(via Paula Martin, University of Wyoming) Please join the Librarian Education Reform Discussion Group for our March presentation and discussion, “The Struggle to Diversify Library Staff”. Our presenter will be Jill Hurst-Wall, President of Hurst Associates, Ltd. and Professor Emerita in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. Our format is a short presentation, followed by…
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Registration for 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition (Online June 23-29) Now Open
(via the American Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. The meeting will take place virtually, from Wednesday, June 23, to Tuesday, June 29. The event will include educational programming, the News You Can Use series, memorable featured speakers, special author events, The Library Marketplace, Presidents’ Programs, Discussion Groups,…
Registration Open for ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group’s March Discussion, “Dreaming, Questioning & Practicing Together: The Brain Booth Initiative” (Wed., March 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)
(via Nancy Gibson, Austin Peay State University) The ACRL Contemplative Pedagogy Interest Group offers a series of informal online discussions on topics related to contemplative pedagogy in the college or university setting. Registration for the March meeting is now open. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 17, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT….
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Online Discussion “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World” (Thurs., March 25, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)
(via Erin Ellis, Indiana University Bloomington) The Future of Universities Libraries Discussion Group invites you to join us for “Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World”, a casual online conversation about post-pandemic life in academic libraries. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the wide-ranging effects of the pandemic on the…
Registration Open for March ILA Career Pathway Talk on Law and Medical Librarianship, Among Other Options (Wed., March 31, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Students and New Professionals Forum (SANPF) will host the final webinar in its Career Pathway Talk Series from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 31. A description is below. Have you wondered about a career as a law or medical librarian? Have you considered a career as…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL 2021 Conference Video Shout-Out Contest Due Fri., March 12
(via ACRL) ACRL is looking for super short shout-out style videos to welcome everyone to the ACRL 2021 Virtual Conference, April 13 – 16 (Tuesday-Friday). If you’ve ever seen the beginning of the Today Show or watched political conventions last summer, you’ll know exactly what we’re looking for. It’s a quick video of you (and…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ILA’s Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program is Friday, March 5
(via the Illinois Library Association) We are still accepting applications for the Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program. This year’s program, which will take place via Zoom on Saturday, April 24 (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM), will explore the concept of judging versus joining behaviors and explore the types of behaviors that lead to inclusion as…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant is Thurs., March 4
(via ACRL) The American Library Association is currently accepting applications for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, a grant initiative that will distribute nearly $2 million to libraries. All library types are eligible, and college, university and community college libraries are especially encouraged to apply. Participating libraries will receive training in…
Registration Open for Free BLOSSOM! Symposium on Library Staff Health and Wellness (HSLI Secretary JJ Pionke is Presenter)–Online March 24-26
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine-Greater Midwest Region) Please join us for BLOSSOM! Building Life-long Opportunities for Strength, Self-Care, Outlook, Morale, and Mindfulness. This is a free virtual symposium for library staff focused on their health and wellness. The event will take place from March 24 to 26 (Wednesday through Friday). The symposium will…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Presenters for Noon Network Series
(via the Illinois Library Association) Have you implemented a process or procedure at your library during the pandemic? Do you have a previously submitted program proposal or a poster session that you think the Illinois library community should know about? If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider presenting your idea, program, or…