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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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Iowa ACRL depends on volunteers to offer the spring conference, awards, professional development, and more to our membership.

 

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Nov
11

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

Nov
05

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

Nov
05

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

Oct
29

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.