(via Emily Bergman) The American Library Association and the jury for the Beta Phi Mu encourage you to submit nominations for someone who deserves to be known for their work in education for librarianship. The award consists of $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement. This annual award is for a library school faculty…
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Final Call for Presentation Proposals: 2021 Reference Research Forum at ALA Annual (Deadline Mon., Jan. 4)
(via Qiana Johnson, Northwestern University) The Research & Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) invites submission of reference service research project proposals for presentation at the New Discoveries in Reference: The 27th Annual Reference Research Forum at the 2021 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago,…
Reminder: Registration Open for ALA Midwinter Virtual (Jan. 22-26)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 15
(via RAILS) Registration is open for ALA Midwinter Virtual. Current ALA Student Members are invited to register at no cost. ALA Members who have recently been furloughed, laid off, or are experiencing a reduction of paid work hours are invited to register at no cost. Registration closes on Friday, January 15, 2021. The conference will take…
Registration Open for ALA Council Discussion on Forward Together (Online Thurs., Dec. 3, 2:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Jennifer Sharkey, Illinois State University) Registration is now open for the upcoming ALA Virtual Council Meeting on Forward Together. The event will take place on Thursday, December 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. The Forward Together Working Group will provide an update on its initiatives, which include the information feedback sessions the Group…
Call for Presentation Proposals: 2021 Reference Research Forum at ALA Annual (Deadline Mon., Jan. 4)
(via Qiana Johnson, Northwestern University) The Research & Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) invites submission of reference service research project proposals for presentation at the New Discoveries in Reference: The 27th Annual Reference Research Forum at the 2021 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Researchers…
Call for Nominations: I Love My Librarian Award (Deadline Monday, November 9)
(via the American Library Association) The American Library Association (ALA) is inviting all library users to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries. Nominations are accepted here, now through…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Programs at 2021 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago Due Sept. 30, 2020
(via ACRL) The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites its committees, sections, interest groups, and individual members to consider submitting program proposals for the 2021 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Program proposals will be submitted via a centralized submission site for all ALA Divisions, RoundTables, Committees, and Offices. ACRL members must choose “ACRL” on…
Reminder: Registration Open for August ALA Connect Live Event on Reopening Libraries (Thursday, August 27, at 1:00 PM)
(via the American Library Association) In times of uncertainty, connection and conversation are more important than ever. This is what inspired the ALA Executive Board to launch a series of monthly conversations with you, our membership community. Initially a focus of President-Elect Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. to connect with members, ALA Connect Live is an…
Call for Bloggers: ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (Deadline to Express Interest is Friday, August 7)
(via Amber Hayes, American Library Association) Intersections, ODLOS’ blog, is seeking blog posts from library workers and students on the following topics: How you practice self-care in 2020 and/or any recommendations you have for those feeling overwhelmed. Any anti-racism work your institution is doing. Interested in writing for Intersections but on a different topic? We…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Programs at 2021 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (Deadline Sept. 30, 2020)
(via ACRL) The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites its committees, sections, interest groups, and individual members to consider submitting program proposals for the 2021 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Program proposals will be submitted via a centralized submission site for all ALA Divisions, RoundTables, Committees, and Offices. ACRL members must choose “ACRL” on…