(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Bring your challenges, queries, and wins–hope to see you virtually there. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb
Day: September 17, 2025
Final Reminder: Submissions for “Librarians on the Move” Section in Next IACRL Newsletter Due Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) The IACRL Communications Committee is currently gathering updates for the next edition of “Librarians on the Move” for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Fall Newsletter. This feature highlights recent job changes, promotions, new hires, and other professional transitions within the Illinois academic library community. If you or someone…
Final Reminder: Submit Favorite Banned or Challenged Book Titles for IACRL Newsletter Feature by Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) Banned Books Week is coming up, and the IACRL Communications Committee wants to celebrate the freedom to read by spotlighting the books that have challenged norms, sparked conversations, and stood strong against censorship. We invite you to share your favorite banned or challenged book title for a special feature in the…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Book Beyond librarianship: Strategies for taking on “other duties as assigned” in academic libraries–Deadline Fri., Oct. 31
(via Cynthia Ippoliti, California State University San Marcos) Librarians are often asked to take on non-librarianship work that may not be formally integrated into their job descriptions. These situations can cause role confusion, introduce unexpected complications into existing processes and practices, and contribute to employee burnout and disengagement. While the reality of academic librarianship is…
Call for Proposals: Free Open Education Week, Including Open for Student Success Symposium (Online Wed., March 4, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT)–Deadline Sat., Nov. 1
(via Charlene Martoni, Georgia State University) Georgia State University Library is accepting proposals for our free Open Education Week celebration, to take place online Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT. The missions of the Open for Student Success Symposium are to: The Open for Student Success Symposium’s scope includes everything…