(via David Ward, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Come join the RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee for a lively presentation of exciting new research in the field of reference services. Our presenters, selected using a blind review process, will discuss findings from their current original research projects. The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most…
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RSVP for June 24 Privacy Social Hour at ALA Annual in New Orleans (Deadline June 22)
(via Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Come share your thoughts and experiences with privacy and analytics at the Privacy Social Hour on June 24 during ALA Annual in New Orleans. Scott Young (Montana State University) and Lisa Hinchliffe (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) are hosting this community engagement event as a part…
New Streaming Forum and Featured Filmmakers Added to VRT’s Lineup of Programs at ALA Annual
(via Laine Thielstrom, Colby College) ALA Annual in New Orleans is right around the corner. Don’t miss these great ALA Video Round Table programs running June 23rd-25th! 21st Century Collection Development Strategies for Media Saturday, June 23, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Room 278 Are you involved in media…
Reminder: Conference Buddies Needed for First-Time Attendees at ALA Annual (Deadline June 20)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Rachel Minkin, Michigan State University) We anticipate over 260 ACRL members will be attending their first ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. We’d like to help our first-time attendees make the most of their conference experience. Experienced conference goers attending ALA Annual 2018 are invited…
ACRL Student Learning & Information Literacy Committee Sponsoring Two Sessions at ALA Annual
(via Sheila Stoeckel, University of Wisconsin-Madison) The ACRL Student Learning & Information Literacy Committee has two events open to all ALA Annual attendees: SLILC Discussion Forum: Where Do We Stand? The Accreditation Process and the Library Saturday, June 23, 10:30-11:30 AM Morial Convention Center, Rm 218-219 Accreditation is an issue that affects all librarians at…
Call for Mentors: ACRL University Libraries Section “On-the-Fly” Mentoring at ALA Annual
(via Chris Miller, Cornell University) Once again, the University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing the “On-the-Fly” mentoring service during the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. The service allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a twenty minute session, on a drop-in basis. At Midwinter 2018, we had a great turnout…
UIUC’s Dr. Clara M. Chu Wins 2018 Beta Phi Mu Award
(via Annie Zeidman-Karpinski, University of Oregon) It is with great pleasure that we can make the following announcement: Dr. Clara M. Chu, Mortenson Distinguished Professor and director of the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs at the University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, and an affiliated faculty at The iSchool of Illinois, has been selected…
Call for First-Time Attendees: ACRL Buddy Program @ ALA Annual (Deadline June 13)
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) Are you planning to attend your first ALA Annual Conference? First-time attendees are invited to sign up for a conference buddy who can guide you through selecting conference sessions, navigating conference venues, and answer any other questions you might have. This is a great way to learn about ACRL and…
RUSA Seeking Feedback for Draft of Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Deadline 6/1)
(via Leighann Wood, RUSA) A RUSA working group has drafted an aspirational statement of RUSA values as it concerns equity, diversity and inclusion in community with our users and fellow members. The working group & RUSA Board welcome your comments & feedback. The draft can be viewed and commented on in ALA Connect (member login required). Please comment…
ALA Instruction Section Holding Virtual Program, “Curricular Mapping – From Planning to Practice”, on May 31 (12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) ACRL Instruction Section Annual Program (Virtual Program) Curricular Mapping – From Planning to Practice Thursday, May 31, 2018 1:00-2:00 (EST)/12:00-1:00 pm (CST)/11:00-12:00 pm (MST)/10:00-11:00 am (PDT) Access the event here. More information about the event is below. Join the ACRL Instruction section for its virtual annual program to…