(via Nancy Kranich, Rutgers University-New Brunswick) Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of ALA’s national Policy Corps. Designed for early-to-mid-career library professionals, the program helps equip participants with critical policy and advocacy skills and knowledge. Join us in building and amplifying our ability to advocate on key policy issues on behalf of the library community. Participants…
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Reminder: Registration Open for Free ACRL ULS Webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: Facts, False Choices, and Future Forays” (Mon., Nov. 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Anna Sandelli-University of Tennessee, Knoxville) Registration is now open for the webinar “Libraries and Learning Analytics: Facts, False Choices, and Future Forays”. This free presentation is sponsored by the ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee. It will take place on Monday, November 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Register here. More information is below. Learning…
Call for Participation: Virtual Town Halls on Future of RAILS (Nov. 15, 16, and 18)–Limited to Staff From RAILS Member Libraries
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS is developing a new strategic plan that will be based heavily on member feedback. Thanks to all who participated in our first round of town halls and provided input on potential strategic plan goals. There will be a second round in November, where we will invite more concrete ideas and ask members to…
Registration Open for Free ACRL EBSS Instruction for Educators Committee Webinar “The ACRL Framework and Teacher Education: Shaping the Companion Document for Instruction for Education” (Fri., Dec. 10, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Robin Ewing, St. Cloud State University) Registration is now open for the free ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Instruction for Educators Committee webinar “The ACRL Framework and Teacher Education: Shaping the Companion Document for Instruction for Education”. It will take place on Friday, December 10, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, via Zoom. More…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Board of Directors 2023 Elections (Deadline Wed., Feb. 15, 2022)
(via ACRL) ACRL is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our new future. Be a part of shaping that future! The ACRL Leadership Recruitment and Nominations Committee (LRNC) encourages members to nominate themselves or others to run for the position of ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect and Director-at-Large in…
IACRL Holding Virtual Fall/Winter Social: “Celebrating Our Successes” (Wed., Dec. 8, 2:00-2:45 PM)–Registration Not Required
(via Lorene Kennard, University of St. Francis) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) will hold a virtual Fall/Winter Social, themed “Celebrating Our Successes”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, December 8, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM CDT. All Illinois academic and research librarians are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they are…
Registration Open for Next ACRL STS College Science Librarians’ Discussion Group (Thurs., Nov. 18, at 2:00 PM CDT)
(via Betsy Sterner, Governors State University) Please save the date for the next ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) College Science Librarians’ Discussion Group on Thursday, November 18, at 2:00 PM CDT. Join us to hear what is happening with colleagues from around the United States and Canada, and share strategies that have worked for…
Call for Members: RAILS DEI in Metadata Networking Group; Kick-Off Meeting Online Wed., Nov. 17 (1:00-2:30 PM)
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL President) Would you like to be part of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Metadata Networking Group? The group aims to foster the importance of a shared understanding to create and maintain more equitable, diverse, and inclusive metadata content. Read more about the group and sign up for the mailing…
Call for Participation: RAILS/IHLS My Library is … Marketing Campaign
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Do you need help demonstrating the value of your library to different stakeholders? Want to know what to say to justify the need for continued or increased library funding or staffing? Would you like to attract new library users? Want advice on how to promote the library’s role in…
Reminder: Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Where’s Waldo: Cataloging Maps” (Thurs., Nov. 11, 10:00-11:00 AM)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) This is a reminder that registration is still open for the next Online With the CMC webinar, “Where’s Waldo: Cataloging Maps”. The webinar will take place on Thursday, November 11, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. We have moved this webinar up one week so that it will…