(via Catherine Lantz, University of Illinois Chicago) The Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference is now accepting proposals for talks. See the requirements and submit a proposal here. Submitting a proposal requires having an Accessing Higher Ground account. Presentations can be in-person or virtual. This accessibility conference is not a library conference; it is a higher…
Day: April 24, 2025
Registration Open for ACRL STS EDI Committee Webinar “Inclusive Libraries: Practical Strategies for Disability Justice”–Tues., May 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Aditi Gupta, University of Victoria) The ACRL Science & Technology Section’s EDI Committee invites you to join us for an insightful panel discussion of how disability justice principles can reshape educational and library environments to prioritize inclusion, belonging, and equity. Disability justice is a framework that aims to dismantle ableism and create a more…
Registration Open for Online Learning Consortium Webinar “AI Chatbots & Academic Integrity: Smarter Assessment Strategies”–Thurs., May 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Online Learning Consortium) Registration is open for the Online Learning Consortium webinar “AI Chatbots & Academic Integrity: Smarter Assessment Strategies”. It will take place on Thursday, May 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. AI chatbots can improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, but students relying…
Registration Open for Webinar “Crossing Information Literacy Thresholds: A New Model to Scaffold Learning-An Initial Conversation”–Thurs., May 22, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) All are invited to join us for the free webinar “Crossing Information Literacy Thresholds: A New Model to Scaffold Learning-An Initial Conversation”. Hosted by The Ohio State University Libraries, the webinar will take place on Thursday, May 22, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. The Framework for…