(via Debra Schiff, The College of New Jersey) The Program Committee for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Spring 2023 Virtual Meeting (April 26-28, Wednesday-Friday) is formally opening the call for proposals. The theme is “Keeping Archives Relevant in the Digital Age.” Session proposals may include, but are not limited to, promoting the value of the archives…
Registration Open for Free Institute for Research Design in Librarianship Online Research Conference (Thurs., Nov. 10, and Fri., Nov. 11)–Limited to 300 Attendees Per Day
(via Sanjeet-Singh Mann, University of Redlands) Registration for the IRDL (Institute for Research Design in Librarianship) Online Research Conference is now open! This is a two-day, online conference on research methods in librarianship to be held at no cost to attendees on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11. Registration is capped at 300 people…
Save the Date: Illinois Library Association Forum Open House (Online Thurs., Nov. 10, 12:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Save the date! On Thursday, November 10, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, the Illinois Library Association will host a second Forum Open House on Zoom. If you’re an ILA member who wants to get involved but isn’t sure where to begin, or if you’ve been considering joining ILA but…
Registration Open for NNLM Region 1 Webinar “Science-Self-Fandom: How to promote your science and your worth” (Thurs., Oct. 20, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT)
(via Rebecca Brown, Network of the National Library of Medicine) Please join NNLM’s Region 1 on Thursday, October 20, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CDT, for “Science-Self-Fandom: How to promote your science and your worth”. Join us to learn tips for self-promotion, self-marketing, and self-branding for advancing your career. Our guest speaker, Dr. Dione (Dee)…
Registration Open for Free “Building Your Research Data Management Toolkit: Integrating RDM into Your Liaison Work” Virtual Workshop (Mon., Nov. 7 – Tues., Nov. 8, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT Both Days)
(via Shalini Ramachandran, Chapman University) On Monday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 8, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT both days, Chapman University will be hosting “Building Your Research Data Management Toolkit: Integrating RDM into Your Liaison Work”, an ACRL Off-RoadShow Virtual Workshop. This workshop is supported by an SCELC Project Initiatives Fund (SPIF)…
Reminder: Nominations for ILA Executive Board 2023 Elections Due Mon., Oct. 24
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2023 Executive Board Election. In April 2023, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect and for four Executive Board positions, which can be public, school, academic, special, or library trustee representatives. These are three-year terms beginning July 2023 and ending June…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in October (Part 2 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is pleased to offer the following upcoming Professional Development Alliance (PDA) webinars. “After-Effects of Big-Deal Cancellations” Wednesday, October 26, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT Join ASERL’s Collection Strategy Community Call for a panel session on the after-effects of cancelling big packages. Register here. “Incorporating Accessibility into Library OER Programs & Initiatives” Thursday,…
Registration Open for Upcoming CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in October (Part 1 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI is pleased to share the upcoming Professional Development Alliance (PDA) offerings. “Managing Difficult Conversations” Wednesday, October 12, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT Joellen M. Austin and Garry Sanders will discuss the nature of and challenges in holding difficult conversations, and strategies to overcome those challenges and increase the likelihood of success. Polls,…
Registration Open for Free 2022 Beyond the Numbers Conference (Tues., Nov. 8 – Thurs., Nov. 10, in St. Louis, MO)
(via Stephanie Crowe, University of North Carolina Wilmington) Registration is now open for the 2022 Beyond the Numbers Conference. This free event will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from Tuesday, November 8, to Thursday, November 10. 7 Reasons to Register for Beyond the Numbers – besides the food! Learn new data-wrangling skills at the Pre-Conference (only $20!)….
Call for Breakout Session Proposals: LOEX 2023 Conference (May 11-13, Thurs. – Sat., in Harrisburg, PA)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 28
(via Brad Sietz, LOEX Director) LOEX seeks breakout session proposals for its 2023 meeting. The 51st Annual LOEX Conference will take place from Thursday, May 11, to Saturday, May 13, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The theme is “Yourself! Revitalizing Your Teaching, Research, Engagement, Advocacy, and Teamwork”. You’ve worked hard and overcome countless challenges during the past few years….