As Chair of the University Libraries Section for 2022-2023, I would like to extend my welcome to all ULS members, and my gratitude to ULS chairs, convenors, and committee members for their work this year. I have been a member of ULS since 2007 and very much value the community and collegiality it has given me.
The ULS 2023 Nominating Committee is seeking names of interested individuals for nomination to be on the ballot for our three elected officer positions. These are: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect – 3 years (Vice-Chair/Chair/Past-Chair) For information available on these web pages: Vice – https://acrl.libguides.com/uls/exec/vice-chair; Section Vice-chair Calendar: https://www.ala.org/acrl/resources/vicechaircalendar, Chair: https://acrl.libguides.com/uls/exec/chair; Section Chair Calendar:...
This year’s ULS Social at Annual will be held on Saturday, June 25th, from 5:30-7:30 at Teaism – Penn Quarter (400 8th Street NW, Washington, DC), in the lower level. This will be similar to past in-person socials with food and non-alcoholic drinks provided. It’s an informal, come-and-go-gathering.
The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee will be providing “On-the-Fly” Mentoring services on site during ALA Annual 2022. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with a mentor for a 20-minute session, on a drop-in basis. We need experienced librarians to help those new to the profession or looking for career advice.
Congratulations to our newly elected 2022 officers! The total number of ballots posted for the University Libraries Section was 1054.
The ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee (PDC) welcomes proposals for online programs that further ACRL members’ professional development, knowledge, and practice. Submission deadline is September 24, 2021.
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 once again providing the “On-the-Fly” Mentoring Service, which allows a mentee to talk with a mentor for a 20-minute session, on a drop-in basis. We need experienced librarians to help those new to the profession or looking for career advice.
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! February 2021 topic: Supporting Students Who Can’t Come to Campus and/or Participate in the University Experience. When: Wednesday, February 3 at 1pm...
Congratulations to our newly elected 2020 officers. The total number of ballots posted for the University Libraries Section was 1065. Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (For a three-year term)Jennifer Sharkey Member-At-Large (For a three-year term)Mea Warren Annie Zeidman-Karpinski For the full list of ACRL election results, consult the official ACRL Elections page: http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/electionresults/election.