(via Kathleen Schmand, Middle Tennessee State University) The ALADN (Academic Library Advancement and Development Network) 2026 Conference Program Committee invites submissions for presentations at the ALADN Conference. It will take place in Murfreesboro, TN, from Sunday, April 12, to Tuesday, April 14, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro. We are seeking dynamic,…
Month: August 2025
Registration Open for Midwest Chapter / MLA Annual Meeting–Tues., Oct. 14 – Fri., Oct. 17, with Virtual and on-Site Options
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Join your health sciences library colleagues from the Midwest and beyond to explore this year’s theme, “Imagination & Co-Creation”. It will take place from Tuesday, October 14, to Friday, October 17, with both online and in-person options. At a time when long-standing…
NLM Traveling Exhibit “Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health” Available at College of DuPage Library Mon., Aug. 25 – Sat., Oct. 4
(via Debra Smith, College of DuPage) College of DuPage Library is excited to host the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit “Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health” from Monday, August 25, to Saturday, October 4, on the Library’s upper floor. Hosting the NLM exhibit gives the College of DuPage Library a chance…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Grant Writing for Libraries: A Basic Overview”–Wed., Nov. 12, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
Note: This webinar takes place on one of the virtual days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Noon Network webinar “Grant Writing for Libraries: A Basic Overview”. It will take place on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This webinar reviews basic…
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts”–Thurs., Sept. 4, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Information Literacy: Definitions and Core Concepts”. It will take place on Thursday, September 4, at 11:00 AM CDT. What is information literacy? Why is information literacy important for students? In this workshop, participants will learn about several definitions of information literacy and…
Registration Open for Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue Webinar “Evidence-based Mindsets in an Era of Information Confusion: An Information Literacy Approach”–Fri., Sept. 12, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Dr. Clarence Maybee, Purdue University) Please join us for an upcoming free online presentation hosted by the Institute for Information Literacy at Purdue. Titled “Evidence-based Mindsets in an Era of Information Confusion: An Information Literacy Approach”, the webinar will take place on Friday, September 12, at 1:00 PM CDT. Professor William Badke, Associate Librarian…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, August 21, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join us online Thursday, August 21, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. As always, any and all topics relevant to health sciences and medical librarianship are welcome! Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb
Call for ACRL Education Program Proposals: 2026 ALA Annual Conference (in Chicago from Thurs., June 25, to Mon., June 29)–Deadline Mon., Sept. 22
(via ACRL) ACRL invites education program proposals for the 2026 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition, to be held from Thursday, June 25, to Monday, June 29, in Chicago, Illinois. The ALA Annual Conference explores critical issues impacting libraries and their communities, with diverse programming on timely research, innovations, and best practices. Please review the ACRL…
Call for Participation: Survey on Development and Use of OER Materials for Nursing Courses–Deadline Mon., Oct. 27
(via Priya Shenoy, Drake University) You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by nursing faculty and librarians from Drake University and Sacramento State University. This survey will be available until Monday, October 27. The purpose of this study is to explore how Open Educational Resources (OER) are developed and used in…
Eastern Illinois University’s Amy Odwarka is ACRL Member of the Week
(via ACRL) Amy Odwarka, Assistant Professor and First Year Experience/Student Success Librarian at Eastern Illinois University, is the ACRL Member of the Week for August 18-24. Below, she shares her thoughts on how she has benefited from membership in ACRL and what her most significant contributions to the Eastern Illinois University community have been. What…