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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 […]

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Mar 13, 2024 - 4:00 pm ET/3:00 pm CT

ASERL Informational Open House

The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) recently updated its membership criteria, leading to numerous inquiries from libraries seeking more information about our programming, requirements, and costs. Anyone who is ASERL-curious is invited to join us on Zoom for this Informational Open House on March 13 to learn more about what ASERL has to offer. […]

Feb 28, 2024 - 3:00 pm ET/2:00 pm CT

LAA Webinar: “Transforming Librarianship to Model Neuroinclusion in Libraries”

This session will introduce participants to the neurodiversity employment movement and its impact in other fields, such as IT. The presenters will also share results from an IMLS-funded initiative that highlights the voices of neurodivergent librarians and their journey of negotiating identity as they face barriers and enablers to their success. Neurodivergent librarians are an […]

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 […]

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Feb 26, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Accessibility Water Cooler

Please join us at the Accessibility Water Cooler with your questions, thoughts and ideas!  Accessibility fans from ASERL libraries are here to share their thoughts and ideas.  These sessions are not recorded to allow free-flowing exchange of ideas. REGISTER at https://forms.gle/cZxZRj1anmwtaQ4N8

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Feb 23, 2024 - 3:00 pm ET/2:00 pm CT

ASERL Copyright Office Hour — February 2024

What copyright questions are vexing to you these days?  ASERL members and colleagues are invited to bring their challenging copyright-related questions to this lively discussion session with respected copyright/IP experts working in ASERL libraries.   REGISTER HERE:  https://emory.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtfu-rqjIuHNA4P31KicoRc-RDtCKRB_mt

Feb 22, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Unlocking Potential Through Art: Spark Student Curiosity with Primary Source Literacy

Summary How is learning enhanced when students are empowered to select, research, describe, interpret, curate and present primary sources for the public? How can collaborative exploration of primary sources and interaction with a visiting artist and creator enhance the learning of future library and museum professionals and other interested students? Sauda Mitchell and Miriam Intrator […]

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 […]

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Feb 20, 2024 - 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT

ASERL Deans’ e-Update — Winter 2024

via Zoom

All ASERL Deans & Directors are encouraged to attend our next e-Update session, set for 11am ET/10am Central Time on February 20, 2024.  This session will provide news and updates following our recent change in membership criteria, an update from the 2024 Nominating Committee, ideas/polling to gauge member interest in future programs & projects, a […]

Feb 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm ET/2:00 pm CT

How to Create a Scholarly Communications Office

  Summary Join us for a discussion with Jeff Graveline, Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Communication and Dr. Marla Hertz, Associate Professor and the Research Data Management (RDM) Librarian in the Office of Scholarly Communication who work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries.  They will be discussing his process for establishing […]

Feb 14, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

Digital Humanities and Emerging Technologies: Collaboration, Vision, and the Future

NOTE:  This webinar will not be recorded! Summary  This talk presents recent examples of digital humanities research that uses augmented reality and other emerging technologies in unique domains for archival and visualization purposes. Specifically, it will highlight a collaboration using augmented reality between Ohio State design professor Matt Lewis and staff from the Reynolds-Finley Historical […]

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