(via Stephanie Pierce, University of Arkansas) Editors Stephanie Pierce and Laura Cameron are soliciting chapter proposals for a book entitled Occupational Stress in Libraries. This book seeks to explore the multifaceted nature of occupational stress within diverse library environments. Occupational stress refers to stress experienced in the workplace, which may arise due to a variety of…
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Call for Lightning-Talk Proposals: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online Tues., July 8 – Thurs., July 10)–Deadline Fri., May 16
(via Zachary Lannes, Louisiana State University) The 2025 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be take place virtually from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10. Librarian colleagues from around the Great Lakes region will host this event virtually. This year’s immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about historical advances in…
Call for Proposals: Expert Finding Systems International Conference (Tues., Sept. 16 – Thurs., Sept. 18, in Cleveland, OH)–Deadline Mon., May 5
(via Clarke Iakovakis, Oklahoma State University) The program committee for the Expert Finder Systems International Forum 2025 is excited to announce we are now accepting proposals for presenting at our upcoming conference, which will be held from Tuesday, September 16, to Thursday, September 18, at the Aviator conference center in Cleveland, OH. The conference theme is “Charting…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Annual Conference (Online Tues., July 15, and in Arlington, TX, on Thurs., July 17, and Fri., July 18) Due Fri., April 25
(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 30
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The 2025 SLA (Special Libraries Association) Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. The Symposium will feature invited keynotes as well as presentations from colleagues. This year the planning committee…
Reminder: Participants Needed for Doctoral Survey on Leadership Styles and Academic Librarian Engagement in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments
(via Amanda Ziegler, National University) Calling all colleagues working remotely or in a hybrid work environment! My name is Amanda Ziegler and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting an online survey to explore the effects that different leadership styles have on how engaged academic library workers feel when working in…
Call for Proposals: New Orleans Information Literacy Collective Annual Conference (Online Mon., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 9
(via Courtney Rimes-Stortz, Delgado Community College) The nolaILC (New Orleans Information Literacy Collective) is seeking proposals for its annual conference, the New Orleans Information Literacy Forum. This year the Forum will be held live virtually during the day from Monday, July 28, to Friday, August 1. (Sessions will also be recorded and subsequently made available…
Reminder: Nominations for 2025-2026 IACRL Executive Board Due Fri., April 18–Elections to Take Place from Wed., April 23, to Fri., May 23
(via the IACRL Nominations Committee) Nominate yourself or someone else for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Board and make an impact in the Illinois academic library community! Serving on the IACRL Board is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, enhance your resume, and, most importantly, contribute to the future of…
Reminder: CARLI Seeking Committee Volunteers, Including for New Archives Committee–Deadline Fri., May 2
(via Elizabeth Clarage, CARLI) I’m thrilled to share that at its March 2025 meeting, the CARLI Governance Board approved the Archives Task Force to become the Archives Committee as of July 1. If you would like to volunteer for the new committee or any other CARLI Committee, please see the message below! This is a…
Call for Four Librarian Advisors: ALA’s Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults Project–Deadline Wed., April 30
(via ALA) Libraries have long been a trusted source of information, but in today’s digital world, they’re also becoming key players in helping adults navigate online health resources. Recognizing this need, ALA, with $250,000 in support from UnitedHealthcare, is launching Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults. At the heart of Digital Pathways is a…