(via Daniel Dotson, The Ohio State University) Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians July 17-19, 2019 University of Chicago – Chicago, IL The final registration deadline for the Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians is Monday, July 1. This immersive 2 ½ day conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research…
Single-Day Registration Available for Illinois Library Association 2019 Annual Conference (Oct. 22-24 in Tinley Park)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Can’t attend the entire conference this year? You don’t have to miss out on everything, purchase a single day registration pass! Enjoy a full day of conference speakers, programming, events,* and the exhibit hall* and pay less! Single-day registration is available for Tuesday, October 22, Wednesday, October 23, and Thursday, October 24….
Northwestern University’s Chicago Campus Hosting “Lessons about Medicine during WW II” Digital Exhibit and Lecture (August 14, 12:00-1:30 PM)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University) During World War II, Northwestern physicians banded with Chicago area nurses, enlisted men, and Red Cross civilians to form the 12th General Hospital Unit, treating 29, 799 patients in the North African and Mediterranean theaters. Using the papers of Michael L. Mason and James A. Conner,…
Illinois Library Association Releases Statement on the Removal of Books From a Library at the Danville Correctional Center
(via the Illinois Library Association) As information professionals, we are troubled by the removal of more than 200 books<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=48135bf7ca&e=b9a4efc184> from the Danville Correctional Center’s library. Many of the books removed from the library had been available for years without incident. The cornerstone of the library profession is our commitment to intellectual freedom and the freedom…
Registration Open for Midwest Chapter/MLA 2019, October 4-7 in Milwaukee (Deadline June 30)
(via Elizabeth Suelzer, Medical College of Wisconsin) Greetings from Milwaukee, We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Midwest Chapter/MLA Annual Meeting is open for registration! Discover, Connect, and Collaborate in Milwaukee this fall. Visit the conference websiteto learn more. If you are coming to the conference, consider submitting a paper or poster to share…
Georgetown University’s Dr Marcia Chatelain to be Featured Speaker at ALCTS President’s Program (Monday, June 24, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
(via Kavita Mundle, University of Illinois at Chicago) Dr Marcia Chatelain, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University, will be the featured speaker at the 2019 ALCTS President’s Program at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Chatelain will discuss her forthcoming book, “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black…
ALA Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness (SCOE) Seeking Feedback on Preliminary Recommendations
(via Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, SCOE Chair) Dear Members, The long awaited preliminary recommendations from the Steering Committee on Organizational Effectiveness (SCOE) are here for your analysis, comments, and input! These focus on building upon the strengths of ALA to embrace our mission and core values, to create alignment within our association, and to bring value…
Legislative Update, 06/14/2019
Federal news A slew of health-related stories are the news this month: Update: House spending panel restores U.S. ban on gene-edited babies (Science) Obamacare rate hikes appear modest for 2020 (Politico) Even if Roe is upheld, abortion opponents are winning (Politico) Trump administration moves to revoke transgender health protection (PBS News Hour) White House runs…
Call for Lightning Talk Proposals: Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Deadline July 26)
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee) Have something you want to share? By popular demand, lightning talks are back for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) 2019 Annual Conference, which will take place from Wednesday, September 11, to Friday, September 13, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, IL. The…
ACRL 101 Webcast for ALA Annual Attendees (Separate Sessions on June 11 and 12)
(via Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University) Planning to attend ALA Annual? The ACRL Membership Committee is hosting the ACRL 101 webcast, a one-hour interactive session, provides tips and personal recommendations on how to prepare for your trip to Washington, D.C., including what to bring, how to plan your schedule and navigate the city, networking, conference etiquette,…