(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) Do you know a rising star in the library and information world? Would you like to see them recognized for their promising achievements? Look no further! ATG Media is thrilled to announce the second annual round of nominations for Up and Comers. Who exactly is an “Up and Comer”, you…
Year: 2018
IACRL Seeking Feedback on Webinar Options for October 24 Event at UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria
The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries is holding an ACRL webinar viewing at the University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria. The event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24. In addition to watching the webinar, attendees will have an opportunity to network with…
CARLI Survey on Library Use of Social Media
Are you using social media to promote your library created digital collections or other library materials? The CARLI Created Content Committee is interested in your activities and what social media platforms you use! Please complete the following brief survey about your library′s social media activities: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/promoting_digital Deadline to fill out the survey is Friday, October…
Legislative Action Item: Support the Reauthorization of IMLS
From our friends at ALA, bills supporting the reauthorization of the IMLS have been introduced in the House and Senate. Please contact your House and Senate representatives to ask for their support of this legislation (H.R. 6988; S. 3530). As reported in American Libraries: “The 2018 act continues to support the stated mission of IMLS…
Legislative Update, 10/03/2018
Federal News: The FY19 appropriations bill for the Department of Health and Human Services, which was approved by the House and Senate on Sept 13, 2018, includes: $2 billion increase in funding for NIH $425 million increase for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research $100 million increase for cancer research $86 million increase for All…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
(via Dr. Jennifer Fabbi, Dean of the University Library at California State University, San Marcos) Do you know the next ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year winner? ACRL is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a…
National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region Offering CE Courses (Oct. 6) at MLA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, is just around the corner. On Saturday October 6th, the GMR will be providing two separate continuing education courses during the event. Each will provide 4 MLA contact hours of…
Call for Proposals: Jan. 17 ACRL Instruction Section Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum (Deadline Sept. 28)
(via Brittany Fiedler–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an opportunity for an individual or group of instruction librarians to explore and discuss a topic related to library instruction and information literacy. This completely virtual discussion happens in advance of the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting on Thursday, January 17…
Registration Open for Free Geoscience Librarianship 101 Workshop (Nov. 3 at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis)
(via Linda Zellmer, Western Illinois University) Geoscience Librarianship 101 is jointly sponsored with Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and will be held in the University Library. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Registrations must be received by Saturday, October 20. To sign up or request additional information, please provide your name, daytime…
Call for Participants: Survey of Community College Librarians
(via Susan Wengler–Queensborough Community College, City University of New York) Dear colleagues, We are conducting a research study on the teaching practices of community college librarians. Please help us out by clicking this link to take our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7PSNJV The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participation in the study is voluntary, and…