(via Norma Durian, University of La Verne) *Registration for the 2nd Annual Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) conference is now open! * When: July 10th 9am – 12pm Pre-Conference Sessions 2pm – 6pm Main Conference July 11th 9am – 4pm Main Conference Where: University of La Verne, La Verne, CA MIRA is…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Proposals: “Perspectives on the Framework” Column for College & Research Libraries News (Deadline April 19)
(via Donna Witek, The University of Scranton) College & Research Libraries News and ACRL’s Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee invite proposals for the publication’s “Perspectives on the Framework” column. This bimonthly column provides a forum for librarians to share practices and perspectives related to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. The column…
Call for ACRL Technical Services Interest Group Incoming Convener
(via Cynthia Romanowski, Governors State University) The ACRL Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) is seeking a volunteer to serve as Incoming Convener (2019-20) / Convener (2020-21). The charge of the TSIG is “to provide a broad framework for information exchange on current developments and activities related to technical services including, but not limited to, collection…
Registration Open for “Autism Spectrum Disorders and Libraries: Developing Welcoming and Accessible Library Resources and Services for Patrons on the Spectrum” Online Course
(via Rory Litwin, Library Juice Academy) Autism Spectrum Disorders and Libraries: Developing Welcoming and Accessible Library Resources and Services for Patrons on the Spectrum Instructor: Dawn Behrend Dates: April 1st through 26th, 2019 Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs Price: $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/197-autism-spectrum.php The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 59 children…
Registration for The Innovative Library Classroom (Friday, June 7, in Williamsburg, VA) Opens Monday, March 25
(via Rebecca Seipp, Hollins University) Please join us for The Innovative Library Classroom (TILC), at the campus of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, June 7 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. We will host a preconference social, which includes the poster sessions, on Thursday evening. TILC is supported by the Virginia Chapter…
Reminder: Application Deadline for Some Illinois Library Association Scholarships is Sunday, March 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) We have scholarships available for individuals interested in furthering their careers in librarianship. Scholarships may be used for classes, registration fees for workshops, seminars, conferences or other educational opportunities. Don’t wait, apply now! For any questions regarding scholarships, please e-mail ILA. SCHOLARSHIPS (click on the scholarship to view additional information) · …
Call for Proposals: C&RL Special Issue on Academic Library Impact (Deadline April 29)
(via ACRL) ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries Committee is planning a special issue of College & Research Libraries (C&RL) around new research on the impact of academic libraries on student learning and success in higher education that advances the six priority areas established in ACRL’s 2017 report, Academic Library Impact: Improving Practice and Essential Areas…
Reminder: Proposals for Academic Library Association of Ohio’s 2019 Annual Conference Due April 12
(via the Academic Library Association of Ohio) The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 45th Annual Conference, Libraries Speak Up! Advocate. Collaborate. Educate., which will highlight the myriad ways we respectfully, effectively, and equitably speak up for our profession, our libraries, and our patrons through advocacy,…
Reminder: Deadline to Provide Feedback on Draft of Illinois Library Association’s 2019-22 Strategic Plan is March 27
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is currently in the process of updating our strategic plan! This process began in spring 2018 with ILA Executive Board planning sessions followed by a broad survey of members and non-members, a strategic planning workshop with ILA committees and forum managers in July, a series of focus groups held…
Call for Nominations: CARLI Board of Directors Election (Deadline April 3)
(via Michelle Jean Haake, CARLI) CARLI is seeking nominations for candidates to fill seats on the CARLI Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing authority of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois. CARLI Governing Members will elect one Board member from each of three specified constituencies (public universities, community…