The ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee invites proposals for online programs that may further ACRL members’ professional development, knowledge, and practice. Programs usually run one hour, including time for questions, and are offered via Zoom. The committee hosts several online programs throughout the year (prior programs here). In 2018-2019, though we will consider all...
Once again, the University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing the “On-the-Fly” mentoring service during the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. The service allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a twenty minute session, on a drop-in basis. At Midwinter 2018, we had a great turnout...
The ACRL/ULS Academic Outreach Committee offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to academic outreach endeavors. You are invited to join in the next one, later this month! May 2018 topic: Reaching Graduate Students, Post-Docs, and Adjuncts This month’s discussion will focus on how academic libraries approach...
When: Thurs May 24, 2018 11am-noon CST (Accessible time zone converter) Where: Online with Zoom Registration https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YV-7KAU5TUuBKoiJxP4uAQ Join us for an introduction to Software Carpentry for Librarians by Cam Macdonell and Clara Llebot Lorente. The rise of carpentry workshops in academic libraries comes out of scientists long standing need to...
Congratulations to our newly elected 2018 officers. The total number of ballots posted for the University Libraries Section was 1,103. Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (For a three-year term) Amanda Peters Member-At-Large (For a three-year term) Nancy S. Gibson Rachel Mulvihill For the full list of ACRL election results consult this pdf file: http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/aboutacrl/ACRL%202018%20Election%20Results.pdf
The ULS Executive Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the upcoming 2018 ALA election. Vice-chair/Chair-elect Jody Bailey, University of Texas, Arlington Amanda Peters, University of Michigan Member-at-Large Rachel Mulvihill, University of Central Florida, rachel.mulvihill@ucf.edu Nancy Gibson, Austin Peay State University Lis Pankl, University of Utah For...
For program descriptions, please consult the Conference Scheduler Saturday, February 10, 2018 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mentoring-on-the-Fly I Location: Colorado Convention Center, Placement Center 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Current Topics Discussion Group (ACRL ULS) Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Court 2 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Campus Administration...
University Libraries Section Outstanding Professional Development Award committee is pleased to announce that they are accepting nominations. Nominations due: February 9, 2018 See details and submit nominations on the ACRL Web site: http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/achievementawards/ulsaward The award recognizes librarians, archivists, or curators whose contributions to providing professional development opportunities for librarians have...
This month’s online roundtable discussion will focus on planning and managing outreach events year-round. We will talk about how different libraries plan and coordinate outreach activities throughout the year, how schedules are managed to avoid planning conflicts, mapping activities to outcomes, and more! Come prepared to talk about what you’re...
Congratulations to our newly elected officers. The total number of ballots posted for the University Libraries Section was 1,122. Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (For a three-year term) Kerry Creelman Secretary (For a two-year term) Michelle Demeter Member-At-Large (For a three-year term) Bruce Henson Nancy E. Garmer For the full list of ACRL election...