(via Silvia Vong – iSchool, University of Toronto) The ACRL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is organizing a special topic panel discussion on the lived experiences and perspectives of library workers with disabilities in academic libraries. This panel seeks to share ways the field could improve accessibility and inclusion in academic libraries. The guided discussion…
Category: Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Registration Open for ACRL Junior College Libraries Section’s Scholarly Research Committee Spring Webinar, on DEI Assessments in Community College Settings–Mon., March 25, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Sharell Walker, Borough of Manhattan Community College) The Scholarly Research Committee, Community and Junior College Libraries Section, is pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Webinar will be held on Monday, March 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. This webinar focuses on assessments of diversity, equity, and inclusion in community college settings. Presenters: When:…
Registration Open for ACRL EBBS Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”–Online Thurs., March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) The ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) invites you to join us for the virtual Discussions Forum “From Reflection to Action: Universal Design for Learning in Education Librarianship”. It will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 12:00 PM CDT. Speakers: Jennifer Shimada, Program Director, Library and Instructional Media, Relay…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks (Online Thurs., April 25) Due Fri., March 15
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) invites proposals for a session of lightning talks to highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. The committee is seeking proposals to present at the STS Lightning Talks that will be held online Thursday, April…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Information Literacy Committee Webinar “Using AI in the Library Classroom”–Wed., March 27, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Jenn Sams, Michigan Technological University) Explore the intersection of AI and library instruction with the Science & Technology Section’s Information Literacy Committee. Join us on Wednesday, March 27, at 2:00 PM CDT, for an online event featuring six STEM Librarians who will share their practical applications of AI in the library classroom. Speakers: To register for…
Reminder: Registration Open for ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group’s Next (First) Friday Forum, on Evidence-Based Research Practice–Fri., March 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
(via Anita Kuiken, Syracuse University) Just a reminder that the ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group is again offering our popular (First) Friday Forum Series. The next one will be held on Friday, March 8, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Please join us on Zoom for a discussion of evidence-based research practices. You do…
Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Information privilege: Beyond the individual and into the collective”–Wed., March 6, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Anna Sandelli–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) Registration is open for the free webinar ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “Information privilege: Beyond the individual and into the collective”. It will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration….
Call for Proposals: ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section Research Committee’s Virtual Forum (Wed., May 1)–Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Jylisa Kenyon, University of Idaho) The Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) Research Committee invites proposals for presentations at their virtual research forum, to be held online Wednesday, May 1. Our charge is to investigate and propose ways for education and behavioral science librarians to share ideas about new directions in education and behavioral…
Call for Proposals: ACRL STS Research Committee’s Lightning Talks (Online Thurs., April 25)–Deadline Fri., March 15
(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) invites proposals for a session of lightning talks to highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. The committee is seeking proposals to present at the STS Lightning Talks that will take place online Thursday, April…
Call for Mentor Applications: ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section Mentoring Program–Deadline Friday, March 15
(via Spencer Brayton, Director of Library Services at Waubonsee Community College) Do you consider yourself an experienced community college librarian or administrator? Would you like to share your knowledge and insight about the profession with a colleague working at a community college or a current MLIS/MSLS graduate student interested in community college librarianship? The CJCLS…