(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) Join the ULS (University Libraries Section) Current Topics Discussion Group for a presentation on Friday, May 21, at 11:00 AM CDT. The title of the webinar is “Making Connections through Changing Priorities: Textbook Affordability and the University Library Confirmation”. This event is free. To register, please go here. The webinar…
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Reminder: Registration Open for IACRL Spark! Event “Looking Back, Looking Forward” (Online Fri., June 11); Proposals Deadline Fri., May 21
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) The IACRL Conference & Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce its next Spark event! Join us for “Spark: Looking Back, Looking Forward”. The event will be held on Friday, June 11, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, via Zoom. Librarians from all libraries in Illinois are welcome to attend!…
Call for Submissions: ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services Blog, Intersections (Deadline Fri., May 14)
(via Amber Hayes, American Library Association) The American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) is currently seeking blog post contributions to appear on our blog site, Intersections. We are interested in hearing about hiring tips and best practices from both the candidate’s perspective and the hiring manager. Are you interested in writing…
Save the Date: Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2021 Annual Conference (Online Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29)
(via the HSLI Conference Planning Committee Publicity Subcommittee) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) is proud to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Conference virtually in 2021. The Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29. More details will be coming! Also, save the date for HSLI 2022. We…
Reminder: Registration for Reaching Forward Conference (Online Fri., May 7) Closes Mon., May 3
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is still open for the Reaching Forward Conference. This second part of the Reaching Forward Illinois conference series will take place virtually on Friday, May 7. Reaching Forward is back and better than ever! This year’s event will feature sessions that will help you expand your knowledge on the…
Call for Editorial Board Members: Journal of the Medical Library Association (Deadline Mon., May 31)
(via Shannon Jones, Director of Libraries at Medical University of South Carolina) The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members for 2021-2023. In line with our commitment to equity, we wish to use these positions to bring a greater diversity of perspectives and life experiences to our team. Individuals…
Reminder: Submissions Deadline for 2021 MCMLA/Midwest Joint Chapter Meeting (Online Oct. 13-15) is Fri., June 4; Informational Session on Fri., May 21, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Joint Research Program Committee invites poster, paper, and lightning talk abstract submissions on any health sciences librarianship topic for the 2021 MCMLA (Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association)/Midwest Joint Chapter Meeting. The meeting will take place virtually from October 13…
Registration Open for Two-Part CARLI Webinar “The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library” (Wed., May 26, and Wed., June 9, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT Both Days)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) Registration is now open for the two-part CARLI webinar series “The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library”. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 26, and Wednesday, June 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT each day. More information is below. Driven to democratize access to emerging…
Reminder: Registration Deadline for ACRL-North Carolina Chapter Biennial Conference (Online Thurs., May 6, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT) is Mon., May 3
(via Dawn Behrend, ACRL-North Carolina Chapter Chair) Be sure to register for the ACRL-NC Chapter biennial virtual conference, “Transforming Our Future: How Our Practices Today Inform Our Future Tomorrow”, co-hosted with the Community & Junior College Libraries Section. The joint event will take place on Thursday May 6, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT. ACRL…
Registration Open for 3rd Library Instruction Tennessee Conference (Online June 7-10, Mon.-Thurs.)
(via Sarah Smith, St. Louis Community College) Join us at the 3rd Library Instruction Tennessee (LIT) conference, which will be held virtually from June 7 through June 10 (Monday-Thursday). LIT 2021 is free to attend. Registration is required and is also now open here. Check out the schedule! 3 sessions will be held each day…