Call for Presentation Proposals: 2012 Library Research Round Table Forums at ALA Annual Conference,
Anaheim, CA
The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) will sponsor two Research Forums at the 2012 American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA (June 21-26). The LRRT Forums are a set of programs at the ALA Annual Conference featuring presentations of LIS research, in progress or completed, followed by discussion. Three LRRT Research Forums are scheduled for 2012, two that are broad in scope and one on a more specific topic. The forums are:
Research to Understand Users: Issues and Approaches
This session will feature three library-related research papers investigating users and their use of libraries and information. An LRRT committee will select the winning papers based on quality of study design, significance of the research topic, and potential for significant contribution to librarianship.
Research into Practical Problem Solving in Libraries
Much of the most valuable and useful research in librarianship begins with the awareness of a challenge or problem that one perceives. For this session three papers that address such authentic problems will be selected for presentation. Again, a committee will evaluate submissions and select the papers to be presented.
Research: Creativity and Innovation
Novelty and innovation are needed to respond to many of today’s challenges. Libraries and librarians require new and creative approaches to defining questions and finding answers. Three papers that demonstrate innovative inquiry will be selected by a committee for inclusion in this Forum.
This is an opportunity to present and discuss your research project conducted in the broad area of library and information science or in a more specialized area of the field. LRRT welcomes papers emphasizing the problems, theories, methodologies, or significance of research findings for LIS. Topics can include, but are not limited to, user studies and user behavior, electronic services, service effectiveness, organizational structure and personnel, library value determination, collection and/or access assessment, development and use of repositories, archiving, preservation, and overall evaluation of library and information services. Both completed research and research in progress will be considered. All researchers, including practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit proposals. LRRT Members and nonmembers of LRRT are invited and welcomed to submit proposals.
The Committee will use a blind review process to select a maximum of nine projects, three for each of the three forums. The selected researchers will be required to present their papers in person at the forums and to register for the Annual Meeting (LRRT cannot pay for any expenses). Criteria for selection are:
1. Significance of the study to library and information science research;
2. Quality and creativity of the methodology;
3. Potential to fill a research gap or to build on previous LIS studies;
4. Adherence to submission requirements (see below).
Please submit a two-page proposal by Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Late submissions will not be considered, and submissions must be limited to two pages in length. On the first page, please list your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information (telephone number, mailing address, and email address). The second page should NOT show your name or any other identifying information. Instead, it must include: 1) The title of your project, and 2) A 500-word or less abstract. The abstract must include a problem statement, problem significance, project objectives, methodology, and conclusions (or tentative conclusions for work in progress), and an indication of whether the research is in-progress or completed. Previously published research or research accepted for publication by December 20, 2011, will not be considered.
Notification of acceptance will be made by Friday, February 24, 2010. Please email submissions (with an indication of which of the three forums for which the abstract should be considered) to:
John M. Budd
School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
University of Missouri
303 Townsend Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(Email): buddj@missouri.edu
(Phone): 573-882-3258
(Fax): 573-884-4944
Monday, October 31, 2011
Call for international papers and projects session (ALA Annual 2012)
Call for international papers and projects session (ALA Annual 2012)
CHICAGO - The American Library Association's International Papers Committee invites proposals for presentations to be made at the next ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Presentations will be delivered at the International Papers Session scheduled for June 23, 2012.
The International Papers Program provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services, collections and projects throughout the world. The program also serves to stimulate the interest of U.S. librarians in international library matters. Through its International Papers Committee, ALA’s International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites librarians to submit a presentation proposal. The 2012 International Papers Program theme is: Expecting the Unexpected: Libraries Respond to Profound Change.
Increasingly, economic, political and human crises, along with natural disasters, constitute a recurrent reality around the world. The effect of large-scale disasters and economic disruptions are being felt far and wide and impacting libraries in diverse ways. Libraries are casualties of natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, as well as civil unrest and wars. Sudden cuts in library budgets have resulted in severe staff reductions, privatization and even closures.
