From EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV Wed Nov 9 14:36:28 2022 From: EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV (Edwards, Eric A) Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:36:28 +0000 Subject: [spcollig] call for participation: Digital Library Outreach and Instruction Survey (deadline Fri., Nov. 18) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please excuse any cross-posting. (via Anna Neatrour, University of Utah) Dear Colleagues, You are invited to participate in a survey with the goal of discovering how digital library practitioners at various types of cultural heritage institutions and academic organizations promote their unique resources beyond simply placing content in an online repository for users to discover. Types of outreach may include integration of digital collections into teaching and instruction activities, external partnerships, digital scholarship collaborations, social media promotion, and more. The link to the Digital Library Outreach and Instruction Survey and more background is available on this website (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://exhibits.lib.utah.edu/s/digliboutreach/page/survey__;!!DZ3fjg!_359CEbgJJLhZp1cCz3cisPEkVTFIBq6JFtLqCNzC30pUqRezU5Wo-d0asG5qytu_AVSJcy9mikJA_vdt429VKN_VSA$ ). This study is being conducted by five librarians at the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and University of Northern Colorado who have engaged in digital library and digital scholarship projects with a variety of audiences both regionally and nationally. Results of this study may be published in professional publications and presentations, including a forthcoming monograph on the topic to be published by ALA Publishing. The survey should take roughly 10-15 minutes to complete. A PDF of the survey is available for preview on the website linked above. The survey will be open until Friday, November 18, 2022. If you would like any additional information about the study, please feel free to contact any of the people listed below. Thank you for your time and consideration, Rebekah Cummings, University of Utah Jane Monson, University of Northern Colorado Jeremy Myntti, Brigham Young University Anna Neatrour, University of Utah Rachel Wittmann, University of Utah Eric A. Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796 eedwards at ilsos.gov (217) 558-1928 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV Mon Nov 14 15:56:15 2022 From: EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV (Edwards, Eric A) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:56:15 +0000 Subject: [spcollig] save the date and call for paper and presentation proposals: Northern Illinois History and Cultural Heritage Conference (at NIU campus in DeKalb on Sat., April 22, 2023)--deadline Fri., Dec. 31 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please excuse any cross-posting. (via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Regional History Center at NIU Libraries invites proposals for papers, sessions, panels, and multi-media presentations for the Northern Illinois History and Cultural Heritage Conference. Themed "At the Crossroads of the Urban-Rural Divide: A Conference on Northern Illinois History and Cultural Heritage", the meeting will take place at the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb, IL, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Please see below for more details. Identified in recent scholarship and commentary as perhaps the most consequential political fracture line in American society, the urban-rural divide has factored into national identity, governance, and public policy since this country's founding. The Northern Illinois region-representing a swath of land north of Interstate 80 and extending west from Chicagoland to the Mississippi River-offers numerous opportunities to understand how historic change and continuity have shaped the current political and ideological dynamic playing out across the United States. Collectively, the region exemplifies the tension and conflict of the urban-rural dichotomy, where the influence of a major metropolitan agglomeration looms large over the individual communities and interests found within. As the urban, suburban, and peri-urban landscape expands, the resulting demographic and cultural variance reconfigures traditional patterns and notions of political affiliation, cultural expression, community values, and shared experience. In other words, the fracture lines become less clear and conventional wisdom about the divide is continuously tested and reformulated. This Conference seeks to temporarily shift focus from topics well-covered in historical discussions about Illinois to bring attention to community stories and historical narratives that are frequently overlooked and underappreciated yet have profound implications for the trajectory of this state and nation. Like many other rapidly changing regions, Northern Illinois represents a crossroads with a unique history that can inform our present and future understanding. The Conference organizers hope to engage a diverse audience of scholars, practitioners, students, hobbyists, community leaders, and others to examine the urban-rural divide through a regional and local lens. We invite proposals from professionals and amateurs across disciplines that address some aspect of this urban-rural dynamic in the context of Northern Illinois history and culture. The presentation format is open and both group and individual session proposals will be considered. We welcome topics that include (but are not limited to) the following areas: * Historic political and ideological tensions between town and country * Labor and opportunity in the post-industrial global economy * Indigenous history, culture, and knowledges * Suburban sprawl, rural contraction, and evolving land use * Race, justice, and diversifying communities * Immigration, migration, and demographic shifts * Gender, sexuality, and women's history * Technology, climate change, and environmental history * Radicalization, polarization, and rural/urban decline * Memory institutions, community identity, and the telling of local/regional history * Historiography trends, gaps, and