Here are some upcoming discussion forums and webinars that we hope our members will find useful:

The People of Color in Library & Information Science (POC in LIS) Summit will take place on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 virtually via Zoom from 9:00 am – 3:15 pm PST.
Registration will open on Friday June 15, 2021 at 9 am. POC in LIS Summit is free, but space is limited.
POC in LIS Summit Registration Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to event.

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Choice-ACRL free digital webinars – check them all out: https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/

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ACRL Presents Webcasts

The ACRL Presents program offers free occasional webcasts on issues of broad interest and importance to the academic and research library community. ACRL Presents webcasts are recorded and closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. Check back for upcoming live sessions, or browse our archived recordings below:

https://www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/elearning/acrlpresents

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Call for presentations for LibLearnX conference

“Education for Librarians by Librarians”:

https://alaliblearnx.org/call-for-presentations

To deliver exceptional learning experiences, a Call for Presentations is being solicited for the conference programs. Preference may be given to proposals that reflect field best practices, have clear learning objectives, and focus on applicable content, instructional design, and diverse audiences.

Subject matter topics include: Books and Authors, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Career Development & Leadership, Collection Development, Community Outreach & Partnerships, Data Collection, Digital Equity, Human Resources, Library Services, Mental Health, Reader’s Advisory, Technology Innovation.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Submission site opens: June 15, 2021
Submission site closes August 15, 2021
Review site opens: August 25, 2021
Review site closes: September 22, 2021
Programs announced: October 2021

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Keep your mind sharp with ACRL’s summer professional development opportunities. Our catalog of webcasts, online courses, and Off-RoadShow workshops is the perfect mix for a season of learning.

Check them out here:

https://www.ala.org/acrl/summer-learning

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