(via Hannah Cabullo, University of Minnesota Twin Cities) At Library Table Talk, a new-ish podcast about the practical aspects of academic librarianship, we’re looking for panelists for an episode about job searching. Are you a hiring manager? Have you been on a search committee? Have you changed jobs a lot? We’ll be putting together a…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Participants: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Applications Open Tues., July 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is excited to announce RAILS Catalyst, a brand-new leadership-development program for library staff. If you’re passionate about advancing your library career and building your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply! RAILS Catalyst will feature real-time coaching from a leadership expert and certified…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Librarian Attitudes Toward the Environmental Impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) You are invited to be part of our research project about academic librarian attitudes toward the environmental impacts of generative artificial intelligence. The purpose of the research is to examine librarians’ current practices, experiences, perspectives, and concerns related to AI and environment. This project has been approved by the…
Call for Submissions: “Technology” Column in Upcoming Issues of Public Services Quarterly–Deadline Tues., Aug. 12
(via Joy DuBose, Mississippi State University) The editor of the “Technology” column in Public Services Quarterly is seeking guest column authors for future issues. The purpose of the “Technology” column is to examine current and developing technology topics in academic libraries. The column’s focus is creative uses of technology, introductions to new technologies, and critiques…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Librarians’ Experiences in the Current Higher-Education Setting
(via Dale Larsen, University of Utah) We invite you to participate in an important research study examining the experiences of academic librarians in the complex and challenging current landscape of higher education. This study aims to understand various aspects of your professional life, including work-life balance, meaning-making at work, opportunities for professional growth, belonging, motivation,…
Call for Feedback: Proposed Draft Revision of ACRL “Standards for Libraries in Higher Education”–Deadline Thurs., July 31
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The ACRL Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committee invites your feedback on a proposed draft revision of the ACRL “Standards for Libraries in Higher Education” (PDF). VAL is following ACRL procedures for updates and an open comment period laid out by the ACRL Standards Committee, found on the ACRL website….
Call for Proposals: Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (Online Wed., Oct. 8 – Fri., Oct. 10)–Deadline Fri., June 27
(via Ellen Cline, Elon University) The 2025 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (SEDLS) conference will be take place online from Wednesday, October 8, to Friday, October 10. The call for proposals is now open. This year’s theme is “Save the Data”. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following ones. We invite proposals…
Call for Proposals: Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (in East Lansing, MI, from Mon., Oct. 20, to Wed., Oct. 22)–Deadline Fri., July 18
(via Marianne Bracke, Wayne State University) The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 11th symposium, co-hosted by Michigan State University (host site), University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and…
Call for Presentation Proposals: ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s “Afternoon of Social Justice”, with AI Focus (Online Mon., Aug. 4)–Deadline Wed., June 18
(via Rachel Rosekind, Contra Costa Library Commission) The ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table seeks presentation proposals for its upcoming “Afternoon of Social Justice”, which will take place online via Zoom Monday, August 4. The theme is “Artificial Intelligence”. The event will be free and open to the public, but advance registration is required and will…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for RDMLA Data Services Continuing Professional Education Program’s Fall, 2025, Cohort is Fri., June 27
(via Samantha Friedman, Research Data Management Librarian Academy) Are you interested in offering data services in your library? Apply to be a part of the Data Services Continuing Professional Education (DSCPE) program’s Fall, 2025, cohort, beginning early September! The Research Data Management Librarian Academy (RDMLA) has partnered with the Countway Library of Medicine and Simmons University…