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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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Iowa ACRL depends on volunteers to offer the spring conference, awards, professional development, and more to our membership.

 

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Dec
03

December Professional Development 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. Learn more about our work on the ILA/ACRL website at https://www.iowaacrl.org/about-us/ila-acrl-committees/ Sarah Slaughter Laura Kerr Liz Riordan Sarah Voels Free Opportunities Choice360… Continue reading December Professional Development Opportunities

Dec
03

Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, December 4 at 10 am

  Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th at 10 am. Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00 to 10:50 am, Topic: Initiatives at your library and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, December 4 at 10 am

Nov
11

ILA/ACRL Election Results

  On behalf of the Membership Committee, I am pleased to announce the results of election of officers for 2025-2026. Kris Stacy-Bates, Research Services Librarian at the Iowa State University Library was elected to serve as Vice-President/President-Elect. Kris has been active in ILA-ACRL for more than 27 years serving in various roles. Most recently, Kris… Continue reading ILA/ACRL Election Results

Nov
05

Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm

This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm. Thursday, November 7 from 1:00 to 1:50 pm, Topic: Professional Development and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website. Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm

Nov
05

November Professional Development Opportunities

Here are the November 2024 professional development opportunities, both free and paid! 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 Free… Continue reading November Professional Development Opportunities

Oct
29

Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers

Ballots for the election of Iowa ARL officers were sent out to all active Iowa ACRL members on Wednesday, October 30. The voting period will run from October 30, beginning at 8:00 a.m., until Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:00 p.m. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should have, please check… Continue reading Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers