open for The ACRL Mile High RoadShow: “Engaging with the ACRL Framework” (February 9, 2018, at Midwinter in Denver)
(via Chase Ollis, American Library Association) Join us in Denver, CO, for the day-long workshop “Engaging with the ACRL Framework: A Catalyst for Exploring and Expanding Our Teaching Practices”, offered at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting. The workshop will take place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, February 9, 2018. A description of what…
Nominations Sought for Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award (Deadline Dec. 1)
(via Jennifer Knievel, University of Colorado Boulder) The Dudley Award Subcommittee is now accepting nominations for the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award, which honors a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of instruction in a college or research library environment. Winners will receive a $1,000 prize. For more…
HSLI Annual Conference 2017: Nancy’s Reception and Networking
Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) Annual Conference receptions provide a wonderful opportunity for Conference attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and guests to relax, network, and enjoy good food. Now a tradition at the Conferences, the annual Reception honors Nancy Stump, a longtime, fun-loving, active HSLI member who served as HSLI President from 1990 to 1993. Each…
Medical Library Association 2018 Conference Submissions Due October 10
(via the Medical Library Association) The 2018 National Program Committee seeks abstracts for contributed content for the theme, “Adapting | Transforming | Leading.” The call for submissions provides information on how to submit your abstract. You will rank how you prefer to present your content: paper, poster, or lightning talk. The National Program Committee also…
Free NLM Webinar “LinkOut for Libraries: From Icons to Full Text and Everything in Between” on October 18
(via Rebecca Brown, University of Utah) This is the National Library of Medicine webinar for which you’ve been waiting. Receive answers to the following questions and more. Have you wondered why you see duplicate icons on citations in PubMed? Or why you don’t see icons where you expect? Are you switching vendors and don’t know…