(via the American Library Association) In Episode 22, Dewey Decibel features two people who are bringing more diverse voices and representation to the comic book world and libraries. First, Dewey Decibel host and American Libraries Associate Editor Phil Morehart talks with G. Willow Wilson, the writer of the Ms. Marvel series. She discusses the inspiration behind the character Kamala Khan, the first…
Category: American Library Association (ALA)
Reminder: Mentoring Volunteers Needed at ALA Midwinter
(via MD Galvin, University of Oregon) As we get closer to Midwinter, I hope that you will consider spending an hour of your time mentoring fellow librarians and students. If you have time and consider this a worthy activity, please sign up here: https://goo.gl/sCGbEJ. Mentoring-on-fly will be located in the Placement Center of the Colorado…
Call for Participants: ALCTS Mentoring Program (Deadline March 2)
(via Regina Gong, Lansing Community College) On behalf of the Mentoring Subcommittee of the ALCTS (Association for Library & Technical Services) Leadership Development Committee, we invite you to participate in the second year of the ALCTS Mentoring Program. As an ALCTS member, you have the opportunity to participate as either a mentor, a mentee, or…
Reminder: Nominations for Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award Due Feb. 1
(via Julia Warga, Kenyon College) Many of us know those special librarians who invest their time and talent to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship. They are the ones taking risks to further the cause of the industry and working tirelessly for change within library organizations. They are the ones inspiring their colleagues…
Resources for College Libraries Seeking Subject Editors
(via Anne Doherty, American Library Association) Resources for College Libraries (RCL), the bibliography of essential titles for undergraduate libraries, is announcing editorial openings. RCL is a continuously-updated, peer-reviewed core collection that includes over 85,000 resources in 61 curriculum-specific subject areas. Available online at http://rclweb.net, the RCL database is co-published by Choice/ACRL and ProQuest. RCL is currently seeking…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ALA Library Instruction Round Table Awards is Jan. 15
(via Beth Fuchs, University of Kentucky) The ALA LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table) welcomes your submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries are encouraged. Winners will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a $500 travel stipend to be used to attend the…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section Poster Session at ALA Annual (Deadline Feb. 16)
(via Diane Fulkerson, University of South Florida) The Women and Gender Studies Section (WGSS) invites proposals for the 2018 WGSS Research Poster Session, to be held as part of the ALA Annual Conference General Poster Session, located in the exhibits hall at the New Orleans Convention Center. The WGSS has a dedicated time from 11:30 AM…
Reminder: ALA New Members Round Table Seeking Mentors and Mentees
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Do you have over 5 years of librarian (library) experience and looking for new ways to engage with other librarians? Use your wealth of knowledge to connect new librarians to their career path by applying to be a mentor! NMRT Mentoring Committee is seeking both Mentors and Mentees for Career…
Call for Proposals: ALA Annual Conference Poster Sessions (Deadline Feb. 16)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) The 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session Committee invites everyone to share your best ideas and work with the library community by presenting a poster at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The poster sessions will take place on Saturday and Sunday,…
Reminder: Nominations for RUSA Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services Due Friday, January 5
(via Suzanne Odom, Florida Institute of Technology) RUSA (Reference & User Services Association), a division of ALA (American Library Association) is seeking nominations for the Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services. Please consider nominating your library or another library. The deadline is only days away! Established in 1990, the Award for Excellence…