(via Melissa Chim, Excelsior University) I’m excited to invite chapter proposals for The Open Pedagogy Cookbook, an edited volume to be published by ACRL. About the Book Open pedagogy promotes students as active creators of information, rather than passive consumers of it. It relies on the use and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER). In…
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Registration Open for ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section’s Virtual Research Forum (Online Wed., May 7, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)–Presenters Include NIU’s Droog
(via Dr. Kimberly Franklin—California State University, Los Angeles) The ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Research Committee invites you to the 2025 EBSS Virtual Research Forum! The Research Forum offers librarians an opportunity to share their research in education and behavioral sciences librarianship with the ACRL community in a lightning talk format. This year’s Forum…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Round on “Enhancing Student Engagement in the Classroom”–Wed., May 21, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Mallory Jallas, University of Illinois Springfield) Join us for the ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Engagement Committee’s Lightning Round on “Enhancing Student Engagement in the Classroom”. It will take place online Wednesday, May 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Get ready for an exciting hour of four 10-minute lightning talks with opportunities for questions!…
Registration Open for NNLM Book Discussion on The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature–Asynchronous from Thurs., May 1, to Thurs., July 31
(via Bobbi Newman, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) You’re invited to take part in the NNLM Book Discussion! We will read The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith. Whether you prefer print, eBook, or audiobook, you’re welcome to read in the format that works best for…
Registration Open for ACRL STS EDI Committee Webinar “Inclusive Libraries: Practical Strategies for Disability Justice”–Tues., May 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Aditi Gupta, University of Victoria) The ACRL Science & Technology Section’s EDI Committee invites you to join us for an insightful panel discussion of how disability justice principles can reshape educational and library environments to prioritize inclusion, belonging, and equity. Disability justice is a framework that aims to dismantle ableism and create a more…
Virtual Panel Discussion on MLA’s Sewell Travel Award for Public Health Wed., April 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Jennifer Lege, University of Pennsylvania) It has been over 50 years since the Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) was established. For almost half that time, the Sewell Fund has provided opportunities for aspiring librarians interested in supporting Public Health work through Public Health Librarianship. The Sewell Travel Award…
Registration Open for ALA Webinar “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”–Mon., April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT
(via ALA) In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, ALA invites you to a virtual program to learn how libraries can support coworkers and patrons on the autism spectrum. Titled “Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers”, the webinar will take place on Monday, April 28, at 9:00 AM CDT. The program will be a moderated…
Reminder: Nominations for 2025-2026 IACRL Executive Board Due Fri., April 18–Elections to Take Place from Wed., April 23, to Fri., May 23
(via the IACRL Nominations Committee) Nominate yourself or someone else for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Board and make an impact in the Illinois academic library community! Serving on the IACRL Board is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, enhance your resume, and, most importantly, contribute to the future of…
ACRL Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group Holding Webinar “Using Sysrev for Evidence Synthesis Screening and Data Extraction” on Tues., April 22, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via the webinar organizers) Join the ACRL Evidence Synthesis Methods Interest Group online Tuesday, April 22, at 12:00 PM CDT, for the webinar “Using Sysrev for Evidence Synthesis Screening and Data Extraction”. No registration is necessary. Sysrev is a collaborative online platform that facilitates the screening and data extraction steps of evidence synthesis projects. It…
ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group Holding Webinar “Bridging the Gaps: Transforming Arizona’s Healthcare Workforce Through Collaborative Microcredential Education”–Wed., April 30, at 1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Emily Rimland, Pennsylvania State University) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group will be hosting a free webinar with speakers Rochelle Rivas and Liahla Ferra (both of Maricopa Community College), called “Bridging the Gaps: Transforming Arizona’s Healthcare Workforce Through Collaborative Microcredential Education”. It will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at 1:00 PM CDT. No…