(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University, on behalf of ACRL) Do you know the next ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year winner? The Association of College & Research Libraries is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made…
Author: Eric Edwards
Call for Participation: CARLI Counts Survey for Reference and Instruction Library Workers, “Perceived Value of Cataloging in Identifying Resources for Students”
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University, on behalf of CARLI) Attention reference and instruction librarian staff! The CARLI Counts Technical Services team is investigating how you perceive the value of enhanced cataloging upon the process of identifying resources for a student and they need your input. Please take about 10 minutes of your time to…
Reminder: Registration Open for Next Online with the CMC Webinar, “Well Isn’t That Special?: Archival Materials & Special Collections” (Thurs., Nov. 19, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) This is a reminder that registration is still open for next month’s Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar. More information is below. November 19, 2020: “Well Isn’t That Special?: Archival Materials & Special Collections” A look at finding aids, common cataloging schemas including Dublin Core…
Reminder: Proposals Deadline for Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM) is Tues., Dec. 15
(via Monique Clark, Northern Virginia Community College) The inaugural Conference on Academic Library Management, or CALM, taking place the week of March 15, 2021, invites proposals for virtual presentations that inform and inspire the practice and application of management in academic libraries. This conference is geared towards current middle managers, administrators, coordinators, and those who…
HSLI Annual Conference 2020: The Virtual Experience (Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13)
(via Linda Feinberg, NorthShore University HealthSystem) Even though the 2020 HSLI Annual Conference will not take place in person, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Conference Planning Committee is still offering several online events for members to improve their knowledge of health sciences archives and receive the latest updates from the HSLI Board. Read…
Call for Nominations: ILA Executive Board (Deadline Fri., Oct. 23)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2021-2022 Executive Board Election. In April 2021, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect and for five Executive Board positions: 2 Public Library, 1 School Library, 1 Academic Library representative, and the ALA Councilor. These are three-year terms beginning July 2021 and…
Reminder: ACRL Instruction Section Seeking Nominations for Ilene F. Rockman Instruction Publication of the Year Award (Deadline Fri., Dec. 4)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Did you write, or do you know someone who wrote, an outstanding publication related to instruction in a library environment published in the preceding two years? This is your chance to let us know about it! Eligible publications include journal articles, books, book chapters, and published proceedings. Submitted publications…
Reminder: IACRL Seeking Proposals for “Spark: Trial by Fire – Lessons Learned from a Pandemic” Online Event (Wed., Dec. 9, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM) — Deadline Fri., Oct. 23
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) IACRL is pleased to announce a 2nd Spark event for 2020! Join us for “Spark: Trial by Fire – Lessons Learned from a Pandemic”. Save the date! Spark will be held online Wednesday, December 9, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, via Zoom. Librarians from all libraries in Illinois…
Reminder: Registration for Library Marketing and Communications Conference (Online Nov. 4-6) Closes Fri., Oct. 30
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Library Marketing and Communications Conference, managed by Amigos Library Services, will take place online from Wednesday, November 4, to Friday, November 6. The Conference is designed for library employees of any level who are involved in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, and outreach in academic, public, and special libraries….
Registration Open for Free “Health Sciences Archives 101” Webinar (Thursday, November 12, 12:00-2:00 PM)
Are you a librarian transitioning into archival work? Have you recently taken on care of the archives at your library, but you’re not sure where to start? Are you interested in how archives help support medical centers? Then the “Health Sciences Archives 101” webinar is for you. Lisa A. Mix will teach you about basic archives functions,…