(via Jennifer Horne, University of Kentucky) As promised, the PPIRS (Politics, Policy, and International Relations Section) Professional Development Committee is pleased to co-sponsor the upcoming webinar “Disappearing Data: Grassroots Efforts to Preserve Government Information in Uncertain Times”. This session is part of GODORT’s (Government Documents Round Table’s) popular Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian…
Category: Webinars
Registration Open for Free Generative AI in Libraries Conference–Online Mon., June 9 – Thurs., June 12, 12:00-3:00 PM CDT Each Day
(via Melissa Johnson, Southern Methodist University) Registration is now open for the free second annual Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) Conference. This year features two keynotes by AI experts in our field. GAIL is a free virtual conference aimed specifically at librarians that seeks to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries….
Registration Open for UIUC Mortenson Center Webinar “Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: International Guidelines (IFLA) and Global Experiences”–Tues., May 27, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT
(via Dr. Clara Chu–Director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor at Mortenson Center, UIUC Library) Registration is open for the webinar “Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: International Guidelines (IFLA) and Global Experiences”. It will take place on Tuesday, May 27, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration….
Registration Open for The Ohio State University Libraries Webinar “AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries”–Wed., June 18, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT
(via Jane Hammons, The Ohio State University) Registration is open for the webinar “AI Pragmatism: Guidance for Uncertain Times in Academic Libraries “. It will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM CDT. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us, and academic libraries are no exception. Generative AI…
Reminder: Proposals for SLA Midwest Symposium (Online Fri., Aug. 1, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT) Due 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, in addition to presentations from colleagues. This year, the planning committee…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “Health Programming at your Library”–Wed., May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s Region 6) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Health Programming at your Library”. It will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Join us for ideas on how to…
Registration Open for Free Library Instruction Together Retreat (in Nashville, TN, on Fri., June 13) and Virtual Conference (Wed., June 18)–Theme “A Seat at All Tables”
(via Sarah Smith, St. Louis Community College) Join us for Library Instruction Together (LIT) 2025. This year’s in-person retreat will be held at the Nashville Public Library on Friday, June 13. The virtual conference will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 18. Both events are free! Registration for both events is open and required. (Note that you…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thurs., May 15, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join your HSLI colleagues for the next “Coffee & Conversation” online Thursday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. Share your end-of-the-semester wins, MLA Conference updates, and more! Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb Dial in by phone +1 872-395-5961,,263674368# United States,…
Registration for Free OpenCon Ohio Conference (Live Online Thurs., May 22) Closes Thurs., May 15
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) OpenCon Ohio is an annual event that celebrates the benefits of open education to student learning. Faculty, students, librarians, instructional designers, administrators, and others are all welcome to attend our virtual conference. This event is online and free. While we especially encourage folks from Ohio to attend, anyone around…
Registration Open for ACRL EBSS Communication Studies Committee’s Practical Sharing Webinar on Health Communication and Special Collections–Tues., May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ellen Hampton Filgo, Baylor University) Registration is open for the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Communication Studies Committee’s May Practical Sharing webinar. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT and will focus on health communication and special collections. The webinar will feature Heidi Uhey and Beth Farwell…