​The Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries’ Program Committee is pleased to invite you to an upcoming panel session featuring leadership from Library and Information Science (LIS) programs across our region, including Marshall University, the University of Pittsburgh, and PennWest.

The event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:00am EST. Please register in advance to receive the meeting details.

This panel will offer an opportunity for program leaders to highlight their LIS educational offerings and discuss the current trends shaping the field. Panelists will share insights into program focus areas, delivery formats, and how their curricula prepare graduates for careers in libraries and information organizations.

Please join us for this engaging session to learn more about regional LIS programs while strengthening connections across our institutions and organizations. We encourage you to attend and to share this invitation with colleagues, students, or anyone interested in library and information science education.

The WPWVC-ACRL Programming Committee invites you to attend our first-ever Shut Up and Write event, which will take place on Tuesday, November 11 from 1-2 PM. Registration is required, but is open to chapter members and non-members alike, so tell your library friends and (if applicable) library students!
 
Details: Shut Up and Write - Focused Writing Time 
Need to carve out time for your writing? Join Shut Up and Write, a one-hour virtual writing session. The event is hosted by the WPWVC-ACRL Program Committee, but membership in the association is not required for attendance. All are welcome!
 
Held on Zoom, these structured yet low-pressure sessions offer a dedicated time slot on your calendar to focus on any writing project—whether it's a research paper, report, grant proposal, or blog post. You’ll be in good company, working alongside a cohort of like-minded colleagues who also value productivity and peer support. Each session includes:

• A brief check-in and goal setting (5–10 minutes)
• Focused, quiet writing time (45–50 minutes)
• Optional wrap-up and progress share (5 minutes)

No feedback, no pressure—just time to write. 
 
Shut Up and Write is your chance to prioritize writing in a supportive and accountable environment. 
 
Please complete this online form to register and you will receive the sign-in details via email. 

Questions? Please reach out to our event host (Rocco Cremonese - rocco.cremonese (at) sru.edu) or our Programming Committee Chairperson (Carrie Donovan - CDONOVAN (at) pitt.edu) if you have questions.

Please join us for the 2025 Spring Conference of the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries. This year’s conference will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 in person at West Virginia University's Evansdale Campus, Evansdale Library, Morgantown, and virtually on Zoom. 

• Conference Registration Form  
• Tentative list of presentations 

Registration begins at 8:30, with the conference running from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. During the conference, the chapter will hold its spring business meeting. After the conference, attendees can participate in an optional library tour. 

Conference Fees: 
In Person (includes lunch) 

• $25 - Non Chapter Member Rate 
• $15 - WPWV-ACRL Chapter Member Rate 

If you plan to attend in person, the Programming Committee kindly asks that you register by June 6, 2025. Those who want to join the chapter for the 2025-2026 member year or renew their annual dues can do so at the same time they register for the conference and take advantage of the Chapter Member Rate. Dues are $15 for current library professionals and $10 for students/retirees. Chapter Membership Benefits  

There is no fee if attending on Zoom.

Please feel free to share this post with your colleagues and organizations! If you have questions, please email Program Committee Chair Rocco Cremonese: rocco.cremonese(at)sru.edu