The ACRL University Libraries Section Current Topics Discussion Group will meet virtually in 2021-2022 in lieu of meeting in-person at ALA conferences. We are inviting proposals for two virtual presentations in the fall/winter and spring/summer, dates TBD. Possible formats might include either lightning talks (10-15 minutes) or full session talks (30-45 minutes). Presentations should be focused on issues and problems of current interest to university libraries and librarians.
Please submit your proposal by
October 22, 2021 via
this submission form. If you have any questions please contact the Discussion Group Convener, Sara Scheib, at
sara-scheib@uiowa.edu.
Possible topics may include (but are not limited to):
*University libraries and post-COVID transformation
*University library projects or programs related to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
*Current trends in scholarly communication
*Services supporting first-generation/low income students
*Support for undergraduate research opportunities
*Services for graduate students
*Changing public service models
*Partnerships/collaborations with non-library partners
*Virtual instruction, programming, and outreach
*Textbook affordability and Open Educational Resources (OER)
*Change management and morale
Thank you!
Current Topics Discussion Group:
Sara Scheib (Convener)
Alyssa Denneler
Meredith Knoff
Ann Marshall
H J Pedelty
Kimberly Shotick
Rebecca Starkey
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Sara Scheib
Director, Scholarly Impact, UI Libraries
University of Iowa
She/Her/Hers
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