(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) We are offering a limited number of grants($2500 maximum per grant) to encourage member libraries of different types (academic, public, school, and special) to work together on collaborative projects. Each grant project must include at least two different types of libraries. The application deadline is January 31. For more information, please…
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Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
Call for Proposals: CARLI Forum on Collections Data Analysis and Maintenance
(via Elizabeth Clarage, CARLI) The CARLI Technical Services and Collection Management Committees are organizing a spring forum on using data related to collection assessment, database maintenance, and measuring impact. We are seeking presentation proposals for our forum to be held on April 28, 2017 from 9:30-3:30 at Governors State University, University Park, IL. We are…
First Library Legislative Meet-Up in Chicago to Take Place February 6
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) The first Chicago Library Legislative Meet-up will take place on February 6, 2017. Don’t miss out on this chance to talk to your legislators! You can meet them in person and talk about issues affecting libraries and higher education, including education and MAP funding and library support. Members of…
Free “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ILL” Workshop Before ALA Midwinter
(via RUSA STARS Education/Training Committee) The STARS Education & Training Committee announces a FREE “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about ILL” workshop to be held before ALA Midwinter 2017 in Atlanta. The workshop will take place from 9:00am to 12:30pm on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Woodruff Library, Emory University. There is no charge…
Six Sessions of “PubMed for Librarians” Course Offered in January and February
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Training Office (for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine) is now offering six sessions of the “PubMed for Librarians” webinar course in January and February. Details and registration links for each session are below. Note that all sessions take…
Recording and Links for December 19 GMR Update Now Available
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) A recording of the December GMR Update (recorded Monday, December 19) is now available on YouTube. Below is an annotated list of the topics discussed with links to each talking point in the video. 2:30 — new NNLM director 3:29 — digital storytelling competition for Native…
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke Named ACRL Member of the Week for Sept. 26 – Oct. 2
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School of Information Sciences, was the ACRL Member of the Week for September 26 to October 2. In her interview with ACRL, Dr. Cooke discusses her engagement with the organization, including participating in the Immersion program (the program and intentional teaching tracks)…
IIT Chosen for ACRL’s October “Organizational Spotlight”
The Illinois Institute of Technology’s Paul V. Galvin Library was chosen for ACRL’s October “Organizational Spotlight” feature. Galvin Library has been a member of ACRL since 1986 and strongly values the organization’s efforts to promote the services and resources of academic libraries. The Library views collaboration with other departments on campus as one of its…
Deadline for RUSA Awards Nominations Extended to December 19
(via the Reference and User Services Association) On Thursday, September 1, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) opened the nomination period for its annual series of achievement awards and grants. Nominations and supporting materials for most awards must be submitted by Friday, December 19. (This is an extension of the previous deadline, December 9.) RUSA…
Date Changes for Some Legislative Meet-Ups
(via the Illinois Library Association) Due to calendar changes by the Illinois General Assembly, we have had to reschedule four of the ILA Legislative Meet-Ups to coincide with dates when the legislature is not in session and legislators are available to meet with us in their home districts. We apologize for any confusion, but want…