(via Emily Drabinski, City University of New York Graduate Center) The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce its 2022 Virtual Volunteer Fair, to be held on Wednesday, September 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. The Fair will be an opportunity for ALA members to drop in and speak with committee members and staff…
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Next ACRL Science & Technology Section Book Club Discussion on Fri., Sept. 30, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT–Selection Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
(via Hannah Gascho Rempel, Oregon State University) Interested in joining the ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Book Club? Feel free to join us for our next book, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by Mary Roach. More information about the book is available on the author’s website. We will take a different approach with this book…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: ACRL Science & Technology Section Mentoring Program
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Would you like to expand your views on a science technology librarianship? Are you a library student or new librarian with lots of questions, and looking to find some insight into the profession and hear more advice? Are you considering a career change switching to STEM librarianship or looking…
Registration Open for ACRL/SPARC Forum “Emerging ‘Inclusive Access’ Programs and Their Implications for Course Material Affordability” (Thurs., Aug. 4, at 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Sandra Enimil, Yale University) Join us for the free, virtual ACRL/SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) Forum “Emerging ‘Inclusive Access’ Programs and Their Implications for Course Material Affordability”. It will take place at 12:00 PM CDT on Thursday, August 4. In an effort to make course materials more affordable and accessible, many campuses…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Digital Scholarship Section’s ResearchDataQ Editorials Due Sun., July 31
(via Lynda Kellam, University of Pennsylvania) The ResearchDataQ Editorial Board (part of the ACRL Digital Scholarship Section), is seeking proposals for editorials that will be featured prominently on the ResearchDataQ website. We are seeking editorials that describe services, support, or related activities around research data at your institution. Topics could include the following. Collaborative data…
ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group Holding First Friday Forum “What’s in a One-Shot? Unpacking the Challenge of Health Sciences Library Instruction in the One Shot Format” (Online Fri., Aug. 5, at 11:00 AM CDT)
(via Anna Ferri, Roseman University of Health Sciences) Most instructional librarians have had the one-shot blues at some point. Let’s talk about it. How do we address the challenges of this instructional format? Does Zoom make it better or worse? How do we build to something stronger? Are there unique challenges and opportunities for health…
Registration Open for Free ACRL Presents Webcast “Ethical Engagement in Learning Analytics” (Fri., July 22, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Join us for the free ACRL Presents webcast “Ethical Engagement in Learning Analytics: Lessons Learned by Campus Colleagues” at 1:00 PM CDT on Friday, July 22. Is your library considering, initiating, or already engaging with campus partners in institutional learning analytics efforts? Are you concerned about negotiating new territory for students, establishing new…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Virtual Professional Development Series (First Deadline Mon., July 18)
(via Taylor Davis-Van Atta, University of Houston) The ACRL Digital Scholarship Section’s Professional Development Committee (PDC), in collaboration with both the Outreach Committee and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, seeks proposals for its 2022 DSS virtual professional development series. The Committee accepts proposals on a rolling basis, with the following review dates this season:…
Call for Candidate Nominations: Spring 2023 Elections for ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large (Deadline Fri., Sept. 30, 2022)
(via the American Library Association) The Nominating Committee for the 2023 ALA election is soliciting nominees to run on the 2023 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large. The Committee will select candidates to run for President-Elect and no fewer than 50 candidates for the 33 at-large Council seats to be filled in…
Registration Open for ILA Marketing Forum July Roundtable Discussion, “What Are You Doing for Library Card Sign-up Month?” (Fri., July 15, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) It’s almost that time of year again: Library Card Sign-up Month! Begin your planning by attending the ILA Marketing Forum’s July roundtable discussion, “What Are You Doing for Library Card Sign-up Month?”, on Friday, July 15, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Participants should be prepared to share new,…