(via Stacey Knight-Davis) Michael Wold passed away last Friday, 10/23/2015. Michael most recently served as the HSLI Legislative Committee Co-Chair. Michael was HSLI President for the 1989-1990 term. He will be remembered for his cheerfulness and willingness to help. The obituary below notes that Michael was married on October 4, 2015 to Charles Avery. BURLINGTON,…
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Nominations Sought for ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) Do you know the next winner of the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award? It could be your library! The ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award recognizes academic librarians and staff who work together as a team to develop academic libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of…
Digital Inclusion and Health Literacy
The Information Policy & Access Center has released its Digital Inclusion Survey, which was compiled last year. The survey acknowledges the crucial role that public libraries play in providing access to digital resources, particularly to members of the community who would otherwise be cut off from the online environment. The study was intended not just to…
Applicants Sought for $1,000 NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award
(via Lindsay Harmon, incoming IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) The NMRT (ALA New Members Round Table) Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee is seeking applicants for a $1,000 award, intended to defray the costs of attending the ALA Annual Conference. Shirley Olofson was a well-respected NMRT President who died during her term of office. After her death, the NMRT…
Call for Book Proposals: Purdue Information Literacy Handbooks
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President-Elect) Please consider submitting a proposal for a Purdue Information Literacy Handbook! These books promote evidence-based practice in teaching information literacy competencies through the lens of the different academic disciplines. We are looking for proposals that meet one or more of the following criteria. explore the integration of information literacy in…
Year-End Promotion from McGraw-Hill
(Via Toya Moore, McGraw-Hill Regional Account Manager for Midwest Illinois, Indiana, Michigan) toya.moore@mheducation.com McGraw-Hill Medical is please to announce the following 2015 year end promotions: Bolt On Bundle where customers would receive 30% discount if customers buy all 3 ofAccess Medicine Bolt-Ons (Access Medicine Neurology Collection – Access Medicine OB GYN Collection – Case Files Collection) Pick Pick One Promotion TERMS OF PICK…
IACRL Events at Joint Conference
(via Gwen Greogry, incoming IACRL President) Will you be in Peoria this week? If you are at the Illinois Library Conference, please consider attending several IACRL events. Everyone is welcome at these events, even if you are not registered at the conference. We will be hosting a site on the Pub Stroll (New Amsterdam Brewery,…
Facetime at Joint Conference
(Via Debbie Baaske, Member Engagement Manager for Reaching Across Illinois Library System) I would also like to put in a plug for Facetime. This is an opportunity to network with colleagues on particular topics at talk tables. Facetime will be held on Friday, 9-10am in room 222 of the Peoria Civic Center. A continental breakfast…
Volunteers Needed for IACRL Table at Joint Conference
(via Lindsay Harmon, incoming IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Posted on behalf of Andrew Lenaghan, IACRL President Greetings, IACRLers! The first combined Illinois Libraries Conference is only two days away! We are in need of volunteers for the IACRL Table in the Exhibits Hall during the Exhibit Hours. You do not need to be an actively involved member…
Volunteers Needed for ILA Exhibits
(via Stacey Knight-Davis) If you will be at the ILA/HSLI/Library State of Mind conference this week, please consider volunteering to represent HSLI at the GMR booth. Any time you can spend in the booth is appreciated. Exhibit times are: Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 9:00 a.m. –…