(via Amy Fyn, Eastern Michigan University) We invite you to participate in a research survey titled “Exploring Turnover Intentions and Leadership Factors in Academic Libraries”. The purpose of this study is to investigate the leading factors related to leadership that contribute to employee turnover intentions in academic libraries in the United States. We invite you…
Registration Open for RAILS Library Chats on Book Selection and Materials Accessibility (Tues., Dec. 6, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT; and Wed., Dec. 14, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) RAILS is hosting two online discussion sessions to address the current environment regarding book selection and making materials broadly accessible for academic, public, school, and specialized libraries. Tasha Squires, School Librarian at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove, will lead the sessions. Tuesday, December 6, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT (register here; requires…
Reminder: Proposals for The Innovative Library Classroom 2023 Conference in Williamsburg, VA (Pre-Conference on Thurs., June 1; Conference on Fri., June 2) Due Fri., Dec. 16
(via Lucinda Wittkower, Old Dominion University) We are now accepting proposals for The Innovative Library Classroom 2023. It will take place at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. A pre-conference workshop, poster session, and social will take place on Thursday, June 1, with the conference itself following on Friday, June 2. Our…
Registration Open for ACRL 2023 Conference, Themed “Forging the Future” (March 15-18, Wed.-Sat., in Pittsburgh, PA, and Virtually)–Early-Bird Deadline Fri., Jan. 20
(via ACRL) The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2023 Conference, to be held March 15-18 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and virtually. Higher education has changed dramatically over the last few years. Academic libraries are addressing an increased emphasis on remote learning, rising calls for social…
Registration Open for New Free NLM Webinar “Drive Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast” (Tues., Dec. 6, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Rebecca Brown, Network of the National Library of Medicine) Please join the National Library of Medicine in a free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, December 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, to learn about NLM’s APIs (application programming interfaces). Titled “Drive Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast”, this webinar is worth…
Registration Open for Free SLA Illinois Tour of Gerber/Hart Library and Archives in Chicago (Wed., Dec. 7, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT)–Limited to 20 Participants
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Join SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois for an in-person tour of the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives in Chicago on Wednesday, December 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. Founded in 1981, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives seeks to preserve and make accessible the history and culture of the LGBTQ* communities…
ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group Holding Fall Virtual Program, “The Badge Is Half the Battle: Digital Badging as Training Motivation” (Wed., Nov. 30, at 12:00 PM CDT)–No Registration Required
(via Wendy Pothier, University of New Hampshire) The ACRL Digital Badge Interest Group (DBIG) will hold its Fall Virtual Program on Wednesday, November 30, at 12:00 PM CDT. The program is titled “The Badge is Half the Battle: Digital Badging as Training Motivation”, and the presenter is Jennifer Wright. Please see below for more information,…
Reminder: Call for Breakout Session (Due Mon., Nov. 28) and Poster Presentation (Due Mon., Jan. 30) Proposals for Annual LOEX Conference, May 11-13 (Thurs.-Sat.) in Harrisburg, PA
(via Sharon Han, Network of the National Library of Medicine) The LOEX Conference Planning Committee invites Library Fellows & Residents to submit proposals about information literacy and library instruction to the 51st Annual LOEX Conference. The Conference will be held May 11-13 (Thursday-Saturday), 2023 in Harrisburg, PA. Breakout Session Submissions (Due Monday, November 28, 2022) Successful proposals…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “O Brother, Part 2: What to Do With the 024, 028, & 588 Fields for Videocassettes and Kits” (Thurs., Dec. 8, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center’s next Online with the CMC webinar. Titled “O Brother, Part 2: What to Do With the 024, 028, & 588 Fields for Videocassettes and Kits”, it will take place on Thursday, December 8, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT….
Registration Open for Lifelong Information Literacy Group Show & Tell Webinar “Citation Manager Round Table” (Wed., Nov. 30, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT)–Panelists Include The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Mahagnie Morrison
(via Esther Grassian–University of California, Los Angeles) The LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Group’s Web Committee invites you to our next Show & Tell webinar, “Citation Manager Round Table”. It will take place on Wednesday, November 30, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. Join the…