(via the Illinois Library Association) It’s time for the ILA Library Legislative Meetups! With the future of the IMLS uncertain and potential funding cuts looming, now is the time to act! This is your chance to speak directly with legislators, thank them for their support of libraries, and advocate for IMLS and the resources your library…
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Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
HSLI Annual Conference to Include Online Panel Presentation “AI in Health Sciences Librarianship: The Future is Now”–Tues., Nov. 11
“AI in Health Sciences Librarianship: The Future is Now” Tuesday, November 11 Presentation Topic Title: Patron Data, Privacy Concerns, & Vendor Patron Data, Privacy Concerns, & Vendor AI Tools in Libraries Panelist: Scott Thomson Scott Thomson is the director of the library at Rush University Medical Center. He has been a medical librarian for over…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”–Thurs., Nov. 13, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
Note: This webinar conflicts with one of the virtual days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”. It will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 10:00…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”–Thurs., Oct. 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”. It will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Medical librarians and other information professionals will learn about…
Registration Open for CARLI Ask an Archivist Session–Online Monday, Oct. 27, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Martin Kong, CARLI) Do you have questions related to archival practices and archives administration? Questions related to appraisal, arrangement, processing, outreach, and advocacy for physical and digital archives are welcome. Join the CARLI Archives Committee for Ask an Archivist Virtual Office Hours on Monday, October 27, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Committee members…
Call for Submissions: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 5
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the…
Reminder: Registration for Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference (Now Entirely Online Tues., Oct. 14; Thurs., Oct. 16; and Fri., Oct. 17) CE Sessions Closes Mon., Oct. 13, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) This is a reminder that registration for continuing education sessions at the Annual Conference of the Medical Library Association’s Midwest Chapter closes Monday, October 13, at 12:00 PM CDT. The theme is “Imagination & Co-Creation”. At a time when long-standing norms and…
Registration Open for RUSA Webinar “The Art of Asking Good Questions using the Question Formulation Technique”–Wed., Oct. 29, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Lt. Col. Elizabeth Kocevar-Weidinger, Virginia Military Institute) Registration is open for the ALA Reference and User Services Association webinar “The Art of Asking Good Questions using the Question Formulation Technique”. It will take place on Wednesday, October 29, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The Research as Inquiry frame from the ACRL Framework for…
Call for Nominations: 2026 ALA I Love My Librarian Award–Deadline Mon., Dec. 15
(via ACRL) Has a librarian made a difference in your life or your community? Now is your chance to honor their contributions by nominating them for the ALA’s annual l Love My Librarian Award. The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users across the country to recognize their favorite librarians working in public, school,…
Call for Participation Extended: ACRL Chapters Council Survey on Potential Resources to Meet Academic Librarians’ Advocacy Needs–New Deadline Mon., Oct. 20
(via Leslin Charles, ACRL Chapters Council Past Chair) The ACRL Chapters Council is working in partnership with the ALA COLA Ecosystem Initiative to better understand the advocacy needs of academic librarians in leveraging their individual ecosystem to develop useful tools that would assist ACRL members in their advocacy efforts. See more details below. Are you…