(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS will rely heavily on member input as we develop our new strategic plan, and member contributions will greatly influence our final product. To hear from as many members as possible, we will hold two rounds of virtual town halls via Zoom in October and November, with four different…
Category: Library Organizations
Non-HSLI associations, consortiums, and systems for libraries/librarians
Call for Submissions: New ILA Voices Blog
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are excited to announce the launch of our new blog, ILA Voices. ILA Voices was created in response to what ILA perceived to be a need for a thoughtful outlet for the Illinois library community’s thoughts and opinions. We’d like to thank Kate Hall, Executive Director of the Northbrook Public Library and…
Reminder: MLA 2022 Conference (Currently May 2-7 in New Orleans) Abstracts for Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions Due Wed., Oct. 13
(via the Medical Library Association) Abstract submissions are officially open! The 2022 National Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts for immersion sessions, papers, posters, and lightning talks. There will be two rounds for submissions: Round 1: Contributed papers and immersion sessions (Wednesday, August 18 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021) Round 2: Posters and lightning talks (Wednesday, December 15,…
Call for Submissions: ACRL Instruction Section Newsletter (Deadline Mon., Sept. 20)
(via the ACRL Instruction Section) The IS Newsletter is soliciting content! We would love to have your content that addresses the following topics. Active learning techniques Learning object creation Student learning outcomes & pedagogy Assessment Instructional design (universal, backward, accessibility, etc.) Instruction for specific populations (e.g., faculty, international students, administrators, etc.) For more information on the guidelines…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Publication Closing a College Library (Deadline Mon., Nov. 1)
(via Stephanie Sopka, Goucher College) A forthcoming ACRL publication, Closing A College Library, is now accepting chapter proposals to be included in the edited volume, slated for a Fall/Winter 2022 release date. We are seeking authors with first hand experience with some aspect of closing a small college library in the United States. The United States is facing…
Reminder: Chapter Proposals for Upcoming ACRL Publication Spatial Literacy in Public Health Due Thurs., Sept. 30
(via Laureen Cantwell, Colorado Mesa University) Chapters are sought for the forthcoming ACRL book Spatial Literacy in Public Health, focusing on collaborative spatial literacy teaching and learning initiatives across the college campus. Public health has been at the forefront of global news and conversations since early 2020, resulting in an increased awareness of and interest in…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) Closes Mon., Sept. 13
(via the Illinois Library Association) Time is running out to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend this year’s ILA Annual Conference, taking place virtually October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday. Register for the conference today to attend sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. In addition, you will have a chance to hear from incredible…
Reminder: Registration Open for Next Online with the CMC Webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels” (Thurs., Sept. 16, 10:00-11:00 AM)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Our next Online with the CMC webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels”, will take place on Thursday, September 16, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. There is still time to register here. The link to registration also includes a brief description of the webinar. We encourage everyone to…
Registration Open for Two-Part CARLI Webinar The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library (Oct. 6 and 20, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI invites you to attend the Professional Development Alliance 2-part webinar series The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library, presented by Elisandro Cabada on Wednesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 20, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT each day. Driven to democratize access to emerging technologies and the knowledge it affords, the…
UIC’s Glenda Insua is ACRL Member of the Week
(via ACRL) Glenda Insua, Reference and Instruction Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is the ACRL Member of the Week. In an interview with ACRL, she shared her thoughts on being a member of the organization and working in academic librarianship. What do you value about ACRL? ACRL provides many opportunities, but what I…