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Space still available for ACRL/Harvard Advanced Leadership Institute

February 13, 2008 Margot Conahan 1

Registrations are still being accepted the ACRL/Harvard Advanced Leadership Institute for Senior Academic Librarians.  The institute is an intensive and highly-interactive program that will enhance your strategic leadership skills and help you position your library for future success.  The institute, to be held at Harvard University, March 26-29, 2008, is […]

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Applications/Nominations Invited for RBM Editor

February 12, 2008 Kathryn Deiss 0

ACRL invites applications and nominations for the position of editor of Rare Books & Manuscripts (RBM), the biannual, scholarly research journal of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). The editor is appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for an additional three years. Applicants must be […]

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Information Literacy Standards for Anthropology and Sociology Students

February 12, 2008 David Free 0

The ACRL Board of Directors approved the new Information Literacy Standards for Anthropology and Sociology Students at the 2008 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. The standards were developed by the ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section (ANSS) Instruction and Information Literacy Committee Task Force on IL Standards. These standards make a […]

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ACRL Podcast: 2008 Vice-President/ President Elect Candidates Talk

February 11, 2008 David Free 0

In this podcast, College & Research Libraries News editor-in-chief David Free interviews Lori Goetsch of Kansas State University and Janice Simmons-Welburn of Marquette University, 2008 candidates for ACRL Vice-President/ President Elect. Time: 16:55 Click the play button below to listen to the podcast. [display_podcast] About the Music: The music in […]

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ACRL Award Winners

February 8, 2008 David Free 0

ACRL is pleased to announce the following 2008 award recipients. Follow the links for more details on each award winner. ACRL DLS Haworth Press Distance Learning Librarian Conference Sponsorship Award: Harvey Gover ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian: John William Collins III ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award: Craig Gibson ACRL Doctoral Dissertation […]

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C&RL News – February 2008

February 6, 2008 David Free 0

The February 2008 issue of C&RL News is now available online and in the mail. This month’s issue features two articles covering librarians on the road. Last month, Russell A. Hall outlined the concept of the “embedded librarian” in a classroom setting. In this issue, Susan Sharpless Smith and Lynn […]

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Submit a proposal for a 2009 professional development program

February 4, 2008 Margot Conahan 0

ACRL invites proposal submissions for a half-day or full-day professional development programs to be held prior to the 2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting or the 2009 ALA Annual Conference.   Submissions will be accepted through April 7, 2008. Professional development programs should allow participants to develop skills related to a specific topic […]