(via the ACRL Value of Academic Libraries COVID-19 Subcommittee) The COVID-19 Library Protocols survey is now open. This survey is being conducted by the ACRL Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committee to gather information on how academic libraries have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts on services, resources, staff, and patrons. Information gathered…
Year: 2021
Call for Volunteers: CARLI Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) CARLI has assembled a task force of the CARLI Board of Directors to address revising the CARLI Strategic Priorities to embed concerns related to anti-racism and social justice, and to identify and address topics related to improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in CARLI libraries and in the profession. We…
Registration Open for Free Midwest Archives Conference Webinar “How to Google for Primary Sources” (Tues., Feb. 2, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Sarah Cain, Northern Illinois University) The Midwest Archives Conference (MAC) is hosting a free upcoming webinar, “How to Google for Primary Sources: Teaching Users/Students to Find and Evaluate Archives Remotely”, presented by Robin M. Katz. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, February 2, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. More information, including a…
ACRL’s Popular RoadShow Workshops are Going Off-Road
(via ACRL) The ACRL RoadShow program brings high quality workshops directly to campuses covering a wide range of topics that help academic librarians tackled the greatest issues facing the profession today. The program, however, has been on hold due to the impact of COVID-19. Now, workshop teams are pivoting the same great content from these…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Expand Your Research Impact Services” (Thurs., Jan. 28, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)–Northwestern’s Karen Gutzman is Co-Presenter
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the January MLA webinar, “Expand Your Research Impact Services”. The webinar will take place on Thursday, January 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. More information, including a description and the link to registration, is below. Want to expand your library’s bibliometric services? In this webinar,…
Reminder: Registration Open for IACRL’s Streaming of ACRL Webinar “Teaching Online in Plain Language” (Wed., Jan. 27, 1:00-2:30 PM)
(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…
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…