A number of Illinois academic librarians gave presentations at the DLF (Digital Library Federation) 2016 Forum. The event took place in Milwaukee from November 7 to November 9 and was preceded by a liberal arts colleges pre-conference on November 6. The Forum, which was first held in 1999 and used to include separate spring and…
Author: Eric Edwards
Opening for Research and Instruction Librarian at IIT
(via Devin Savage, Illinois Institute of Technology) The Paul V. Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce a great opportunity for an early-career librarian who would like to work in information literacy, reference, and instruction. This position provides service to faculty, students, and staff at IIT’s Main…
Six Sessions of “PubMed for Librarians” Course Offered in January and February
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Training Office (for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine) is now offering six sessions of the “PubMed for Librarians” webinar course in January and February. Details and registration links for each session are below. Note that all sessions take…
Recording and Links for December 19 GMR Update Now Available
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) A recording of the December GMR Update (recorded Monday, December 19) is now available on YouTube. Below is an annotated list of the topics discussed with links to each talking point in the video. 2:30 — new NNLM director 3:29 — digital storytelling competition for Native…
Illinois Librarians Present at Brick & Click 2016
Two Illinois librarians presented at this year’s Brick & Click Libraries Conference. Melissa Burel and Sarah Park, both from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, were part of a panel for the session “Snap, Click, Chat: Investigating the International Student Experience”. The presentation covered the strategies Lovejoy Library staff used for learning about the needs of the…
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke Named ACRL Member of the Week for Sept. 26 – Oct. 2
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School of Information Sciences, was the ACRL Member of the Week for September 26 to October 2. In her interview with ACRL, Dr. Cooke discusses her engagement with the organization, including participating in the Immersion program (the program and intentional teaching tracks)…
IIT Chosen for ACRL’s October “Organizational Spotlight”
The Illinois Institute of Technology’s Paul V. Galvin Library was chosen for ACRL’s October “Organizational Spotlight” feature. Galvin Library has been a member of ACRL since 1986 and strongly values the organization’s efforts to promote the services and resources of academic libraries. The Library views collaboration with other departments on campus as one of its…
Opening for Metadata and Digital Services Librarian at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Library
(via Jeanne Sadlik, Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Library) This is a great opportunity for an experienced, creative, and service-oriented Metadata and Digital Services Librarian. The Health Sciences Library is an all-electronic library that serves the diverse needs of clinicians, researchers, residents, faculty, and students in a variety of health disciplines. The main charge of…
Deadline for RUSA Awards Nominations Extended to December 19
(via the Reference and User Services Association) On Thursday, September 1, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) opened the nomination period for its annual series of achievement awards and grants. Nominations and supporting materials for most awards must be submitted by Friday, December 19. (This is an extension of the previous deadline, December 9.) RUSA…
Date Changes for Some Legislative Meet-Ups
(via the Illinois Library Association) Due to calendar changes by the Illinois General Assembly, we have had to reschedule four of the ILA Legislative Meet-Ups to coincide with dates when the legislature is not in session and legislators are available to meet with us in their home districts. We apologize for any confusion, but want…