(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…
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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…
Call for Participation: Survey on Student Advisory Groups at Small to Medium-Sized College and University Libraries–Deadline Fri., Dec. 19
(via Amanda Kraft, College of Charleston) Please help me learn more about student advisory groups at small to medium-sized college and university libraries by completing this survey by Friday, December 19, 2025. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Your willingness to participate is appreciated. This survey will contribute to an ACRL College…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2026 Virtual Forum (in Spring, with Date TBD)–Deadline Mon., Jan. 5
(via Lijuan Xu, Lafayette College) The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2026 Virtual Forum. The hour-long Forum will be held in spring with the exact date to be determined based on availability of the speaker(s). It will feature a 45-minute presentation followed by…
Call for Applications: 2026 Evidence Synthesis Institute for Librarians (Online Mon., March 2 – Thurs., March 5, with Optional Day Online Fri., March 6)–Deadline Thurs., Dec. 11, with Limit of 50 Participants
(via Megan Kocher, University of Minnesota) Now through Thursday, December 11, we are accepting applications for the next Evidence Synthesis Institute for librarians. This will be an opportunity to enhance your database searching skills and learn about the possibilities for collaborating with researchers in conducting evidence syntheses across academic areas. The Evidence Synthesis Institute (ESI)…
Call for Applications: 2026 MLA Research Training Institute Research Fellowship Program–Deadline Mon., Feb. 16
(via Susan Lessick—University of California Irvine) Are you eager to enhance library services and patient care? Do you want to increase your confidence, credibility, and impact? Would you value being part of a supportive network of peers and mentors that will provide guidance and inspiration? If so, your research journey starts here. RTI Research Fellowship…