(via Katy Mathuews, Ohio University) Greetings! We are conducting a survey to learn about academic library makerspaces for an upcoming book on planning, collaborating, and supporting campus innovation via academic library makerspaces. We would love to hear about your academic library makerspace! Please consider taking our survey. The survey should take less than 5 minutes…
Legislative Update, 12/14/2018
Federal news While a government shutdown looms, Medicaid legislation (H.R. 7217, IMPROVE Act) passed in the House and has moved to the Senate. Bills passing both House and Senate include S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act and S. 3029 PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018 (to…
Reminder: Nominations for ACRL Instruction Section’s Innovation Award and Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award Due Friday, 12/7
(via Dr. Clarence Maybee, Purdue University) The ACRL Instruction Section Awards Committee is seeking nominations for its awards. Innovation Award Do you know of, or were you involved in, a project at an academic/research library that demonstrates creative, innovative, or unique approaches to information literacy instruction or programming? Now’s your chance to boast about it…
Reminder: Nominations for EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Illinois Wesleyan University) Just a reminder that nominations for the EBSS Distinguished Librarian Award are due Friday, December 7. The award will be presented tat the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Nominees should have demonstrated achievements in one or more of the following areas: – Service to the organized profession through…
Call for Proposals: 2019 Digital Initiatives Symposium (April 30 at the University of San Diego)–Deadline Extended to 12/14/18
(via Theresa Byrd, University of San Diego) Call for Proposals: Digital Initiatives Symposium 2019 The Digital Initiatives Symposium at the University of San Diego is accepting proposals for its full day conference on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Proposals should fall into one of three formats: Panel discussions: 60 minutes (please allow 10-15 minutes for Q&A)…
Call for Students and Mentors: “Beyond Research Data Management for Biomedical and Health Sciences Librarians” Online Course (2/20/19 – 4/12/19)
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Biomedical and health sciences librarians are invited to participate as students or mentors in a rigorous online training course going beyond the basics of research data management. This course will expand on concepts covered in RDM 101: Biomedical and Health Research Data Management…
CARLI Seeking Project Ideas for 2018-2019 Grant Proposals
(via CARLI) CARLI is eager to apply for grants that address the emerging needs of the profession. You can be part of that effort! Submit your ideas (through your Director or Dean, please) to Anne Craig at abcraig@uillinois.edu. CARLI will review each grant idea to determine whether we have the necessary administrative capacity to support…
Reminder: Nominations for Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award Due Friday, December 7
(via Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Do you know the next recipient of the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award? Deadline for nominations is Friday. December 7, 2018 The Dudley Award subcommittee is now accepting nominations for the Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian of the Year Award, which honors a librarian…
Reminder: ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Nominations Due Friday, December 7
(via Dr. Jennifer Fabbi, California State University San Marcos) ACRL is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a significant national or international contribution to academic or research librarianship and library development. The award, sponsored by GOBI Library…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association 2019 Annual Conference in Tinley Park, IL (Deadline 3/15/19)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Have you flipped the library paradigm with a program or service? Have you changed focus? Are you shifting your service model? Where are you stepping out to make an impact? Tell us about it. The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is seeking proposals for the 2019…