(via Franny Gaede, University of Oregon) The University of Oregon Libraries in partnership with the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and with the generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are excited to call for proposals for the Digital GLAM Spaces: Building a Community of Practice for User Experience and Accessibility Conference. This one-day virtual…
Registration Open for Three Free Network of the National Library of Medicine CE Classes in September and October
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) has the following 3 CE classes scheduled. Please visit the individual class pages for more information and to register. NOTE: The NNLM website is undergoing some major changes. Your registration confirmation and calendar invite may display the time incorrectly. The correct…
Reminder: Early-Bird Registration Deadline for 2021 ILA Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) is Mon., Sept. 13
(via the Illinois Library Association) Register today to attend this year’s ILA Annual Conference! The conference, scheduled for October 12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday), will include virtual networking, an exhibit hall, sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, and incredible speakers. All live sessions will be recorded and available for viewing later. Awarding-winning author Clint Smith will be…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Keeping Up With… Online Publication
(via ACRL) Share your knowledge of today’s hot topics! ACRL is currently accepting proposals for future editions of Keeping Up With… on a rolling basis. Each edition focuses on a single issue including an introduction to the topic and summaries of key points, including implications for academic libraries. Visit the Keeping Up With… website for…
Call for Abstracts: MLA 2022 Conference (Currently May 2-7 in New Orleans) Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions–Deadline Wed., Oct. 13
(via the Medical Library Association) Abstract submissions are officially open! The 2022 National Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts for immersion sessions, papers, posters, and lightning talks. There will be two rounds for submissions. Round 1: Contributed papers and immersion sessions (Wednesday, August 18 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021) Round 2: Posters and lightning…
Call for Submissions: ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Open Research Discussion Group Virtual Presentations (Deadline Fri., Sept. 10)
(via Sara Scheib, University of Iowa) The ACRL Digital Scholarship Section Open Research Discussion Group is inviting proposals for virtual presentations. Possible formats might include either lightning talks (10-15 minutes), full session talks (30-45 minutes), or panel discussions (45-60 minutes. You do not need to be a DSS member in order to present, so please…
Call for Applications: Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communications Editorial Board (Deadline Mon., Sept. 27)
(via Jill Cirasella, Graduate Center of the City University of New York) The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communications is accepting applications for new Editorial Board members [multiple openings]. To apply, please send a statement addressing the outlined responsibilities and selection criteria, in addition to a current CV, to Emma Molls at emolls@umn.edu by Monday,…
Legislative News, 08/20/2021
Federal News Biden vaccine rule sets stage for onslaught of lawsuits (The Hill, 8/3/21) Build America’s Libraries Act: Deadline approaching (ALA Advocacy Alert, 8/16/2021) Illinois News Bills of interest: HB4092 (https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB4092/2021) – Amends the State Library Act. – Referred to Rules Committee – 5/25/2021. SB2294 (https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/SB2294/2021) – Creates the Illinois Certified Community Behavioral Health…
Registration Open for ACRL STS Webinar on Supporting Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Colleagues (Thurs., Aug. 26, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)
(via Ginny Pannabecker, Virginia Tech University) Registration is now open for the ACRL Science and Technology Section’s (end of) Summer Panel Program. The webinar “Celebrating and Showing Support for Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Colleagues in Librarianship and in Our Communities” will take place on Thursday, August 26, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT via Zoom. This event is…
Call for Chapter Submissions Extended: Upcoming MLA Publication Accreditation in Health Sciences (New Deadline Fri., Aug. 20)
(via Darell Schmick, Director of Library Services at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine) The Medical Library Association is seeking chapter submissions for its upcoming publication Accreditation in Health Sciences. This title is part of the Medical Library Association Books Series, to be published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2022. The editor is Darell Schmick, MLS, MBA, AHIP, Founding…