(via Meg Galasso, Indiana University Kokomo) The Research & Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) invites submission of reference service research project proposals for presentation at the New Discoveries in Reference: The 26th Annual Reference Research Forum at the 2020 American Library Association Annual Conference in…
Registration Open for CARLI Copyright Webinar Series (Dec. 3, 10, and 17)
(via Amy Maroso, CARLI) Copyright Webinar Series Register now! The CARLI Created Content Committee is pleased to offer a series of three webinars on copyright in December. Join the committee and their speakers on the following Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please follow the links to register for each individual webinar. Tuesday, December 3:…
Call for Nominations: Library Research Round Table Steering Committee (Deadline Friday, Nov. 15)
(via Devin Savage, Illinois Institute of Technology) The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is seeking nominations to run for elected positions on the Steering Committee: Chair-Elect and Member-at-Large. These service opportunities are a wonderful way to get involved with the association and LRRT. Our charge is to provide public program opportunities to disseminate research findings and…
Legislative Update, 11/06/2019
Federal news On October 1, 2019, a U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the FCC’s authority to eliminate net neutrality protections, but ruled that states or other local efforts can take action to support net neutrality. Read more from this ALA press release. Senate Democrats fail in bid to block Trump’s Obamacare opt-out [Politico, 10/30/2019] “The…
Reminder: RAILS/IACRL Online Roundtable on Promoting Value of Academic Libraries is 10:00-11:30 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Registration Required)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the My Library Is… campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Joint Virtual Forum (May 4, 6, and 8, 2020)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) The Exchange: An ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration brings together experiences, ideas, expertise, and individuals from the three ALA divisions. Broadly organized around the theme of “Building the Future Together,” the Exchange will examine the topic in relation to collections, leadership, technology, innovation, sustainability, and collaborations. Participants from diverse areas…
Reminder: Deadline to Register for CARLI Annual Meeting (Friday, Nov. 15, in Champaign) is Thursday, Nov. 7
(via CARLI) Please remember to register by Thursday, November 7, to attend the CARLI Annual Meeting being held on Friday, November 15, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The morning meeting will feature a report from CARLI Senior Director Anne Craig, and a presentation from Lisa…
Call for Proposals–Autism Welcome Here: Library Programs, Services and More Grant (Deadline Dec. 1)
(via the Illinois Library Association) This grant is sponsored by Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected, and it promotes inclusion, connecting libraries and the autism community, and bringing awareness of the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families to the library community. Any type of library can apply, and the proposal can fund projects…
Call for Proposals: Urban Librarians Conference in Brooklyn, NY, Next May (Deadline Dec. 31)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) CFP: Caution: Librarians at Work – Urban Librarians Conference – Brooklyn NY May 2020 If you work at an urban library take a look at this upcoming professional development opportunity to be held in Brooklyn, NY in May of 2020. The 2020 Urban Librarians Conference, “Caution: Librarians…
Reminder: ILA Best Practices Committee Seeking Input on Self-Service Hold Options and Patron Privacy (Survey Deadline Friday, Nov. 1)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association’s Best Practices Committee is charged with curating and disseminating best practices for libraries throughout the State of Illinois. We are currently seeking best practices for self-service hold options that safeguard patron privacy. The committee hopes you will take a moment to complete a survey about your…