(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The IACRL Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for the 2022-2023 Executive Board Election. In April of 2022, members will vote for the IACRL Vice-President/President-Elect and Secretary. Vice-President/President-Elect is three-year commitment (with one year as Vice-President/President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as Past President), beginning in July of 2022 and ending…
Category: Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL)
Call for Submissions: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing (Deadline 5:00 PM on Mon., Feb. 7)
(via Sue Franzen, IACRL Past President) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award will give academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then vote on a favorite….
Registration and Call for Proposals Open: Rescheduled Virtual IACRL Spark Event on DEI and OER (Now Fri., April 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)–Proposals Deadline Fri., Feb. 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Conference & Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce the rescheduled date for its Spark event! Join IACRL for Spark: Open Pathways – Exploring the Intersections of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Open Educational Resources on Friday, April 1, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The…
Reminder: IACRL Holding Virtual Fall/Winter Social: “Celebrating Our Successes” (Wed., Dec. 8, 2:00-2:45 PM)-Registration Not Required
(via Lorene Kennard, University of St. Francis) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) will hold a virtual Fall/Winter Social, themed “Celebrating Our Successes”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, December 8, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM CDT. All Illinois academic and research librarians are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they are members…
IACRL Holding Virtual Fall/Winter Social: “Celebrating Our Successes” (Wed., Dec. 8, 2:00-2:45 PM)–Registration Not Required
(via Lorene Kennard, University of St. Francis) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) will hold a virtual Fall/Winter Social, themed “Celebrating Our Successes”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, December 8, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM CDT. All Illinois academic and research librarians are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they are…
Reminder: Proposals for IACRL Spark Event on DEI and OER (Thurs., Dec. 9, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Due Fri., Oct. 29; Registration Now Open
Note: This event is postponed until the spring. Please watch for additional details as they become available. Thank you. (via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) The IACRL Conference & Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce its next Spark event! Join us for Spark: Open Pathways – Exploring the Intersections of Diversity Equity and Inclusion…
Registration Open for Next IACRL Virtual Journal Club Meeting, on Article “Academic Library Spaces: Advancing Student Success and Helping Students Thrive” (Thurs., Nov. 11, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) The next meeting of the IACRL Virtual Journal Club will take place on Thursday, November 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including a link to the article that the group will discuss at this month’s meeting. Join the IACRL Virtual Journal Club…
Registration and Call for Lightning-Talk Proposals Open: IACRL Spark Event on Equity and Open Educational Resources (Online Thurs., Dec. 9, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)–Proposals Deadline Fri., Oct. 29
(via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) The IACRL (Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries) Conference & Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce its next Spark event! Join us for Spark: Open Pathways – Exploring the Intersections of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Open Educational Resources. The event will take place from 9:30…
Reminder: Registration Open for IACRL Journal Club Discussion on Critical Race and Librarianship (Wed., Sept. 29, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) Join the IACRL Virtual Journal Club for a laid-back lunchtime chat about academic librarianship. We’ll provide an article, a brief summary of the piece, and a discussion leader; you bring your sandwich, your tea, and your appetite for a conversation with your peers about the article and the…
Registration Open for Next IACRL Virtual Journal Club Discussion, on Critical Race and Librarianship (Wed., Sept. 29, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Join the IACRL Virtual Journal Club for a laid-back lunchtime chat about academic librarianship. We’ll provide an article, a brief summary of the piece, and a discussion leader; you bring your sandwich, your tea, and your appetite for a conversation with your peers about the article and the profession….