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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. 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.

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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/ACRL  – IPAL Spring Conference

Sustainable Futures 

May 29-30, 2024

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

Several hands in many colors raised

Volunteer

Iowa ACRL depends on volunteers to offer the spring conference, awards, professional development, and more to our membership. Fill out our volunteer form if you would like to get involved with Iowa ACRL!

Mar
27

April Professional Development Opportunities

Here are the April 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.  Sarah Slaughter Laura Kerr Liz Riordan Sarah Voels… Continue reading April Professional Development Opportunities

Mar
21

2nd call for ILA/ACRL Award Applications

2nd Call for ILA/ACRL Awards Applications! ILA/ACRL Research Award: A $500 grant to be awarded to an ILA/ACRL member for a presented or published scholarly work. Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024. Submit an application for the Research Award. ILA/ACRL Mary Iber Spring Conference Scholarship: Helps to fund attendance at the Iowa ACRL and IPAL Joint… Continue reading 2nd call for ILA/ACRL Award Applications

Mar
20

Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm

Dear members, This is a reminder that a  Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21 from 1:00 to 1:50 pm. Topic: Update on the Iowa legislative session and informal conversations Join Zoom Meeting https://uni.zoom.us/j/94644686860?pwd=NHhmdjZDNmRNdUkveGZ4THZOSnBhdz09 Meeting ID: 946 4468 6860 Passcode: 346268 Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of the ILA/ACRL Electronic Communication… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm

Mar
18

Deadline for ILA/ACRL Communications Survey Extended to March 22

Dear members, The deadline for the ILA/ACRL Communications Survey has been extended to Friday, March 22.  ILA/ACRL wants to find out how you gather information so we can improve communication with our members. Your responses will help us figure out if we are using the right communication channels to effectively connect with you. ILA/ACRL Communications… Continue reading Deadline for ILA/ACRL Communications Survey Extended to March 22

Mar
05

Volunteer Needed for Electronic Communications Committee

  Dear members, We need one more volunteer to serve a one-year term (January 2024 – December 2024) on the Iowa ACRL Electronic Communications Committee. The committee is responsible for running the mailing list and maintaining the ILA/ACRL Web site and social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This involves adding new information to the Web site and… Continue reading Volunteer Needed for Electronic Communications Committee

Feb
28

Extended! Call for Proposals for the ILA/ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference

The deadline for proposals for the ILA/ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference has been extended to March 15! We invite your proposals for 6-minute lightning talks and 50-minute concurrent sessions. Proposals for lightning talks are especially welcome! The Conference Planning Committee will notify applicants of proposal acceptance by March 29. Direct questions to the Conference Planning Committee… Continue reading Extended! Call for Proposals for the ILA/ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference