Professional Development
AMS Impact Grant – Proposals Due March 17
http://www.ams.ubc.ca/studentsociety/finances/funds/impact-grant/ The AMS/UBC Research Grant is a new initiative giving funding to UBC students who are interested in conducting scholarly research to build knowledge and understanding of post-secondary matters affecting UBC Vancouver’s community, so we can have a healthier, more supportive, more successful student community. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals on any topic, but […]
Serendipity 2014: Children’s Literature in a Digital Age
Saturday, March 8 2014 8am-4pm From practical advice on using literature-based apps with children to learning how authors and illustrators are using social media and electronic publishing, Serendipity 2014 is a must-attend event for educators, librarians, researchers and literature lovers looking to the future of books for young people. We have invited presenters that are […]
Librarians supporting applied research and discipline-specific researchers
Librarians supporting applied research and discipline-specific researchers Thursday, March 13th, 2014 at 9:00AM – 10:00AM Type: Instruction Location: RM 240A (604-822-8677), IK Barber Learning Centre-Staff Board Rooms, Point Grey Campus Description: This webinar will explore how librarians are supporting researchers in applied and discipline-specific areas. Presenters will include three chemistry professionals, two who have gone […]
Casual Weekend & Evening Information Services Librarians – Surrey Libraries
Casual Weekend & Evening Information Services Librarians – Surrey Libraries Surrey Libraries invites applications for the position of Casual Weekend & Evening Information Services Librarians to provide reference, reader’s advisory, programming services to people of all ages, and to assume responsibility as the librarian in charge of a branch when required. The bulk of the […]
GPS/ Mitacs Session: Proactive and Practical Communications & Teamwork
Three Minute Thesis 2014 registration is now open. A current heat schedule is available at http://3mt.grad.ubc.ca/schedule/ . Curious about 3MT? Come to the 3MT coaching session on Wednesday, Feb 12th to learn more, practice presenting and for tips for orally presenting your research. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM , Live webinar 2:30 PM – 4:00 […]
UNC Chapel Hill International Summer Seminars
UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Information and Library Science is once again offering its International Summer Seminars to London and Prague for 2014. Both programs are offered during a 2-week span, from May 18 – May 31, 2014. Additional information on London can be found here: http://sils.unc.edu/programs/international/london, and additional information on Prague can be found […]
Call for Papers – Student Views: Research from Canada’s LIS Programs #CLAVic14
Canadian Library Association Annual Conference Victoria BC Saturday, May 31, 2014 Call for Papers – Student Views: Research from Canada’s LIS Programs The Canadian Library Association will host a student research paper presentation program at the CLA Annual Conference in May in Victoria, BC. MLIS and LIT students, as well as recent graduates, are encouraged […]
ARMA VI Conference in Nanaimo, BC in April
ARMA Vancouver Island Presents: Strategies for Information Governance: A Full-Day Conference in Nanaimo, BC Date: Monday, April 14, 2014 Time: 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT) Place: Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J8 Admission: $120 ARMA members; $150 non-members (visit www.armavi.org to register) Please note: Deadline for registration is April […]
ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs — Free to library school students and library school groups!
FREE TO LIBRARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND LIBRARY SCHOOL GROUPS. TO REGISTER CONTACT JREESE@ALA.ORG ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are sweeping the country and libraries and librarians are watching this development carefully. This series of four webinars will help librarians gain an understanding of the complexity of the MOOC movement, […]
Deadline Approaching: Call for Speakers and Poster Submissions for Wayne State University NDSA Student Chapter’s Converge and Ingest 2014
CALL FOR SPEAKERS & POSTER SUBMISSIONS for Wayne State University National Digital Stewardship Alliance Student Chapter’s 2nd Colloquium “Converge and Ingest: Building a Toolbox” Saturday, April 5, 2014 Purdy Kresge Library 5265 Cass Ave Detroit, MI 48202 TARGETED PRESENTERS | We are looking for students, alumni, and professionals to speak or present a poster […]
