In accordance with the Bylaws of the Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter/Association of College and Research Libraries, Inc., ACRL/NY is dedicated to improving library services, encouraging the exchange of ideas and information, providing networking opportunities for librarians and seeking greater cooperation among academic and research libraries. ACRL/NY promotes professional standards, mentors librarians, and enhances professional development through a variety of educational programs. The Chapter encourages local participation in national issues relating to academic and research libraries.
Announcements
- Free Registration is OPEN for SUNYLA Midwinter Online Conference! 01/09/2023SUNYLA Midwinter Online Conference 2023 Library Data: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Friday, February 3, 2023 (9:30am – 4:15pm EST) Cost of Attendance: Free to all! Registration is open! Register at this link. Library data is something that we all have to deal with – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sometimes it can be fun and ...
- Call for Proposals: 2023 PR Xchange Awards Competition 01/04/2023Call for Proposals: 2023 PR Xchange Awards Competition sponsored by the Awards and Scholarships Subcommittee Core: a division of the American Library Association (ALA) 2023 PR Xchange Awards Competition web-site is here (do not enter “https”) Submission form is here. Updated FAQ (for 2023) is here. Deadline: April 15, 2023 We are very excited to announce the call for the 2023 PR Xchange Awards ...
- Two Volunteer Opportunities with ACRL/NY for 2023 11/29/2022Come volunteer with ACRL/NY! Are you engaged in academic and/or research library work, or are you a current or recently graduated library school student interested in becoming more involved professionally? ACRL/NY seeks diverse volunteers to take on active roles within our vibrant community, located in the New York City area. There are two different volunteer opportunities available: Symposium Planning ...
- ASLD/NCLA’s Zoom Roundtable: Academic Librarians State of Professional Benefits 11/15/2022Water Cooler Conversations Ever wonder about what other librarians are having to do at work in their special /academic libraries? What about their rights and benefits? Find out on December 2, at 10:30 am. ASLD Roundtable Conversation Series continues with: “The State of Professional Benefits: An Open Conversation About Status Labels, Benefits and Contractual (and other) Rights ...
- Call for Papers: Marketing Libraries Journal (MLJ) 07/18/2022Volume 7, Issue 1 (Winter 2023) / Special themed issue: Library Marketing Two Years Post-COVID: Adjusting to the New Normal https://journal.marketinglibraries.org/call-for-papers/ Deadline for Submissions: rolling deadline Aim and Scope Two years after COVID-19, our library marketing planning and activities have evolved. We are now compelled to use more digital marketing tools to communicate with our users more than ever before. ...
Upcoming ACRL/NY Events
- Open Access Discussion Group: Open Mapping in Open Literacy Pedagogy (Friday, February 3)ACRL/NY members, please join the Open Access Discussion Group for a presentation on Open Mapping. Who: Adrianna Martinez, Librarian, Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz When: February 3, 2023, 2-3:30 PM What: Open Mapping in Open Literacy Pedagogy In response to ACRLNY members asking to learn more about OpenTools and their potential applications in Open Education and Open ...