We have added a number of sewing machines, serger machines, and other soft-goods creation resources to our maker space. We are now looking for ideas of how to gather and provide access to pattern-making resources for our patrons. We have many books on pattern-making. I’m interested in any recommendations for your favorite websites/databases to…[Read more]

When – Monday, January 22, 10-11am MST.

Where – https://byu.zoom.us/j/91936377904?pwd=WnpUVjRHS0hOWHE5TWtxMVRIWlpHZz09

• Meeting ID: 919 3637 7904
• Passcode: Birdhouse

Who – Elizabeth Smart, Humanities Librarian, and Cassandra Belliston, Art & Design Librarian

What – We’re rebranding the Mountain West Chapter’s monthly virtual meetin…[Read more]

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From: Casey Mullin <mullinc3@wwu.edu>
Date: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Subject: [PCCLIST] PCC Participants’ Meeting, February 15th, 2024 (Virtual)
To: <PCCLIST@listserv.loc.gov>

Dear PCC colleagues,

I’m very pleased to announce the agenda for our upcoming PCC Participants’
Meeting. The agenda is p…[Read more]

Good morning, Mid-Atlantic folks!

Are others around DC/NoVA considering driving to Pittsburgh for the annual conference, and might be interested in carpooling (either round-trip or one way)? I don’t have a vehicle but am happy to contribute fuel/meals for the trip!

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From: Mackenzie, Tricia W <tmackenzie@loc.gov>
Date: Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Subject: [PCCLIST] February 2024 NACO Online Workshop Hi everyone,
To: <PCCLIST@listserv.loc.gov>

Hi everyone,

The PCC Secretariat is offering an online NACO Training Workshop from
February 6, 2024 – February 29, 2024. T…[Read more]

Hello Material Friends,

The virtual spring meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT). Zoom information and a full agenda will be shared closer to the date.

Two important bits of SIG information:

• The SIG will have a session at the Pittsburgh conference! Keep an eye out in the program for “POP! into H…

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The ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee has set its “Midwinter” virtual
meetings for:

– Monday, January 29 20241:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
– Tuesday, January 30 2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
– Wednesday, January 31 2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST

Note: times are in CST (it’s ALA time).

More info on SAC in the Public Space on ALA…[Read more]

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From: Ranieri, Veronica <vera@loc.gov>
Date: Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Subject: [SACOLIST] Tentative lists 2401 and 2401a are now available
To: <SACOLIST@listserv.loc.gov>

Hello SACO members,

The Tentative Subject List for January (List 2401) is now available at t…[Read more]

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From: Whitacre,Cynthia <whitacrc@oclc.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Subject: [PCCLIST] January-June 2024 ASKQC Office Hours: registration is
open
To: <PCCLIST@listserv.loc.gov>

Please r…[Read more]

ARLIS/NA Texas-Mexico Chapter Lois Swan Jones Award: $1000
Deadline: January 19, 2024

The ARLIS/NA Texas-Mexico Chapter is pleased to announce the 2024 Lois Swan Jones Professional Development Award, which supports attendance and participation in the ARLIS/NA 52nd annual conference to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 2-5,…[Read more]

Maggie and I are excited to announce our Lightning Round presenters!

Anna Boutin-Cooper, Research and Instruction Librarian, Ely Library, Westfield State University

Incorporating Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Library Instruction: Research & Instruction Librarian Anna Boutin-Cooper will discuss the ways she has transformed her critical, feminist…[Read more]

Hey Teaching SIG friends!

I am writing to share that a new Teaching SIG Blog guest post by SIG member Kendra Macomber is up and ready for you to read. In this post, Kendra shares a lesson plan for guiding students through making connections between research and artistic practice. Check it out here: here:…[Read more]