(via Kira Wyld, University of Washington) The ACRL Science and Technology Section’s Scholarly Communication Committee is looking for speakers for a virtual panel in January, 2026, who are working on accessibility in the context of institutional repositories, or are working to implement ADA Title II/Title III standards in their repository and other digital scholarship content….
Author: Eric Edwards
Registration Open for NNLM Region 6 Webinar “Scalability of Community-Based Participatory Research: Older Adults and Technology”–Thurs., Oct. 23, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar ” Scalability of Community-Based Participatory Research: Older Adults and Technology”. It will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This webinar builds on…
Reminder: Registration Open for ILA Library Legislative Meetups, at Various Locations from Tues., Nov. 18, to Wed., Dec. 3
(via the Illinois Library Association) It’s time for the ILA Library Legislative Meetups! With the future of the IMLS uncertain and potential funding cuts looming, now is the time to act! This is your chance to speak directly with legislators, thank them for their support of libraries, and advocate for IMLS and the resources your library…
Call for Nominations: 2025 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award–Deadline Fri., Oct. 31
(via Betsy Sterner, HSLI President) Know a Health Science Librarians of Illinois member who has made a lasting difference in the organization? Consider nominating the person for the 2025 Starfish Thrower Award! First presented in 2000, the Starfish Thrower Award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT, with Presentation from Jira Scholarship Winner
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join us for the next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” online discussion and networking event Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. There is no agenda, as one of our Jira Scholarship winners will be joining us to talk about their schooling and work. But there will be time for other topics and input!…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”–Thurs., Nov. 13, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
Note: This webinar conflicts with one of the virtual days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”. It will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 10:00…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”–Thurs., Oct. 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”. It will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Medical librarians and other information professionals will learn about…
Registration Open for CARLI Ask an Archivist Session–Online Monday, Oct. 27, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Martin Kong, CARLI) Do you have questions related to archival practices and archives administration? Questions related to appraisal, arrangement, processing, outreach, and advocacy for physical and digital archives are welcome. Join the CARLI Archives Committee for Ask an Archivist Virtual Office Hours on Monday, October 27, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Committee members…
Call for Submissions: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 5
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the…
Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT, with Presentation from Jira Scholarship Winner
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join us for the next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” online discussion and networking event Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. There is no agenda, as one of our Jira Scholarship winners will be joining us to talk about their schooling and work. But there will be time…