(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…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
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…
Registration Open for Free Connecticut Information Literacy Conference, Teaching for Change: Reframing Information Literacy through Antiracism (Online Fri., June 10)
(via Pamela Dolin, U.S. Coast Guard Academy) Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Connecticut Information Literacy Conference, which will be held virtually on Friday, June 10. The Conference will be free for all to attend. The theme of this year’s conference is Teaching for Change: Reframing Information Literacy through Antiracism. Institutions of higher education throughout the country are reinforming their educational policies, processes and practices with…
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Online June 14-16, Tues.-Thurs.)–Proposals Due Fri., May 20
(via Amanda McCormick, University at Buffalo)Registration is now open for the 2022 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians. The event is free and will take place online from Tuesday, June 14, to Thursday, June 16. This immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. The Great Lakes Science…
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…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual STEM Librarians South Conference (July 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)–Proposals Deadline Mon., May 16
(via Matt Hayward, University of Texas at San Antonio) Don’t miss our upcoming STEM Librarians South Conference, scheduled online for July 28-29 (Thursday-Friday). Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Chris Packham, will talk on “The Impending Astronomical Revolution”. He is a noted professor of Astrophysics at the University of Texas at San Antonio and holds a visiting professorship at the National Astronomical Observatory of…