(via Paul Moffett, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) Are you interested in the training, development, and management of student employees? Do you desire conversation, allies, collaborators, ideas, or guidance? Come join the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Library at the Student Employment in Academic Libraries Symposium! We are trying our hand at bringing together a small virtual community…
Call for Participation: Survey on Use of Apps in the Science Instruction Classroom (Deadline Fri., May 27)
(via Denise Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University) I am conducting a survey on the use of apps in the science instruction classroom. Apps for the purposes of this survey are defined as educational applications used on iphone, tablets, or computers that are designed to help learners succeed. Apps mentioned in the survey include, but are not…
Call for Speakers: 2022 Urban Librarians Conference (Online Fri., Sept. 16)–Deadline Tues., May 31
(via Urban Librarians Unite) Urban Librarians Unite is seeking speakers for its 2022 Urban Librarians Conference. Themed “What’s Your Spark?”, this year’s event will take place virtually on Friday, September 16. See below for more details. Using the past few years as a lens to focus on what we value the most, let’s talk about how we…
Call for Submissions: ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Newsletter’s June Issue on Role of Libraries in Addressing Poverty and Homelessness (Deadline Mon., May 30)
(via Dr. Julie Ann Winkelstein–University of Tennessee, Knoxville) The ALA SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table) Newsletter is always looking for good articles, essays, and letters to the editor. The next submission deadline is Monday, May 30. The theme for the June, 2022, issue of the SRRT Newsletter is “poverty and homelessness”. What would you like to share about the work your library has done in…
Registration Open for ACRL SLIC Webcast “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI” (Wed., May 11, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee (SLIC) is pleased to present a free webcast, “Successes and Challenges within OER and DEI”, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 11. The webcast features a virtual panel discussion on open educational resources (OER) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join the panelists as…
Registration Open for Library Juice Academy Asynchronous Online Course “Curriculum Mapping Information Literacy for Academic Librarians” (Runs June 6 – July 3)–Number of Seats Limited
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Registration is now open for the Library Juice Academy course “Curriculum Mapping Information Literacy for Academic Librarians”. It will take place asynchronously online from Monday, June 6, to Sunday, July 3. The cost is $200, and the course is worth either 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs. The course has a limited number…
Registration Open for Free ALA RUSA STARS Legislation & Licensing Committee Discussion Group Webinar “Licensing & Copyright 101” (Mon. May 16, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT)
(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI) The ALA RUSA (Reference and User Services Association) STARS (Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section) Legislation & Licensing Committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its spring Discussion Group event on “Licensing & Copyright 101”. The event will be held over Zoom on Monday, May 16, from 1:00 to 2:30…
Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies” (Mon., June 13, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the upcoming ILA Noon Network webinar “Balancing Equity and Freedom in Collection Development Policies”. It will take place on Monday, June 13, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. An overview of the webinar and the link to registration are below. Safeguarding libraries against censorship during a time where…
Call for Proposals Extended: 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference (Oct. 13-14 in Nashville, TN)–New Deadline Fri., June 3
(via Jennifer Young, East Tennessee State University) The planners of the 2022 Southeastern Resource Sharing Conference are now accepting program proposals. Presenters are eligible for a discount on Conference registration. The Conference is currently scheduled as an in-person event and will take place from October 13 to 14 (Thursday to Friday) at the Scarritt Bennett Conference Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The keynote…
Registration Available for Free Virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 (Asynchronous Starting Mon., May 16; Live on Fri., May 20)–Deadline Fri., May 13
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The OpenCon Cleveland Planning Committee invites you to join us for virtual OpenCon Cleveland 2022 on Friday, May 20. During the preceding week, there will be asynchronous lightning talk viewing and discussion. Friday, May 20, will be live, and consist of three 45-minute panel discussions and our keynote speaker presentation. More information about…