(via Michelle Haake, CARLI-mjhuls@uillinois.edu) Each year, CARLI has a number of opportunities to serve on various committees. Service on CARLI committees affords individuals a unique opportunity to use their experience and expertise to help shape the future of the consortium and its services. CARLI is now seeking volunteers to serve on 9 advisory committees. Volunteers…
Applications for ALA Representative to IFLA Due May 6
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) ACRL invites applicants to serve as ALA representatives to IFLA standing committees for the 2017-2021 term. There is currently one vacancy each in the following IFLA standing committees: Academic and Research Libraries Art Libraries Rare Books and Manuscripts Science and Technology Libraries Social Science Libraries To apply as an ALA…
Reminder–CARLI Holding Audiovisual Preservation Workshop on April 18
(via Elizabeth Clarage, CARLI) Space remains for the Audiovisual Preservation Workshop on Monday, April 18, 2016. Until March 28th, registration is limited to two people per CARLI institution. If space remains after March 28th, registration will be open to all interested CARLI members. Registration will close on Friday, April 1st, at noon. Media and audiovisual items pose…
Reminder–Applications for CARLI Senior Director Accepted Until March 31
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI-mchamber@uillinois.edu) This is a reminder about the Friday, March 31, closing date for applications for Senior Director for CARLI, to replace Susan Singleton upon her retirement in July 2016. I encourage you to take a look at the posting, consider it yourself, and forward to colleagues who you think would be good candidates….
C&RL Assessment in Action Forum on March 24
College & Research Libraries Forum on Assessment in Action Special Issue Live Thursday, March 24, 2016 12pm Pacific | 1pm Mountain | 2pm Central | 3pm Eastern Length: 60 minutes Cost: Free Register to receive reminders and information and/or view the forum live on YouTube. Join us for an author panel discussion on Action Research with authors of…
Legislative Updates, 3/23/2016
Federal: Registration is open for National Library Legislative Day – the advocacy event runs May 2-3 and registration is due by April 22. The event includes: an advocacy training session preconference; a briefing day with sessions on issues affecting libraries and appearances by Congressional staff, legal experts, lobbyists, and ALA staff; a Congressional reception; and meetings with…
ALA Seeking Candidates for 2017 Elections
he American Library Association’s Nominating Committee for the 2017 elections is seeking candidates for the positions of ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large. Out of those nominated, the Committee will choose two candidates to run for President-Elect and at least 50 candidates to run for the 33 at-large seats on the ALA Council. The President-Elect will serve…
Registration Open for April 21 CARLI Technical Services Forum
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) Please join the Technical Services Committee for their Spring Forum on April 21 at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. The focus of the day is “Cataloging and Database Maintenance: MarcEdit and More”. The agenda is available on the registration page. The last day to register is Monday, April 11. For more information,…
Academic Librarian Mentors Needed for ALA Spectrum Scholars
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) Are you interested in directly contributing to the development of the next generation of academic librarians and ensuring a diverse workforce? Then consider mentoring an ALA Spectrum Scholar through the ACRL Dr. E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program! The program links participating library school students and new librarians who are…
ALA Seeking Candidates for Endowment Fund Trustee
The American Library Association is seeking candidates for an Endowment Trustee. Under the direction of the ALA Executive Board, the individual will help manage the ALA’s Endowment Fund and other long-term investments. Interested candidates should be current members of ALA or else plan on joining the organization soon, and they should have a general understanding…