(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) Banned Books Week is coming up, and the IACRL Communications Committee wants to celebrate the freedom to read by spotlighting the books that have challenged norms, sparked conversations, and stood strong against censorship. We invite you to share your favorite banned or challenged book title for a special feature in the…
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Call for Submissions: “Librarians on the Move” Section in Next IACRL Newsletter–Deadline Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) The IACRL Communications Committee is currently gathering updates for the next edition of “Librarians on the Move” for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Fall Newsletter. This feature highlights recent job changes, promotions, new hires, and other professional transitions within the Illinois academic library community. If you or…
Registration Open for Asynchronous Online NNLM Class “Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know”–Tues., Sept. 2 – Tues., Sept. 30
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the asynchronous online NNLM class “Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know”. It will take place from Tuesday, September 2, to Tuesday, September 30. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Libraries in locations across the United States…
Call for Proposals: Medical Library Association Webinars and Courses for 2026–Deadline Fri., Aug. 29
(via the Medical Library Association) We invite you to submit a proposal for a webinar or instructor-led course for the Medical Library Association (MLA). We hope you will be interested and share your expertise and skills with MLA members and the wider information professional community. MLA’s Education Curriculum Committee will review all proposals and send…
Call for Participation: ACRL Access Services Interest Group Survey on Usefulness of A Framework for Access Services Librarianship–Deadline Mon., Sept. 22
(via Christine Forbes, Shenandoah University) The ACRL Access Services Interest Group is seeking feedback from Access Services information professionals regarding their opinions of and experiences with A Framework for Access Services Librarianship. Survey results will be used by ASIG to assess the efficacy and accuracy of the current Framework and inform future revisions or additions…
Call for Proposals: Upcoming ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group First Friday Forum Webinars
(via Jules Bailey, Florida State University) Submit your proposal to present at a First Friday Forum hosted by the ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group. The topic must be relevant and specific to health sciences or medical librarianship. For instance, “Instruction for Undergraduate Nursing Students” or “Participating in Community Health Fairs” would be within the realm…
Registration Open for RUSA Webinar “Patron Response Framework: Responding with Kindness, Empathy, and Love in Difficult Situations”–Wed., Oct. 1, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Lt. Col. Elizabeth Kocevar-Weidinger, Virginia Military Institute) We all need a little kindness. Be kind to yourself and attend this webinar and support RUSA! In 2017, Kent District Library created a response framework for their employees to use to respond to difficult situations that occur in the library. Responding to concerns ad complaints in…
Registration Open for ACRL Residency Interest Group Webinar “Digital Security Strategies: Protecting Ourselves Online and Resisting Harassment”–Tues., Aug. 12, 3:00-4:30 PM CDT
(via Beatrice Downey, North Carolina State University) The ACRL Residency Interest Group will be hosting a webinar with Library Freedom Project on digital security strategies. Titled “Digital Security Strategies: Protecting Ourselves Online and Resisting Harassment”, the webinar will take place on Tuesday August 12, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM CDT. In this political climate, various…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Creating Data Management Plans with DMPTool”–Thurs., Aug. 21, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Creating Data Management Plans with DMPTool”. It will take place on Thursday, August 21, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. The DMPTool is a free tool that walks…
Call for Proposals: ResearchDataQ Editorials–Deadline Mon., Sept. 15
(via Isaac Wink, University of Kentucky) The ResearchDataQ Editorial Board (part of the ACRL Digital Scholarship Section) is seeking proposals for editorials to be published on the ResearchDataQ website. Editorials are brief, reflective pieces that describe research data services, support models, or related activities, whether at your institution or across the field more broadly. This…