(via Mary Beth Riedner, Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s/ODLOS/ALA) Applications are now being accepted for the fifth round of the ALA Reference and User Services Association’s Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. Two $2,500 grants will be awarded to libraries for planning new services/programs for their patrons living…
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Call for Proposals: NASIG Annual Conference (Tues., June 2 – Thurs., June 4, in Madison, WI)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 19
(via Twanna Hodge—University of Maryland, College Park) NASIG (North American Serials Interest Group) is soliciting proposals for its 41st Annual Conference, to be held from Tuesday, June 2, to Thursday, June 4, in Madison, Wisconsin. We are currently seeking in-person presentations. Sessions will be one hour in length on topics related to the areas defined…
Call for Proposals: 2026 Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 1, at College of DuPage)–Deadline Mon., Feb. 2
(via Firouzeh Rismiller, College of DuPage) Have an idea to share about teaching critical thinking, navigating uncertainty, or challenging information barriers? We want to hear from you! The 2026 Illinois Information Literacy Summit will take place on Friday, May 1, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. This year’s theme—“Skepticism (Not Cynicism): Navigating Knowledge…
Call for Volunteers: ACRL 2026-27 Division, Section, or Representative Appointments–Deadline Sat., Feb. 28
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) What would ACRL do without, You? Really! We are excited to extend this opportunity for you to expand your professional network, help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and influence the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee…
Call for Participation: Research Survey “Teaching Preparation Practices Among Library Instructors”–Deadline Mon., Dec. 22
(via Alex Deeke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) I am e-mailing to invite you to be part of a study aimed at understanding how those in academic libraries prepare to teach course-integrated, one-shot library instruction sessions. Participation consists of filling out a brief anonymous survey that should take less than 10 minutes to complete. If you…
Call for Speakers: 15th Annual Big Talk From Small Libraries Conference (Online Fri., Feb. 27)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 12
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The call for speakers for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries conference is now open. This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries; the smaller, the better! Small libraries of all types–public, academic, school, museum, special, etc.–are encouraged to submit a proposal. We’re looking…
Call for Nominations Extended: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards–New Deadline Fri., Dec. 12
(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…
Call for Participation: Research Study “Disclosure Experiences Among Neurodivergent Academic Library Staff”
(via Matthew Schirano, Fairfield University) Dear academic library staff, You are invited to participate in a research study titled “Disclosure Experiences Among Neurodivergent Academic Library Staff”. This study is being conducted by me, Matthew Schirano, a student in the Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership program at Fairfield University, where I am also the…
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…
RAILS-Sponsored Find More Illinois Launches Academic Library Lender-Only Pilot Program
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System invites academic libraries to join the new Find More Illinois Academic Library Lender-Only Pilot Program. This initiative expands resource sharing across Illinois by connecting academic libraries with institutions that may not have OCLC access, increasing ILL and circulation activity, and strengthening ties between…