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Mar 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Defending Diversity: The Challenges and Opportunities for DEIA Positions in Libraries (Part 2)

FOR PRIVACY, THESE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED Summary How are libraries still doing the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across their systems with or without dedicated staff? This three-part series brings professionals from all levels and types of libraries together to discuss how the work of DEIA is going and ongoing […]

Mar 25, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Why Do I Stay in Librarianship IV? — The DEI Perspective

As a follow up to popular series "Why I Left the Profession --DEI Perspective" --- "Why Do I Stay --The DEI Perspective" series is taking a closer look at resiliency and optimism in the face of many obstacles and challenges. This series was inspired by the wonderful Kenya Flash who passed away last year after […]

Mar 15, 2024 - 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT

Library Advocacy Work is Relationship Building Work: A Panel Discussion

  Description: When we think about library advocacy work, we often think about issues impacting libraries but what about library workers? Why is library advocacy work important now? This panel discussion brings library workers (academic, public, and school) who are advocating for libraries in different ways. The discussion will focus on how library workers can […]

Feb 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Defending Diversity: The Challenges and Opportunities for DEIA Positions in Libraries (Part 1)

  FOR PRIVACY, THESE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED   Summary How are libraries still doing the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across their systems with or without dedicated staff? This three-part series brings professionals from all levels and types of libraries together to discuss how the work of DEIA is going […]

Feb 20, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Crisis Communication: The Librarian’s Guide to Clear Communication Under Pressure

Summary In our current world, crisis is not an if it will occur, it’s a when it will occur. As librarian leaders, we want to be strategically prepared and proactive for crisis events. We may have qualified experts in headquarters who have crisis plans to help us, but when the crisis happens, we are the ones on the front […]

Jan 30, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Breaking Barriers: HBCU Legacy, Future Investments, and North Carolina A&T’s Success Model

Summary Explore the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) despite historic underfunding and discuss future investment visions. Highlight the vital partnership between libraries and faculty, drawing inspiration from North Carolina's A&T successful model. Delve into the success story of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), exemplifying a decade-long trend […]

Jan 22, 2024 - 1:00 pm ET/12:00 pm CT

ASERL Info Session — Options for AD/AUL service on ASERL Board of Directors

ASERL MEMBERS ONLY.. REGISTER HERE:  https://emory.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucuCurTwpH9Jy1ZEhqp9-hU4Jp_VRXV52 We have received a few inquiries about service opportunities for Associate Deans/AULs with the ASERL Board of Directors, so we are scheduling a Zoom session to provide a little more background and field questions from interested persons.  In this session ASERL's Executive Director (John Burger) will be joined by […]

Dec 14, 2023 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

How to Build Organizational Trust in Chaotic Times

Summary With organizational trust, employees are better engaged with work and organizational goals. But the last three-plus years have impacted work in every way. Everything about how we work (virtual to hybrid to back to office), what we want for our work (equity in salary and benefits), and even why we work (changes with generations […]

Oct 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Update for ASERL Members: Skilltype for Expertise Sharing

    Join ASERL members and guests for an overview and refresher of the library talent management platform, Skilltype. Founder and CEO Tony Zanders will perform a live demonstration of the software that’s now in use by more than 150 libraries and several consortia today. Key use cases for research libraries and their consortia to […]

Sep 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Career Challenges & Experiences for Mid-Career/New Archivists and Librarians of Color

  Summary: Please join and listen to our panel of mid-career and new archivists and librarians of color as they share their career experiences. The topics include getting that first job, what would you have done differently in graduate school, what has been your greatest challenge so far, what has surprised you the most, have […]

Aug 10, 2023 - 9:00 am ET/8:00 am CT

Risky Business: The Politics, Pitfalls, and Possibilities of Curatorial Practice in Special Collections

Emory University -- Woodruff & Rose Libraries 540 Asbury Circle, 3rd floor, Atlanta, GA, United States

How do you manage the expectations of donors, administrators, and the public about collecting and facilitating access to materials with complex creators, content, or histories? Risky Business: The Politics, Pitfalls, and Possibilities of Curatorial Practice in Special Collections will convene important conversations among Special Collections librarians, archivists, and others who work with these challenges on […]

USD220.00

Jul 19, 2023 - 9:00 am ET/8:00 am CT

ASERL BIPOC Leadership Development Mini-Conference at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Library 704 Cherry Street, Atlanta, GA, United States

  We are excited to once again offer three days of career development and networking opportunities for BIPOC persons working in ASERL libraries and allies.  We want to form a strong community where we can connect and share in a supportive, welcoming environment.  As always, if you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us […]

USD250.00