The IRRT is interested in hearing from libraries around the world about how they have prepared for or coped with profound change. Possible topics may include—but are not limited to:
Organizational responses to extraordinary change in political environments
The role of libraries during financial crises or uncertain economic circumstances
Planning and/or responses to natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies
Presenters are encouraged to consider the theme from diverse angles.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Proposals, presentations and papers must be written and delivered in English, which is the working language of the program.
Proposals should include:
1. Title of the presentation
2. Name, title, institutional affiliation and full contact information (including a valid e-mail address) for each presenter
3. Abstract (300-500 words)
4. A short biographical profile of each presenter
Proposals should be submitted electronically (as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment) to the International Relations Office via email to intl@ala.org with a copy to valergal@gmail.com and buenaventura.basco@ucf.edu.
Deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.
SELECTION PROCESS
Four (4) official and four (4) alternate proposals will be selected.
Alternate proposals will be ranked and considered in place of official ones, in case substitutions are necessary. All proponents will be notified of the selection results by Jan. 27, 2012.
PRESENTATION FORMAT
This year, the International Papers Program has been extended from 1.5 hours to 2 hours total. Presentations should run about 20 minutes each, followed by a Q & A session. PowerPoints are common, but speakers who want to read a paper or refer to it are welcome to do so. In either case, presenters are encouraged to submit a formal paper (5,000-10,000 words), to be published on the International Papers Committee website.
You can view previous presentations listed on IRRT's International Paper Session Committee site. www.ala.org/irrt
CHICAGO - The American Library Association's International Papers Committee invites proposals for presentations to be made at the next ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Presentations will be delivered at the International Papers Session scheduled for June 23, 2012.
The International Papers Program provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services, collections and projects throughout the world. The program also serves to stimulate the interest of U.S. librarians in international library matters. Through its International Papers Committee, ALA’s International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites librarians to submit a presentation proposal. The 2012 International Papers Program theme is: Expecting the Unexpected: Libraries Respond to Profound Change.
Increasingly, economic, political and human crises, along with natural disasters, constitute a recurrent reality around the world. The effect of large-scale disasters and economic disruptions are being felt far and wide and impacting libraries in diverse ways. Libraries are casualties of natural disasters, from earthquakes to hurricanes, as well as civil unrest and wars. Sudden cuts in library budgets have resulted in severe staff reductions, privatization and even closures.
The IRRT is interested in hearing from libraries around the world about how they have prepared for or coped with profound change. Possible topics may include—but are not limited to:
Organizational responses to extraordinary change in political environments
The role of libraries during financial crises or uncertain economic circumstances
Planning and/or responses to natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies
Presenters are encouraged to consider the theme from diverse angles.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Proposals, presentations and papers must be written and delivered in English, which is the working language of the program.
Proposals should include:
1. Title of the presentation
2. Name, title, institutional affiliation and full contact information (including a valid e-mail address) for each presenter
3. Abstract (300-500 words)
4. A short biographical profile of each presenter
Proposals should be submitted electronically (as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment) to the International Relations Office via email to intl@ala.org with a copy to valergal@gmail.com and buenaventura.basco@ucf.edu.
Deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.
SELECTION PROCESS
Four (4) official and four (4) alternate proposals will be selected.
Alternate proposals will be ranked and considered in place of official ones, in case substitutions are necessary. All proponents will be notified of the selection results by Jan. 27, 2012.
PRESENTATION FORMAT
This year, the International Papers Program has been extended from 1.5 hours to 2 hours total. Presentations should run about 20 minutes each, followed by a Q & A session. PowerPoints are common, but speakers who want to read a paper or refer to it are welcome to do so. In either case, presenters are encouraged to submit a formal paper (5,000-10,000 words), to be published on the International Papers Committee website.
