(via Beth Black, The Ohio State University) Challenging Deficit Thinking in Academic Libraries: Ideas and Applications A virtual panel discussion convened by Eamon Tewell of Columbia University with panelists Yi Ding of California State University, Northridge; Chelsea Heinbach and Rosan Mitola of University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Amy Pajewski of West Chester University of…
Call for Proposals Extended: Library Research Seminar VII, Oct. 16-18 at U. of South Carolina (New Deadline Friday, May 24)
(via Dr. Jennifer Sweeney, JK Sweeney & Associates LLC) Call for Proposals Research Matters: Strengthening Values, Defining Practice When: October 16-18, 2019 Where: The University of South Carolina, Columbia, Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library Who: Hosted jointly by the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communication, University of South Carolina School of…
Reminder: Nominations for ILA Awards and Scholarships Due Wednesday, May 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) There is only one week left to nominate a colleague, manager, mentor, or yourself for a 2019 ILA Award. The ILA Awards Program recognizes and honors the BEST in librarianship and library service in Illinois. We encourage you to take a few minutes today, tomorrow, or early next week to:…
Call for Submissions: RUSA/ETS Best Emerging Technology Application Award (Deadline December 31)
(via Jason Coleman, Kansas State University) Do you believe in the power of technology to shape library services? Have you or a colleague used technology in an innovative way to enhance patron services? RUSA Emerging Technology Section is proud to announce the new RUSA ETS Best Emerging Technology Application Award! The purpose of the award…
Call for Peer Reviewers: Choice/ACRL’s Resources for College Libraries (Deadline June 1)
(via Anne Doherty–Project Editor, Resources for College Libraries) Resources for College Libraries (RCL), the Choice/ACRL bibliography of essential titles for undergraduate teaching and research, seeks experienced library selectors and academic faculty to serve as peer reviewers. We are currently seeking referees for the following social sciences and science and technology subject collections: Agriculture :: Anthropology …
CARLI Career Fair at Holiday Inn Conference Center in Champaign (Thursday, November 14, 3:00-5:00 PM)
(via Anne Craig, CARLI Senior Director) Great news! I am so excited to announce CARLI’s first Career Fair, to be held in partnership with the iSchool at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on Thursday, November 14, 2019, 3-5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, 101 Trade Center Drive, in Champaign. The event will be held on the day before…
Reminder: Chicago Research Summit Presentation Proposals Due Saturday, June 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Chicago Research Summit<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=a77e2a49f5&e=6c7f1a78dd> is seeking presenters across various disciplines to lead sessions about how they are using Chicago-based research pedagogy to enhance undergraduate student learning. They are interested in sessions that share research, institutional best practices, successful programs, assignments, coursework, and creative approaches to this method of instruction. The…
Registration Open for New England Library Instruction Group’s 2019 Annual Conference (June 21 in East Greenwich, RI)
(via Kelly Faulkner, Johnson & Wales University) 2019 NELIG Annual Program Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences Friday, June 21, 2019 New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its annual conference which will be held Friday, June 21, 2019…
Reminder: Registration for Seventh Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase (May 23 at North Park University) Closes Wednesday, May 8
(via Marielle McNeal, North Park University) The deadline for registering is this Wednesday, May 8. Please share with anyone at your institution who may be interested! The CARLI Instruction Committee is coordinating its seventh annual Instruction Showcase on Thursday, May 23, at North Park University in Chicago, IL. The showcase features innovative elements in library…
Call for Proposals: Louisiana Virtual Academic Conference (Deadline July 1)
(via Jennifer Hamilton, University of Louisiana at Lafayette) The LLA Academic Section and ACRL-LA are partnering to host an engaging, affordable, and accessible virtual conference on Thursday, November 7, 2019. No travel budget required! Submit your proposal relating to library archives, instruction, public services, technical services, leadership, management, and more. All proposals of keen interest…