(via David Ketchum, University of Oregon-dketchum@UOREGON.EDU) As the costs of education continue to rise and competition increases, colleges and universities must find strategies to increase student retention. Do libraries have a role in student retention? Are the ways we deploy finances, personnel and other resources making a difference? What about the relationship between library staff…
Author: Eric Edwards
New Member Forum: Getting Involved in ACRL
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) New to ACRL and curious about the ACRL committee appointment process? It’s not too late to volunteer to serve on a ACRL committee. The ACRL Membership Committee invites new ACRL members, and those who are interested in getting involved in ACRL to participate in a free online forum, about the…
New Members Roundtable at ALA Annual Conference
(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Want to get the most of your Annual Meeting in Orlando? Reserve a room in the NMRT Annual Hotel bock. Space is limited, so book today! The block is at the Avanti Resort located on 12562 International Drive. The Avanti Resort features include a location 0.9 miles from the convention…
Reminder–IACRL 2016 Conference is March 18
(via Robert Doyle, Illinois Library Association) Join the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL) on Friday, March 18, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare for a statewide conference for Illinois academic librarians. This year’s theme is “Raise Your Voice: Librarians in the Lead.” The conference will offer inspiration as well as practical tips for academic librarians in…
Opening for Metadata Librarian at Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University (Chicago Campus)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library) Galter Health Sciences Library seeks an innovative and energetic librarian to provide original and complex cataloging for materials. Working collaboratively, this full time non-tenure faculty librarian position will manage the operations of cataloging, oversee maintenance of records for electronic/print materials, and ensure prompt access to newly acquired resources…
February 5 Workshop on Cultural Competence and Diverse Communities
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) This free program is sponsored by the Midwest Chapter of REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. Cultural Competence and Diverse Communities Presented by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke (Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science) When: Friday, February…
ACRL Preconference Sessions at ALA 2016
The Association of College & Research Libraries has announced its preconference sessions for this summer’s ALA Annual Conference in Orlando. The three sessions will take place on Friday, June 24. Information about each session is below. Building a Curriculum on the Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy (Friday, June 24, 1:00 – 4:00 PM) This…
ALA Course on Library Management
Are you finding that management responsibilities are becoming an increasing part of your job, even if you are not in a top supervisory position? Do you want to make the most of the resources that are available for promoting your organization? Then you will not want to miss the advanced ALA e-course “Management Bootcamp for…
ALA Course on WordPress and Library Websites
Are you considering using WordPress to create a website for your library? Do you already have a WordPress site but want to get the most out of its features? Do you just want to know more about the advantages of using a free resource that does not require learning programming languages? Be sure not to…
Volunteer for ACRL Division or Section Committees by Feb. 15
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) 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…