(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) The Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University is conducting research about art collections in academic libraries. We are seeking participation in the Art Collection Practices Survey from a variety of academic libraries on different facets of art collection management. These include how the institution came into stewardship of the…
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Call for Lightning Talk Proposals: Academic Library Association of Ohio STEM Instruction Showcase (Online Wed., May 13, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Tues., March 31
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) The Instruction and STEM Interest Groups of the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) are excited to announce an online instruction showcase this spring. This will consist of a variety of short lighting talks of 7-10 minutes each. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from…
Reminder: Survey on Information Literacy Practices and Knowledge of Science and Technology Librarians Supporting Graduate Students Closes Fri., Feb. 27
(via Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University) Thank you very much to everyone who has filled out the survey so far! As a reminder, two STEM faculty librarians at Central Michigan University are collecting data on the information literacy practices and knowledge of science and technology librarians in North America who support graduate students. We are…
Registration Open for Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (Online Mon., June 15 – Thurs., June 18); Proposals Due Fri., Feb. 27
(via Anna Ferri, Colorado State University) Registration and proposal submissions are open for the second Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (LESSS). This fully virtual conference, which will take place from Monday, June 15, to Thursday, June 18, will bring together information professionals involved in providing evidence synthesis support and/or services at their institutions. The 2026…
Reminder: Illinois Wesleyan University Survey on Art Collections in Academic Libraries Closes Fri., Feb. 27
(via Pete Steadman, Illinois Wesleyan University) This is a reminder that the Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University is conducting research about art collections in academic libraries. We are seeking participation in the Art Collection Practices Survey from a variety of academic libraries on different facets of art collection management. These include how the institution…
Call for Participation: Survey on Health Sciences Systematic Reviews Outside of Medicine
(via Gina Genova, University of Louisville) Have you worked on systematic reviews or other evidence synthesis projects with health sciences researchers working outside of medicine, such as nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, clinical psychology, pharmacy, public health, or biomedical sciences? You’re invited to participate in a research study (IRB 25.0919) run by Gina Genova (gina.genova@louisville.edu) at…
Call for Panelists: Upcoming Episodes in ALA Residency Interest Group Webinar Series Life After Residencies, with Focus on Transferable Skills–Deadline Fri., Feb. 13
(via Courtney Shareef, University of Louisville) The Residency Interest Group (RIG) Programs Team will continue its Life After Residencies webinar series this Spring with a two-part mini-series on leveraging transferable skills in the job hunt. Each panel will likely include a 30-45 moderated panel discussion and 15-20 minute audience Q&A. We anticipate the panels occurring…
Call for Submissions: Upcoming Journal of Electronic Librarianship Column on JSTOR’s AI Research Tool–Deadline Wed., Feb. 25
(via Cathy Troupos, Wheaton College) The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is looking for reviewers to write about JSTOR’s AI Research Tool for an upcoming “E-Resources Reviews” column. If you’ve used the tool and have thoughts to share-good, bad, or in between-we’d love to hear them. Submission Guidelines If you have any questions, please…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum (Online Tues., June 16)–Deadline Tues., March 31
(via William Jacobs, San Francisco State University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum online Tuesday, June 16. The Committee is currently seeking proposals to present lightning talks that highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. Registration for ALA Annual and STS…
Reminder: Applications for MLA Research Training Institute Due Mon., Feb. 16–Instructors Include Northwestern’s Guzman
(via Susan Lessick, University of California Irvine) The Medical Library Association’s Research Training Institute (RTI) is a year-long, mentored research fellowship for librarians and LIS graduate students who want to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality research that advances library programs, education, and health services. For RTI ’26, RTI is expanding its curriculum by adding new content areas and…