(via Cindy Kristof, Kent State University) Many librarians are finding themselves in the position of being the local copyright expert. Some of these librarians are professionals who applied for a formal copyright librarian posting. However, other librarians are tasked with taking on copyright, to fill a growing yet unclear need in their organization, while retaining…
Category: Webinars
ACRL ULS Holding Online Roundtable Discussions (Jan. 23, 24, and 25) on Academic Outreach
(via Rosan Mitola-University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The ULS Academic Outreach Committee offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to Academic Outreach endeavours. January’s Topic: Advocating for Outreach This month’s discussion will focus on how library’s market outreach activities, budget, and recruit partners . We will talk about how libraries advocate for…
Registration Open for Two CARLI Copyright Webinars (Feb. 1 and March 6)
(via Amy Maroso, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) The CARLI Created Content Committee is pleased to announce registration is open for two copyright-related webinars! Rights Statements and Using RightsStatements.org Thursday, February 1, from 10:00-11:00 am Join Hannah Stitzlein, Visiting Metadata Services Specialist for the Illinois Digital Heritage Hub at the University of…
Reminder: NLM Webinar on Friday, January 5 (“2018 MeSH Highlights”)
(via Molly Knapp, University of Utah) NLM Webinar: “2018 MeSH Highlights” Join NLM staff for a highlight tour of the 2018 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). A 20-minute presentation will feature the following topics. change of contraindications from a subheading to a MeSH heading new publication types updates to the terminology for isotopes and radioisotopes additional…
MLA Webinar Available for Sponsorship by the NN/LM – GMR: “Librarians, Get What You Want! Lessons in Influence from the Business World” (Jan. 25, 1:00-2:30 PM CST)
(via Helen Spielbauer, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region is offering to sponsor institutional registrations for the webinar “Librarians, Get What You Want! Lessons in Influence from the Business World”, which will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 1:00…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Virtual Discussion Forum (2018 ALA Midwinter)
(via Kristy Nowak, Colorado State University) 2018 IS Midwinter Virtual Discussion Forum How can we best integrate scholarly communication into today’s academic library instruction? While scholarly communication and content creation have impacted some areas of library services, these developments often overlook instruction aimed at undergraduate students. Join the ACRL Instruction Section’s 2018 Midwinter Virtual Discussion…
Registration Open for January 10 “Trends in Technical Services” Webinar
(via Sarah Miles, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – South Central Region) I know this is a busy time of year for everyone, but we wanted to remind you all to put out next SCR CONNECTions webinar on your calendar. Our next session, Trends in Technical Services featuring guest speaker Eugenia Beh, will take…
Registration Open for December 13 Webinar on Volunteering for ACRL Committees
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) ‘Tis the season to volunteer! If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with others in the field or want to gain leadership experience by serving on an ACRL committee, now is the time to submit your volunteer application for 2018-19. The ACRL Membership Committee invites…
Registration Open for Dec. 15 Webinar “JSTOR Daily in the Classroom”
(via Kristen Garlock, ITHAKA/JSTOR) In 2014, JSTOR launched a new online publication designed to introduce academic scholarship to a broader audience. Since its launch, JSTOR Daily(daily.jstor.org) has published more than 2,500 open articles that address current affairs and link back to academic content on JSTOR for context and insight. The content on JSTOR is open…
Reminder: Registration Open for Dec. 6 CARLI Instruction Committee Webinar, “Leading Online Sessions: Tips for Engaging Webinars”
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee’s theme for this year is “We Can’t Do It Alone: Joining Forces For Sustainable Partnerships.” Through a series of online events, the committee will offer opportunities to learn how to extend information literacy programs in ways that are scalable and sustainable. Because webinars can be an effective…