(via Rachel Hamelers, Muhlenberg College) Please save the date for the next meeting of the ACRL STS College Science Librarians’ Discussion Group, “Closing Pandora’s Box: The Next Normal”. The event will take place on Thursday, April 22, starting at 1:00 PM CDT. If you are a science or technology librarian in a small or medium-size…
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Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference (April 13-16) Closes Friday, March 12
(via ACRL) The early-bird registration deadline for the ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference, “Ascending into An Open Future”, is coming Friday, March 12. The Conference will be held April 13-16 (Tuesday-Friday). Today’s higher-education environment calls for continually innovative ways to advance student, faculty, and institution success. If you are part of the academic and research library…
Registration Open for ACRL Online Panel “When Collections are Considered Controversial: Stories from Academic Library Workers” (Tues., March 30, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT)
(via Eamon Tewell, Columbia University) Registration is now open for the ACRL Professional Values Committee’s free online webinar “When Collections are Considered Controversial: Stories from Academic Library Workers”. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 30, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. More information is below. Join us for three fascinating presentations on how…
Registration Open for ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group’s March Discussion, “Dreaming, Questioning & Practicing Together: The Brain Booth Initiative” (Wed., March 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Nancy Gibson, Austin Peay State University) The ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group offers a series of informal online discussions on topics related to contemplative pedagogy in the college or university setting. Registration for the March meeting is now open. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 17, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT….
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Online Discussion “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World” (Thurs., March 25, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)
(via Erin Ellis, Indiana University Bloomington) The Future of Universities Libraries Discussion Group invites you to join us for “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World”, a casual online conversation about post-pandemic life in academic libraries. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the wide-ranging effects of the pandemic on the…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL 2021 Conference Video Shout-Out Contest Due Fri., March 12
(via ACRL) ACRL is looking for super short shout-out style videos to welcome everyone to the ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference, April 13 – 16 (Tuesday-Friday). If you’ve ever seen the beginning of the Today Show or watched political conventions last summer, you’ll know exactly what we’re looking for. It’s a quick video of you (and…
Registration Open for Free ACRL EDI Committee Webinar “An Insider’s Guide to Preparing for Promotion” (Tues., March 9, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) Join the ACRL Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT on Tuesday, March 9, for the free ACRL Presents webcast “An Insider’s Guide to Preparing for Promotion: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. This interactive discussion on the promotion process in academic libraries. Our distinguished panelists will discuss all…
Call for Notable Works List Submissions: ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group (Deadline Fri., March 5)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group’s (ALSGS) Notable Works for Library Support of Graduate Students Working Group seeks nominations for its inaugural annual Notable Works List. The goal is to recognize and showcase excellent professional contributions that inform the work of library colleagues who support graduate students. Submissions can…
Reminder: Registration Open for ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group’s February Discussion, “Healing Information Disorder” (Wed., Feb. 24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Nancy Gibson, Austin Peay State University) The ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group offers a series of informal online discussions on topics related to contemplative pedagogy in the college or university setting. The next webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 24, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. The topic will be “Healing Information Disorder”….
Registration Open for ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference (April 13-16, Tues.-Fri.) — Early-Bird Deadline is Fri., March 12
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) ACRL announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference, “Ascending into An Open Future.” The Conference will be held April 13-16 (Tuesday-Friday). ACRL 2021 features a mix of more than 300 live and on-demand programs, interactive discussion groups, eye-popping posters, a social wall, fun connections and…