Library Association at UNC Chapel Hill

Registration for the annual LAUNC-CH Conference is open! Please join us for the 2023 LAUNC-CH Conference on March 13th. This year’s conference is free and open to everyone. launcch.web.unc.edu/conference/

"I've had people reach out to say, there are no more books. We need more books. Are you still going to bring books?" A volunteer effort is underway to get books into the Los Angeles County Jail: npr.org/2023/02/19/115…

"All bodies are different – whether disabled or nondisabled – and everyone matters." theconversation.com/a-librarian-re…

"It's just a great way to get as much of their information and their music out to the public in a low-barrier, free kind of way." @NOLALibrary has introduced an online collection of recordings by local musicians that virtual visitors can stream: npr.org/2022/10/08/112…

"... even the smaller library systems and branches are - we're really making the most with what we have and thinking outside of the box." Highlands County Library System's mobile library received a public service award from @ALALibrary. npr.org/2023/01/21/115…

"We’re encouraging libraries to depart from the approach that says, 'Hey, we’re the library, here’s what we do well. Can you use it?' and instead ask, 'How can we, as the library, partner with you to support your goals and aspirations?'" theconversation.com/being-a-librar…

"I don’t think people realize the extra labor that BIPOC, along with other marginalized people working in academic libraries, carry in the name of professionalism." Check out @ALA_ACRL's article on the impact of "professionalism" in academic libraries: crln.acrl.org/index.php/crln…

NYPL is hiring! Browse job opportunities across our 92 locations. on.nypl.org/3BZzGyH

Come join us! We're hiring an Education and Curriculum Librarian and are excited to welcome a new member to our highly collaborative and dynamic team! Job Posting: #sectionTitle10537" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">galter.northwestern.edu/about/employme… #medlibs #datalibs @NUCATSInstitute @NUFeinbergMed

Want to know more about our new University librarian María Estorino? See her Q & A with the @dailytarheel here: go.unc.edu/Estorino2023

Check out this new Rare Book Collection blog post which celebrates 300 years of achievement in Black literature and print culture by showcasing materials at Wilson Library: go.unc.edu/Qj63W

Buttons, painted pots, plant seedlings, and more! Stop by the Kenan Science Library's second Seed Library Spring Celebration this Wednesday. Takes place in the courtyard in front of @UNC_SciLib from 2 to 4.

📢 Job alert! Position: Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow for Distinctive Collections Location: @appstate Schedule: Full-time Rate of Pay: $62k per year Employment Type: Tenure-track Learn more: appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38219

If you're unable to join us in person for today's Kilgour Lecture with Kawanna Bright, you can view the livestream here⬇️ youtube.com/live/E4siYUeGX… The livestream will start today at 1 p.m. ET. A recording of the event can also be found here after the event ends.

SILS Alum Ericka Patillo (MSLS '99, Ph.D. '18) will serve as this year's LAUNC-CH Conference keynote speaker. Registration for the conference is now open! Learn more about the event or register to attend here ⬇️

"We believe that all colleges have a responsibility to educate students on Asian American history, which is a preemptive step in ending anti-Asian bias." Read @ALA_ACRL's article on librarians combatting bias through the classroom: crln.acrl.org/index.php/crln…

Thank you for sharing your insight on being a children's librarian with us, Karin! (5/5)

Karin recommends MLS students think about what makes them feel happy and fulfilled. (4/5)

Meet Karin Michel, a Youth & Family Experiences Manager! We recently spoke with Karin about her experiences as a librarian @chpublib. (1/5)