(via Teresa Augustine, Valparaiso University) You are invited to participate in a research study that will examine aspects of generative AI that are being incorporated into academic library instruction, including knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of AI applications. By understanding the approach to AI in instructional settings and the tools used, we seek to gain insights…
Call for Submissions: New Disability in LIS Journal–Former HSLI Secretary Pionke is Editor
(via Shanna Hollich, Creative Commons) The new Disability in LIS Journal (DisLIS), with 2017-2021 HSLI Secretary JJ Pionke as the editor, is now actively recruiting media reviews (books, movies, websites, what have you) of materials that have disability as a major component, from people who have experience with that disability. This could be a character with…
Registration Open for Free Library Instruction Together Retreat (in Nashville, TN, on Fri., June 13) and Virtual Conference (Wed., June 18)–Theme “A Seat at All Tables”
(via Sarah Smith, St. Louis Community College) Join us for Library Instruction Together (LIT) 2025. This year’s in-person retreat will be held at the Nashville Public Library on Friday, June 13. The virtual conference will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 18. Both events are free! Registration for both events is open and required. (Note that you…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thurs., May 15, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join your HSLI colleagues for the next “Coffee & Conversation” online Thursday, May 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. Share your end-of-the-semester wins, MLA Conference updates, and more! Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 285 261 837 232 Passcode: Ed7ZJ7Qb Dial in by phone +1 872-395-5961,,263674368# United States,…
Call for Applications: IACRL’s OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs–Deadline Fri., Aug. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs. This program offers a way of getting financial incentive to faculty to take on OER projects, which is an opportunity for librarians to partner with…
Registration for Free OpenCon Ohio Conference (Live Online Thurs., May 22) Closes Thurs., May 15
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) OpenCon Ohio is an annual event that celebrates the benefits of open education to student learning. Faculty, students, librarians, instructional designers, administrators, and others are all welcome to attend our virtual conference. This event is online and free. While we especially encourage folks from Ohio to attend, anyone around…
Registration Open for ACRL EBSS Communication Studies Committee’s Practical Sharing Webinar on Health Communication and Special Collections–Tues., May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT
(via Ellen Hampton Filgo, Baylor University) Registration is open for the ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) Communication Studies Committee’s May Practical Sharing webinar. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00 PM CDT and will focus on health communication and special collections. The webinar will feature Heidi Uhey and Beth Farwell…
Call for Participation: Survey on Support for Librarians and Other Information Professionals Who Perform Evidence Synthesis Work
(via Anna Ferri, Colorado State University) We are seeking librarians and other information professionals who do evidence synthesis work in the United States of America to participate in a survey. You must be 18 or older to participate in the study. Due to the nature of this project, we are not interested in evidence synthesis…
Registration Open for 13th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase–Online Wed., May 21, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT
(via Adrienne Radzvickas, CARLI) We hope you’ve saved the date! Registration to attend the 13th Annual CARLI Instruction Showcase is now open. This free virtual event is hosted by the CARLI Instruction Committee and will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 21, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM CDT. Please share with anyone at…
Registration Open for Webinar “CHORUS Forum on Accessibility and Open Research: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions”–Wed., June 18, 10:00-11:30 AM CDT
(via Karen Grondin, Arizona State University) Join industry peers in exploring advancements, challenges, and future directions in making research accessible to everyone, including individuals with different abilities, in the free webinar “CHORUS Forum on Accessibility and Open Research: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions”. It will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:00 to 11:30…