(via Rebecca Starkey, University of Chicago) The ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Current Topics Discussion Group is inviting you to a free Lightning Round Discussion Program on Thursday, June 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. The program will feature two 15-minute talks with discussion. (Please see below for descriptions.) Register here. “Bridging the Gap:…
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Call for Panelists: ACRL DSS Data Literacy Webinar (Tues., June 15, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Extended to Mon., May 24
(via Cecilia Smith, University of Chicago) The ACRL DSS (Digital Scholarship Section) Numeric & Geospatial Data Services Discussion Group is seeking speakers for a panel on data literacy for our 2021 ALA activity, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This one-hour virtual panel aims to bring together library professionals from…
Call for Proposals: College & Research Libraries Special Issue on One-Shot Instruction (Deadline Thurs., July 1)
(via Nicole Pagowsky, University of Arizona) The publication C&RL (College & Research Libraries) is seeking proposals for a special issue on library instruction and the one-shot. This guest editorial provided context surrounding these conversations, and this special issue will offer a platform to continue the discussion. Agreement, disagreement, and anything in between are welcomed and…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Current Topics Discussion Group Webinar on Textbook Affordability and University Library Confirmation (Fri., May 21, at 11:00 AM CDT)
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) Join the ULS (University Libraries Section) Current Topics Discussion Group for a presentation on Friday, May 21, at 11:00 AM CDT. The title of the webinar is “Making Connections through Changing Priorities: Textbook Affordability and the University Library Confirmation”. This event is free. To register, please go here. The webinar…
Save the Date: ACRL Science & Technology Section Research Forum (June 17) and Poster Sessions (June 21 and 28)
(via Chapel Cowden, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) We are pleased to announce the dates and times for the annual ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Research Forum and Poster Sessions. The Research Forum will be held on Thursday, June 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, via Zoom (look for registration in May). We…
Registration Open for ACRL SLILC Open Educational Practices Showcase (Tues., May 25, at 3:00 PM CDT)
(via Dr. Andrea Baer, Rowan University) Please join us on Tuesday, May 25, at 3:00 PM CDT, for the ACRL SLILC (Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee) Open Educational Practices Showcase (event description below). Register here. A recording be made available following the event. Event Description Seeking to cultivate more inclusive and equitable learning environments,…
Reminder: ACRL Distance and Online Learning Virtual Poster Session From April 26 to 30 (Mon.-Fri.)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee invites you to participate in our 3rd annual Virtual Poster Session from April 26 to 30 (Monday-Friday). During this week, 32 posters about online teaching and learning practices are available to view and presenters are available to answer questions. There will be a wide variety…
Registration Open for “From Learner to Contributor: Navigating the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox” Webinar (Tues., April 27, 3:00-3:30 PM CDT)
(via Kari Weaver, University of Waterloo) Registration is now open for the webinar “From Learner to Contributor: Navigating the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox”. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 27, from 3:00 to 3:30 PM CDT. The link for registering is here. A description of the webinar is below. The ACRL Framework…
Call for Nominations and Submissions: ACRL Instruction Section’s PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online Collection (Deadlines April 26 and May 10)
(via Eloise Stevens, Bucknell University) The Peer Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 26, and…
Registration Open for ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Webinar “Digital Integrator & Transdisciplinary Research Partner” (Wed., April 28, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Dr. Patrice-Andre “Max” Prud’homme, Oklahoma State University) The ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Virtual Professional Development Program for Spring 2021, “Digital Integrator & Transdisciplinary Research Partner” will be held on Wednesday, April 28, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. The panel will highlight the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Scholarship Center’s unique model as a…