(via the Reference and User Services Association) The next “RUSA 101” webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at 1:00 PM CST. RUSA 101 is intended for individuals who are new to the division or want to learn more about opportunities for involvement. Topics to be covered include RUSA and its six sections, which focus on business…
Author: Eric Edwards
Reminder: Library UX Chicago Annual Meeting and Lightning Rounds to Be Held Thursday, December 15
(via Devin Savage, Illinois Institute of Technology) This is a reminder that the second Annual Meeting of Library UX Chicago will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 15, at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Paul J. Galvin Library. Join us for a review of our past year of work, and to preview and discuss…
Special Webcast: ACRL Committee Volunteer Opportunities (Dec. 14)
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Have you considered serving on an ACRL committee? Find out more next week with this free webinar: ‘Tis the season to volunteer! If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with others in the field or want to gain leadership experience by serving on an ACRL committee, now…
HSLI 2016 Annual Conference Report: Eric Edwards
I would like to thank the Syed Maghrabi Conference Scholarship Committee for granting me a full scholarship to attend the 2016 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference. My involvement with HSLI has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career, and attending the conference is one of the highlights of my…
December 14 Forum on How to Volunteer for an ACRL Committee or Community of Practice
(via the Association of College and Research Libraries) If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with others in the field or want to gain leadership experience by serving on an ACRL committee, now is the time to submit your volunteer application for 2017-18. The ACRL Membership Committee invites all new members and anyone…
Deadline for NASIG 2017 Grants, Scholarships, and Awards Extended to February 20
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) NASIG is pleased to announce the application cycle for its 2017 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the Annual Conference being held June 8-11, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please visit the Awards page on the NASIG website for full descriptions and applications. The deadline to submit applications is Feb. 10,…
Chicago Info/Library/Archives Workers Meetup on Social Justice Tuesday, December 20
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Employees in ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services are hosting a gathering of Chicago area LIS/Archives and Info Workers committed to upholding the professional ethics of diversity, inclusion, information preservation and access, equitable representation, individual privacy, and support of marginalized communities. The gathering will be from 4:00-6:30pm…
Call for Proposals: 2017 Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference
(via Margaret Chambers, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Mark your calendars for the 4th annual GLRSC: Harnessing the Winds of Change on June 8-9, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Oak Brook, IL This conference is an opportunity for individuals working in resource sharing to trade information and network with other colleagues. Watch…
Reminder: Help Us Plan the 2017 CARLI Annual Meeting
(via Michelle Haake, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) CARLI is seeking feedback from those who attended or streamed the annual meeting, and those who were unable to attend. Your feedback will help in planning for the 2017 Annual Meeting. If you attended the annual meeting, please tell us about your experience by…
Proposals Sought for DPLAFest 2017 in Chicago
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) DPLA is seeking session proposals for DPLAfest 2017, an annual conference that brings together librarians, archivists, and museum professionals, developers and technologists, publishers and authors, educators, and many others to celebrate DPLA and its community of creative professionals. Proposals should be related to digital libraries, broadly defined. This year, we…