(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…
Month: April 2025
Call for Participation: Survey on How Institutional Repositories are Responding to AI
(via Ashlea Green, Appalachian State University) I ‘m conducting a study on how institutional repositories (IRs) are responding to AI, including their acceptance of AI-assisted works, measures to address AI’s use of IR content, stakeholder concerns, and perspectives on AI’s impact on IR management and engagement. If you work with a U.S.-based institutional repository (IR)–whether you manage it, provide…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming Book Occupational Stress in Libraries–Deadline Fri., May 30
(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) Editors Stephanie Pierce and Laura Cameron are soliciting chapter proposals for a book entitled Occupational Stress in Libraries. This book seeks to explore the multifaceted nature of occupational stress within diverse library environments. Occupational stress refers to stress experienced in the workplace, which may arise due to a variety of…
Registration Open for Empirical Librarians Conference (Online and Onsite in Richmond, VA, Wed., May 21 – Thurs., May 22)–Deadlines Mon., May 5, and Fri., May 16
(via Dr. Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University) Registration for the 8th Empirical Librarians Conference is now open. Learn more here about the Conference where supporting researchers and doing research meet! Join us in Richmond, VA, or online with this synchronous hybrid Conference. Also check the link for a list of accepted sessions to learn more…
Call for Lightning-Talk Proposals: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online Tues., July 8 – Thurs., July 10)–Deadline Fri., May 16
(via Zachary Lannes, Louisiana State University) The 2025 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be take place virtually from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10. Librarian colleagues from around the Great Lakes region will host this event virtually. This year’s immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about historical advances in…
Academic Library Association of Ohio Holding Free Virtual Innovation Instruction Showcase, with STEM Focus–Wed., May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) You are invited to the 2025 Innovative Instruction Showcase, hosted by the ALAO (Academic Library Association of Ohio) Instruction and STEM Interest Groups! This year’s Showcase will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Join us for a series of lightning talks…
Call for Proposals: Expert Finding Systems International Conference (Tues., Sept. 16 – Thurs., Sept. 18, in Cleveland, OH)–Deadline Mon., May 5
(via Clarke Iakovakis, Oklahoma State University) The program committee for the Expert Finder Systems International Forum 2025 is excited to announce we are now accepting proposals for presenting at our upcoming conference, which will be held from Tuesday, September 16, to Thursday, September 18, at the Aviator conference center in Cleveland, OH. The conference theme is “Charting…
Virtual Panel Discussion on MLA’s Sewell Travel Award for Public Health Wed., April 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Jennifer Lege, University of Pennsylvania) It has been over 50 years since the Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) was established. For almost half that time, the Sewell Fund has provided opportunities for aspiring librarians interested in supporting Public Health work through Public Health Librarianship. The Sewell Travel Award…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Annual Conference (Online Tues., July 15, and in Arlington, TX, on Thurs., July 17, and Fri., July 18) Due Fri., April 25
(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 30
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The 2025 SLA (Special Libraries Association) Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. The Symposium will feature invited keynotes as well as presentations from colleagues. This year the planning committee…