(via Triveni Kuchi, Rutgers University) The Asian, African, Middle Eastern Studies Discussion Group (AAMESDG) of ACRL, ALA invites you to its Research Forum, “Artificial Intelligence – Implications for Area Studies Research, Collections, and Libraries”. It will take place online Monday, June 30, at 9:00 AM CDT. Academic and research libraries and archives own and provide…
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Registration Open for ACRL PPIRS Professional Development Committee Webinar “Disappearing Data: Grassroots Efforts to Preserve Government Information in Uncertain Times”–Wed., May 28, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Jennifer Horne, University of Kentucky) As promised, the PPIRS (Politics, Policy, and International Relations Section) Professional Development Committee is pleased to co-sponsor the upcoming webinar “Disappearing Data: Grassroots Efforts to Preserve Government Information in Uncertain Times”. This session is part of GODORT’s (Government Documents Round Table’s) popular Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian…
Call for Applications: CARLI Scholarship for Pursuing MLIS at UIUC–Deadline Sun., June 1
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The CARLI Scholarship provides financial assistance to current employees of CARLI Governing Member Libraries pursuing graduate studies leading to a Master′s Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Scholarships may be awarded for both on-campus and/or distance education programs. Applicants must be employed by a CARLI…
Registration Open for UIUC Mortenson Center Webinar “Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: International Guidelines (IFLA) and Global Experiences”–Tues., May 27, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT
(via Dr. Clara Chu–Director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor at Mortenson Center, UIUC Library) Registration is open for the webinar “Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: International Guidelines (IFLA) and Global Experiences”. It will take place on Tuesday, May 27, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration….
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Programming at your Library”–Wed., May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Programming at your Library”. It will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Join us for ideas on how to…
Call for Applications: IACRL’s OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs–Deadline 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 ACRL EBSS Communication Studies Committee’s Practical Sharing Webinar on Health Communication and Special Collections–Tues., May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ellen Hampton Filgo, Baylor University) Registration is open for the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Communication Studies Committee’s May Practical Sharing webinar. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT and will focus on health communication and special collections. The webinar will feature Heidi Uhey and Beth Farwell…
Registration Open for 13th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase–Online Wed., May 21, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT
(via Adrienne Radzvickas, CARLI) We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration to attend the 13th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase is now open. This free virtual event is hosted by the CARLI Instruction Committee and will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 21, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM CDT. Please share with anyone at…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Chapters Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary for 2025-2026–Deadline Thurs., May 22
(via Leslin Charles, ACRL Chapters Council Chair) The ACRL Chapters Council invites nominees for the positions of Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary for the 2025-2026 term, which lasts from July 1 to June 30. These are elected positions that serve as part of the Chapters Council Executive Committee. The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during their second year on…
Registration Open for ACRL EBSS Webinar “Finding Grey Literature: Weathering the Storm of Disappearing Data”–Wed., May 28, at 9:30 AM CDT
(via Jessica Rardin, University of Wyoming) Registration is open for the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) webinar “Finding Grey Literature: Weathering the Storm of Disappearing Data”. It will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 9:30 AM CDT. Join the ACRL EBSS Social Work Committee and our expert panelists to discuss strategies for searching…
