(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association has announced the results of its 2021 Executive Board elections. Several academic librarians won seats on the Board. Congratulations to Heather Jagman, DePaul University, who won the contest for President-Elect. She served as IACRL Secretary from 2019 to 2020. Her opponent, Michelle Nielsen Ott of Methodist…
Year: 2021
Call for Nominations: ALA 2022 Elections for Officers and Councilors-at-Large (Deadline Thurs., July 1)
(via Dr. Raymond Pun, Hoover Institution) The ALA Nominating Committee is soliciting nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect (two candidates), Treasurer (two candidates), and Councilor-at-Large (51 candidates). Members who wish to make nominations should submit the following information: nominee name; present position; institution; address; telephone; and e-mail…
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Current Topics Discussion Group Lightning Talks on Digital Equity and Staff Development (Thurs., June 3, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Rebecca Starkey, University of Chicago) The ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Current Topics Discussion Group is inviting you to a free Lightning Round Discussion Program on Thursday, June 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. The program will feature two 15-minute talks with discussion. (Please see below for descriptions.) Register here. “Bridging the Gap:…
Call for Moderators and Hosts: Core e-Forums on Library Services (Starting in August)
(via Nicole Lewis, University of Utah) Have you ever wanted to lead a conversation with colleagues from near and far about professional development topics, without leaving the comfort of your home or office (or home office)? You can do this by hosting a Core e-Forum! Are you a librarian required to present or otherwise disseminate…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Virtual Conference (July 29-30) Due Fri., May 28
(via Jessica McClean, Texas State University) Please save the date for July 29-30 (Thursday-Friday) for the virtual STEM Librarians South conference, hosted by the Texas State University Libraries. Registration is forthcoming, but attendance will be free and open to everyone. If you haven’t already, please consider submitting a proposal for this year’s conference. We are soliciting…
Call for Panelists: ACRL DSS Data Literacy Webinar (Tues., June 15, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Extended to Mon., May 24
(via Cecilia Smith, University of Chicago) The ACRL DSS (Digital Scholarship Section) Numeric & Geospatial Data Services Discussion Group is seeking speakers for a panel on data literacy for our 2021 ALA activity, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This one-hour virtual panel aims to bring together library professionals from…
Call for Proposals: Upcoming Library Juice Publication Supporting Your Hispanic Students in Academic Libraries (Deadline Mon., May 31)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University, on behalf of Rory Litwin, Library Juice Academy) You are invited to submit a proposal for possible inclusion in a necessary and exciting book focused on the best academic library practices, programs, and services that support Hispanic students, Supporting Your Hispanic Students in Academic Libraries (working title). Hispanic Serving Institutions…
Call for Proposals: Libraries and Veterans National Forum (Online Sept. 13-24)–Deadline Wed., May 26
(via Sarah LeMire, Texas A&M University) The Libraries and Veterans National Forum is a virtual symposium to discuss strategies for supporting library patrons and library workers who are veteran or military-affiliated. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LG-12-19-0114). The Forum is scheduled for Monday, September 13,…
Call for Proposals: New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference (Hybrid Format, Oct. 20-22)–Deadline Thurs., July 1
(via Sarah Edwards Obenauf, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology) The New Mexico Library Association is hosting its Annual Conference in October 2021 in a hybrid format. Presenters do not need to be members of NMLA to present. More information on the Conference and submitting a proposal is below. The Conference theme is “Libraries for…
Registration Open for CARLI Online Instruction Showcase (Fri., May 21, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)–Deadline Thurs., May 20
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee is coordinating its 9th annual Online Instruction Showcase on Friday, May 21, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration is now open, so please share with anyone at your institution who may be interested! The program, focused on the theme, “Virtual…