(via Esther Grassian, Pierce College and University of California, Los Angeles) Save the Date / Call for Proposals 5th Annual LILi Conference Friday, July 13, 2018, 9 am – 1:30 pm Glendale Public Library 222 E Harvard St, Glendale, CA 91205 It’s Not Just Academic: Bridging Gaps with Information Empowerment in All Libraries Proposal Deadline:…
Call for Chapter Proposals: ACRL Publication Libraries Promoting Reflective Dialogue in a Time of Political Polarization (Deadline 3/1)
(via Andrea Baer, University of West Georgia) This is a reminder to please consider submitting a chapter proposal to the forthcoming bookLibraries Promoting Reflective Dialogue in a Time of Political Polarization (to be published with ACRL Publications in late 2018). Below is a more detailed description of this timely topic. Proposals are due March 1st. The call is also…
MLA Hospital Libraries Section Seeking Nominations for Professional Recognition and Catch a Rising Star Honors (Deadline 4/15)
(via Keydi O’Hagan, Jersey College – Teterboro Campus) Want to honor a hospital library colleague for being the best of the best? The creme de la creme? Our MVP? It’s easy! Just nominate the person for one of the following awards! Professional Recognition Award DEADLINE: April 15, 2018 Award presented to outstanding HLS members. Individuals…
ACRL Instruction Section Management & Leadership Committee Announces Online Professional Development Series Webinars (2/22, 4/11, 4/25)
(via Emily Carlin, Erie Community College) The ACRL Instruction Section Management & Leadership Committee is excited to announce our spring online professional development series, three online webinars on topics of interest to instruction coordinators and library staff with instruction responsibilities. We hope you can join us for any or all of these free events. Be…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Biomedical Scholarly Communications in the Digital Age
(via Laura Abate, George Washington University) Call for Proposals: Biomedical Scholarly Communications in the Digital Age The MLA Books Panel seeks to publish a comprehensive overview of scholarly communications in the life and health sciences for librarians and biomedical professionals. The publication will define scholarly communications in the 21st century through discussion of current concepts…
Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for ACRL Committees and Sections is February 15
(via ACRL) Are you looking for ways to expand your professional network and contribute to ACRL? Committee volunteers help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan and influencing the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee or editorial board is a great way to become involved and make an impact on the…
Registration Open for Feb. 21 Carterette Webinar “From Information Literate to Information Fluent: the Role of Libraries in Preparing 21st Century Citizens”
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Kimberly Boyd, Brenau University) From Information Literate to Information Fluent: The Role of Libraries in Preparing 21st Century Citizens Wednesday, February 21, 2018 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register: https://goo.gl/eo7eSD Description: ? Librarians are increasingly important in helping students, pre-K through 20…
Latest Dewey Decibel Episode (on Comic Books and Libraries) Features UIUC’s Mara Thacker
(via the American Library Association) In Episode 22, Dewey Decibel features two people who are bringing more diverse voices and representation to the comic book world and libraries. First, Dewey Decibel host and American Libraries Associate Editor Phil Morehart talks with G. Willow Wilson, the writer of the Ms. Marvel series. She discusses the inspiration behind the character Kamala Khan, the first…
Registration Open for March 28 CARLI Webinar “Using Data to Assess and Communicate Improvements in Resource Sharing”
(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) Registration is open for the upcoming resource sharing webinar: “Using Data to Assess and Communicate Improvements in Resource Sharing” on Thursday, March 29, 2018 – 10:00am to 11:00am. Description: This webinar will focus on how North Park University (NPU) used data to assess changes in their resource sharing workflows and staffing,…
Call for MLA 2018 Twitter Correspondents (Deadline April 1)
(via Emily Johnson, University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) Official Meeting Twitter Correspondents engage attendees by promoting and live tweeting MLA’18 activities, events, and more. As a Correspondent, you provide a unique perspective about the MLA’18 meeting and begin a larger conversation of the event. You can tweet before…