(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Did you miss this month’s GMR Update? Worry not! A recording of the webinar is available on YouTube to be viewed whenever you have a spare moment. Below is an annotated list of topics covered with links to each talking point. 6:04 – GMR annual…
Year: 2017
Call for Nominations: CARLI Board of Directors (Deadline April 5)
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) CARLI is seeking nominations for candidates to fill seats on the CARLI Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing authority of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois. CARLI Governing Members will elect one Board member from each of three (3) specified constituencies (public universities, community…
CARLI Seeking Committee Volunteers (Deadline April 28)
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) Each year, CARLI has a number of opportunities to serve on various committees. Service on CARLI committees affords individuals a unique opportunity to use their experience and expertise to help shape the future of the consortium and its services. CARLI is now seeking volunteers to serve on 9 advisory committees. Volunteers…
Call for Proposals: NASIG Student Spotlight Sessions (Deadline March 30)
(via Katy DiVittorio, Auraria Library in Denver, CO) The NASIG Student Outreach Committee (SOC) invites proposals for the Student Spotlight Sessions for the 32nd NASIG Conference in Indianapolis, IN, from June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is “Racing to the Crossroads. The Student Spotlight Sessions will be held on Friday, June 9,…
Webinar at 2:00 PM on March 29: “How to Make the Most of Your National Library of Medicine Traveling Banner Exhibition!”
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) This is just a reminder that our NNLM Resource Picks webinar, “How to Make the Most of Your National Library of Medicine Traveling Banner Exhibition!”, takes place on Wednesday, March 29, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CST. You may register…
Registration Open for Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit (April 4-5)
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region will present a poster at the Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit, which will take place on Tuesday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 5, in Madison, WI. The theme of this year’s summit is “Heath…
NN/LM – Greater Midwest Region Accepting Award Applications Beginning April 1
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region is offering eight unique funding opportunities for the May, 2017 – April, 2018, fiscal year. We will begin accepting applications on Saturday, April 1, and we will continue to accept, evaluate, and award applications…
ILLiad Users Group Holding May 3 Preconference at Colorado ILL Conference
(via Don Pawl, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs) An ILLiad Users Group preconference will take place on Wednesday, May 3, in advance of the 48th annual Colorado ILL Conference. The preconference is free and will occur from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Imperial Ballroom at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO. You can register for…
ALA’s International Relations Round Table Seeking Editor for International Leads
(via the the American Library Association’s International Relations Round Table) Want to contribute to the work of international librarianship and grow your network of colleagues across the globe? Become the Editor of International Leads, the International Relations Round Table’s quarterly newsletter. The application deadline is Friday, March 31. The IRRT Publications Committee is accepting applicants for this…
Illinois Fire Services Institute Library Among 30 Finalists for IMLS National Medal
(via the Institute of Museum and Library Services) The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced 30 finalists for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Among them is the Illinois Fire Services Institute Library, the only finalist from Illinois. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and…