(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “OpenRefine for Health Sciences: Part 1”. It will take place on Tuesday, September 9, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This course will introduce librarians and information professionals…
Day: August 28, 2025
Registration Open for Free ALA eLearning Webinar “Show Up For Our Libraries: Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions”–Tues., Sept. 9, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT
(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the free ALA eLearning webinar “Show Up For Our Libraries: Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions”. It will take place on Tuesday, September 9, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries across the country need our…
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources”–Thurs., Sept. 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “Teaching Information Literacy: Strategies and Resources “. It will take place on Thursday, September 11, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. How do we teach information literacy? In order to develop the habits and skills associated with information literacy, students need…
Call for Nominations: 2026 ILA Executive Board Elections–Deadline Mon., Oct. 20
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you interested in leading on library issues in Illinois, and interacting with colleagues from all types of libraries? Consider running for the Illinois Library Association Executive Board! The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2026 Executive Board Election. In April of 2026, members will vote for the…
Reminder: Proposals for Free Inaugural Student Success Symposium (Online Wed., Nov. 12) Due Fri., Aug. 29
Note: This event conflicts with one of the online days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via Dr. Regina Gong, University of San Diego) Please save the date for the inaugural Student Success Symposium, taking place on Wednesday, November 12, online via Zoom. This free event is open to all and will explore the theme “The Evolving Landscape of Student Success”. Our keynote…
Registration Open for Free Fast Forward Libraries Webinar “It’s All About Culture: Strategic Plan Implementation and Addressing Power, Fear, and Trust”–Thurs., Sept. 18, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries) Join Fast Forward Libraries for a free webinar on how internal working culture influences the success of your strategic plan implementation. Titled “It’s All About Culture: Strategic Plan Implementation and Addressing Power, Fear, and Trust”, the webinar will take place on Thursday, September 18, at 12:00 PM CDT. Your…
Call for Recent Publications by Illinois Academic Librarians: Fall Issue of IACRL Newsletter–Deadline Fri., Sept. 12
(via Dr. Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) Have you published any articles, reviews, books, or book chapters since March, 2025? Do you want your publications shared with IACRL members? The IACRL Communications Committee wants to tell our community about your recent publications in the Fall IACRL Newsletter. Please send details about your publications to…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Teaching Together: Co-Leading as a Learning Support Methodology for Early Career Library Instructors”–Fri., Sept. 5, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Registration is open for the first LIS Pedagogy Chat of the fall semester, “Teaching Together: Co-Leading as a Learning Support Methodology for Early Career Library Instructors”. It will take place online Friday, September 5, at 1:00 PM CDT. Two recent MLIS graduates from the University of California, Los Angeles, will…