(via Nancy Turner, Temple University) The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the University of Washington Libraries, and the Library Assessment Conference Steering Committee invite paper; poster; short, practical learning session; and challenge talk proposals for the 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment. This ninth biennial conference will be offered in a virtual format…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Program Proposals: Northwest ILL & Resource Sharing Conference (Online Sept. 8, 9, 14, and 16)–Deadline Mon., April 18
(via Miriam Wnuk, Vanderbilt University) Mark your calendars! The 21st annual Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference will take place online September 8 (Thursday), 14 (Wednesday), and 16 (Friday), with virtual workshops on Friday, September 9. If you would like to revisit last year’s program, go here or visit our playlist on YouTube. Look for registration to open in June. Call for…
Reminder: Nominations for 2022 Illinois Library Association Awards Due Sun., May 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for ILA awards. The ILA awards program recognizes excellence in librarianship and library service in Illinois. Nominating someone allows you to recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond in their responsibilities while also serving as a role model for the library…
Call for Participation: Survey on Perceptions of Shared Leadership and Strategic Planning in Academic Libraries
(via Laura Krier, Sonoma State University) I’m conducting research on the perceptions of shared leadership and strategic planning in academic libraries. If you work in an academic library in any position I would love to hear from you about decision making, planning, and leadership in your library. The survey should take no more than 15…
Registration Open for Free True North Science Boot Camp 2022 (Online May 10-12, Tues.-Thurs.); Call for Proposals Extended to Fri., March 25
(via Tara Stieglitz, McEwan University) Registration is now open for True North Science Boot Camp 2022. To register, please go here. The True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) is a professional-development event for librarians who support research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The 2022 event will be hosted virtually by MacEwan University on the…
Reminder: Submissions for Spring Issue of ACRL Instruction Section Newsletter Due Mon., April 18
(via Lori DuBois, Instruction Section Newsletter editor) Don’t forget! The deadline for submissions for the Spring issue of the Instruction Section Newsletter is Monday, April 18. We are interested in short articles (2050-500 words) about your instruction experiences. Topics of interest include the following. active learning techniques learning-object creation student learning outcomes and pedagogy assessment instructional design (online, universal, backward, accessibility, etc.)…
Reminder: Program Proposals for 2022 ILA Annual Conference (Oct. 18-20 in Rosemont) Due Mon., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) In 2022, we will convene in Rosemont, Illinois (Tuesday, October 18 – Thursday, October 20), for the first in-person ILA Annual Conference in over two years. This year’s theme–“At the Heart of It”–focuses on what brings us together and how we can remove barriers to collaboration. Therefore, we highly encourage…
Call for Participation: Survey on Faculty Preferences for Communicating with Library Employees About Collections
(via Jason Coleman, Kansas State University) We invite employees at academic libraries to participate in a brief (10 minute), anonymous survey titled, “Faculty Preferences for Communicating with Library Employees About Collections”. Our goal is to develop advice for libraries that want to obtain input from non-library faculty in order to help them make collections-related decisions….
Final Reminder: Project ENABLE Seeking Examples of Library Initiatives to Increase Access for Users and Staff with Disabilities (Deadline Extended to Sunday, May 1)
(via Dr. Ruth Small, Syracuse University) This is a reminder of our final call for your submission of Project ENABLE impact stories, as part of our current IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant. Our deadline for submission has been extended to Sunday, May 1. The purpose of these impact stories is to demonstrate how even small changes in the…
call for Examples of Accessible Online Instruction for Upcoming Book Chapter in Universal Design for Learning in Academic Libraries: Theory into Practice (Deadline Thurs., March 31)
(via Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University) Do you have examples of online instruction that utilizes multiple means of representation, allows for student interaction, or provides students with multiple means of engagement? Relevant examples will be highlighted in the chapter “Designing for Everyone: Accessibility, Inclusion, and Equity in Online Instruction”, to be published in Universal Design for Learning…