(via Jen Jarson, Penn State University) Interested in writing for ACRLog? We’re looking for a few new bloggers to join our team! We aim to have a group of bloggers who represent diverse perspectives on and career stages in academic librarianship. We are especially seeking librarians interested in writing about technical services, scholarly communication, technology,…
Call for Chapter Proposals–Bridging Research and Library Practice: Global Perspectives on Education and Training (Deadline Wed., Jan. 12)
(via Dr. Kawanna Bright, East Carolina University) The editors of the upcoming publication Bridging Research and Library Practice: Global Perspectives on Education and Training are seeking chapter proposals. The proposed edited volume will present case studies from multiple countries and highlight the voices of library and information science (LIS) educators, who teach research methods in LIS programs in…
Registration Open for ACRL Maryland Chapter’s Virtual Program “Open Educational Resources and Equity” (Tues., Jan. 11, 8:30-11:30 AM CDT)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 7
(via Sean Hogan, University of Baltimore) The Association of College & Research Libraries, Maryland chapter, is sponsoring a virtual program on Tuesday, January 11, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM CDT. The program will focus on the topic of “Open Educational Resources and Equity”. The registration deadline is Friday, January 7. Please see below for more…
Reminder: Submissions for March, 2022, ILA Reporter Issue on New Library Buildings in 2021 Due Thursday, January 20
(via the Illinois Library Association) It’s a new year, and now is a great time to share your library’s 2021 renovations and new building by submitting your project to the ILA Reporter’s “Library Buildings 2021” article in the March, 2022, issue. Submissions should include the following. at least one high-resolution image of the exterior at…
Call for Submissions: ALA Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group Newsletter (Deadline Sun., Jan. 16)
(via Ebony McDonald, Louisiana State University) On the Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group (FAFLIG) Member Engagement Survey, 73% of participants indicated that they would be interested in receiving a one-page quarterly newsletter with news from others who work in federal and military libraries. So, FAFLIG is seeking content for its January, 2022, edition!…
Call for Chapters Extended: Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0 (New Deadline Fri., Jan. 21)
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a proposal on or before Friday January 21, for a chapter in the upcoming publication Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0. The submission should consist of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and…
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in January (Part 2 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) Registration is now open for the CARLI Professional Development Alliance webinars taking place in January. Please see below for more information. “Libraries Within the Ecosystem of Digital Equity: A Panel on Practical Advice and the Bigger Picture” Thursday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT Digital equity is not a new concept. Library workers…
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinars in January (Part 1 of 2)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) Registration is now open for the CARLI Professional Development Alliance webinars taking place in January. Please see below for more information. “Using Your Data to Make Decisions” (Collaborative Literacy Learning Series) Tuesday, January 11, 9:30-11:00 AM CDT Libraries have access to a considerable amount of data: from statistics about library use (circulation,…
Registration Open for Webinar on International ILL Toolkit (Thurs., Feb. 17, at 10:00 AM CDT)
(via OCLC) Brian Miller of The Ohio State University Libraries, Lapis Cohen of the University of Pennsylvania, and I will be presenting on the International ILL Toolkit during a webinar on Thursday, February 17, starting at 10:00 AM CDT. The session, co-sponsored by the OCLC Research Library Partnership and the ALA RUSA STARS International ILL Committee, is free and open to everyone…
Reminder: Survey on Collegiality and Its Impact on Academic Libraries Closes Fri., Jan. 14
(via Shin Freedman, Framingham State University) This is a friendly reminder that you are invited to a research survey on collegiality. Thank you for those who completed the survey. If you have not done so, the link is here. I am conducting a research study on collegiality and its impact on academic library workplaces. The survey will take…