RAILS is starting the process of creating a new strategic plan, and we would like your input. We’re asking staff at RAILS member libraries to participate in an online survey to share your knowledge and understanding of RAILS, the work we do, and how it affects you and your libraries. Any level staff member at any RAILS member library…
Save the Date: 2026 Midwest Data Librarian Symposium–Mon., Sept. 28 – Wed., Sept. 30, in West Lafayette, IN
(via Marianne Stowell Bracke, Wayne State University) We are excited to see everyone in person at the 2026 Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, from Monday, September 28, to Wednesday, September 30. The in-person format will include networking and unconference-type hands-on sessions as well as lightning talks, longer presentations, panels,…
Call for Participation: Research Study “Inclusive Metadata Practices in Digital Libraries”
(via Stephanie Luke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) We are writing to you to invite you to participate in a survey for a research study Inclusive Metadata Practices in Digital Libraries. This study seeks to better understand how institutions approach inclusive description and metadata work within digital library environments. If you currently work with digital library…
Registration Open for ALA LearnRT Webinar “Reimagining Safety with the Library Safety Volunteers”–Thurs., April 16, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Lindsay O’Neill, Linday O’Neill Consulting LLC) Registration is open for the ALA LearnRT (Learning Round Table) webinar “Reimagining Safety with the Library Safety Volunteers”. It will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The presenter is Heath Umbreit, who works as an Adult Services Librarian at a public library…
Next LILi Show & Tell, “Rejuvenate Adjuncts with a Library Retreat”, Online Wed., April 15, at 1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Esther Grassian, University of California Los Angeles) Please join us for another great LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Show & Tell, “Rejuvenate Adjuncts with a Library Retreat”. The session will take place online Wednesday, April 15, at 1:00 PM CDT. The presenters are Melissa Johnson, Interim Director, Duda Family Business Library, and Tracey Rinehart, Instruction Coordinator…
Registration Open for ACRL Instruction Section Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox Committee Webinar “Uploading Made Easy”–Wed., April 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Linnea Minich, Bowdoin College) Do you have go-to lesson plans or materials that you would like to share with other instruction librarians? Have you considered contributing a resource to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox, but aren’t sure where to start? The ACRL Instruction Section Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox (FILS) Committee invites…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 7 Presents Webinar “SciENcv- An Introduction”–Tues., April 28, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine) Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “SciENcv- An Introduction”. It will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is an electronic system that helps researchers assemble the information needed to participate in federally funded…
Reminder: MLA Collection Development Caucus Hosting Webinar on Strengthening Skills for Negotiating with Vendors and Related Entities–Mon., April 6, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via MLA) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting a forum to explore education opportunities that strengthen negotiation skills, a critical competency for managing vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and subscription renewals. Please join us online Monday, April 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT here. No registration is required. The session will start…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Virtual Summit “Health Equity in Action”–Online Wed., April 29 – Thurs., April 30
(via ALA) Registration is open for the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s “Health Equity in Action” Virtual Summit. It will take place on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30. Join us via Zoom to hear from a diverse slate of speakers who will explore: This event is free and open to the public. Register…
Reminder: Registration Open for Upcoming Asynchronous CMC Cataloging Courses “Focus on Cataloging 3D Objects” (Mon., April 20 – Sun., May 3) and “Focus on Cataloging Realia” (Mon., May 18 – Sun., May 31)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) This is a reminder that registration is open for the following upcoming Cataloging Maintenance Center asynchronous online courses. Please see below for more details. “Focus on Cataloging 3D Objects” Monday, April 20 – Sunday, May 3 Register in L2. Dr. Pamela Thomas will spend two weeks providing…