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The Iowa chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ILA/ACRL), rooted both in the Iowa Library Association (ILA) and in ACRL, has a long tradition of active, forward-looking involvement of its members.
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2025 ILA-ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference Call for Proposals The educational landscape is rapidly changing across the nation and in Iowa, requiring librarians to respond to and prepare for unpredictable challenges. Artificial intelligence, active legislation, and budget cuts are altering the way academic libraries interact with their communities while still striving to offer the highest… Continue reading →
December Professional Development Opportunities
If you know of webinars, classes, conferences, publishing opportunities, etc. that would be of interest to fellow Iowa library folks, please pass it along to one of us on the ILA/ACRL Professional Development Committee. Learn more about our work on the ILA/ACRL website at https://www.iowaacrl.org/about-us/ila-acrl-committees/ Sarah Slaughter Laura Kerr Liz Riordan Sarah Voels Free Opportunities Choice360… Continue reading December Professional Development Opportunities →
Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, December 4 at 10 am
Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th at 10 am. Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00 to 10:50 am, Topic: Initiatives at your library and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, December 4 at 10 am →
ILA/ACRL Election Results
On behalf of the Membership Committee, I am pleased to announce the results of election of officers for 2025-2026. Kris Stacy-Bates, Research Services Librarian at the Iowa State University Library was elected to serve as Vice-President/President-Elect. Kris has been active in ILA-ACRL for more than 27 years serving in various roles. Most recently, Kris… Continue reading ILA/ACRL Election Results →
Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm
This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm. Thursday, November 7 from 1:00 to 1:50 pm, Topic: Professional Development and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website. Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm →
November Professional Development Opportunities
Here are the November 2024 professional development opportunities, both free and paid! If you know of webinars, classes, conferences, publishing opportunities, etc. that would be of interest to fellow Iowa library folks, please pass it along to one of us on the ILA/ACRL Professional Development Committee. Sarah Slaughter Laura Kerr Liz Riordan Sarah Voels Free… Continue reading November Professional Development Opportunities →