(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory committees. The application period will close on Wednesday, May 4, at 5:00 PM CDT. Volunteers chosen will serve a three-year term, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. Faculty and staff members from all CARLI member libraries, with all…
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Registration Open for ACRL ULS Future of University Libraries Group Online Discussion “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World” (Thurs., May 19, 1:00-2:15 PM CDT)
(via Stephanie Diaz, Pennsylvania State University Behrend) The ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section) Future of University Libraries Discussion Group invites you to join us via Zoom on Thursday, May 19, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM CDT, for a conversation about the future of academic libraries post-pandemic. The group will encourage participants to consider questions such as these. How are…
Registration and Call for Moderators Open: ACRL Science & Technology Section Conference (Online Tues., June 14, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)–Deadlines Sun., June 12, and Sat., May 14
(via Jodi Coalter, University of Maryland) The Association of College & Research Libraries STS (Science & Technology Section) Conference Program Planning Committee is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 STS Conference Program is now open! This event will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 14, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. This year’s program features a…
Registration Open for Virtual ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference “In Crisis: What to Do Next–Covering Crisis Communications Inside and Outside the Library” (Fri., April 29, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM)–Deadline Tues., April 26
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference “In Crisis: What to Do Next–Covering Crisis Communications Inside and Outside the Library”. This conference will take place on Friday, April 29, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM CDT on Zoom. Registration is $15 for ILA Institutional and Personal members and $20 for…
Call for Nominations and Submissions–PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online Website (Deadlines Tues., April 26, and Tues., May 10)
(via Francesca Marineo–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The Peer Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online. For Spring of 2022, the deadlines are Tuesday, April…
ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee Hosting Asynchronous Virtual Poster Session (April 25-29, Mon.-Fri.)
(via Lisa Becksford, Virginia Tech University) The ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee invites you to participate in our 4th annual asynchronous Virtual Poster Session, from Monday, April 25, to Friday, April 29. During this week, 28 posters about online teaching and learning practices are available to view and comment on, and presenters are available…
Call for Volunteers: IACRL Committees
(via Dan Matthews, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Join an IACRL committee! IACRL is seeking members for all committees. This year, we are specifically in need of members to serve on the Membership Committee and to chair various committees. Serving on a committee is a great way to meet other Illinois academic library workers and donate time to…
Registration Open for Free ALA Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s Interest Group Webinar “Engaging People Living with Dementia with Library Materials” (Thurs., April 28, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Registration for the free webinar on “Engaging People Living with Dementia with Library Materials” is now available. The webinar will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 1:00 PM CDT. The webinar will give practical advice about how to choose books and other reading materials that are uniquely suited to each individual, following the…
Save the Date: ACRL STS Professional Development Committee Virtual Event on Equitable Practices in Scholarly Communications (Tues., June 14, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) The ACRL STS Professional Development Committee invites you to attend our upcoming virtual event on Tuesday, June 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Join Yasmeen Shorish, Head of Scholarly Communications Strategies & Special Advisor to the Dean for Equity Initiatives at James Madison University, for a talk and discussion of equitable…
Reminder: Proposals for CARLI Instruction Showcase (Online Fri., May 20) Due Mon., April 18, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee is seeking presentation proposals for the 10th annual Instruction Showcase, held virtually on Friday, May 20. CARLI members are welcome to submit proposals on all library instruction topics and are encouraged to draw inspiration from the committee’s theme this year, “Re-imagining Instruction After Disruption”. Submission Timeline Proposals due Monday, April 18,…