(via Cyndi Robinson, Illinois Library Association) The Intellectual Freedom Round Table of the American Library Association is currently soliciting feedback as we undergo a strategic planning process for 2019-2022. We would like your input on the following survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IFRTfuture18 The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete, and we would appreciate your honest feedback. If you have any…
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Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
Registration Open for 2019 ACRL Instruction Section’s Virtual Discussion Forum (January 17, 1:00-2:00 PM CST)
(via Brittany Fiedler–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Make Small Changes, Get Inclusive Results: Bringing Universal Design into Library Instruction A virtual discussion led by Samantha Cook (Instructional Design Librarian) and Kristina Clement (Student Success Librarian) from University of Wyoming on Thursday, January 17th, 2019 from 1:00pm-2:00pm Central Standard Time. How can we most effectively reach students…
Registration Open for April 2 CARLI Forum “Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change”
(via Nicole Swanson, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) The CARLI Technical Services Committee and Collection Management Committee invite you to attend Change is Good: You Go First! Leading Others To and Through Change. This all-day event on change management will be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Student Center East…
Call for Nominations: Library of the Future Award (Deadline February 1)
(via Rodney Lippard, University of South Carolina Aiken) Does your library have exciting, innovative ways to train your patrons about information technology? The ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award honors an individual library, library consortium, group of librarians, or support organization for innovative planning for, applications of, or development of patron training programs…
ACRL Seeking Feedback on Draft of Scholarly Communications Research Agenda (Deadline January 4)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Rebecca Kennison and Nancy Maron, selected by ACRL to design, develop, and deliver a new research agenda for scholarly communications and the research environment, have been hard at work since March 2018 with guidance and input from ACRL’s Research and Scholarly Environment Committee (ReSEC). ACRL is now seeking public…
Call for Proposals: Lightning Talks at ACRL 2019 (Deadline January 16)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Inspire others with quick glimpses at your latest innovations, interesting ideas, and new technologies or services. The sky is the limit! Each five-minute Lightning Talk will require you to create a maximum of 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. Submit your 150-word proposal by Wednesday, January 16,…
UIC’s Jackson Has Article Published in Fall ACRL Chapter Topics Newsletter
Jennifer Marini Jackson, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Engagement Librarian at University of Illinois at Chicago’s Daley Library, has an article in the Fall, 2018, issue of ACRL’s Chapter Topics newsletter, which features recent programming by ACRL chapters across the country. The article discusses the IACRL-related activities that took place at this year’s ILA Annual Conference, including the Unconference, Luncheon,…
Call for Volunteers: ACRL 2019-2020 Division, Section, and Representative Appointments (Deadline 2/15/19)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Volunteer for Division, Section, or Representative Appointments https://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/16705 Are you looking for ways to expand your professional network and contribute to ACRL? Committee volunteers help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan and influencing the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee or editorial…
Reminder: Nominations for ACRL Instruction Section’s Innovation Award and Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award Due Friday, 12/7
(via Dr. Clarence Maybee, Purdue University) The ACRL Instruction Section Awards Committee is seeking nominations for its awards. Innovation Award Do you know of, or were you involved in, a project at an academic/research library that demonstrates creative, innovative, or unique approaches to information literacy instruction or programming? Now’s your chance to boast about it…
Reminder: Nominations for EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) Just a reminder that nominations for the EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award are due Friday, December 7. The award will be presented tat the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Nominees should have demonstrated achievements in one or more of the following areas: – Service to the organized profession through…