(via Zachary Lannes, Louisiana State University) The 2025 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be take place virtually from Tuesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 10. Librarian colleagues from around the Great Lakes region will host this event virtually. This year’s immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about historical advances in…
Category: Webinars
Academic Library Association of Ohio Holding Free Virtual Innovation Instruction Showcase, with STEM Focus–Wed., May 7, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) You are invited to the 2025 Innovative Instruction Showcase, hosted by the ALAO (Academic Library Association of Ohio) Instruction and STEM Interest Groups! This year’s Showcase will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. Join us for a series of lightning talks…
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…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians South Annual Conference (Online Tues., July 15, and in Arlington, TX, on Thurs., July 17, and Fri., July 18) Due Fri., April 25
(via Elizabeth Bittner, University of Texas at Arlington) Join us at the STEM Librarians South Annual Conference! We are accepting proposals for this virtual and in-person event. Proposals should be related to science, technology, engineering, or math librarianship. We welcome submissions from librarians and information professionals. Product pitches will not be considered; however, informational sessions…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 30
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The 2025 SLA (Special Libraries Association) Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT. The Symposium will feature invited keynotes as well as presentations from colleagues. This year the planning committee…
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…
Registration Open for San José State University School of Information Symposium “Our Power, Our Planet”–Online Mon., April 21, 12:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Loida Garcia-Febo, San José State University School of Information) Please join the San José State University School of Information for our symposium on Earth Day taking place online Monday, April 21, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Look forward to a thought-provoking and impactful event in honor of Earth Day 2025, where the global…
Registration Open for Next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Preparing Students for the Workplace”–Online Fri., April 25, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Laura Saunders, Simmons University) Registration is open for the next LIS Pedagogy Chat, “Preparing Students for the Workplace”. It will take place online Friday, April 25, at 1:00 PM CDT. Amy VanScoy and Heidi Julien, both of University at Buffalo SUNY, will share findings about librarians’ experiences of professional expertise through an intersectional lens….
Call for Proposals: New Orleans Information Literacy Collective Annual Conference (Online Mon., July 28 – Fri., Aug. 1)–Deadline Fri., May 9
(via Courtney Rimes-Stortz, Delgado Community College) The nolaILC (New Orleans Information Literacy Collective) is seeking proposals for its annual conference, the New Orleans Information Literacy Forum. This year the Forum will be held live virtually during the day from Monday, July 28, to Friday, August 1. (Sessions will also be recorded and subsequently made available…
Next HSLI Coffee & Conversation This Thursday, April 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) The month of April is passing by quickly. Please join your HSLI colleagues to share news and exchange advice from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT this Thursday, April 17. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb