(via Ava Brillat, University of Miami) Just a reminder! We will be hosting a Twitter conversation to continue our great conversation each week until the ALA Annual. Please join us on Twitter! Look for #LESchat and join in! Follow @LES_ACRL to join in! Our next conversation will happen on Thursday, May 31 at 1:00 PM CDT. This…
Category: Library Organizations
Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
Call for Chapter Proposals: ACRL Publication on New Approaches to Liaison Librarianship in Academic Libraries (Deadline Sept. 14)
(via Robin Canuel, McGill University) Call for Chapters: New Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Instruction, Collections, Reference, and Outreach Proposals are sought for an upcoming ACRL publication on new approaches to liaison librarianship in academic libraries. Proposal Submission Deadline: September 14, 2018 Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries Editors: Robin Canuel (McGill University…
Call for First-Time Attendees: ACRL Buddy Program @ ALA Annual (Deadline June 13)
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) Are you planning to attend your first ALA Annual Conference? First-time attendees are invited to sign up for a conference buddy who can guide you through selecting conference sessions, navigating conference venues, and answer any other questions you might have. This is a great way to learn about ACRL and…
RUSA Seeking Feedback for Draft of Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Deadline 6/1)
(via Leighann Wood, RUSA) A RUSA working group has drafted an aspirational statement of RUSA values as it concerns equity, diversity and inclusion in community with our users and fellow members. The working group & RUSA Board welcome your comments & feedback. The draft can be viewed and commented on in ALA Connect (member login required). Please comment…
Registration Open for June 13 CARLI Burn Simulation and Recovery Workshop
(via CARLI) The CARLI Preservation Committee is sponsoring a Burn Simulation and Recovery Workshop on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 8:30 am-4:15 pm. The workshop will be held at the Illinois Fire Services Institute, 11 Gerty Drive, Champaign. This workshop will include presentations by a fire professional, hands-on fire extinguisher training, burn simulation, and practice…
ALA Instruction Section Holding Virtual Program, “Curricular Mapping – From Planning to Practice”, on May 31 (12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) ACRL Instruction Section Annual Program (Virtual Program) Curricular Mapping – From Planning to Practice Thursday, May 31, 2018 1:00-2:00 (EST)/12:00-1:00 pm (CST)/11:00-12:00 pm (MST)/10:00-11:00 am (PDT) Access the event here. More information about the event is below. Join the ACRL Instruction section for its virtual annual program to…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section’s June 6 Annual Virtual Discussion Forum (First-Come, First-Served)
(via Brittany Fielder–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) 2018 IS Annual Virtual Discussion Forum Critical reading is defined as reading for a “. . . deeper understanding of how information is constructed, valued, and embedded within larger conversations.” But how can we best integrate critical reading into our professional practice? Join the ACRL Instruction Section’s 2018…
NN/LM – GMR Seeking Members for Public Libraries Advisory Group
(via Bobbi Newman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) is looking for individuals from our service area (IA, IL, IN, OH, KY, ND, SD, MI, MN, WI) to serve on the Public Libraries Advisory Group for our third year,…
Call for Volunteer: GMR Emergency Preparedness Working Group
(via Miranda Shake, HSLI President, on behalf of Jacqueline Leskovec, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The GMR is requesting that we find someone willing to serve on the Emergency Preparedness Working Group. You can find out more online, GMR Preparedness and Response<https://nnlm.gov/gmr/guides/preparedness>. The time commitment is minimal. They meet online…
RUSA Seeking Feedback for Draft of Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Deadline June 1)
(via Leighann Wood, RUSA) A RUSA working group has drafted an aspirational statement of RUSA values as it concerns equity, diversity and inclusion in community with our users and fellow members. The working group & RUSA Board welcome your comments & feedback. The draft can be viewed and commented on in ALA Connect<https://connect.ala.org/rusa/viewdocument/rusa-draft-statement-on-equity-div?CommunityKey=7bfb2a34-2dfc-431a-964d-9591d5bcf6cb&tab=librarydocument> (log in…