Federal News – Health Care industry seeks surprise billing changes this month (Roll Call, 12/8/2021) Senate passes resolution to end COVID-19 shots-or-test rule (Roll Call, 12/9/2021) State News – Two new opposing COVID-19 expenses bills filed with the Illinois state legislature: by State Rep. Carroll – HB4259 INS CODE – HEALTH CARE EXPENSES or…
Call for Submissions–Upcoming Issues of DttP: Documents to the People
(via Jennifer Castle, Tennessee State University) The editors of the open-access journal DttP: Documents to the People are soliciting submissions for upcoming issues. We are interested in publishing articles on government information and government activities at the local, state, national, and international or intergovernmental levels. We are especially interested in articles regarding government and current events. Examples of potential…
Registration Open for Free NNLM CE Webinar “Elder Justice Explained: What It Is and How You Can Help” (Wed., Jan. 19, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) Registration is open for the free NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine) CE class “Elder Justice Explained: What It Is and How You Can Help”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 19, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. This program is part of the NNLM Region 1 Insights Webinar Series. To…
Call for Applications: 2022 MLA Research Training Institute (Deadline Wed., Jan. 12)
(via Susan Lessick–University of California, Irvine) Are you a library professional who wants to take your research skills to the next level? Do you have a brilliant idea or research topic that you want to pursue but do not know where to start and need support to carry it through? The MLA Research Training Institute…
Call for Submissions: Special Issue of Journal of Map & Geography Libraries on DEI and Accessibility (Deadline Mon., Dec. 13)
(via Joshua Sadvari, The Ohio State University) We are inviting submissions for a special issue of the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries on the topic of “Practicing Map and Geospatial Information Librarianship through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility”. Complete details and an abstract submission form link can be found below. Librarians and library-based geographic…
RAILS Offering Online Opportunities to Learn About Services It Provides Academic Libraries
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Do you work at an academic library? Do you wonder what RAILS can do for you? We can answer that! December and January are great times to schedule a 30-minute Zoom call. Learn more about RAILS programs and services of specific interest to you and your library type, and…
Call for Proposals: 20th Annual Information Literacy Summit (Online Fri., April 29)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 21
(via Sveta Stoytcheva, DePaul University) DePaul University Library and College of DuPage Library are pleased to announce that we will be partnering to co-host the 2022 the Information Literacy Summit in April. The meeting will take place virtually on Friday, April 29. We are also excited to announce the call for proposals for the 20th annual Information Literacy…
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinar “The ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey” (Wed., Dec. 15, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT)
(via CARLI) CARLI is pleased to invite you to attend the Professional Development Alliance (PDA) event “The ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey”, presented by Devin Savage, Janine A. Kuntz, and Jeannette E. Pierce. It will take place on Wednesday, December 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Each year thousands of academic libraries complete ACRL’s Trends and…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Committees (Deadline Tues., March 15)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you interested in serving on an ILA committee? If you are, now is the time to submit a committee interest form! Appointments begin July 1, and most committee members serve two- or three-year terms. ILA’s committees provide major support services for ILA membership, leadership, special interest groups, and the Executive…
Reminder: IACRL Holding Virtual Fall/Winter Social: “Celebrating Our Successes” (Wed., Dec. 8, 2:00-2:45 PM)-Registration Not Required
(via Lorene Kennard, University of St. Francis) The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) will hold a virtual Fall/Winter Social, themed “Celebrating Our Successes”. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, December 8, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM CDT. All Illinois academic and research librarians are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they are members…