discourses * Teaching regional and local history at the elementary, secondary, and college levels * Historic people, places, and events in regional popular culture or folklore * Institutional networks, historic tourism, and the heritage industry * Documenting and curating local and regional history For the purpose of this conference, the Northern Illinois Region is defined by the NIU Regional History Center's geographic collecting scope, which encompasses the northernmost counties in the state of Illinois outside of Cook County. Preference will be given to presenters and topics originating within this approximate geographic region. However, there is no residency requirement and topics outside of the geographic focus will be considered if the proposal aligns significantly with the other thematic elements of the conference. Proposals should include contact information, presentation/paper title, and a 200-300 word abstract that describes your topic and how it will be presented. These can be submitted to Associate Professor Bradley J. Wiles at bwiles at niu.edu. The deadline for proposals is Friday, December 31, 2022, and all individuals submitting proposals will be notified with an acceptance decision by Monday, January 31, 2023. Eric A. Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796 eedwards at ilsos.gov (217) 558-1928 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV Mon Nov 14 22:11:36 2022 From: EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV (Edwards, Eric A) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:11:36 +0000 Subject: [spcollig] call for applications: Institute for Research Design in Librarianship 2023 (online June 5-16, Mon.-Fri.)--application period Thurs., Dec. 1 - Fri., Jan. 27 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please excuse any cross-posting. (via Kirstin Duffin, Eastern Illinois University) The William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University is issuing a call for applications for the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL Online) 2023. IRDL is a continuing education program for academic and research librarians and archivists designed to create a growing community of confident librarian-researchers. The year-long program begins with a Summer Research Workshop, to provide novice researchers with social science research training, followed by a year of peer and formal mentor support in completing a research project of their design. The Summer Research Workshop, traditionally delivered as an in-person experience, has shifted to an online format, from 2022-2024, thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The program will again be offered at no cost to participants, open to librarians and archivists in the United States and Canada in full-time positions; librarians in a full-time residency are eligible to apply. The 2023 Summer Research Workshop will be offered from June 5 to 16 (Monday-Friday). We seek librarians with a passion for research and a desire to improve their research skills. IRDL is designed to bring together all that the literature tells us about the necessary conditions for librarians to conduct valid and reliable research in an institutional setting. The cohort will be chosen from a selective submission process, with an emphasis on enthusiasm for research and diversity from a variety of perspectives, including ethnicity and type and size of library. Selection criteria: * Commitment to the year-long process of participating in the IRDL research community and conducting the proposed study within the 2023-2024 academic year; * Significance of the research problem to the operational success of libraries or to the profession of librarianship; * Thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and clarity of the research proposal; * Enthusiasm for research and a desire to learn. We will be accepting applications from Thursday, December 1, 2022, to Friday, January 27, 2023. Scholars accepted to the Institute will be notified in early March 2023. Application information may be found at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.lmu.edu/irdl/apply/overview/__;!!DZ3fjg!8uyVdOjC3DsCT4TP4kIqaWv2cDF26znvnMem3HAjvYDiZnSHTBn5Prl6AcQ0VekORNXlzjwmqDtyKKUlqYteEwJW1BI$ . Please contact Project Co-Directors with any questions about the Institute or the application process: Marie Kennedy, Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian, Loyola Marymount University (marie.kennedy at lmu.edu) Kristine Brancolini, Dean of the Library, Loyola Marymount University (brancoli at lmu.edu) Eric A. Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796 eedwards at ilsos.gov (217) 558-1928 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV Wed Nov 23 18:49:54 2022 From: EEdwards at ILSOS.GOV (Edwards, Eric A) Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:49:54 +0000 Subject: [spcollig] registration open for free SLA Illinois tour of Gerber/Hart Library and Archives in Chicago (Wed., Dec. 7, 4:00-5:00 PM CDT)--limited to 20 participants Message-ID: Please excuse any cross-posting. (via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Join SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois for an in-person tour of the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives in Chicago on Wednesday, December 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM CDT. Founded in 1981, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives seeks to preserve and make accessible the history and culture of the LGBTQ* communities in Chicago and the Midwest in order to advance the larger goal of achieving justice and equality. This event is in-person only. Any library worker from any Illinois library is welcome to register. Registration is free and limited to 20 participants. Learn more and register at https/https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sla-il-gerberhart-library-archives-tour-tickets-461200492087__;!!DZ3fjg!58NWKG4R1irOwGDz3cX41qObgInaUj2UWO8zJKSVJbf57iz5Wgz1uFFPdAnwA6OiHjn4Ld2keLKegUmvQIVO8eqUguA$ . Eric A. Edwards Interlibrary Loan Librarian Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796 eedwards at ilsos.gov (217) 558-1928 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: