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. The association organizes an annual conference in the spring, sponsors sessions at ILA’s fall conference, and publishes a newsletter three times a year as well as an annual directory of Iowa academic and research libraries.

 

Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers

Ballots for the election of Iowa ARL officers were sent out to all active Iowa ACRL members on Wednesday, October 30. The voting period will run from October 30, beginning at 8:00 a.m., until Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:00 p.m. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should have, please check the following: Did you update your email address recently? Ballots were sent to whatever email you use for ILA business. This may or may not be your work address. Check your spam filter. Emails were sent from a uiowa.edu address and the subject line references the ILA/ACRL election. Please contact me to get a paper ballot or to check on your ACRL membership status. I can be reached at morinj@bvu.edu

 

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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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ILA Planning Day

November 18

Urbandale public Library

10 AM – 3 PM

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Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers

Ballots for the election of Iowa ARL officers were sent out to all active Iowa ACRL members on Wednesday, October 30. The voting period will run from October 30, beginning at 8:00 a.m., until Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:00 p.m. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should have, please check… Continue reading Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers

Oct
28

Winner of the ILA/ACRL Scholarship Award to the ILA Annual Conference

We are proud to announce the recipient of the ILA/ACRL Scholarship to the ILA Annual Conference. Congratulations to Ashley Wildberg! Biography Ashley lives in downtown Des Moines, Iowa with their husband and dog. They are currently an online SLIS student with the University of Iowa, with a concentration in archives and special collections. They plan… Continue reading Winner of the ILA/ACRL Scholarship Award to the ILA Annual Conference

Oct
23

Important – ILA/ACRL Fall Business Meeting Scheduled for Friday, October 25 at 1:00 pm

Please join your ACRL Executive Board for our Fall Business Meeting, to be held virtually on Friday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.  This meeting is open to all ACRL members. Check your email for the link to the Zoom meeting.

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Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, October 2 at 10 am

Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 2 at 10 am. Wednesday, October 2 from 10:00 to 10:50 am, Topic: Upcoming ILA Annual Conference and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, October 2 at 10 am

Sep
30

October Professional Development Opportunities

Here are the October 2024 professional development opportunities both free and paid 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… Continue reading October Professional Development Opportunities

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30

Candidates Running for Office 2025

Plans are underway for the election of the ILA ACRL Executive Board officers to take place Oct. 30 – Nov. 8, 2024.  You’ll receive an email and link to the ballot when the voting period is open later this fall.  You may request a paper ballot if you prefer. Once the election has ended we’ll… Continue reading Candidates Running for Office 2025