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reminder: submissions for ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards due Fri., Dec. 5

Posted By Eric Edwards Nov 12, 2025 12:53 PM
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Please excuse any cross-posting. (via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year's Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work ...

call for submissions: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards--deadline Fri., Dec. 5

Posted By Eric Edwards Oct 14, 2025 09:39 AM
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(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year's Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop ...

Chapter Leaders Forum at ALA Annual in Philadelphia Fri., June 27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT--Registration Required

Posted By Eric Edwards Apr 24, 2025 09:47 AM
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(via Jon Martin - Program Manager, Chapter Relations Office) To Chapter Leaders: The Chapter Relations Committee and Chapter Relations Office are pleased to announce the return of the Chapter Leaders Forum at ALA Annual in Philadelphia, PA. The full-day Forum will be held Friday, June 27, from 9:00 ...

Update from ALA Chapter Relations Office on IMLS Funding Situation

Posted By Eric Edwards Apr 02, 2025 09:02 AM
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(via Jon Martin, Program Manager - Chapter Relations Office) Today ALA learned that staff at the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the federal agency responsible for library funding, were placed on administrative leave. ALA President Cindy Hohl: "Congress created IMLS by law, with bipartisan ...

State Legislator In-Depth Briefings Available to Chapters

Posted By Eric Edwards Jan 22, 2025 11:33 AM
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(via Amelia Aldred--ALA Deputy Director, State and Local Advocacy) I'm excited to announce a new 2025 legislative resource for chapters. The Office of Public Policy and Advocacy has researched and compiled in-depth briefings for each state, available to chapters. These briefings include information ...

RE: registration open for Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries webinar "Supporting Library Colleagues with Mentorship"--Tues., Nov. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00-11:00 AM Pacific Time)

Posted By Eric Edwards Oct 31, 2024 09:22 AM
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Unfortunately, this event is limited to Illinois librarians. I apologize to any non-Illinois people who were hoping to attend. ------------------------------ Eric Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library ------------------------------

registration open for Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries webinar "Supporting Library Colleagues with Mentorship"--Tues., Nov. 12, 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00-11:00 AM Pacific Time)

Posted By Eric Edwards Oct 21, 2024 09:14 AM
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Please excuse any cross-posting. (via Josh Newport, IACRL President-Elect) Registration is open for the Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries webinar "Supporting Library Colleagues with Mentorship". It will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 ...

registration open for next ALA Chapter Advocacy Exchange--Wed., Oct. 9, at 3:00 PM Eastern/12:00 PM Pacific

Posted By Eric Edwards Oct 01, 2024 08:39 AM
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(via Jon Martin, ALA Chapter Relations Office) On behalf of the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy and the Office of Chapter Relations, we're delighted to re-introduce the Chapter Advocacy Exchange. The Chapter Advocacy Exchange is an opportunity for chapter members involved in library advocacy to ...

reminder: registration open for next Chapter Management Exchange--online TODAY, Thurs., Sept. 19, at 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific

Posted By Eric Edwards Sep 19, 2024 09:11 AM
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(via Jon Martin, ALA Chapter Relations Office) On recommendation of one of our chapter leaders, we're happy to offer our next Chapter Management Exchange as an open format. It will take place on Thursday, September 19, at 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific. Join us for an open-format discussion designed ...

final reminder: call for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (online Wed., Oct. 23 – Fri., Oct. 25) poster and lightning talk submissions closes Sun., Sept. 1

Posted By Eric Edwards Aug 28, 2024 08:37 AM
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(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) This is a reminder that the Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will take place virtually from Wednesday, October 23, to Friday, October 25. HSLI is seeking proposals for both lightning talks and poster presentations. The submission ...

call for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (online Wed., Oct. 23 - Fri., Oct. 25) poster and lightning talk submissions–deadline Sun., Sept. 1

Posted By Eric Edwards Aug 21, 2024 11:11 AM
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(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will take place virtually from Wednesday, October 23, to Friday, October 25. HSLI is seeking proposals for both lightning talks and poster presentations. We welcome posters or lightning ...

information on CE sessions available for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference--online Wed., Oct. 23, to Fri., Oct. 25

Posted By Eric Edwards Aug 05, 2024 02:46 PM
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(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) Please join us for the 2024 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference, taking place virtually from Wednesday, October 23, to Friday, October 25. Check out the continuing education session and speaker descriptions below for what is sure ...

University of North Carolina Wilmington's Dr. Lucy Holman to give keynote address at 2024 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (online Wed., Oct. 23 - Fri., Oct. 25)

Posted By Eric Edwards Aug 02, 2024 11:32 AM
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(via Laura Killingsworth, Illinois State University) Please join us for the 2024 HSLI Annual Conference! The 2024 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will take place virtually from Wednesday, October 23, to Friday, October 25. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Lucy Holman as our keynote ...

Save the Date: 10/19 Day of Action - Unite Against Book Bans

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 31, 2024 02:39 PM
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(via Jon Martin, Program Manager - Chapter Relations Office) Dear Chapter Leaders: We are now under 100 days out from the November election. As libraries and the freedom to read remain under historic threat nationwide, we must seize this critical moment to protect the rights of readers and libraries ...

registration open for ALA Public Policy and Advocacy staff briefing on federal library funding in Congress--online Mon., July 22, at 3:00 PM CDT

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 19, 2024 02:53 PM
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(via Jon Martin, Chapter Relations Office) Join ALA Public Policy and Advocacy staff on Monday, July 22, at 3:00 PM CDT, for a critical briefing on federal library funding in Congress. The House has proposed a historic cut of over 15% to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS.) Unite ...

slides and contact information for July 9 webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 10, 2024 04:06 PM
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All: Thank you very much to everyone who attended yesterday's webinar, and a special thank-you to the presenters and host. The slides from each session, along with the presenter's or presenters' contact information, are below. "From Sidelines to Spotlight: Elevating Poster Sessions at a State Library ...

RE: final reminder: ACRL Chapters Council holding webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters on Tuesday, July 9, 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time (9:00-10:30 PM Pacific Time)--

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 08, 2024 01:36 PM
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RE: final reminder: ACRL Chapters Council holding webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters on Tuesday, July 9, 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time (9:00-10:30 PM Pacific Time)--no registration required

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 08, 2024 01:36 PM
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All: Here is the agenda. Sorry I did not include it with the original message. Thank you. Eric Edwards ------------------------------ Eric Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library ------------------------------

final reminder: ACRL Chapters Council holding webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters on Tuesday, July 9, 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time (9:00-10:30 PM Pacific Time)--no registration required

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 08, 2024 01:32 PM
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All: This is a reminder that the ACRL Chapters Council webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters will take place on Tuesday, July 9, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Eastern Time (9:00-10:30 AM Pacific Time). I have attached the agenda, and the meeting access information is below. ...

reminder: ACRL Chapters Council holding webinar on unique or interesting projects by state and regional chapters on Tuesday, July 9, 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time (9:00-10:30 PM Pacific Time)--no registration required

Posted By Eric Edwards Jul 01, 2024 11:18 AM
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