ULS Midwinter Schedule of Events (note: committee meetings are open to all interested participants) Friday January 7 Committee on the Future of University Libraries 3:00 pm 05:00 pm Hilton Bayfront – Aqua 309 Saturday January 8 Executive Committee Sat Jan 8 8:00 am 10:00 am Manchester Grand Hyatt – Mohsen A Communications Committee Sat Jan …
Category Archive: conferences
Dec 09
Two New ULS Discussion Groups!
The ULS Executive Committee is excited to announce the creation of two new Discussion Groups! The Evidence Based Practices Discussion Group will focus on issues related to assessment and evidence based practices in academic libraries. The Mid-Level Managers Discussion Group will focus on issues related to mid-level managers in academic libraries. If you have questions, …
Nov 23
ALA Midwinter Discussion–Strategic Planning During Budget Difficulties
We are all dealing with difficult budget times. How has strategic planning helped? Are you engaging in strategic planning now? How is the budget influencing that process? How has an existing strategic plan helped decision making when facing budget cuts? The ULS Current Topics Discussion group is seeking someone to kick off a discussion of strategic …
Aug 31
Call for proposals: Academic Lightning Round!
The University Libraries and College Libraries Sections invite proposals for our 2011 ALA Annual Conference Program: Academic Librarian Lightning Round! Innovative New Roles ABSTRACT: Innovative College and University Librarians are increasingly assuming new academic, governance, professional, and service roles and responsibilities. By forging new pathways and partnerships, academic librarians can reassert the centrality of the …
Jun 14
ULS Meetings at Annual next week
For a one-stop listing of all ULS meetings and events, please see our wiki page. If something’s missing, please notify Kim Leeder or feel free to add it yourself. See you in DC!
Jun 11
ULS Program at ALA Annual: Demonstrating Excellence in Higher Education
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from national and international leaders of assessment in higher education! ACRL University Libraries Section presents its ALA Annual Conference program: Demonstrating Excellence in Higher Education: What Universities are Doing. What Libraries are Doing. Saturday, June 26, 2010 1:30 – 3:30 pm Washington Convention Center 140A/B In the competitive environment …
Jun 01
You could be ULS’s Emerging Leader next year!
I’m pleased to announce that ULS will be sponsoring an ALA Emerging Leader again this year! If you’re applying to the program and you’re a ULS member, be sure to select ULS under “sponsorships” and you could receive $1000 in travel support for next year’s conferences, plus a guaranteed committee appointment within ULS once you’re …
Jan 21
Your thoughts about the ULS Social
Our social in Boston seemed to go well! Of course, you never really know until you ask, so I’m asking: 1. If you went, do you have any feedback? 2. Even if you didn’t go, what are your thoughts about it? 3. Should we do it again? If so, where & when? Your comments will …
Jan 13
ALA Program: New Campus Partnership Roles for Librarians
NEW CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP ROLES FOR LIBRARIANS Going Beyond the Director • What is the difference between outreach and partnership? • What are some new campus initiatives ripe for librarian partnerships? • What potential campus relationships have we not pursued in the past? Come join the discussion of these and related topics facilitated by Barbara Jenkins …
Jan 08
ULS events in Boston
Hi all, I thought it might make life easier to have the ULS-only piece of the Midwinter schedule posted here. These are the official meetings (pdf). The only additional event I know of that’s not listed here is our social at Cheers Boston on Saturday at 5-7pm. Are you coming? RSVP by email or on …