(via Urban Librarians Unite) Urban Librarians Unite is seeking speakers for its 2022 Urban Librarians Conference. Themed “What’s Your Spark?”, this year’s event will take place virtually on Friday, September 16. See below for more details. Using the past few years as a lens to focus on what we value the most, let’s talk about how we…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Call for Proposals Extended: 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference (Oct. 13-14 in Nashville, TN)–New Deadline Fri., June 3
(via Jennifer Young, East Tennessee State University) The planners of the 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference are now accepting program proposals. Presenters are eligible for a discount on Conference registration. The Conference is currently scheduled as an in-person event and will take place from October 13 to 14 (Thursday to Friday) at the Scarritt Bennett Conference Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The keynote…
Registration Available for Free Virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 (Asynchronous Starting Mon., May 16; Live on Fri., May 20)–Deadline Fri., May 13
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The OpenCon Cleveland Planning Committee invites you to join us for virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 on Friday, May 20. During the preceding week, there will be asynchronous lightning talk viewing and discussion. Friday, May 20, will be live, and consist of three 45-minute panel discussions and our keynote speaker presentation. More information about…
Registration Open for Free ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference (Online Wed., June 1 – Fri., June 3)–Number of Spots Limited
(via Amy Barlow, Rhode Island College) Free registration is now open for the ACRL New England Chapter & New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Joint Annual Conference. The event will take place live online from Wednesday, June 1, to Friday, June 3. Registration is limited, so make certain to sign up now. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Connection,…
Reminder: Proposals for Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., June 10, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT) Due Mon., May 9
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and St. Louis communities invite you to share your knowledge and experiences! Take part in an exciting annual virtual event featuring colleagues from around the Midwest. This year’s theme is Transformation of Librarianship. SLA membership is not required to submit (and…
Registration Open for Free 10th Annual Seguimos Creando Enlaces (“We Continue Creating Connections”) Virtual Conference on Thurs., May 19, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Seguimos Creando Enlaces Virtual Conference. First offered in 2012, Seguimos Creando Enlaces (“We Continue Creating Connections”) is a free Conference that fosters community connections and cultural diversity in public, academic, and special libraries from the US, Mexico, and across the globe. Our special 10th Anniversary theme for…
Call for Proposals: Open Texas 2022 (Online Sept. 21-23)–Deadline Wed., June 1
(via Ashley Morrison, University of Texas at Austin) You are invited to share your work, perspectives, and ideas at Open Texas 2022, being held virtually on September 21-23 (Wednesday-Friday). Visit the Open Texas 2022 website to learn about this year’s committees and conference theme. This year’s theme, “The Labor of Open Education”, invites participants to reflect on the…
Call for Volunteers: “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Services at ALA Annual (Time Slots 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT on Sat., June 25, and 1:00-4:00 PM EDT on Sun., June 26)
(via Jenay Solomon, University of Iowa) Want to help someone new to the profession, or more experienced but seeking your wisdom? Sign up to be a mentor! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee will be providing “On-the-Fly” Mentoring services on site during ALA Annual 2022 in Washington, D.C. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with…
Registration Open for CARLI Instruction Committee’s 10th Annual Instruction Showcase (Online Fri., May 20, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM)–Deadline Thurs., May 19
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee presents its 10th annual (online) Instruction Showcase on Friday, May 20, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration is now open, please share with anyone at your institution who may be interested. The program, focused on the theme “Re-imagining Instruction After…
Call for Proposals: ACRL 2023 Conference (March 15-18 in Pittsburgh)–Deadlines Fri., June 3, and Thurs., Oct. 13
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries invites proposals for the ACRL 2023 Conference, to be held March 15-18 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Higher education has changed dramatically over the last few years. Academic libraries are addressing an increased emphasis on remote learning, rising calls for social justice, and an acknowledged need for flexibility that supports a sustainable…