(via ACRL) Higher education is experiencing unprecedented change, providing academic libraries with tremendous opportunities to define new roles related to learning, teaching and research. ACRL is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our new future. Be a part of shaping that future. The ACRL Leadership Recruitment…
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Reminder: Nominations for ACRL Ilene F. Rockman Instruction Publication of the Year Award Due Friday, Dec. 6
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Did you write, or do you know someone who wrote, an outstanding publication related to instruction in a library environment published in the preceding two years? This is your chance to let us know about it! Eligible publications include journal articles, books, book chapters, and published proceedings. Submitted publications…
ACRL Distance Learning Section’s Instruction Committee Hosting Virtual RoundTable Conversation (11:00 AM on Nov. 19) — Registration Required
(via Rebecca Nowicki, San Diego State University) Join the DLS Instruction Committee in a Virtual RoundTable Conversation Theme: Instructional Design for Distance Learning Librarians Participate in an online RoundTable Conversation with your professional colleagues. Attendees will be placed in a breakout room so all can engage in active conversations. This month’s theme encourages conversation about instructional design…
Call for Applications: 2020 Subsidized ACRL Scholarly Communication RoadShows (Deadline Nov. 15)
(via ACRL) Academic and research librarians increasingly recognize scholarly communication as a core competency of the profession. Whether helping researchers meet their funder’s mandates for public access and data sharing, guiding responsible copyright practice, or supporting new types of scholarship and instruction, librarians are leading change across campus and around the world. ACRL empowers our…
Call for Nominations: ACRL College Libraries Section Innovation in College Librarianship Award (Deadline Dec. 6)
(via Susan Schreiner, Grays Harbor College) CLS Innovation in College Librarianship Award Nomination Deadline: December 6, 2019 The purpose of the CLS Innovation Award is to recognize college librarians and staff who demonstrate successful introduction of innovation in their library through a new idea, method, project, or device that enhances student learning and/or faculty development…
Call for Volunteers: Joint Task Force to Develop Framework for Cultural Proficiencies in Racial Equality (Deadline Tuesday, October 8)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) ACRL; along with ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS); the Public Library Association (PLA); and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL;) seek volunteers for a Joint Task Force to develop a framework for cultural proficiencies in racial equity. The Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity framework…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section Innovation Award (Deadline December 6)
(via Mary Francis, Dakota State University) Nominations Sought for IS Innovation Award Full eligibility and submission guidelines Submission deadline: December 6, 2019 Award: $3,000 prize sponsored by EBSCO Information Service The Innovation Award recognizes a project from the past two years that demonstrates creative, innovative, or unique approaches to information literacy instruction or programming. Past…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award (Deadline December 6)
(via Luke Vilelle, Hollins University) Are you a member of an Academic Library? Do you want to acknowledge the excellent work that you and your colleagues do on behalf of your student and scholar community? If you answered yes to both of these questions you might want to nominate your library for the 2020 ACRL…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section’s Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award (Deadline Dec. 6)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Did you write, or do you know someone who wrote, an outstanding publication related to instruction in a library environment published in the preceding two years? This is your chance to let us know about it by submitting a nomination for the Ilene F. Rockman Memorial Award. Eligible publications include…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL College Libraries Section’s Fall Newsletter Due Friday, September 27
(via Elaine Hirsch, Lewis & Clark College) The CLS Communications Committee invites submissions for the Fall 2019 CLS Newsletter. This is an opportunity to highlight happenings at your library with colleagues across the country. Did your library launch an innovative program or host a successful event? Did your library receive a grant? Are there any…