(via Melanie Gainey, Carnegie Mellon University) We are excited to announce the creation of the Open Science Collaborative of Library and Information Professionals (OSCLIP). This group brings together library and information professionals who share a passion for advancing open science. OSCLIP aims to connect these professionals, amplify their collective impact, and provide mutual support and…
Category: Committees (non-HSLI)
Registration Open for ACRL SLILC Webinar “Getting Started with Researching & Writing in Academic Librarianship”–Mon., June 16, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Interested in publishing original research in an academic librarianship publication? Join the ACRL Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee Publications Group at 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, June 16, for the free webinar “Getting Started with Researching & Writing in Academic Librarianship”. You’ll hear from academic librarians as they discuss their experiences publishing…
Registration Open for Next ACRL Health Science Interest Group Friday Forum, “Bringing Health Literacy to Dental Students: Making It Relevant and Interesting”–Online Fri., May 9, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) The ACRL Health Science Interest Group’s next Friday Forum is scheduled online for Friday, May 9, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. The topic is “Bringing Health Literacy to Dental Students: Making It Relevant and Interesting”. You do not have to be a member of ACRL to join us!…
Registration Open for Next SLA and ACRL A&E Inside Bytes Webinar, on Health Literacy Instruction–Fri., May 9, at 11:30 AM CDT
(via Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott, The College of New Jersey) The next free webinar in the A&E Inside Bytes series, hosted by the Special Libraries Association Academic & Education Community and ACRL’s EBSS Education Committee, will take place on Friday, May 9, at 11:30 AM CDT. It will feature Boston children’s Hospital librarian Jill Kavanaugh, who will…
Final Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for a CARLI Committee is Fri., May 2
(via CARLI) If you have been considering volunteering for a CARLI committee, the time is now! The application period will remain open until Friday, May 2. Volunteers chosen for a committee will serve a three-year term. Faculty and staff from all CARLI member libraries are encouraged to apply! Service on CARLI committees and task forces…
Registration Open for ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section’s Virtual Research Forum (Online Wed., May 7, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)–Presenters Include NIU’s Droog
(via Dr. Kimberly Franklin—California State University, Los Angeles) The ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Research Committee invites you to the 2025 EBSS Virtual Research Forum! The Research Forum offers librarians an opportunity to share their research in education and behavioral sciences librarianship with the ACRL community in a lightning talk format. This year’s Forum…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Round on “Enhancing Student Engagement in the Classroom”–Wed., May 21, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) Join us for the ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Round on “Enhancing Student Engagement in the Classroom”. It will take place online Wednesday, May 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Get ready for an exciting hour of four 10-minute lightning talks with opportunities for questions!…
Registration Open for ACRL STS EDI Committee Webinar “Inclusive Libraries: Practical Strategies for Disability Justice”–Tues., May 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Aditi Gupta, University of Victoria) The ACRL Science & Technology Section’s EDI Committee invites you to join us for an insightful panel discussion of how disability justice principles can reshape educational and library environments to prioritize inclusion, belonging, and equity. Disability justice is a framework that aims to dismantle ableism and create a more…
Reminder: Nominations for 2025-2026 IACRL Executive Board Due Fri., April 18–Elections to Take Place from Wed., April 23, to Fri., May 23
(via the IACRL Nominations Committee) Nominate yourself or someone else for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Board and make an impact in the Illinois academic library community! Serving on the IACRL Board is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, enhance your resume, and, most importantly, contribute to the future of…
ACRL Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group Holding Webinar “Using Sysrev for Evidence Synthesis Screening and Data Extraction” on Tues., April 22, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via the webinar organizers) Join the ACRL Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group online Tuesday, April 22, at 12:00 PM CDT, for the webinar “Using Sysrev for Evidence Synthesis Screening and Data Extraction”. No registration is necessary. Sysrev is a collaborative online platform that facilitates the screening and data extraction steps of evidence synthesis projects. It…