(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Join the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries for a viewing of the ACRL webinar “Teaching Online in Plain Language: Creating Clear Research Guides, Library Websites, and Online Instruction”. We will stream the webinar on Zoom and discuss it afterwards. The viewing and discussion will take place on Wednesday, January…
Month: January 2021
Call for Breakout Session Proposals: Lake Superior Libraries Symposium (Online Fri., June 11) — Deadline Sun., March 14
(via Kayleen Jones, University of Minnesota Duluth) The organizers of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium, or LSLS, invite breakout session proposals for our ninth conference, which will be held virtually on Friday, June 11. There will be no registration cost for this year’s conference. This year’s theme, “Mapping Our Identity”, invites attendees to explore the…
Registration Open for IRDL Scholars’ Speaker Series: Thinking Critically about Research and Power (Sessions From Jan. 27 to Feb. 24)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) We invite you to join us for the 2021 Institute for Research Design in Libraries (IRDL) Scholars’ Speaker Series, Thinking Critically about Research and Power. This series of presentations is designed to shine a spotlight on voices and ideas that challenge traditional ways of conducting research. It surveys various…
Call for Panelists: IACRL Spring Semester Town Hall (Fri., March 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) — Deadline is Sun., Feb. 21
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) IACRL is seeking panelists for a Spring Semester Town Hall, (official title to be determined) on Friday, March 12, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you are interested in sharing how your library has adapted its physical operations or adapted its online instruction and services, we invite you to…
Registration Open for Meet Harriet Tubman Online Performance by Kathryn Harris (Tues, Feb. 16, 10:00-11:00 AM)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI invites you to attend the free Zoom performance Meet Harriet Tubman, presented by Kathryn Harris, on Tuesday, February 16, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. If you could step back in history, with whom would you like to have a conversation and lunch? If Harriet Tubman is your choice, please join…
Call for Proposals Extended: 19th Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Online April 29-30) — New Deadline Sun., Jan. 31
(via Jennifer Schwartz, DePaul University) The 19th Annual Information Literacy Summit will take place on April 29 (Thursday) and April 30 (Friday). The event-presented by College of DuPage Library, DePaul University Library, and Moraine Valley Community College Library-will be free and virtual, featuring two very special keynote addresses, two days of breakout sessions, and a…
Illinois Library Association Announces Current Slate of Candidates for Upcoming Elections (Includes HSLI Member Michelle Nielsen Ott)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee has announced the 2021 candidates for election in the spring of 2021. (The names of HSLI members are in bold.) President-Elect Candidates (three-year term beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024) Michelle Nielsen Ott (Methodist College) Heather Jagman (DePaul University) Board of Directors (candidates in each…
Call for Nominations: Initial Notable Works List for Library Support of Graduate Students–Deadline Fri., March 5
(via Abbie Basile, Old Dominion University) The ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group‘s Notable Works for Library Support of Graduate Students Working Group seeks nominations for our inaugural annual Notable Works List. Our goal is to recognize and showcase excellent professional contributions that inform the work of library colleagues who support graduate students. …
Legislative News, 01/22/2021
Federal news Biden uses executive orders to address COVID-19, other health care issues [Roll Call, 1/21/21] Early signings indicate a desire to quickly reverse Trump administration policies and outline his own priorities READ: Biden administration’s COVID-19 response and pandemic preparedness strategy [The Hill, 1/21/21] Democrats aim to move health care agenda despite slim majorities [Roll…
Registration Open for Webinar on Role Libraries Can Play in April’s Citizen Science Month (Fri., Jan. 22, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Dan Stanton, Arizona State University) April is Citizen Science Month (and not too far away)! Citizen Science Month is a great time to bring citizen science – public engagement in real scientific research – to your library or community-based organization (CBO). Join an informational webinar to learn about Citizen Science Month featured projects and…