(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details regarding the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Saturday, September 9, 2023. Apply now. The ALA EL program is a leadership development program which enables…
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Call for Volunteers: ACRL ULS Membership Committee’s “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Service During ALA Annual–Mentors Needed on Sat., June 24 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT) and Sun., June 25 (1:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Christian Miller, Cornell University) Once again, the ACRL University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing the “On-the-Fly” mentoring service during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. The service allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a twenty minute session, on a drop-in basis. Historically, we have had great turnout of people wanting…
Reminder: IRRT International Librarians’ Orientation/Mentoring Committee Seeking Volunteers to Serve as Conference Buddies at ALA Annual–New Deadline Fri., May 5
(via Andrea Malone, University of Houston) Thank you to all who have volunteered thus far to be a conference buddy. We are extending the deadline for others who may have missed the initial call. Please see the details that follow._________________________ The ALA IRRT (International Relations Round Table) International Librarians’ Orientation/Mentoring Committee seeks members to volunteer as…
Save the Date: ALA Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s Membership Meeting (Open to All Interested in Serving Patrons with Dementia and Alzheimer’s)–Online Mon., May 8, from 1:00 to 2:15 PM CDT
(via Christine Johnson–Director, Waterford (CT) Public Library) Join us on Zoom on Monday, May 8, at 1:00 PM CDT for our ALA LSDA (Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s) membership meeting. The meeting will last 75 minutes. You will have a chance to meet the LSDA leadership team, hear from the 2022 recipients of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library…
Call for Applications: ALA Building Library Capacity Grants to Assist Libraries at Minority Serving Institutions–Deadline Wed., May 24 (Informational Webinar on Tues., April 25, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Lauren Carlton–ACRL Program Officer, Member Services) The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to assist libraries at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) across the United States and US Territories that have experienced economic hardship due the consequences of the pandemic and its aftermath, to help increase academic…
Call for Proposals Extended: Core Forum (in New Orleans Thurs., Oct. 19 – Sat., Oct. 21)–New Deadline Fri., March 24
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) To accommodate those who would like some additional time, the Core Forum call for proposals deadline has been extended to Friday, March 24. Forum prioritizes networking opportunities and practical professional development. Join us in New Orleans, October 19-21, 2023! We’re looking for presentations on hot topics and innovative content in the following…
Call for Poster Session Proposals: ALA Annual Conference (Thurs., June 22 – Tues., June 27, in Chicago)–Deadline Wed., March 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Present a Poster Session at the American Library Association’s 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition! This year’s meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, from Thursday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 27. Don’t miss out on this key professional-development opportunity to share your best ideas and work with the library community….
Reminder: Presenters Needed for RUSA ETS Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 (Exact Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Tues., Feb. 28
(via Joshua Newport Illinois State University) We are seeking presenters for the RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) at ETS (Emerging Technologies Section) Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 in Chicago, IL. Our planned format will be for all of the presenters to give a short introduction to their topic at the beginning of the session…
Call for Presenters: RUSA ETS Tech Showcase at ALA 2023 Annual Conference (Exact Date and Time TBD)–Deadline Tues., Feb. 28
(via Joshua Newport Illinois State University) We are seeking presenters for the RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) at ETS (Emerging Technologies Section) Tech Showcase at the ALA 2023 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (Thursday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 27). Our planned format will be for all of the presenters to give a short…
Call for Panelists: ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Panel Presentation “Learners of 2030: Preparing for Literacies and Skills of the Future” During ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (Exact Date and Time for Presentation TBD)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 17
(via Tracy Coyne, Northwestern University) The ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section (DOLS) Conference Program Planning Committee is soliciting speakers for its panel presentation “Learners of 2030: Preparing for Literacies and Skills of the Future“. This program will be a 60-minute interactive panel presentation held at the ALA Annual Conference, June 22 through June 27,…