(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Beta Phi Mu/LRRT Research Paper Award for 2017 This award is being jointly presented by the Beta Phi Mu International Honor Society and the American Library Association’s Library Research Round Table to recognize excellent research in progress into problems related to the profession of librarianship. Any ALA member is eligible for this $500…
Year: 2017
Academic Librarians Encouraged to Submit Program Proposals for ILA 2017 Conference
(via Carolyn Ciesla, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) I know the spring semester “just” started, but it’s almost time to submit your program proposal to ILA for this year’s conference. Details are below-IACRL encourages you and your colleagues to represent our stellar group of Illinois academic librarians! The theme of the Illinois Library Association’s 2017 Annual Conference is…
NN/LM – GMR Seeking Site Sponsors for MLA Webinars
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) For each of three upcoming Medical Library Association webinars, the GMR will sponsor the registration cost for up to two sites per state in the Region. Since a limited number of sites can be sponsored, please work with your state and local…
First Issue of Journal of New Librarianship Available
(via Dr. Dane Ward, Dean of Milner Library, Illinois State University) On behalf of editors Stephen Weiter and Matthew Kopel and the editorial board, I am pleased and excited to announce the publication of Volume 1, Issue 1, of the Journal of New Librarianship. The Journal is an open-access publication for members of the library and information professions,…
Deadline to Apply for NASIG 2017 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards is Feb. 10
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) NASIG (an independent organization that promotes communication, information, and continuing education about serials and the broader issues of scholarly communication) will be holding its conference in Indianapolis, from June 8 to June 11. Some special funding and awards, which will be presented at the conference, are listed below. Professional/Para-professional Awards…
Reminder: Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Proposals Due January 17
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) Don’t miss your chance to present at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference, hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Oak Brook, IL, on Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9. The deadline for submissions is fast approaching. On behalf of the GLRSC Program Committee, we encourage you to submit a proposal by Tuesday, January 17. Share…
Joint Council of Librarians of Color Hosting Midwinter Events
(via the American Library Association) The Joint Council of Librarians of Color, Inc. (JCLC Inc.), a nonprofit organization that advocates for and addresses the common needs of the American Library Association (ALA) ethnic affiliates, is pleased to announce two exciting events during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Peachtree Trolley Tour Connect with your…
Reminder: Next NN/LM – GMR Update on Tuesday, January 17
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Please join us for the January GMR Update on Tuesday, January 17, at 3:00 PM CST. Topics will include the following. upcoming GMR courses NNLM Quarterly Journal Club other upcoming courses from the NNLM Questions about all-things GMR can be submitted ahead of time…
Reminder: ILA Hosting Legislative Meet-Ups in February and Early March
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) ILA is sponsoring several Library Legislative Meet-Ups next month. All librarians are encouraged to register and attend. Don’t miss out on this chance to talk to your legislators. You can meet them in person and talk about issues affecting libraries and higher education, including MAP funding and financial support for libraries. Members…
Feedback on Second Draft of ACRL Action-Oriented Research Agenda Due Feb. 17
(via the Association of College and Research Libraries) The team from OCLC Research, which is developing a new action-oriented agenda on library contributions to student learning and success, has released a second draft. Team members seek your input and reactions via the feedback form by Friday, February 17. Learn about the team’s continued progress and next steps during ACRL’s Update…