(via Rachel Scott, Associate Dean for Information Assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library) Two years ago we emailed to request your input on Open Access policies in your libraries. Our findings were recently published in portal and are available here. We thank you for your input and invite you to offer your feedback on the…
Category: Calls and Requests
User for nominations, proposals and submissions alone with a category (when available) for the organization making the call or request.
Call for Proposals: Librarian’s Association of the University of California, Berkeley, Online Conference (Oct. 5-6)–Deadline Tues., June 15
(via Liladhar Pendse–University of California, Berkeley) The Librarian’s Association of the University of California, Berkeley (LAUC-B) invites you to submit a proposal for the 2021 conference, Reimagining Libraries Through Critical Library Practices, an online conference that will take place from Tuesday, October 5, to Wednesday, October 6 (12:00-5:00 PM CDT both days). Librarians’ activities are…
Call for Proposals: Folklore in the Archives Online Event (Tentatively Scheduled for Week of August 16)–Deadline Fri., May 28
(via Meagan May, University of North Texas) The University of North Texas Special Collections is seeking participants for a virtual event focused on highlighting archival and rare materials related to local, regional, or state folklore or legends. The final format of the program will depend on responses received but is expected to consist of participating…
Project ENABLE’s Call for Examples of Improving Library Accessibility and Inclusion for People with Disabilities (Deadline Tues., June 15)
(via Dr. Ruth Small, Syracuse University) As part of our current IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant, the Project ENABLE team is soliciting stories from librarians, support staff (including paraprofessionals, aides, etc.) and administrators describing any changes you have made (even small ones can have big impact) in the past five years to improve…
Call for Nominations: ALA 2022 Elections for Officers and Councilors-at-Large (Deadline Thurs., July 1)
(via Dr. Raymond Pun, Hoover Institution) The ALA Nominating Committee is soliciting nominees to run on the 2022 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect (two candidates), Treasurer (two candidates), and Councilor-at-Large (51 candidates). Members who wish to make nominations should submit the following information: nominee name; present position; institution; address; telephone; and e-mail…
Call for Moderators and Hosts: Core e-Forums on Library Services (Starting in August)
(via Nicole Lewis, University of Utah) Have you ever wanted to lead a conversation with colleagues from near and far about professional development topics, without leaving the comfort of your home or office (or home office)? You can do this by hosting a Core e-Forum! Are you a librarian required to present or otherwise disseminate…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Virtual Conference (July 29-30) Due Fri., May 28
(via Jessica McClean, Texas State University) Please save the date for July 29-30 (Thursday-Friday) for the virtual STEM Librarians South conference, hosted by the Texas State University Libraries. Registration is forthcoming, but attendance will be free and open to everyone. If you haven’t already, please consider submitting a proposal for this year’s conference. We are soliciting…
Call for Panelists: ACRL DSS Data Literacy Webinar (Tues., June 15, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Extended to Mon., May 24
(via Cecilia Smith, University of Chicago) The ACRL DSS (Digital Scholarship Section) Numeric & Geospatial Data Services Discussion Group is seeking speakers for a panel on data literacy for our 2021 ALA activity, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This one-hour virtual panel aims to bring together library professionals from…
Call for Proposals: Upcoming Library Juice Publication Supporting Your Hispanic Students in Academic Libraries (Deadline Mon., May 31)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University, on behalf of Rory Litwin, Library Juice Academy) You are invited to submit a proposal for possible inclusion in a necessary and exciting book focused on the best academic library practices, programs, and services that support Hispanic students, Supporting Your Hispanic Students in Academic Libraries (working title). Hispanic Serving Institutions…
Call for Proposals: Libraries and Veterans National Forum (Online Sept. 13-24)–Deadline Wed., May 26
(via Sarah LeMire, Texas A&M University) The Libraries and Veterans National Forum is a virtual symposium to discuss strategies for supporting library patrons and library workers who are veteran or military-affiliated. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LG-12-19-0114). The Forum is scheduled for Monday, September 13,…