Rebecca Herwatic Leonhard

Quick reminder for everyone! ⏰ The call for proposals for our January conference closes 6 October at midnight GMT. This is your last chance to submit an idea. We'd love to see more of your voices represented! web.cvent.com/event/705906...
#ecislibraries2026 #ecissig #ecislibraries

A quick heads-up that the Call for Proposals for our January conference, "Libraries: Building New Foundations," is open!
It's a great opportunity to share the amazing work you're all doing. ✨
You can find all the details here: web.cvent.com/event/705906...

Let's talk AI! 🤖 One of our key tracks for the conference is "AI in the Library." It’s designed to demystify artificial intelligence for us, covering everything from ethics to practical tools for teaching and research. It's going to be a super relevant conversation! #ecislibraries2026 #ecissig

Our four conference tracks are the pillars for Building New Foundations in your library.

🤖 AI in the Library
🤝 The Librarian as Collaborator
📚 The Library as Place & Resource
🌱 The Library as Change Agent

Which pillar is most important in your practice?

#ECISLibraries2026 #ECISSIG #ecislibraries

Why attend the ECIS Library Conference?
💡 Gain strategies for innovation.
🤝 Connect with a global network of library leaders.
💻 Attend live or watch recorded sessions on-demand to fit your schedule.

It's time to build the future, together.

#ecislibraries2026 #ecissig
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Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: The House No One Sees by Adina King The narrative is unconventional and while not focused on plot per se, Penny’s reckoning with her past and her feelings about her mother ring true.

"The narrative is unconventional and while not focused on plot per se, Penny's reckoning with her past and her feelings about her mother ring true." #yalit

Join librarians from around the globe for a transformative virtual experience on January 10, 2026. We're exploring the theme "Libraries: Building New Foundations." Let's connect, learn, and redefine the future of libraries together. Register now! tinyurl.com/ysfbbyv7
#ecissig #ecislibraries2026

AI Literacy: 6 Resources For Teachers AI literacy is an increasingly important part of digital literacy education, but keeping up with the rapidly evolving field can be tough. These resources can help.

Keeping up with #AI in education can be a challenge, so here are a few resources to help:

www.techlearning.com/how-to/ai-li...

#teaching #edusky #education

Data Rescue Project: Data Rescue Event Kit This project contains materials for those interested in hosting data rescue events. Hosted on the Open Science Framework

Demons might not be ready for a #Takedown-- but you can be! Check out our Data Rescue Event Kit on OSF for resources, lesson plans, and more: osf.io/zbdxt/

#DataRescue #KPopDemonHunters

Climate of Suppression: Environmental Information Under the Second Trump Administration – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative The report Climate of Suppression: Environmental Information Under the Second Trump Administration examines management of federal websites related to environmental regulation in the first six months o...

In a new report, EDGI documents the second Trump administration’s control of federal environmental information in its first 6 months. We found that environmental justice & climate change information have been broadly rewritten & deleted. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/publication/...

Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand and Tara Anand Anand uses a palette of rich jewel tones that effectively illustrate Nitashi’s moods.

"Anand uses a palette of rich jewel tones that effectively illustrate Nitashi’s moods." #yalit #graphicnovels

Our Board of Directors affirms its strong support for the ERIC database. Any reduction in the scope or comprehensiveness of the content indexed in ERIC would significantly diminish its value to the academic and practitioner communities. bit.ly/4lfKrRe

We can all scream together. 🙀

And then start gathering what we can. Get your @waybackmachine.bsky.social finger moving.

5 ways microcredentials help higher-ed students succeed Microcredentials can play a transformative role in making higher education more responsive, equitable, and effective for all students.

5 ways microcredentials help higher-ed students succeed www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-lea...

The most frequently taught books in modern-day classrooms have barely changed in the past 35 years.
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Poster advertising the details of the upcoming online ECIS Libraries conference on 10th January 2026

The 2026 ECIS Library and Information Services Online Conference, Building New Foundations, takes place on 10 January 2026! Call for proposals coming soon. @ecislibrarysig.bsky.social #ECISLibraries2026

Submit a proposal to present at our upcoming virtual conference in January 2026. Proposals are due October 6, 2025! Visit the website for more information: bit.ly/45mSoyj #ecislibraries #ecislibraries2026

Submit a proposal to present at our upcoming virtual conference in January 2026. Proposals are due October 6, 2025! Visit the website for more information: bit.ly/45mSoyj #ecislibraries #ecislibraries2026

#ECISLibraries2026

The 2026 ECIS Library and Information Services Online Conference takes place on 10 January 2026!
Registration will open soon, but for now, please save this date! We are looking forward to a day packed with amazing learning and collaboration.
Watch for more information coming soon!

National Library Workers Day. Libraries Work Because We Do. 4.8.25, #NLWD25, ALA-APA

Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support.

Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25

Libraries SIG Webinar - Lessons from the Library: Critical Information Literacy and the International School Library: What It Is and How to Teach It: 09 April 15:00 (London time) Hosted by the ECIS Library and Information Services Special Interest Group Presenter: Gabriella Reyes This webinar explores how educators can empower students to critically navigat...

Join us on Wednesday, April 9th for a look at critical information literacy with Gabriella Reyes! Register here to attend or get the recording: ecis.org/event/librar...