You can view previous presentations listed on IRRT's International Paper Session Committee site. www.ala.org/irrt
CFP: 3rd Annual Conference on Internet Search and Innovation (Chicago, IL)
CFP: 3rd Annual Conference on Internet Search and Innovation (Chicago, IL)
URL: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/searlecenter/conference/internet/Searle_Center_Internet_Search_2012_Call_for_Papers.pdf
The Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth is
issuing a call for original research papers to be presented at the Third
Annual Conference on Internet Search and Innovation. The conference
will be held at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago,
IL. The conference will run from approximately 12:00 P.M. on Thursday,
June 21st, 2012 to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 22nd, 2012.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Call for Chapters: Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
Call for Chapters: Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
Michael Orey; Stephanie A. Jones; Robert Maribe Branch (Eds.)
Call for Chapters
Work is beginning on the 2012 edition of EMTY.
In publication for 35 years, the yearbook provides a timely snapshot of issues in the field of Instructional Technology, Library and Information Science, and School Library Media.
You can read more about the 2011 edition at Springer: http://bit.ly/ufSAkj
In particular we are seeking submissions for the section on School Library Media. Your research can make a valuable contribution in identifying current trends in libraries for the coming year.
Manuscripts should be research or scholarly in nature and consist of approximately 5000 words in APA style. The audience for our book includes academic professionals and faculty, IT researchers, librarians and K-12 practitioners (especially media specialists and technology coordinators). Topics can be theoretical, empirical, or practical, but the material must be scholarly in tone.
For more information, contact Stephanie A. Jones - email sjones@georgiasouthern.edu
Currently accepting chapter proposals (title, abstract, 1-2 page summary).
Stephanie A. Jones, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Georgia Southern University
Editor, Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
sjones@georgiasouthern.edu
Michael Orey; Stephanie A. Jones; Robert Maribe Branch (Eds.)
Call for Chapters
Work is beginning on the 2012 edition of EMTY.
In publication for 35 years, the yearbook provides a timely snapshot of issues in the field of Instructional Technology, Library and Information Science, and School Library Media.
You can read more about the 2011 edition at Springer: http://bit.ly/ufSAkj
In particular we are seeking submissions for the section on School Library Media. Your research can make a valuable contribution in identifying current trends in libraries for the coming year.
Manuscripts should be research or scholarly in nature and consist of approximately 5000 words in APA style. The audience for our book includes academic professionals and faculty, IT researchers, librarians and K-12 practitioners (especially media specialists and technology coordinators). Topics can be theoretical, empirical, or practical, but the material must be scholarly in tone.
For more information, contact Stephanie A. Jones - email sjones@georgiasouthern.edu
Currently accepting chapter proposals (title, abstract, 1-2 page summary).
Stephanie A. Jones, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Georgia Southern University
Editor, Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
sjones@georgiasouthern.edu
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Call for proposals for the ALA Research Series - Book Proposals
Call for proposals for the ALA Research Series - Book Proposals
CHICAGO — The ALA Office for Research & Statistics invites book proposals for the peer reviewed ALA Research Series.
The ALA Research Series expands the knowledge base of library research by publishing accessible and practical analysis that addresses topics of importance to libraries, librarians and professional educators. The annual series welcomes proposals for complete monographs and for articles toward an edited volume. The series seeks research based on methods other than surveys, such as observational research, content analysis, grounded theory research, ethnographic technique and historical research, as well as research that blends different methods.
Topical areas of interest to the review panel include shared collections, digital preservation and curation, archiving, disaster recovery, assessing return on investment for technology applications (e.g., Web 2.0), information literacy, new forms of engagement in learning/scholarship, ‘digital citizenship’ and the impact of economic downturn on library services. Research on other topics may be submitted. Research must have been conducted in the past three years and be near completion at the time of the proposal. For the purposes of the proposal, preliminary findings of ongoing research are acceptable. Only original research will be accepted.
The ALA Research Series is a peer reviewed publication with an editorial panel comprised of experienced library researchers and researchers/practitioners. The reviewer panel has membership representing a broad array of expertise and perspectives in library research topics. Manuscript and proposal review is blind. Submissions from non-U.S. authors are welcomed if their research is international in scope or has obvious applicability to American libraries.
