(via Jessica Brangiel, Swarthmore College) ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter Librarians as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond Fall 2018 Program October 26, 2018 Library Learning Terrace at Drexel University This program seeks to provide insight into the activism and advocacy work being done in libraries in higher education across the Delaware Valley region…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Volunteer to Write Article for ACRL Chapter Topics Newsletter
Are you planning to attend the IACRL activities (particularly the Unconference, along with the Luncheon and Annual Meeting) at this year’s Illinois Library Association Annual Conference? Would you be interested in sharing what you learn from these events with your academic-librarian peers in other states? Consider writing an article for ACRL’s Chapter Topics Newsletter. The…
Call for Nominations: Up and Comers (Deadline Extended to Oct. 12)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) Do you know a rising star in the library and information world? Would you like to see them recognized for their promising achievements? Look no further! ATG Media is thrilled to announce the second annual round of nominations for Up and Comers. Who exactly is an “Up and Comer”, you…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
(via Dr. Jennifer Fabbi, Dean of the University Library at California State University, San Marcos) Do you know the next ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year winner? ACRL is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a…
Call for Proposals: Jan. 17 ACRL Instruction Section Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum (Deadline Sept. 28)
(via Brittany Fiedler–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an opportunity for an individual or group of instruction librarians to explore and discuss a topic related to library instruction and information literacy. This completely virtual discussion happens in advance of the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting on Thursday, January 17…
Registration Open for Free Geoscience Librarianship 101 Workshop (Nov. 3 at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis)
(via Linda Zellmer, Western Illinois University) Geoscience Librarianship 101 is jointly sponsored with Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and will be held in the University Library. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Registrations must be received by Saturday, October 20. To sign up or request additional information, please provide your name, daytime…
Call for Participants: Survey of Community College Librarians
(via Susan Wengler–Queensborough Community College, City University of New York) Dear colleagues, We are conducting a research study on the teaching practices of community college librarians. Please help us out by clicking this link to take our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7PSNJV The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participation in the study is voluntary, and…
Call for Proposals: 2019 Digital Initiatives Symposium (April 30) at the University of San Diego–Deadline 11/16/18
(via Amanda Makula, University of San Diego) Call for Proposals: Digital Initiatives Symposium 2019 The Digital Initiatives Symposium at the University of San Diego is accepting proposals for its full day conference on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Proposals should fall into one of three formats: Panel discussions: 60 minutes (please allow 10-15 minutes for Q&A)…
Call for Responses: Survey on Scholarly Expectations and Practices for Academic Librarians
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Greetings and apologies for any cross-duplication! The ACRL Impactful Scholarship and Metrics Task Force is conducting a survey regarding scholarly expectations for academic librarians, along with current practice and opinions regarding academic librarianship scholarship. https://american.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PIwdPvPiYxbQQl This survey will be used to help draft a framework for the evaluation of…
Agenda Available for Chicago Area Medical Archivists Fall History Symposium on Oct. 11
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) CHICAGO AREA MEDICAL ARCHIVISTS FALL HISTORY SYMPOSIUM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 2018 Prentice Women’s Hospital 250 East Superior Street, Chicago 60611 2nd floor – Classroom J In recognition of October being American Archives Month, the Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) announces its (almost) annual Fall Medical History Symposium. This year’s program…