(via Dr. Julie Ann Winkelstein–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) The ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) Newsletter is always looking for good articles, essays, and letters to the editor. The next submission deadline is Monday, May 30. The theme for the June, 2022, issue of the SRRT Newsletter is “poverty and homelessness”. What would you like to share about the work your library has done in…
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Registration Open for ACRL SLIC Webcast “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI” (Wed., May 11, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee (SLIC) is pleased to present a free webcast, “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI”, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 11. The webcast features a virtual panel discussion on open educational resources (OER) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join the panelists as…
Registration Open for Free ALA RUSA STARS Legislation & Licensing Committee Discussion Group Webinar “Licensing & Copyright 101” (Mon. May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) STARS (Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section) Legislation & Licensing Committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its spring Discussion Group event on “Licensing & Copyright 101”. The event will be held over Zoom on Monday, May 16, from 1:00 to 2:30…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies” (Mon., June 13, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the upcoming ILA Noon Network webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies”. It will take place on Monday, June 13, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. An overview of the webinar and the link to registration are below. Safeguarding libraries against censorship during a time where…
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services” (Tues., June 14, 1:00-2:30 PM)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar about advocacy for specialized libraries. On Tuesday, June 14, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT, RAILS is hosting “Articulating Your Value: Making the Case for Information Services”. The presenter is Mary Ellen Bates, principal of Bates Information Services. Mary Ellen is a frequent speaker for the Special Libraries Association…
Registration Open for 2022 ACRL Fostering Change Cohort (Mon., June 6 – Fri., Aug. 26)–Deadline Fri., May 27
(via ACRL) Register by Friday, May 27, to join the next cohort of institutional teams planning their change process. ACRL’s Fostering Change Cohort is a 12-week program designed for teams from institutions planning any type of organizational change. Each team can be made up of 2-to-5 library workers, and a full scholarship will be awarded to one…
Call for Volunteers: “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Services at ALA Annual (Time Slots 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT on Sat., June 25, and 1:00-4:00 PM EDT on Sun., June 26)
(via Jenay Solomon, University of Iowa) Want to help someone new to the profession, or more experienced but seeking your wisdom? Sign up to be a mentor! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee will be providing “On-the-Fly” Mentoring services on site during ALA Annual 2022 in Washington, D.C. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with…
Save the Date: Free ACRL Webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians” (Tues., June 7, at 12:00 PM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) Save the date for the upcoming webinar “Micro-credentials in Economic Data Literacy and FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data): A Professional Development Badge for Librarians”. It will take place on Tuesday, June 7, starting at 12:00 PM CDT. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. This webinar…
Final Reminder: Nominations for 2022 Illinois Library Association Awards Due Sun., May 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Awards Committee is still accepting nominations for ILA awards. The ILA awards program recognizes excellence in librarianship and library service in Illinois. Nominating someone allows you to recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond in their responsibilities while also serving as a role model for the library community….
Registration Open for CARLI Instruction Committee’s 10th Annual Instruction Showcase (Online Fri., May 20, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM)–Deadline Thurs., May 19
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee presents its 10th annual (online) Instruction Showcase on Friday, May 20, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration is now open, please share with anyone at your institution who may be interested. The program, focused on the theme “Re-imagining Instruction After…