(via Marianne Bracke, Wayne State University) The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 11th symposium, co-hosted by Michigan State University (host site), University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and…
Month: July 2025
Call for Applications: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Deadline Fri., Aug. 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS Catalyst is now accepting applications for this exciting new leadership-development program for library staff! We’re looking for professionals currently working in RAILS member libraries who are eager to expand their leadership responsibilities or enhance their impact in their current roles. Successful applicants will receive real-time coaching from Certified Professional…
Registration Open for Library Juice Academy Asynchronous Online Course “Wikipedia Editing for Librarians”–Mon., Aug. 4 – Sun., Aug. 31
(via Library Juice Academy) Registration is open for the Library Juice Academy asynchronous course “Wikipedia Editing for Librarians”. It will take place online from Monday, August 4, to Sunday, August 31. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Wikipedia, with over a billion visitors monthly, is one of the most-accessed websites…
Call for Participation: Research Study “From Practice to Evidence: A Survey-Based Study of Assessment in Special Collections Instruction”–Deadline Sun., Aug. 3
(via Jennifer Daugherty, East Carolina University) Jennifer Daugherty, Principal Investigator, and co-investigator, Kristen Daniel of East Carolina University invite you to take part in their research study entitled, “From Practice to Evidence: A Survey-Based Study of Assessment in Special Collections Instruction”. The purpose of this research is to explore the role of assessment in Special…
Registration Open for Free New Orleans Information Literacy Collective Annual Forum–Online Mon., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 1, 10:00-11:30 AM CDT Each Day
(via Courtney Rimes-Stortz, Delgado Community College. The New Orleans Information Literacy Collective (nolaILC) will be holding its 13th annual forum virtually, from Monday, July 28, to Friday, August 1, 10:00-11:30 AM CDT each day. The forum is free. As always, we’ve got some great presenters offering useful perspectives and discussions of issues in information literacy that…
Reminder: Deadline to Submit Poster and Lightning-Talk Proposals for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Virtual Tues., Nov. 11 – Thurs., Nov. 13, and in Person Fri., Nov. 14, in Champaign) is Mon., Sept. 15
(via Carmen Howard, University of Illinois Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will be both in person and virtual in 2025. The Conference will be held virtually from Tuesday, November 11, to Thursday, November 13, and in person on Friday, November 14, in Champaign, IL….
Registration Open for Chicago Area Archivists Joint Networking Event with Special Libraries Association – IL (Wed., July 23, on Chicago’s Northwest Side)–Deadline Wed., July 16
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Please join CAA (Chicago Area Archivists) on Wednesday, July 23, for a joint happy hour with Special Libraries Association – IL colleagues, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary! We’ll meet at ERIS Brewery and Cider House in Old Irving Park. We will have…
Call for Proposals: LibraryLinkNJ Fall 2025 Virtual Conference (Tues., Sept. 30, 8:00-3:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., July 18
LibraryLinkNJ invites you to explore the power and value of connection at our Fall 2025 Virtual Conference, held Tuesday, September 30, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT. At this time of uncertainty and apprehension, join us to examine and uplift the connections and networks that support, enhance, and affirm the work libraries do every day. Now…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians Collaborative 2025 Meeting (Online Wed., Nov. 19 – Fri., Nov. 21) Due Wed., July 16
(via Elisabeth White, Towson University) Join us at the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2025 meeting, which will take place online from Wednesday, November 19, to Friday, November 21. We are currently accepting proposals for those interested in presenting at this virtual conference. The STEM Librarians Collaborative will offer a variety of session formats; all proposed sessions…
Recordings and Slides Available for 2025 Open Repositories Conference; Open Repositories Steering Committee Seeking Nominations (Deadline Thurs., July 31)
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The keynote presentations at the 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) are now available online: Opening keynote by Heather Joseph: “The Role of Open Access to Knowledge in a Challenging Political Landscape” Video | Slides Closing keynote by Ben Zhao: “Dealing with Generative AI, Harms and Mitigation Techniques” Video | Slides…