(via Niki Fulmer, University of Nevada – Las Vegas) We’re excited to announce the newly-merged ULS (University Libraries Section) Academic Libraries Topics & Trends Discussion Group, a space for informal conversations and shared learning around emerging issues, innovations, and future directions in university libraries. We invite members to join us for our first official discussion…
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Registration Open for ACRL Leadership Discussion Group Webinar “From Ideas to Intentionality: How Library Leaders Decide What Not to Do”–Mon., Feb. 23, at 2:00 PM CDT
(via Russell Michalak, Goldey-Beacom College) Registration is open for the ACRL Leadership Discussion Group webinar “From Ideas to Intentionality: How Library Leaders Decide What Not to Do”.It will take place on Monday, February 23, at 2:00 PM CDT. Academic library leaders are rarely short on ideas. What they often lack is the time, attention, and…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee Webinar “Talk to Me: Conjuring Connection in the Classroom”–Tues., March 24, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s Spring virtual event, “Talk to Me: Conjuring Connection in the Classroom”. It will take place on Tuesday, March 24, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Join Ariela McCaffrey, Reference and Instruction Librarian from Connecticut State Community College…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Exploratory Research on Applying AI Tools in Medical Literature Mining and Navigation”–Thurs., March 26, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Exploratory Research on Applying AI Tools in Medical Literature Mining and Navigation”. It will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. This webinar explores whether current scholarly…
HSLI Member Michelle Nielsen Ott Has Article in Latest Issue of JMLA
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, Carle Foundation Hospital) Michelle Nielsen Ott, Assistant Professor, Sciences/Health Sciences Librarian and Head of Reference Services at Bradley University’s Cullom-Davis Library, is one of three co-authors for the article “Navigating Unique Challenges: Librarian Perceptions in Supporting Physician Associate (Assistant) Programs”, in the January, 2026, issue of Journal of the Medical Library Association….
ACRL Releases New Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Nursing
(via ACRL) The ACRL Board of Directors approved a new Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Nursing (PDF) at its January 29, 2026, virtual meeting. The ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group (HSIG) worked for several years on revising the 2013 Information Literacy Competency Standards for Nursing to reflect the Framework for…
Call for Panelists: Upcoming Episodes in ALA Residency Interest Group Webinar Series Life After Residencies, with Focus on Transferable Skills–Deadline Fri., Feb. 13
(via Courtney Shareef, University of Louisville) The Residency Interest Group (RIG) Programs Team will continue its Life After Residencies webinar series this Spring with a two-part mini-series on leveraging transferable skills in the job hunt. Each panel will likely include a 30-45 moderated panel discussion and 15-20 minute audience Q&A. We anticipate the panels occurring…
Registration Open for ACRL Webinar “Reflective Practices for Exploring AI”–Thurs., Feb. 19, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via ACRL) Registration is open for the ACRL Online Learning webinar “Reflective Practices for Exploring AI”. It will take place on Thursday, February 19, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Artificial intelligence is an overwhelming topic. From the complexities of AI tools and technologies themselves to the myriad concerns, issues, and challenges surrounding the development…
Registration Open for ACRL EBSS Webinar “Practical Sharing: Data Visualization & Misinformation”–Thurs., Feb. 19, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ellen Hampton Filgo, Baylor University) Please join us online Thursday, February 19, at 1:00 PM CDT for an ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Practical Sharing session on how to use data visualizations for information literacy and misinformation instruction. The session is titled “Practical Sharing: Data Visualization & Misinformation”. Laura Beane, Data Services…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum (Online Tues., June 16)–Deadline Tues., March 31
(via William Jacobs, San Francisco State University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum online Tuesday, June 16. The Committee is currently seeking proposals to present lightning talks that highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. Registration for ALA Annual and STS…