The following Illinois academic librarians are running in this year’s American Library Association elections. Voting opens March 18 and lasts until April 22. The results will be released on April 29. Any ALA member in good standing as of January 31, 2016, is eligible to vote and should have received login credentials between March 15…
Category: American Library Association (ALA)
Illinois Academic Librarians Chosen as IFLA or IFLA-IMLS Fellows
Fifty U.S. librarians, including support staff and students, have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the ALA to attend the 2016 World Library and Information Congress. The Congress, which is sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), will take place in Columbus, Ohio, from August 13 to 19. The purpose of…
Join the Libraries Transform Campaign Today
(via Sari Feldman, ALA President) I am writing to invite you to become part of the Libraries Transform campaign this National Library Week. National Library Week (April 10-16) is a signature time, as we celebrate the dynamic changes happening in today’s libraries. This year’s National Library Week theme mirrors our multi-year public awareness campaign. Will…
ALA Seeking Input on Economics and Event Participation
The American Library Association’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is seeking feedback on participation in ALA events, particularly regarding the impact that economic circumstances have on the decision to attend, or not to attend, a gathering. The survey is part of a larger effort by the ALA to ensure that the organization is…
Apply Now for the ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award
(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) In the spirit of ALA’s New Members Round Table, the Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of a chapter’s outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their school, and the profession. The purpose of the award is to increase student involvement in ALA through student chapters,…
Deadline to Apply for MANGO/NMRT Professional Development Grant is March 1
(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) We are excited to announce that members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, which will assist with expenses to attend the ALA Annual Conference, June 23 – 28, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. This award is generously sponsored by MANGO Languages. The deadline is Tuesday,…
March 15 Deadline for ALA 2016 Conversation Starters and Ignite Session Proposals
Are you interested in sparking discussion among your colleagues at the ALA 2016 Annual Conference? Do you have an idea about a library service or program that others might find useful? Do you just want to share your thoughts on the future of the profession? Consider submitting a proposal for a “Conversation Starter”or “Ignite Session”…
New Members Roundtable at ALA Annual Conference
(via Lindsay Harmon, IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect) Want to get the most of your Annual Meeting in Orlando? Reserve a room in the NMRT Annual Hotel bock. Space is limited, so book today! The block is at the Avanti Resort located on 12562 International Drive. The Avanti Resort features include a location 0.9 miles from the convention…
ACRL Preconference Sessions at ALA 2016
The Association of College & Research Libraries has announced its preconference sessions for this summer’s ALA Annual Conference in Orlando. The three sessions will take place on Friday, June 24. Information about each session is below. Building a Curriculum on the Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy (Friday, June 24, 1:00 – 4:00 PM) This…
ALA Course on Library Management
Are you finding that management responsibilities are becoming an increasing part of your job, even if you are not in a top supervisory position? Do you want to make the most of the resources that are available for promoting your organization? Then you will not want to miss the advanced ALA e-course “Management Bootcamp for…