Heading to ALA? Come join the ACRL ULS Evidence Based Practices Discussion Group on Sunday, June 23rd, 8:30 am-10:00 am at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Avenue NW) in rooms Columbia 1 &2 Guest speakers and topics are listed below: Presenters: Orolando Duffus, Business Librarian, University of Houston Libraries; and...
Want to help someone new to the profession, or more experienced but seeking your wisdom? Sign up to be a mentor! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing its “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Service, which allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a 20-minute session, on a drop-in...
Looking for objective input or feedback from seasoned professionals, seeking a convenient way to connect with other librarians? Do a “fly by” at ALA Annual in Washington D.C.! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing its “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Service, which allows a mentee to talk with a mentor...
Date/Time: August 14, Wednesday from 9-10 am PT/12-1 pm ET Does your library offer a personal librarian program? Not sure what it is? The ACRL Leadership Discussion Group invites the co-authors of the newest publication, Personal Librarians: Building Relationships for Student Success (ABC CLIO 2019) to present a webinar on...
Russ Dennison is the June 2019 Member of the Month. Learn more about Russ and what inspires him about working in a university library.
May 2019 topic: Developing Your Outreach Plan
This month’s online roundtable discussion will focus on how academic libraries plan for outreach activities and programs throughout the year.
Lynda Kellam was selected as the 2019 recipient of the ACRL ULS Outstanding Professional Development Award for creating the webinar series “Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian.” The $1,000 award and plaque will be presented to her at the ULS reception at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington...
Name: Nicole Bungert Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Job Title: Student Success Librarian How long have you been a member of ULS? 2 years What or who inspires your work? Social justice—the potential for information and education to improve the lives of individuals. What most excites you about academic librarianship? The...
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are key words that are considered important aspects to the library profession. Although attempts seem to be made towards that end, what is really causing some librarians of color to leave or think of leaving the profession? The work environment may be the problem. Librarians of...
The University Libraries Section schedule at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference is now available.