(via Jennifer Young, East Tennessee State University) The planners of the 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference are now accepting program proposals. Presenters are eligible for a discount on Conference registration. The Conference is currently scheduled as an in-person event and will take place from October 13 to 14 (Thursday to Friday) at the Scarritt Bennett Conference Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The keynote…
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Registration Available for Free Virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 (Asynchronous Starting Mon., May 16; Live on Fri., May 20)–Deadline Fri., May 13
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The OpenCon Cleveland Planning Committee invites you to join us for virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 on Friday, May 20. During the preceding week, there will be asynchronous lightning talk viewing and discussion. Friday, May 20, will be live, and consist of three 45-minute panel discussions and our keynote speaker presentation. More information about…
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services” (Tues., June 14, 1:00-2:30 PM)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar about advocacy for specialized libraries. On Tuesday, June 14, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT, RAILS is hosting “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services”. The presenter is Mary Ellen Bates, principal of Bates Information Services. Mary Ellen is a frequent speaker for the Special Libraries Association…
Registration Open for Free ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference (Online Wed., June 1 – Fri., June 3)–Number of Spots Limited
(via Amy Barlow, Rhode Island College) Free registration is now open for the ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference. The event will take place live online from Wednesday, June 1, to Friday, June 3. Registration is limited, so make certain to sign up now. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Connection,…
Reminder: Proposals for Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., June 10, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT) Due Mon., May 9
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and St. Louis communities invite you to share your knowledge and experiences! Take part in an exciting annual virtual event featuring colleagues from around the Midwest. This year’s theme is Transformation of Librarianship. SLA membership is not required to submit (and…
Registration Open for Free 10th Annual Seguimos Creando Enlaces (“We Continue Creating Connections”) Virtual Conference on Thurs., May 19, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Seguimos Creando Enlaces Virtual Conference. First offered in 2012, Seguimos Creando Enlaces (“We Continue Creating Connections”) is a free Conference that fosters community connections and cultural diversity in public, academic, and special libraries from the US, Mexico, and across the globe. Our special 10th Anniversary theme for…
Call for Proposals: Open Texas 2022 (Online Sept. 21-23)–Deadline Wed., June 1
(via Ashley Morrison, University of Texas at Austin) You are invited to share your work, perspectives, and ideas at Open Texas 2022, being held virtually on September 21-23 (Wednesday-Friday). Visit the Open Texas 2022 website to learn about this year’s committees and conference theme. This year’s theme, “The Labor of Open Education”, invites participants to reflect on the…
Registration Open for 2022 ACRL Fostering Change Cohort (Mon., June 6 – Fri., Aug. 26)–Deadline Fri., May 27
(via ACRL) Register by Friday, May 27, to join the next cohort of institutional teams planning their change process. ACRL’s Fostering Change Cohort is a 12-week program designed for teams from institutions planning any type of organizational change. Each team can be made up of 2-to-5 library workers, and a full scholarship will be awarded to one…
Call for Volunteers: “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Services at ALA Annual (Time Slots 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT on Sat., June 25, and 1:00-4:00 PM EDT on Sun., June 26)
(via Jenay Solomon, University of Iowa) Want to help someone new to the profession, or more experienced but seeking your wisdom? Sign up to be a mentor! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee will be providing “On-the-Fly” Mentoring services on site during ALA Annual 2022 in Washington, D.C. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with…
Save the Date: Free ACRL Webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians” (Tues., June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) Save the date for the upcoming webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians”. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7, starting at 12:00 PM CDT. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. This webinar…