(via Lisa Palmer, University of Massachusetts Medical School) The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in or considering publishing initiatives to define and address major questions and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; and to strengthen and promote this community of practice. The Forum is sponsored by the Library Publishing…
Author: Eric Edwards
Call for Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication Leading Libraries through Uncertain Times (Deadline Fri., Jan. 14)
(via Christine Bombaro, Dickinson College) I am seeking proposals for a forthcoming edited ALA publication with the working title Leading Libraries through Uncertain Times, expected to be published in mid-2023. The Covid-19 pandemic illuminated and amplified challenges that have been facing library leaders for decades. Along with other institutional leaders, librarians have had to contend with disruptions…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: Facts, False Choices, and Future Forays” (Mon., Nov. 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Anna Sandelli–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) Registration is now open for the webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: Facts, False Choices, and Future Forays”. This free presentation is sponsored by the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. It will take place on Monday, November 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Register here. More information is below. Learning…
Call for Participation: Survey on Library Patrons and Conspiracy Theories
(via Stephanie Beene, University of New Mexico) Please see below for details of a research study that a colleague and I are conducting. This is a follow-up to our article “A call to action for librarians: Countering conspiracy theories in the age of QAnon”, and we hope to hear from you! You are invited to participate…
Registration Open for Free Virtual 6th Annual Open Access Symposium: Toward Equitable Knowledge Gathering and Sharing (Oct. 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)–Deadline Tues., Oct. 26
(via Jessica Koos, Stony Brook University) Stony Brook University Libraries invites all to its 6th Annual Open Access Symposium: Toward Equitable Knowledge Gathering and Sharing. It is being held October 28-29 (Thursday-Friday), from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT each day. The event is virtual and free of charge. Keynote Speakers Thursday, 10/28: Nick Shockey: Director of Programs & Engagement,…
Registration Open for Amigos Library Services Webinar “Introduction to Teaching Information Literacy” (Wed., Nov. 3, 1:30-3:30 PM CDT)
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Registration is open for the Amigos Library Services online class “Introduction to Teaching Information Literacy”. It will take place on Wednesday, November 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM CDT. In this new course, you will be introduced to teaching information literacy and leave with concrete ideas for information literacy instruction they…
Deadline Extended: MLA 2022 Conference (Currently May 2-7 in New Orleans) Abstracts for Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions Now Due Wed., Oct. 27
(via the Medical Library Association) Share your professional research and explorations with your colleagues and contribute to the knowledge of the profession. Paper abstracts and immersion sessions for the MLA ’22 annual conference (currently in-person May 2-7, Monday-Saturday, in New Orleans) are due Wednesday, October 27. Don’t miss this great opportunity to earn professional credibility, have your work appreciated,…
Call for Proposals: Alaska Library Association 2022 Conference (Online Feb. 24-27)–Deadline Sun., Oct. 31
(via Dr. Deborah Rinio, Montana State University & University of Alaska Fairbanks) The 2022 Alaska Library Association conference welcomes program proposals from any and all speakers, including concurrent sessions, preconference sessions, meetings, and vendor presentations on the theme of “Growing, Changing, Thriving”. The conference will be fully online February 24-27 (Thursday-Sunday), 2022. We are excited for the opportunity…
Final Reminder: ILA Seeking Nominations for Its 2022 Executive Board Election (Deadline Fri., Oct. 22, 2021)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2022 Executive Board election. In April 2022, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect and for four Executive Board positions, which can be public, school, academic, special, or library trustee representatives. These are three-year terms beginning July 2022 and ending June…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Register for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Online Oct. 27-29) is Fri., Oct. 22
(via the HSLI Conference Planning Committee) The deadline to register for the 2021 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference is quickly approaching! Sign up by Friday, October 22, to attend this year’s meeting. Themed “Between Starved Rock and a Hard Place: Navigating the Age of COVID”, the Conference will take place entirely online, from…