(via Dr. Julie Winkelstein, University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences) The theme for the ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) newsletter’s June, 2021, issue is based on this question: What if your library/profession/institution/community were anti-racist. What would that look like? We welcome any articles related to this topic or if you have an idea for a related social…
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Registration Open for ACRL President’s Program at ALA Annual Virtual Conference (Thurs., June 24, 2:15-3:15 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Join ACRL for its President’s Program at the 2021 ALA Annual Virtual Conference. Hosted by ACRL President Jon E. Cawthorne, this program will take place from 2:15 to 3:15 PM CDT on Thursday, June 24, live during the conference. Titled “Making Change: Organizing for Action While Caring for Each Other“, this program will feature Mariame…
Call for Submissions–DttP: Documents to the People Spring 2022 Issue (Deadline Sept. 2021)
(via Laura Sare, Texas A&M University) Do you or your patrons use government data? If the answer is yes, consider submitting an article to DttP: Documents to the People, the official publication of ALA’s Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT). Submissions can be formatted as research articles, case studies, or informational articles; or as multiple author discussions of…
Reminder: Call for Examples of Libraries’ Open Access Policies (Research for Upcoming ALA Publication)–Deadline Tues., May 25
(via Rachel Scott, Associate Dean for Information Assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library) Two years ago we emailed to request your input on Open Access policies in your libraries. Our findings were recently published in portal and are available here. We thank you for your input and invite you to offer your feedback on the…
Call for Nominations: ALA 2022 Elections for Officers and Councilors-at-Large (Deadline Thurs., July 1)
(via Dr. Raymond Pun, Hoover Institution) The ALA Nominating Committee is soliciting nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect (two candidates), Treasurer (two candidates), and Councilor-at-Large (51 candidates). Members who wish to make nominations should submit the following information: nominee name; present position; institution; address; telephone; and e-mail…
Call for Moderators and Hosts: Core e-Forums on Library Services (Starting in August)
(via Nicole Lewis, University of Utah) Have you ever wanted to lead a conversation with colleagues from near and far about professional development topics, without leaving the comfort of your home or office (or home office)? You can do this by hosting a Core e-Forum! Are you a librarian required to present or otherwise disseminate…
Call for Feedback: Draft of ALA Online Code of Conduct (Deadline Fri., May 21)
(via Lauren Carlton, ACRL, on behalf of the ALA Working Group to Finalize and Implement ALA’s Online Code of Conduct) I’m writing on behalf of the Working Group to Finalize and Implement ALA’s Online Code of Conduct. This standardized Online Code of Conduct will apply to ALA Connect, blogs and websites, social media, and other…
Registration Open for ALA RNTLOAK Rural Libraries Summit (Online May 25-26, Tues.-Wed.)–Deadline Fri., May 21
(via Amber Hayes, American Library Association) ALA’s Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee (RNTLOAK) invites rural library workers for the inaugural Rural Libraries Summit. During this two-day summit, library workers will have the opportunity to hear new innovative initiatives happening at libraries across the United States, share challenges and successes, and network…
Call for Submissions: ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services Blog, Intersections (Deadline Fri., May 14)
(via Amber Hayes, American Library Association) The American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) is currently seeking blog post contributions to appear on our blog site, Intersections. We are interested in hearing about hiring tips and best practices from both the candidate’s perspective and the hiring manager. Are you interested in writing…
Call for Examples of Libraries’ Open Access Policies (Research for Upcoming ALA Publication)–Deadline Tues., May 25
(via Rachel Scott, Associate Dean for Information Assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library) Two years ago we emailed to request your input on open access policies in your libraries. Our findings were recently published in portal and are available here. We thank you for your input and invite you to offer your feedback on…