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Syed Maghrabi Conference Scholarship (HSLI) Application Available
September 23, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Applications are now being accepted for the Syed Maghrabi Conference Scholarship. The scholarship provides up to $320.00 in reimbursements for conference registration and one night at the conference hotel. Recipients are responsible for registering a…
Alagna and Cunico to Highlight Speakers at 2016 HSLI Conference
September 23, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via Roberta Craig, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center) The upcoming HSLI Conference at Pheasant Run Resort, “Running With It”, on November 9-11, will have two very interesting and informative speakers. Keynote Speaker “From Surviving…
ALA Diversity Office Seeking Contributors for New Blog
September 23, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via the American Library Association) The ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services (ODLOS)is launching Intersections, a new blog that highlights the everyday work of library and information science workers as they advocate for equit…
Nominations Sought for 2017 ALCTS Preservation Awards
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via the American Library Association) Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) preservation awards. ALCTS presents three Preservation Awards, through its Preservation and Reform…
LLAMA Webinar Series Explores Using Data for Decision-Making and Strategic Planning
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via the American Library Association) Do you sometimes feel like you’ve been left behind in a world driven by ever-increasing amounts of data? The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and the LLAMA Assessment Section will pres…
Progress Update on ACRL Action-Oriented Research Agenda on Library Contributions to Student Learning and Success
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via the Association of College & Research Libraries) The team from OCLC Research – which ACRL selected to design, develop, and deliver a new ACRL “Action-Oriented Research Agenda on Library Contributions to Student Learning and Succe…
All NN/LM – GMR Funding Opportunities Now “Live”
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine - Greater Midwest Region) The Greater Midwest Region office of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) offers funding to support the NN/LM mission: To advance the progress of medicine a…
NN/LM – GMR Seeking Site Sponsors for “Demystifying R” Webinar
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The GMR is now accepting applications for site sponsorship for the MLA Webinar “Demystifying R” on October 5th. To apply to serve as a register…
Call for Proposals: Best of LibGuides Showcase Event
September 18, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via Sarah Leeman, National Louis University) Library UX Chicago is calling for presenter submissions for a Best of LibGuides event, held on November 11th, 2016 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Share what makes your guides unique or effectiv…
Reminder: Next NN/LM - GMR Update is Monday, September 19
September 17, 2016 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
(via Liz Kiscaden, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) It’s that time again. . . we’ll be broadcasting our monthly update on Monday, September 19, at 2:00 PM CST. I welcome your questions in advance, …
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