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August 14, 2023, 1:00pm CT The Core Bibliographic Conceptual Models (BCM) Interest Group invites you to its Summer 2023 Session, which will take place on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 1 pm CT (11am PT, 2 pm ET) and will consist of two presentations that address, in different ways, the…Continue Reading
The July 2023 issue of Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) is now available. We’re pleased to share with you the third issue of the calendar year, with these peer-reviewed articles: A Conversation with the Authors of Open Access Literature in Libraries: Principles and Practices / Rachel E. Scott, Karen…Continue Reading
The Playing in the Library: Video Game and VR Services e-forum was held on July 11-12, 2023. Joy DuBose, an Associate Professor and the Cataloger for Special Collections/ Projects at Mississippi State University, and Lauren Haberstock, Director of the Genesis Lab Maker Space and Academic Center for Excellence and Librarian…Continue Reading
Applications are now open for the 2024 Emerging Leaders program, which puts participants on the fast track to volunteering within ALA and other professional library-related organizations. Core is sponsoring three ELs, and the deadline to apply is September 9, 2023. Each of Core’s Emerging Leaders will receive $1,000 ($500 for…Continue Reading
July 21, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00pm CT AI, machine learning, in particular the use of Generative AI is transforming how university communities are accessing, engaging with and managing campuses and libraries. In this free webinar, we will provide an overview of current and emerging practices for AI across higher education,…Continue Reading
Core is pleased to announce our new Career LIFT Award to support skill development and networking opportunities for information professionals. Sponsored by OCLC, it consists of up to $1,500 the recipient may use on professional development including, but not limited to, ALA and/or Core membership dues, attending the ALA Annual…Continue Reading
The Core PR Xchange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s PR Xchange Awards Competition. This year, we have awarded 27 print winners and 34 electronic winners. Congratulations to those libraries! The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of…Continue Reading
The 2023 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award winners, recognized for their strategic communications efforts, have been selected. The John Cotton Dana Awards provide up to eight grants for libraries that demonstrate outstanding library public relations. The award is managed by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Core Division and EBSCO Information…Continue Reading
This e-Forum was held on April 25-26, 2023. It was co-moderated by Kelly Williams and Michelle Shea, both from Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Jennifer Batson, from The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Sandra Yvette Desjardins, from The Houston Academy of Medicine – Texas Medical Center Library. Attendees explored the benefits…Continue Reading
The ALA Core Project Management Interest Group (PMIG) is pleased to host three presentations on tools and tips for effective project management. The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 pm CT. The meeting is free to attend but registration is required. Please register here. Demonstration…Continue Reading
