(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. The original deadline has been extended, with nominations now due Friday December 12, 2025. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to…
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College of DuPage Library Wins NILRC Fall Photo Contest for “Making a World of Difference” Collage
(via Debra Smith, College of DuPage) The College of DuPage Library won the Fall 2025 NILRC (Network of Illinois Learning Resourcesin Community Colleges) photo contest, themed “Involved”, with its “Making a World of Difference” collage entry. What a fantastic example of being “seen”, as this contest is based on the votes of participating NILRC library staff…
Call for Applications Extended: MLA Rising Star Program–New Deadline Tues., Dec. 2
(via the Medical Library Association) We understand it’s a busy time of year and hear the need for more time to work on applications. The MLA Rising Stars Jury has extended the application deadline to Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This is your chance to take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the…
Call for Applications: 2026 Evidence Synthesis Institute for Librarians (Online Mon., March 2 – Thurs., March 5, with Optional Day Online Fri., March 6)–Deadline Thurs., Dec. 11, with Limit of 50 Participants
(via Megan Kocher, University of Minnesota) Now through Thursday, December 11, we are accepting applications for the next Evidence Synthesis Institute for librarians. This will be an opportunity to enhance your database searching skills and learn about the possibilities for collaborating with researchers in conducting evidence syntheses across academic areas. The Evidence Synthesis Institute (ESI)…
Call for Applications: 2026 MLA Research Training Institute Research Fellowship Program–Deadline Mon., Feb. 16
(via Susan Lessick—University of California Irvine) Are you eager to enhance library services and patient care? Do you want to increase your confidence, credibility, and impact? Would you value being part of a supportive network of peers and mentors that will provide guidance and inspiration? If so, your research journey starts here. RTI Research Fellowship…
Call for Nominations Extended: MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships–New Deadline Tues., Dec. 2
(via the Medical Library Association) The deadline for submitting applications for MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships has been extended to Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This extension gives you extra time to apply for opportunities that recognize excellence and support professional development in health sciences librarianship. Each year, MLA offers more than 50 opportunities and over $95,000in funding for…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Due Fri., Dec. 5
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of their institutions. Award…
Call for Applications: MLA Rising Star Program–Deadline Sat., Nov. 15
(via the Medical Library Association) Established in 2010, the MLA Rising Star program provides members with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. The yearly leadership development program matches each Rising Star with a mentor in a curriculum that includes: Rising Star Criteria Rising Star Program…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section Innovation Award–Deadline Fri., Dec. 5
(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) The ACRL Instruction Section Innovation Award Committee is now accepting nominations for its award recognizing outstanding innovation in information literacy instruction or programming. Award Criteria: The award honors projects that demonstrate: Eligibility: Academic library workers or project teams that include an academic librarian are eligible. Projects must have been implemented…
Call for Applications: Funding to Attend American Association for the Advancement of Science 2026 Annual Meeting (in Phoenix, AZ, from Thurs., Feb. 12, to Sat., Feb. 14)–Deadline Sun., Nov. 2
(via Andrea Pritt, Pennsylvania State University) Again this year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is graciously sponsoring the registration of science librarians to attend the AAAS 2026 Annual Meeting. The 2026 meeting will be held in person only, in Phoenix, Arizona, from Thursday, February 12, to Saturday, February 14. If you…