(via Garrett Trott, University Librarian at Corban University) As many librarians teach, and some have taught for quite some time, many of us have learned the ins and outs of teaching the hard way: by making mistakes and by learning what is terrible and what works great. The Christian Librarian (TCL) will be doing a forum…
Day: June 4, 2021
Call for Nominations: ACRL IS Teaching Methods Committee Featured Teaching Librarian (Deadline Fri., July 16)
(via Rachel Edford, University of Central Florida) Do you know someone who is an amazing teaching librarian? If yes, consider nominating them as a Featured Teaching Librarian! If you’re an amazing teaching librarian, consider nominating yourself. The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee wants to highlight excellent teaching librarians. Several times during the year, the…
Call for Proposals: Journal of Information Ethics Fall 2022 Issue on Social Justice and Information Ethics (Deadline Sun., Aug. 15, 2021)
(via Katie Chamberlain, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s iSchool) The Journal of Information Ethics seeks articles on social justice and information ethics for its Fall, 2022, edition. This special issue will address how social justice intersects with information ethics and affects society, law, and policy. We welcome articles and columns discussing the ethical dimensions, implications, and challenges associated with…
CARLI Announces Professional Development Alliance Webinars for June (Part 2 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is pleased to share upcoming Professional Development Alliance events in June. “NCLPBH: Defining Library Accessibility: Services, Programs, & Technology” Monday, June 21, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT Two staff members from the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will discuss how to ensure that library services, collections, technology, outreach…
CARLI Announces Professional Development Alliance Webinars for June (Part 1 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is pleased to share upcoming Professional Development Alliance events in June. “Black Lives Matter: Programming within an Equity Framework” Monday, June 7, 12:00-1:45 PM CDT An in-depth look at the Black Lives Matter public programming initiative launched by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in September 2020. Learn how this program began, and…
Call for Submissions: ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table June Newsletter Issue on Anti-Racism (Deadline Mon., June 7)
(via Dr. Julie Winkelstein, University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences) The theme for the ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) newsletter’s June, 2021, issue is based on this question: What if your library/profession/institution/community were anti-racist. What would that look like? We welcome any articles related to this topic or if you have an idea for a related social…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Webinar on Remote and Virtual Instruction in the Sciences (Wed., June 16, 2:00 PM CDT)
(via Cathy Lantz, University of Illinois at Chicago) The ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Program Planning Committee invites you to a virtual panel presentation where four science librarians will discuss remote/virtual instruction in the sciences. Topics will include: active learning in online environments, specific tool recommendations, equity & accessibility strategies, working with lab courses online, lessons learned from the…
Call for Volunteers: IACRL Committees (Terms Begin in July)
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Are you looking for more ways to get involved with professional development? Do you want to meet more of your peers in academic libraries across Illinois? Would you like to give back to the Illinois academic library community? Join an IACRL Committee! IACRL (Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries) is…
Registration Open for ACRL President’s Program at ALA Annual Virtual Conference (Thurs., June 24, 2:15-3:15 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Join ACRL for its President’s Program at the 2021 ALA Annual Virtual Conference. Hosted by ACRL President Jon E. Cawthorne, this program will take place from 2:15 to 3:15 PM CDT on Thursday, June 24, live during the conference. Titled “Making Change: Organizing for Action While Caring for Each Other“, this program will feature Mariame…
Reminder: Registration Open for Next ILA Noon Network Event, “Self-Care for Library Staff” (Wed., June 9, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Noon Network will present “Self-Care for Library Staff” on Wednesday, June 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Self-care is not selfish! Library staff have always been a great resource to the public for everything from a book recommendation to housing assistance. The past 17 months have created even more concerns from patrons and…