(via Samantha Friedman, Research Data Management Librarian Academy) Are you interested in offering data services in your library? Apply to be a part of the Data Services Continuing Professional Education (DSCPE) program Fall 2025 cohort beginning early September! The Research Data Management Librarian Academy (RDMLA) has partnered with the Countway Library of Medicine and Simmons University School…
Call for Applications: CARLI Scholarship for Pursuing MLIS at UIUC–Deadline Sun., June 1
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The CARLI Scholarship provides financial assistance to current employees of CARLI Governing Member Libraries pursuing graduate studies leading to a Master′s Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Scholarships may be awarded for both on-campus and/or distance education programs. Applicants must be employed by a CARLI…
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…
Call for Participation: Research Study on Academic Library Instruction’s Use of Generative AI–Deadline Mon., June 9
(via Teresa Augustine, Valparaiso University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine aspects of generative AI that are being incorporated into academic library instruction, including knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of AI applications. By understanding the approach to AI in instructional settings and the tools used, we seek to gain insights…
Call for Submissions: New Disability in LIS Journal–Former HSLI Secretary Pionke is Editor
(via Shanna Hollich, Creative Commons) The new Disability in LIS Journal (DisLIS), with 2017-2021 HSLI Secretary JJ Pionke as the editor, is now actively recruiting media reviews (books, movies, websites, what have you) of materials that have disability as a major component, from people who have experience with that disability. This could be a character with…
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…