Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with your library peers at the state level? Do you want to play an important role in helping the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries fulfill its mission? Then consider volunteering for an IACRL committee! All of the organization’s committees–Awards, Communications, Conference and Continuing Education, Membership,…
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ILA Diversity Committee Seeking to Fill Two Positions
(via Hannah Rapp, Berwyn Public Library) The Illinois Library Association’s Diversity Committee is seeking new committee members to fill two open positions! The Diversity Committee develops, monitors, evaluates, and recommends diversity efforts in the association and initiates strategies. Membership is open to ILA members from any type of library, but we particularly encourage staff from…
Call for 2019 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Nominations (Deadline 11/2/18)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) The editors of Library Journal need your help identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. Movers & Shakers profiles 50 or more up-and-coming, innovative, creative individuals from around the world–both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors–who are providing inspiration and model programs for others. From librarians and…
Call for Participants: Survey on the Work and Well-Being of Professional Librarians and Library Staff (Deadline 10/31)
(via Dr. Jason Martin, Middle Tennessee State University) For those who have already completed the “Work and Well-Being of Professional Librarians and Library Staff” survey, I thank you very much. For those who have not yet completed the survey, please consider taking a few minutes to participate in this important study open to all librarians…
Call for Applicants to Host Subsidized ACRL Scholarly Communication RoadShow in 2019 (Deadline 11/16/18)
(via Chase Ollis, ACRL) Apply to host subsidized ACRL Scholarly Communication RoadShow Application deadline: November 16, 2018, 5pm PT Academic and research librarians increasingly recognize scholarly communication as a core competency of the profession. Whether helping researchers meet their funder’s mandates for public access and data sharing, guiding responsible copyright practice, or supporting new types…
Call for Applicants: ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Travel Scholarships (Deadline 2/15/19)
(via the Illinois Library Association, on behalf of ACRL) The Association of College and Research Libraries is offering travel scholarships of up to $2,000 each for librarians presenting on their work demonstrating the impact of academic libraries in the broader landscape of higher education. This program is one of several developed by ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries…
Call for Participants: Survey on Experiences of Academic Librarians Who are Parents (Deadline 11/12)
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Librarians Jodie Bordering of Amigos Library Services, Joyce Garczynski of Towson University, John Jackson of Loyola Marymount University, and Jennifer Peters of Rockhurst University are conducting a survey examining perceptions of academic librarian parents. To take the survey, visit: http://mylmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah4YP1Ddk9odBaZ This anonymous survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to…
Call for Bloggers: Medical Library Association 2019 Conference
(via Jeanne Sadlik, Loyola University Chicago) If you are thinking about attending MLA in Chicago next May, please consider being a blogger. The Local Area Committee Blog/Social Media Subcommittee is looking for local bloggers for the MLA ’19 conference! Bloggers will create posts about the Chicago, the hotel, tours, events and other activities Chicago offers….
Save the Dates: Illinois Library Association Strategic-Planning Focus Groups
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is planning a series of focus groups to understand what creates value for its members and stakeholders. The input received will be factored into creating a dynamic strategic plan with goals that will shape the future of ILA. Reservations to attend the focus groups will open on Monday, November…
Call for Nominations: Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award (Deadline 12/7)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Do you know the next recipient of the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award? The Dudley Award subcommittee is now accepting nominations for the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award, which honors a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the…