(via Rachel Scott, University of Memphis) We invite you to participate in study of open access policies in academic libraries tentatively titled, “Open Access as a Collections Strategy: Policy or Happenstance?” This study seeks to establish the extent to which OA is written into academic library policies. We expect this survey to take approximately ten…
Registration Open for American Assoc. of Law Libraries Innovation Bootcamp, 4/25-4/26 in Chicago (Deadline 4/2)
(via RAILS) American Association of Law Libraries Innovation Bootcamp A program for legal information professionals will be held April 25-26, in Chicago. Attendees will learn how to: * Identify areas or projects for improvement * Employ design concepts core to innovation practices * Use a service design methodology tailored to libraries * Pitch your ideas…
Registration Open for LLAMA Webinar on Demonstrating Value of Academic Libraries (1:30-3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, March 6)
(via Fred Reuland, American Library Association) LLAMA webinar helps you demonstrate the value of your academic library Academic libraries are constantly striving to demonstrate their value to the campus community and administrators. While academic programs undergo regular review to assess and align the curriculum with current trends, libraries are rarely given that opportunity. The Library…
Registration Open for “Emerging Issues in E-Resources: Usage Statistics and Streaming Video” All-Day Meeting (March 26 in Champaign)
(via Cindy Clennon, CARLI) The CARLI Commercial Products Committee invites you to attend Emerging Issues in E-Resources: Usage Statistics and Streaming Video. This all-day event will be held at the iHotel in Champaign on March 26, 2019. Learn about and discuss two important areas related to electronic resources: usage statistics and streaming video. CARLI’s Commercial…
Call for Proposals: Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference (Deadline April 12)
(via the Academic Library Association of Ohio) The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 45th Annual Conference, Libraries Speak Up! Advocate. Collaborate. Educate., which will highlight the myriad ways we respectfully, effectively, and equitably speak up for our profession, our libraries, and our patrons through advocacy,…
Call for Proposals: IOLUG 2019 Conference (Deadline Extended to Friday, March 8)
(via the Indiana Online Users Group) Tackling Data in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges in Serving User Communities Submit proposals at www.iolug.org<http://www.iolug.org/> Deadline is Friday, March 8, 2019 Submissions are invited for the IOLUG Spring 2019 Conference, to be held May 10th in Indianapolis, IN. Submissions are welcomed from all types of libraries and on topics…
Registration Open for ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference (April 5 at Schaumburg Township District Library)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Join us for the 2nd Annual ILA Marketing Forum Mini-Conference on April 5, 2019 at the Schaumburg Township District Library! At this one-day event, content creator and library marketing blogger Angela Hursh of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will lead a keynote presentation about content creation, management, and implementation….
Legislative Update, 03/01/2019
Federal news Federal funding legislation for U.S. science agencies has been signed by President Trump. Despite a request for budgetary cuts from the President, Congress generally approved small to moderate budgetary increases. The NIH would see a slight increase (5% or $2 billion, to increase the total budget to $39 billion). Research priorities include: research…
Illinois Library Association Releases Draft of 2019-22 Strategic Plan
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is currently in the process of updating our strategic plan! This process began in spring 2018 with ILA Executive Board planning sessions followed by a broad survey of members and non-members, a strategic planning workshop with ILA committees and forum managers in July, a series of focus groups held…
Call for Feedback: ALA IFC’s “Education and Information Literacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights” Document (Deadline 3/1)
(via ACRL) In anticipation of a new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is continuing to update intellectual freedom-related documents. The IFC would appreciate feedback on “Education and Information Literacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights” by Friday, March 1. The interpretation was adopted by ALA Council…