(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…
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Call for Participation: Survey on Approaches to Social Science Data Literacy Instruction, Given Current Availability of Government Data
(via Whitney Kramer, Cornell University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine how librarians are approaching social science data literacy instruction, in light of recent changes to the availability of government data. This study aims to understand how librarians are rethinking education around data literacy and the availability of government…
Call for Proposals: Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference on Accessibility in Higher Ed.–Mon., Nov. 17, to Fri., Nov. 21, in Denver, with Virtual Presentation Option Available
(via Catherine Lantz, University of Illinois Chicago) The Accessing Higher Ground 2025 Conference is now accepting proposals for talks. See the requirements and submit a proposal here. Submitting a proposal requires having an Accessing Higher Ground account. Presentations can be in-person or virtual. This accessibility conference is not a library conference; it is a higher…
Call for Participation: Survey on How Institutional Repositories are Responding to AI
(via Ashlea Green, Appalachian State University) I ‘m conducting a study on how institutional repositories (IRs) are responding to AI, including their acceptance of AI-assisted works, measures to address AI’s use of IR content, stakeholder concerns, and perspectives on AI’s impact on IR management and engagement. If you work with a U.S.-based institutional repository (IR)–whether you manage it, provide…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming Book Occupational Stress in Libraries–Deadline Fri., May 30
(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…
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…