(via the American Library Association) The American Library Association is inviting library users across America to submit nominations for the I Love My Librarian Award through Friday, September 30. Ten outstanding librarians will receive $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime, including being celebrated on stage at ALA’s LibLearnX Conference in New Orleans in January,…
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Call for Candidate Nominations: Spring 2023 Elections for ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large (Deadline Fri., Sept. 30, 2022)
(via the American Library Association) The Nominating Committee for the 2023 ALA election is soliciting nominees to run on the 2023 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large. The Committee will select candidates to run for President-Elect and no fewer than 50 candidates for the 33 at-large Council seats to be filled in…
Call for Submissions: Federal & Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group July Newsletter (Deadline Sun., July 10)
(via Ebony McDonald, Louisiana State University) FAFLIG (the American Library Association’s Federal & Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group) is now seeking content for its July, 2022, newsletter! We would most love to hear from others in or interested in federal and military libraries about the following topics. Work practices of federal and military librarians: Are you…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ALA Publication Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries (Deadline Fri., July 29)
(via Maoria Kirker, George Mason University) We are excited to share that an edited volume, tentatively titled Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries, will be published in 2024 by ALA Editions. This volume will be edited by Dani Brecher Cook, Maoria J. Kirker, and Diann Smothers. We are currently soliciting proposals for chapters that relate to…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Women in Librarianship and Wellness” (Tues., June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT)–Space Limited
(via the American Library Association) The ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship, or COSWL, will present a complimentary webinar, “Women in Librarianship and Wellness”, on Tuesday, June 7, at 1:00 PM CDT. Recent natural and man-made crises around the world have significantly impacted library workers’ wellness. Join the ALA Committee on the Status…
Registration Open for ALA NMRT Webinar “Caregiving and Working During the Pandemic” (Wed., June 8, at 12:00 PM CDT)–Presenters Include UIUC Univ. High’s DoMonique Arnold
(via María Emerson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Please join the ALA NMRT (New Members Round Table) Online Program Committee for its June program, “Caregiving and Working During the Pandemic”. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 8, at 12:00 PM CDT. This program will be a panel of librarians that discuss caregiving and working during the pandemic. Please find…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “A Step-by-Step Guide to Hybrid Programming” (Wed., June 8, 1:00-1:30 PM CDT)
(via the American Library Association) Join ALA’s Public Programs Office for a free presentation and discussion where presenters will walk through the logistical details to consider when planning hybrid programs at your library. This webinar, “A Step-by-Step Guide to Hybrid Programming”, will take place on Wednesday, June 8, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM CDT. Using two examples from…
Call for Submissions: ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Newsletter’s June Issue on Role of Libraries in Addressing Poverty and Homelessness (Deadline Mon., May 30)
(via Dr. Julie Ann Winkelstein–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) The ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) Newsletter is always looking for good articles, essays, and letters to the editor. The next submission deadline is Monday, May 30. The theme for the June, 2022, issue of the SRRT Newsletter is “poverty and homelessness”. What would you like to share about the work your library has done in…
Registration Open for Free ALA RUSA STARS Legislation & Licensing Committee Discussion Group Webinar “Licensing & Copyright 101” (Mon. May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) STARS (Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section) Legislation & Licensing Committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its spring Discussion Group event on “Licensing & Copyright 101”. The event will be held over Zoom on Monday, May 16, from 1:00 to 2:30…
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…