Author: Christina Sheley

Member of Month: David Alexander

Name: David Alexander Institution: University of South Dakota Job Title: Head of Resource Management and Assistant to the Dean How long have you been a member of ULS? I believe since library school in 1997. What or who inspires your work? I get the greatest satisfaction from working with our...

Engaging Your Community with Exhibits & Displays (Online Discussion)

The ACRL/ULS Academic Outreach Committee offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to academic outreach endeavors. March 2019: Engaging Your Community with Exhibits & Displays This month’s discussion will focus on how academic libraries create and use exhibits and displays in outreach. Come prepared to talk about...

2019 ULS Vice Chair/Chair-Elect: Leslie Sult

Leslie Sult is one of two candidates this year for ULS Vice Chair/Chair-Elect. She is the Research & Learning Librarian at the University of Arizona. Read this interview to learn more about Leslie and what her goals would be if elected as Vice Chair/Chair-Elect.  Tell us more about yourself and how...

2019 ULS Vice Chair/Chair-Elect: Michelle Demeter

Michelle Demeter is one of two candidates this year for ULS Vice Chair/Chair-Elect. She is the Head of Instruction & Undergraduate Services at New York University. Read this interview to learn more about Michelle and what her goals would be if elected as Vice Chair/Chair-Elect. Tell us more about yourself and...

Beyond Library Diversity Residencies: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Promote Librarians of Color

The ACRL Professional Development Committee presents: Beyond Library Diversity Residencies: Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Promote Librarians of ColorTuesday, February 19, 201911:00 a.m. CSTPresented online via ZoomRegistration Link The lack of racial diversity within the academic librarian profession is largely acknowledged within the field and reflected in iterative conversations about...

Member of the Month: Zacharia Benalayat

Name: Zacharia Benalayat Institution: University of Texas at Austin Job Title: Digital Initiatives Graduate Research Associate How long have you been a member of ULS? Almost 2 years now, ever since I started my program. What or who inspires your work? I can’t say it was anyone one person or...

2019 Outstanding Professional Development Award — Call for Nominations

University Libraries Section Outstanding Professional Development Award committee is pleased to announce that they are accepting nominations. Do you know someone who has contributed to librarians’ growth and professional development? Nominations due February 8, 2019. See details and submit nominations on the ACRL Web site:http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/achievementawards/ulsaward The award recognizes librarians, archivists,...