(via the Medical Library Association) Abstract submissions are officially open! The 2022 National Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts for immersion sessions, papers, posters, and lightning talks. There will be two rounds for submissions: Round 1: Contributed papers and immersion sessions (Wednesday, August 18 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021) Round 2: Posters and lightning talks (Wednesday, December 15,…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Reminder: Registration Open for Free Chicago Area Medical Archivists 2021 Medical History Symposium (Online Thurs., Sept. 30, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) group will hold its 2021 Medical History Symposium on Thursday, September 30, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. This year’s meeting will take place online. Registration is free to both members of CAMA and non-members. The meeting…
Registration Open for Virtual Symposium Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in the U.S. (Sept. 14-15)
(via Jeremy Gunnoe, Howard University) On Tuesday, September 14, and Wednesday, September 15, the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library and the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library at Howard University will hold a two half-day virtual symposium with a focus on the Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in…
Registration Open for LAUC-B Online Conference “Reimagining Libraries Through Critical Library Practices” (Oct. 5-6)–UIUC’s Dr. Clara Chu is Opening Keynoter
(via Corliss Lee–University of California, Berkeley) The 2021 LAUC-B (Librarian’s Association of the University of California, Berkeley) Conference Committee is thrilled to announce that registration* is open for our biennial conference. This year’s theme is, “Reimagining Libraries Through Critical Library Practices”. The conference will be held online October 5-6 (Monday-Tuesday); registration to the conference is free, and open now!…
Call for Proposals: Amigos Online Conference “Facing the Future of Resource Sharing” (Wed., Dec. 8)–Deadline Tues., Sept. 28
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Amigos Library Services is now accepting proposals for its upcoming conference, “Facing the Future of Resource Sharing”. Take a closer look at the future of resource sharing on Wednesday, December 8, as we explore resource sharing trends on the horizon and ways of providing patrons with better access to library collections…
Call for Submissions: Lightning Talks at International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite (Online Thurs., Nov. 11, 4:15-11:30 AM CDT)–Deadline Sun., Oct. 10
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) We are pleased to launch the call for submissions for Lightning Talks for the International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite taking place on Thursday, November 11, from 9.15 GMT to 16.30 GMT (4:15-11:30 AM CDT). The Conference will be free to attend and is to be held in partnership with NHS Health…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) Closes Mon., Sept. 13
(via the Illinois Library Association) Time is running out to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend this year’s ILA Annual Conference, taking place virtually October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday. Register for the conference today to attend sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. In addition, you will have a chance to hear from incredible…
Call for Proposals: Reaching Forward Forum 2022 (Currently in Rosemont on Fri., May 6)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 22
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) After two years of being apart, we hope to meet in person at the 2022 Reaching Forward Conference on Friday, May 6, at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. But, as we know, things can change quickly. If we are not able to meet in-person, Reaching Forward will pivot to…
Registration Open for MLA – Liberty Chapter’s Inaugural Annual Meeting (Online Oct. 18-19, Mon.-Tues.)
(via Betsy Judge, Tower Health) On behalf of the Planning Committee, we welcome you to attend the inaugural Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association – Liberty Chapter. It will take place on Monday, October 18, and Tuesday, October 19, via Zoom. This special online event is being planned conjointly by members that formerly represented…
Call for Proposals Extended: 2022 Atmospheric Science Librarians International Conference (Jan. 23-27 in Houston and Online)–New Deadline Wed., Sept. 8
(via Elise Gowen, Penn State University) The 25th Atmospheric Science Librarians International (ASLI) Conference will be held January 23-27 (Sunday-Thursday), 2022, in Houston, TX, in conjunction with the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Annual Meeting. For this conference, sessions will be in person and virtual. The theme for the 102nd AMS Annual Meeting is “Environmental Security: weather, water and climate for a more secure world”. With this theme, the AMS…