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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

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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!

May
07

Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 9 at 1 pm

  Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9 from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. Topic: Upcoming ILA/ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference and informal conversations Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 9 at 1 pm

May
02

May Professional Development Opportunities

Here are the May 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 May Professional Development Opportunities

Apr
09

Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, April 10 at 10 am

Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. Topic: Recent professional development and informal conversations Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of the ILA/ACRL Electronic… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, April 10 at 10 am

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 Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of the ILA/ACRL Electronic Communication Committee… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm