(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…
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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,…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section Officers (Deadline Sun., Aug. 14)
(via Susanna Eng-Ziskin–California State University, Northridge) The ACRL Instruction Section is seeking nominations for officers to serve on its Executive Committee. These elected offices include Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary/Archivist, and three Members-at-Large. You can view the responsibilities of these officers here. Please consider nominating a colleague or yourself. Potential candidates should have an interest in contributing to leadership of…
Society of American Archivists’ Science, Technology, and Health Care Section Steering Committee Holding Next Virtual Coffee Chat on Tues., July 12, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Society of American Archivists’ Science, Technology, and Health Care Section Steering Committee invites you to join us for our next virtual coffee chat on Tuesday, July 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, to discuss conducting research on science, technology, and health…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: The Future is Now” (Fri., July 15, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Amber Wessies, Union University) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: The Future is Now”. The webinar will take place on Friday, July 15, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for a description and the registration link. Learning analytics offers a new…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Digital Scholarship Section’s ResearchDataQ Editorials (Deadline Sun., July 31)
(via Andrew Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder) 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…
Call for Submissions: Federal & Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group July Newsletter (Deadline Sun., July 10)
(via Ebony McDonald, Louisiana State University) FAFLIG (the American Library Association’s Federal & Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group) is now seeking content for its July, 2022, newsletter! We would most love to hear from others in or interested in federal and military libraries about the following topics. Work practices of federal and military librarians: Are you…
Reminder: ACRL Webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians” on Tues., June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group is excited to host our Spring Program! Please join us for “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians”. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT. No registration is required; please…
Reminder: Registration Open for ACRL STS Government Information Update on NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy (Online Mon., June 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Join us on Monday, June 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, for the annual ACRL Science & Technology Section Government Information Update! This year’s topic is the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy that will be implemented in January, 2023. The potential impacts…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Women in Librarianship and Wellness” (Tues., June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT)–Space Limited
(via the American Library Association) The ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship, or COSWL, will present a complimentary webinar, “Women in Librarianship and Wellness”, on Tuesday, June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT. Recent natural and man-made crises around the world have significantly impacted library workers’ wellness. Join the ALA Committee on the Status…