(via the Illinois Library Association) The Western Illinois University (WIU) Librarian Faculty, Jeff Hancks, Michael Lorenzen, Krista Bowers Sharpe, Julia Thompson, Sean Cordes, Michelle Holschuh Simmons, Brian Clark, and Hunter Dunlap, are collectively the 2025 recipients of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award. A ninth WIU librarian who also…
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Final Reminder: Feedback on Proposed Draft Revision of ACRL “Standards for Libraries in Higher Education” Due Thurs., July 31
(via ACRL) The ACRL Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committee invites your feedback on a proposed draft revision of the ACRL “Standards for Libraries in Higher Education” (PDF). VAL is following ACRL procedures for updates and an open comment period laid out by the ACRL Standards Committee, found on the ACRL website. Please use the feedback form to…
Registration Open for ALA Sustainability Round Table’s ROOTS Library Leadership Summit–Online Wed., Aug. 6, 12:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The American Library Association’s Sustainability Round Table would like to invite all those interested in sustainability in libraries to join us for our inaugural ROOTS Library Leadership Summit. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, August 6, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. ALA / SustainRT membership is…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s Afternoon of Social Justice, on AI and Social Justice–Online Mon., Aug. 4, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
(via Rachel Rosekind, Contra Costa Library Commission) The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)’s Afternoon of Social Justice is back and better than ever! Join us for a full day of free, virtual programming as we look at the intersections of artificial intelligence (AI) and social justice. The event will last from 8:30 AM to 5:00…
Final Reminder: Applications for IACRL’s OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs Due Fri., Aug. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs. This program offers a way of getting financial incentive to faculty to take on OER projects, which is an opportunity for librarians to partner with…
Registration Open for ALA ODLOS Webinar “Unpacking Ableism and Embracing Disability Identity”–Mon., July 28, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the American Library Association) Join ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services for our latest professional development event. Titled “Unpacking Ableism and Embracing Disability Identity”, the webinar will take place on Monday, July 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. July marks a significant moment for the disability community as we celebrate both…
Call for Applications: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Deadline Fri., Aug. 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS Catalyst is now accepting applications for this exciting new leadership-development program for library staff! We’re looking for professionals currently working in RAILS member libraries who are eager to expand their leadership responsibilities or enhance their impact in their current roles. Successful applicants will receive real-time coaching from Certified Professional…
Reminder: Proposals for Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association’s Midwest Chapter, “Imagination & Co-Creation” (Online Thurs., Oct. 16 – Fri., Oct. 17), Due Wed., July 16
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Annual Conference of the Midwest Chapter/MLA Research Committee invites proposals for contributed papers, posters, and lightning sessions for the 2025 Midwest Annual Meeting, themed “Imagination & Co-Creation”. At a time when long-standing norms and organizations are crumbling, how are we anchoring ourselves…
Registration Open for IHLS and RAILS Academic and School Librarian Virtual Mixer–Thurs., Aug. 14, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) On Thursday, August 14, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, we welcome library folks from academic and school libraries to join us for this virtual mixer! This will be a great opportunity to meet folks from various schools and institutions, discuss timely and relevant topics, and share resources and…
Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Opens Mon., July 21
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration for the 2025 ILA Annual Conference opens in less than two weeks! This year’s meeting will take place from Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October 16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. It’s time to start planning your time off work, organizing your schedule, and getting…