(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…
Illinois Heartland Library System Seeking Ideas for Future Cataloging Training Sessions
The Illinois Heartland Library System is seeking feedback from academic librarians in Illinois, regarding what topics related to cataloging they would like to see IHLS cover in future training sessions. To gain an idea of the types of training IHLS currently offers through its Cataloging Maintenance Center, please go to https://www.illinoisheartland.org/cmc/online. (The recordings of past…
Call for Mentors and Mentees: LLAMA Mentoring Program (Deadline 2/8/19)
(via the American Library Association) The LLAMA Mentoring Committee is recruiting for both mentors and mentees for our July 2019 – June 2020 year. The LLAMA Mentoring Program, http://www.ala.org/llama/llama-mentoring-program, pairs librarians who are currently in leadership positions with librarians who are interested in becoming leaders. Mentor application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019mentors Mentee application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019mentees For mentors, it is a chance to pass on…
Registration Open for Forum on Volunteering for ACRL Committees and Groups (December 3 at 1:00 PM CST)
(via ACRL) To make the appointments process more transparent, the ACRL Membership Committee invites all new members and anyone who would like to get more involved in ACRL to join us on Monday, December 3 at 1:00 pm CST for a free online forum explaining how the ACRL committee appointment process works. Moderator Jodie Borgerding,…
Registration Open for “Defeating the Bullies and Trolls in the Library” Conference (3/8/19 at Skokie PL)–UIUC’s Dr. Nicole Cooke is Organizer
(via RAILS) This one-day conference will be held at Skokie Public Library, Friday, March 8, 2019. Morning sessions will consist of panels meant to situate the problems and raise awareness of the complicating factors. After lunch, the afternoon sessions will consist of interactive sessions designed to elicit solutions and strategies. Register and get more information<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=b85bb12683&e=6883f1b9eb>…