Month: August 2024

Here are the September 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. 

More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website.

Sarah Slaughter
Laura Kerr
Liz Riordan
Sarah Voels

Free Opportunities

Paid Opportunities

Upcoming Conferences

The Awards Committee of ILA/ACRL announces the availability of a scholarship to attend the
Iowa Library Association Annual Conference on October 9-11, 2024, in Des Moines, IA.
The scholarship will cover the registration fee and up to $150 in travel, hotel, and meal
expenses.

Applicants must fall into at least one of the following three categories:

1) Paid members of ILA/ACRL, working full-time in an Iowa academic or research library, and
either: attending their first Iowa Library Association Conference, or have worked in an Iowa
academic or research library for fewer than three years.

2) Library science students.

3) Support staff working in an Iowa academic or research library (part-time or full-time).
Student and support staff applicants do not have to be paid members of ILA/ACRL. Previous
ILA Fall Conference scholarship recipients are NOT eligible.

Please submit the application form, including an essay no longer than 250 words, describing
your interest in the scholarship and how you believe the scholarship will benefit your
professional development. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Awards Committee
based on the quality of the essay.

The deadline to submit an application is September 4, 2024. The selected recipient will be
notified by September 16, 2024.

Please contact ILA/ACRL Awards Committee Chair Laurie Neuerburg with questions.

More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website.

Laurie Neuerburg
ILA/ACRL Awards Committee Chair
laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu

Hello Iowa academic librarians,

As we look forward to another academic year, please take a moment to nominate (or self-nominate) candidates for the following elected positions in the Iowa chapter of ACRL.

Vice-President/President-Elect:  This is a three-year commitment.  VP term begins January 2025, Presidential term begins in January 2026, and Past President term begins in  January 2027.  The VP also serves as the chair of the membership committee.  

Secretary/Treasurer: This is a two-year commitment that would run from January 2025 – December 2026.  Attend ACRL executive board meetings (held virtually), take minutes and serve as treasurer.

Member at Large: This is a two-year commitment that would run from January 2025-December 2026.  Attend ACRL executive board meetings (held virtually) and serve as the voice for those institutions that are not directly represented on the executive board. 

We also have several committee seats to fill in 2025.  Most of these are two-year commitments. You’ll see places to indicate your interest in committees on the same volunteer form.  These seats are appointed rather than elected.

Nominate early and often!  You can’t vote that way, but you can nominate that way. On behalf of the membership committee, we thank you for your input so that we can keep ILA/ACRL active, vital, and engaged!

More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website.

Jodie Morin, Membership Chair of ILA/ACRL, Buena Vista University

Jennifer Smith, Palmer College of Chiropractic

Sara Scheib, University of Iowa

Brittany Meade, Central College

Sylvia Manual, Iowa State University

“We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 ILA Annual Conference is now open! Conference website, Agenda, Speakers

Early Bird Registration Ends August 30th

REGISTER HERE –https://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/event-list#!event/2024/10/9/ila-annual-conference

Join us in Des Moines, IA on October 9-11! This year’s conference promises to be an unforgettable experience with an inspiring keynote speaker, a legislative panel discussion featuring Iowa legislators addressing key issues impacting libraries and communities, and captivating sessions led by industry leaders and visionaries.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Secure your spot today and join us for an event that will energize and inspire you.

Take advantage of early bird pricing and confirm your discounted hotel accommodations. HOTEL RESERVATION

Register now by clicking the link below: https://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/event-list#!event/2024/10/9/ila-annual-conference

We look forward to seeing you there!”

Here are the August 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. 

More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website.

Sarah Slaughter
Laura Kerr
Liz Riordan
Sarah Voels

Free Opportunities

Paid Opportunities

Upcoming Conferences