(via Mollie Peuler, Appalachian State University) This is an invitation to participate in a study evaluating mental wellness programming for campus communities at academic libraries. The purpose of this survey is to identify how academic libraries are responding to these campus needs as well as to provide ideas for others to incorporate this programming in…
Final Call for Lightning Talk/Poster Presentations for HSLI 2025
The Health Science Librarians of Illinois annual conference will be both in-person and virtual in 2025. The conference will be held virtually on November 11-13, 2025 and in-person on November 14, 2025 in Champaign, IL. This year’s theme is “Navigating the Future Now.” HSLI is seeking proposals for both Lightning Talks and Poster Presentations. If…
Registration Open for Free Scholarly Snippets Webinar “RefWorks Basics: Manage and Cite Your Research”–Tues., Sept. 9, 11:00-11:30 AM
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration is open for the free Scholarly Snippets webinar “RefWorks Basics: Manage and Cite Your Research”. It will take place on Tuesday, September 9, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM CDT. Learn how to use RefWorks, a citation management tool. This session covers…
Call for Feedback: Draft of Updated ACRL Companion Document for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Social Work–Deadline Wed., Dec. 31
(via Maureen Barry, Bowling Green State University) The Association of College and Research Libraries Education and Behavioral Sciences Section’s Social Work Committee seeks feedback for the draft of the updated Companion Document for Information Literacy for Higher Education: Social Work. The Committee revised the original companion document (published in 2021) to reflect changes made to the National…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP)–Deadline Fri., Sept. 12
(via Melissa Zilic, DePaul University) We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP), a nine-month initiative designed to foster both professional and personal development among participants. Program Overview iCAMP operates on a comprehensive nine-month framework, structured to facilitate growth and learning through mentorship. Over nine months, participants will engage…
Reminder: Submit Favorite Banned or Challenged Book Titles for IACRL Newsletter Feature by Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) Banned Books Week is coming up, and the IACRL Communications Committee wants to celebrate the freedom to read by spotlighting the books that have challenged norms, sparked conversations, and stood strong against censorship. We invite you to share your favorite banned or challenged book title for a special feature in the…
Reminder: Submissions for “Librarians on the Move” Section in Next IACRL Newsletter Due Wed., Sept. 24
(via Kaitlyn Weger, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges) The IACRL Communications Committee is currently gathering updates for the next edition of “Librarians on the Move” for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Fall Newsletter. This feature highlights recent job changes, promotions, new hires, and other professional transitions within the Illinois academic library community. If you or…
Registration Open for ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Webinar “A Discussion of Faculty and Predatory Journals: The Potential Role of Librarians”–Wed., Sept. 17, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Jessica Dai, University of Delaware) Registration is open for the free ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee webinar “A Discussion of Faculty and Predatory Journals: The Potential Role of Librarians”. It will take place on Wednesday, September 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. The complexities of predatory publishing arise from two phenomena….
Reminder: Upcoming Illinois Open Education Events Online Fri., Sept. 5, and Fri., Sept. 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Both Days (No Registration Required)
(via Dr. Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) This is a reminder that the Illinois Open Education General Meeting will take place online Friday, September 5, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Join us to plan next steps for capacity building. All are welcome. Here is an updated agenda for that meeting. No registration…
Reminder: Registration for 2025 Northwest ILL & Resource Sharing Conference (Tues., Sept. 9 – Thurs., Sept. 11, Online and in Portland, OR) Closes Thurs., Sept. 4
(via Dev Singer, Brandeis University) Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2025 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference before it’s too late! The registration deadline is Thursday, September 4. Please register here. The NWILL Conference will be held from Tuesday, September 9, to Thursday, September 11, in a unique hybrid format. Attendees can join us in…