Greetings ULS, I think it’s time we got a little animated, inspired — rowdy, even! That being the case, I’d like to invite you all to join me, fellow ULS members, and friends of ULS for an informal social in Boston. Let’s prove that university librarians can have fun, too!...
As you plan your ALA calendar, consider the ACRL-ULS program, Millennials in Graduate School: How do We Support them? on Saturday, July 11th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in McCormick Place West, W-196c. Millennials, those born between 1982 and 1994, are entering graduate school and doctoral programs. Surveys suggest that...
Check out this page for a complete listing of ACRL programs in Chicago: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/annual09.cfm
A hearty congratulations to all the winners of the ULS 2009 Elections!! They are: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect: Kim Leeder Secretary: Glenda Thornton Members-At-Large: Tinsley Silcox and Tanner Wray Winners have been added to the official 2009-10 rosters at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/resources/leadership/sectioncommittee1.cfm.
New This Year! The ACRL Research Program Committee (RPC) is sponsoring Research Writer’s Workshops at the ACRL 14th National Conference in Seattle, March 12-15, 2009. Aimed at the new or inexperienced writer, the Research Writer’s Workshops will bring together small groups of two to three writers matched with an experienced...
No trip to Seattle would be complete without partaking of the myriad of the city’s fine and fascinating restaurants. There is perhaps no more memorable dining experience than one that is shared. The Local Arrangements Committee for the ACRL National Conference Seattle 2009 invites you to bring these two principles...
Having trouble filling management positions? There has been an ongoing debate in academic libraries about the benefits of hiring from within vs. brining in someone from outside the organization with different experiences and new ideas. Has this dynamic changed? Want to know what other institutions are doing? The ULS Current...
Feeling pressed by the current economic situation? Wish you had someone you could lean on to assist you in delivering your message, someone to assist you in making the case for a smaller budget cut for you when compared to other campus agencies? The ULS Campus Administration and Leadership Discussion...
The 2009 ULS Program Committee is very excited about their proposed Program at the Annual Conference in Chicago titled “Millennials in Graduate School: How Do We Support Them?” Millennials, those born between 1982 and 1994, are finishing college and entering graduate school. Surveys suggest that these students use libraries heavily...
The following is from Cory Tucker. Contact him for more information. Program Title: Subject Librarian 2.0: Emerging Trends and Future Challenges for the Liaison Librarian Short Description This panel will take a look into the future to identify new challenges and opportunities for subject liaisons in academic libraries. The panel...