(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Illinois Heartland Library System is seeking public, school, academic, and special library voices to serve on its Board of Directors for FY2024. The following positions are now open for nominations for 3-year terms: 2 Public Library Trustee Representatives, 1 School Library Representative, 1 Academic Library Representative, and 1 Special…
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Reminder: Applications for RUSA’s Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia Due Fri., Feb. 17
(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired) Now is the time to start preparing to submit an application to ALA’s RUSA (Reference & User Services Association) for a $2,500 award from the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. This grant is designed to provide seed money for new library…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Hot Topics Winter Discussion Session “Engaging Undergraduate Students from Marginalized Groups in Research” (Online Mon., Feb. 13, at 1:00 PM CDT)
(via Isabella Baxter, University of Maryland) Registration is open for the ACRL Science and Technology Section Hot Topics Winter Discussion Session “Engaging Undergraduate Students from Marginalized Groups in Research”. It will take place online Monday, February 13, starting at 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. It is…
Call for Submissions: Free Virtual 2023 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Sessions (from Late March into June)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 3
(via Carmen Byg, OCLC) OCLC is excited to announce the 2023 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference, a virtual event. Because of your very positive feedback from the RSC22 web series, we’ll host another series of free virtual events that focus on topics of interest to the interlibrary loan community. The events will take place from late…
Call for Submissions: RUSA/ETS Best Emerging Technology Application Award–Deadline Sun., Feb. 12
(via Megan Benson, Binghamton University) Do you believe in the power of technology to shape library services? Have you or a colleague used technology in an innovative way to enhance patron services? If so, we encourage you to apply for an ALA RUSA (Reference & User Services Association)/ETS (Emerging Technologies Section) Best Emerging Technology Application…
Call for Submissions: IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing (Deadline 5:00 PM CDT on Fri., Feb. 10)
(via Emily Gilbert, IACRL Past President) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is seeking submissions for the People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing. This award will give academic and research librarians throughout Illinois the opportunity to read and evaluate scholarly works by their peers and then vote on a favorite….
Call for Presentation Proposals: IACRL Spark Event “One Weird Trick” on Fri., May 19–Deadline Fri., Feb. 24
(via Christina Norton, IACRL Secretary) What’s your secret for making the workday easier? What tool have you found that makes a routine task more fun or interesting? What’s your “One Weird Trick” to being more organized in life? Come share your software, hotkeys, processes, or other hack(s), big or small, to help your colleagues learn…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Rare Books & Manuscripts Section 2023 Conference (June 27-30, Tues.-Fri., in Bloomington, IN, and Virtually) Due Fri., Jan. 20
(via Elizabeth DeBold, Doctoral Student at Newcastle University) With January upon us, there are somehow only days left to submit a proposal for the ACRL Rare Books & Manuscripts Section 2023 Conference! It’s looking like an exciting batch so far, and the entire committee is looking forward to welcoming you all to Indiana University’s Bloomington…
Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for a 2023-24 ACRL Division, Section, or Representative Appointment is Tues., Feb. 28, 2023
(via ACRL) Are you ready to be considered for an opportunity to advance learning and transform scholarship through a committee appointment? ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect Beth McNeil invites you to volunteer to serve on a 2023-24 division or section committee. Face-to-face attendance at conferences is not required and committee work can be completed virtually throughout the year….
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in January
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is pleased to share these upcoming Professional Development Alliance offerings. “Introduction to Instructional Design” Thurs., Jan. 12, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT This webinar is the first in a three-part series that will equip attendees with a strong foundation in instructional design techniques and planning skills that will allow them to expertly…