Federal news Senate bill would give NIH $3 billion in 2020, or 7.7% boost (Science, 9/18/2019) “Like the House bill, the Senate measure rejects Trump’s proposal to move the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality into NIH.” Pelosi unveils signature plan to lower drug prices (The Hill, 9/19/2019) Political tensions escalate as drug pricing bills…
Reminder: Proposals for Dec. 4 Online Conference The Library’s Role in Supporting Open Educational Resources Due Wed., Sept. 25
(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) As the cost of textbooks and other educational materials are exponentially increasing, many institutions of higher education and PK-12 schools are adopting open educational resources (OER) as alternatives for their students. Libraries are starting to see OER as part of a trickle-down effect. More and more librarians are now…
Call for Nominations: MLA Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award (Deadline Nov. 1)
(via Anna Ferri, Roseman University of Health Sciences) The Medical Library Association is now seeking nominations for recipients of the Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award. The MLA Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award recognizes organizations whose exemplary actions have served to advance health information research and evidence-based practice in health sciences libraries….
Reminder: Registration Open for October 18 Chicago Research Summit at North Park University
(via Cathy Mayer, Trinity Christian College) Chicago Research Summit is less than a month away-buy your tickets today! On October 18th, faculty, staff, & librarians are invited to the campus of North Park University for the inaugural Chicago Research Summit! A registration fee<https://www.chicagoresearchsummit.org/attend> of only $30 will provide access to a wealth of information, including:…
Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeking Nominations for Its 2020 Executive Board Elections (Deadline October 11)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2020-2021 Executive Board Election. In April 2020, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect and for four Executive Board positions: 2 Public Library, 1 Special Library, and 1 Academic library representative. These are three-year terms beginning July 2020 and ending June…
Registration Open for Free Webinar “Why Organizations, Researchers, and Patients Are Falling Prey to Predatory Journals” (12:30-1:30 PM CDT on Oct. 10)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University) The 2nd CADTH Lecture Series is on October 10th with Dr. Kelly Cobey. Please join us as she discusses “Why Organizations, Researchers, and Patients Are Falling Prey to Predatory Journals.” We hope you can make it! Register for free to attend in person (Ottawa, Canada)…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award (Deadline December 6)
(via Luke Vilelle, Hollins University) Are you a member of an Academic Library? Do you want to acknowledge the excellent work that you and your colleagues do on behalf of your student and scholar community? If you answered yes to both of these questions you might want to nominate your library for the 2020 ACRL…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Instruction Section’s Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award (Deadline Dec. 6)
(via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) Did you write, or do you know someone who wrote, an outstanding publication related to instruction in a library environment published in the preceding two years? This is your chance to let us know about it by submitting a nomination for the Ilene F. Rockman Memorial Award. Eligible publications include…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Librarians’ Perceptions and Their Work Environments
(via Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, Governors State University) The purpose of this research is to understand the work environment in academic libraries as measured by librarians’ perceptions. We invite you to take the survey if you work as an academic librarian in the United States. Please feel free to share. This survey will close in four…
Reminder: Submissions for ACRL College Libraries Section’s Fall Newsletter Due Friday, September 27
(via Elaine Hirsch, Lewis & Clark College) The CLS Communications Committee invites submissions for the Fall 2019 CLS Newsletter. This is an opportunity to highlight happenings at your library with colleagues across the country. Did your library launch an innovative program or host a successful event? Did your library receive a grant? Are there any…