(via Debbie Campbell, CARLI) The ACRL Instruction Section Awards committee is seeking nominations for the following awards. Innovation Award Do you know of, or were you involved in, a project at an academic or research library that demonstrates creative, innovative, or unique approaches to information literacy instruction or programming? Now’s your chance to boast about…
Nominations Sought for LITA/Ex Libris Writing Award for LIS Student Manuscripts
(via Jenny Levine, LITA Executive Director) The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to offer an award for the best unpublished manuscript submitted by a student or students enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate program. Sponsored by LITA and Ex Libris, the award consists of $1,000; publication in LITA’s…
LITA Seeking Nominations for Kilgour Award
(via the American Library Association) The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and OCLC, Inc., invite nominations for the 2017 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 31. The Kilgour Research Award recognizes research relevant to the development of information technologies, in particular research showing…
Legislative Update, 11/11/2016
First, everyday and especially on Veteran’s Day, let us say thank you to all of the veterans that have served and protected our right to participate in the legislative processes of our country! Federal: Google is filing an appeal with the Conseil d’etat, the highest court in France, regarding a ruling on the “right to…
ASCLA Online Learning Proposal Submissions Due Nov. 7
(via Jennifer Cross, Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies) Do you have an idea for a webinar or online course you would like to present? The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) invites subject matter experts and experienced librarians to submit a webinar proposal or online course proposal by Monday, November 7. Presentations will take place between…
“PubMed for Clinicians” Webinar on November 9
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Are you a clinician who could use a PubMed refresher? Or, do you know someone who could? NLM staff will present a one-hour webinar to demonstrate to health care professionals how to search PubMed for the most relevant and recent literature, explore…
HSLI Conference: Silent Auction Preview
(via Roberta Craig, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center) To all those attending the upcoming HSLI Conference, here is a preview of all the items available at this point for our Silent Auction! Of special interest, is a very nice scanner (an FB2080E Bookedge Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder), valued at approximately $1,000, that was donated…
“PubMed for Librarians: Customization with My NCBI” Webinar on Nov. 9
(via Bobbi Newman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO) on Wednesday, November 9, at 12:00 PM CST. This live, 90-minute WebEx session, which will include hands-on exercises, will cover the following topics. reviewing the My NCBI log-in options, including checking whether your…
LibGuides Showcase Event (Library UX Chicago)
(via Library UX Chicago) Join Library UX Chicago on Friday, November 11, at 1:00 PM CST in the Richard C. Daley Library (UIC), for a LibGuides Showcase Event.We’ll hear from six local librarians and library staff who manage, create, update, or assess guides in unique or effective ways. After the presentations, we’ll gather for an informal discussion about…
Applications Sought for ACRL’s CJCLS Awards
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) The Community and Junior College Libraries Section (CJCLS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is excited to now be accepting nominations for the annual EBSCO Community College Learning Resources Leadership Award and EBSCO Community College Learning Resources Program Award. Both recognitions are sponsored by EBSCO Information…