(via Kendall Hobbs, Wesleyan University) Joint Call for Proposals Joint Annual Conference: Finding the Balance 2020 ACRL New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC) & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG – A Special Interest Group of ACRL/NEC) May 26-27, 2020 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI Library work is often a balancing act. We seek proposals from…
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Northwestern’s Brdecka is ACRL Member of the Week
(via ACRL) John D. Brdecka, Head of Print Collection Management at Northwestern University Libraries, is ACRL’s Member of the Week. Some of his responses to interview questions are below. To read the full interview, please go here. Congratulations! Describe ACRL in three words Networking, continuous learning, leadership. What do you value about ACRL? I value…
Save the Date: 8th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference (June 15-17 in Colorado Springs) — Keynoters Include UIUC’s Sara Benson
(via the Conference Planning Committee) Join us at the 8th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference University of Colorado Colorado Springs Monday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Registration is FREE and opens on March 2, 2020 (space limited to 200 attendees) The Kraemer Copyright Conference is a dynamic and enriching FREE conference that offers…
Reminder: ACRL Seeking Volunteers for Its 2020-2021 Division, Section, and Representative Appointments (Deadline Feb. 14)
(via ACRL) Are you looking for ways to expand your professional network and contribute to ACRL? Committee volunteers help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan and influencing the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee or editorial board is a great way to become involved and make an impact on the…
Registration Open for 2020 Illinois Library Association Legislative Meet-ups
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2020 ILA Legislative Meet-ups! The ILA Legislative Meet-ups are a chance for the Illinois library community to hear from and meet with state lawmakers and discuss the issues affecting libraries. In the wake of Macmillan’s decision to limit access to ebooks resulting in the…
Save the Date: 2020 New England Science Boot Camp (June 10-12 in Storrs, CT)
(via Lauren Buckley, Brandeis University) Join us for the 12th Annual New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians, to be held on June 10-12, 2020 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. Science Boot Camp is an immersive experience that provides librarians with the opportunity to network with peers and learn about topics in physical sciences, health sciences, life sciences, and technology. The topics for this year’s SBC science sessions are still TBD! Registration will open in Spring 2020….
Registration Open for January MLA Webinar, “Applying the ACRL Information Literacy Framework to Your Teaching” (Wed., Jan. 15, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via the Medical Library Association) MLA webinars for 2020 are here! January: Applying the ACRL Information Literacy Framework to Your Teaching When: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Central) If you teach or plan to teach, ACRL Information Literacy Framework threshold concepts will help you promote deep learning in your students. Threshold…
Registration Still Open for 2020 Library Technology Conference (March 18-19 in St. Paul, MN)
(via RAILS) The 13th annual Library Technology Conference is on March 18-19, at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. There are a handful of spots still open, so register today. View a preliminary listing of breakout sessions. Times and locations will be finalized as the conference draws closer. Learn more about conference hotels and transportation…
Registration Open for “Academia 101: A Crash Course on How Colleges and Universities Work” (Course Lasts Jan. 6-31)
(via Rory Litwin, Library Juice Academy) “Academia 101: A Crash Course on How Colleges and Universities Work” Instructor: Annie Downey Dates: January 6th through 31st, 2020 Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs Price: $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/058-academia-101.php Academia is a world all its own. Understanding how it works is one of the most important things academic librarians…
Final Reminder: Proposals for 2020 Reference Research Forum at ALA Annual Due Friday, Jan. 3
(via Meg Galasso, Indiana University Kokomo) CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2020 REFERENCE RESEARCH FORUM DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 The Research & Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) invites submission of reference service research project proposals for presentation at the New Discoveries in Reference: The 26th Annual…