(via Rebecca Graff, Southern Methodist University) Write a column for RUSQ: A Journal of Reference and User Experience! Tell about your experience or ideas about using instruction during reference interactions and research consultations. Make sure to include 3-5 learning outcomes. We represent all library types. Send your proposal to Rebecca Graff, Column Editor, at regraff@smu.edu…
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 Participation: Study on Negative Acts in the Academic Library Workplace and Librarian Burnout–Deadline Thurs., Feb. 12
(via Rachel Keiko Stark—California State University, Sacramento) You are invited to participate in a research study exploring negative acts in the academic library workplace and librarian burnout being conducted by Rachel Keiko Stark (Health Sciences Librarian, California State University, Sacramento), Kelli Kauffroath (Health Sciences Librarian, University of Vermont), and Maggie Albro (Agriculture Librarian, University of…
Call for Proposals Extended: Empirical Librarians Conference (Wed., May 13, and Thurs., May 14, in Clemson, SC, and Online)–New Deadline Tues., Jan. 20
(via Dr. Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University) The 9th Empirical Librarians Conference, “EmpLibs”, call for proposals (CFP) is extended for one week to Tuesday, January 20! Looking for some cool facts about EmpLibs? Read on for more information. Are you a library worker who does original research or one who supports researchers? Join us for…
Call for Proposals: Fourth Annual Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (Thurs., June 11 – Sat., June 13, in Orlando, FL)–Deadline Friday, Jan. 30
(via Patrick Green, University of Central Florida) The call for proposals is closing soon for the fourth annual Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Between Educational Practitioners, to be held from Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13, in Orlando, Florida. Professionals, instructors, researchers, librarians, and policymakers from all sectors of higher education are invited to participate as…
Call for Submissions: “eBookshelf” Column in Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries
(via Rachel Whitney, Medical University of South Carolina) As editor of the “eBookshelf” column for the Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries (JERML), I would like to extend an invitation to write for the column. As a peer-reviewed professional journal, JERML is devoted to the access, evaluation, and management of electronic resources in the medical library environment. The “eBookshelf” column reviews eBook platforms and related…
Call for Participation: Illinois Wesleyan University Survey on Art Collections in Academic Libraries–Deadline Fri., Feb. 27
(via Pete Steadman, Illinois Wesleyan University) The Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University is conducting research about art collections in academic libraries. We are seeking participation in the Art Collection Practices Survey from a variety of academic libraries on different facets of art collection management. These include how the institution came into stewardship of the…
Call for Applications: Professional Development Funding Opportunities for NNLM Region 6 Member Organizations (Funding Awarded on Rolling Basis)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Region 6) We are pleased to continue offering professional development funding opportunities for our Region 6 member organizations. Topics must be health information related and align with the NNLM mission. A few examples of use of funds would be: Requested reimbursement may be up to $575…
Call for Participation Extended: Survey on Relationship Between Library Worker Burnout and Participating in Mental Health Practices–New Deadline Thurs., Jan. 15
(via Jayne Blodgett, University of Northern Colorado) We invite you to participate in a brief (10-15 minute) survey to explore the relationship between feelings of burnout in library workers and participation in mental health practices, both formal (e.g. therapy) and informal (e.g. meditation/mindfulness). The survey is being conducted using Qualtrics, and the results will be…
Call for Volunteers: IACRL Forum Membership Committee
(via Nestor Osorio, Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Vice-President/President-Elect) We are looking for volunteers to serve on the IACRL Forum Membership Committee. Role of the Committee: The Committee’s primary focus will be on actively recruiting new members and promoting engagement and retention within IACRL. Additionally, the Committee will work closely with the Vice-President/President-Elect…
Reminder: Applications for Fifth Round of Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia Due Tues., Jan. 20
(via Mary Beth Riedner, Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s/ODLOS/ALA) There’s still time to submit your application for the fifth round of the ALA Reference and User Services Association’s Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. This grant is designed to provide seed money for new efforts to produce library…