All submissions must be received electronically by 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/professionalresources/publications/alaresearchseries/alaresearchseries.cfm for more information about the call for manuscripts, author guidelines and timeline.
CHICAGO — The ALA Office for Research & Statistics invites book proposals for the peer reviewed ALA Research Series.
The ALA Research Series expands the knowledge base of library research by publishing accessible and practical analysis that addresses topics of importance to libraries, librarians and professional educators. The annual series welcomes proposals for complete monographs and for articles toward an edited volume. The series seeks research based on methods other than surveys, such as observational research, content analysis, grounded theory research, ethnographic technique and historical research, as well as research that blends different methods.
Topical areas of interest to the review panel include shared collections, digital preservation and curation, archiving, disaster recovery, assessing return on investment for technology applications (e.g., Web 2.0), information literacy, new forms of engagement in learning/scholarship, ‘digital citizenship’ and the impact of economic downturn on library services. Research on other topics may be submitted. Research must have been conducted in the past three years and be near completion at the time of the proposal. For the purposes of the proposal, preliminary findings of ongoing research are acceptable. Only original research will be accepted.
The ALA Research Series is a peer reviewed publication with an editorial panel comprised of experienced library researchers and researchers/practitioners. The reviewer panel has membership representing a broad array of expertise and perspectives in library research topics. Manuscript and proposal review is blind. Submissions from non-U.S. authors are welcomed if their research is international in scope or has obvious applicability to American libraries.
All submissions must be received electronically by 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/professionalresources/publications/alaresearchseries/alaresearchseries.cfm for more information about the call for manuscripts, author guidelines and timeline.
Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee - Call for Proposals (Friends of ACRL)
Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee - Call for Proposals (Friends of ACRL)
The Friends of ACRL, academic and research librarians, provide monetary support to enhance and ensure the relevance of our profession. ACRL committees, interest groups, and sections can submit proposals for funding to the ACRL Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee for projects that support professional development, advocacy, innovative programming, and the Board strategic plan initiatives.
Proposals are being accepted October 15 through November 30, 2011, http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/resources/forms/friendsfund.cfm and will be evaluated by the Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee in December 2011. The subcommittee's recommendations for funding are based on the
individual merits of each proposal, (see review criteria at http://connect.ala.org/files/3504/friendsfund_disbursement_guidelines_for_proposal_d_25306.docx
Preference will be given for projects that undertake and support new research that builds on the research agenda in The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review and Report: http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/?p=36
Funding recommendations will be submitted for final approval to the ACRL Budget and Finance Committee at the ALA Annual Meeting. Members who submit proposals will be contacted regarding decisions after the Annual Meeting concludes.
For more information, see the "ACRL Friends Fund Disbursement Process" (Section 6.7.6 in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures) or contact Ethan A. Henderson, ethanahenderson@gmail.com, Chair, Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee.
The Friends of ACRL, academic and research librarians, provide monetary support to enhance and ensure the relevance of our profession. ACRL committees, interest groups, and sections can submit proposals for funding to the ACRL Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee for projects that support professional development, advocacy, innovative programming, and the Board strategic plan initiatives.
Proposals are being accepted October 15 through November 30, 2011, http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/resources/forms/friendsfund.cfm and will be evaluated by the Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee in December 2011. The subcommittee's recommendations for funding are based on the
individual merits of each proposal, (see review criteria at http://connect.ala.org/files/3504/friendsfund_disbursement_guidelines_for_proposal_d_25306.docx
Preference will be given for projects that undertake and support new research that builds on the research agenda in The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review and Report: http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/?p=36
Funding recommendations will be submitted for final approval to the ACRL Budget and Finance Committee at the ALA Annual Meeting. Members who submit proposals will be contacted regarding decisions after the Annual Meeting concludes.
For more information, see the "ACRL Friends Fund Disbursement Process" (Section 6.7.6 in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures) or contact Ethan A. Henderson, ethanahenderson@gmail.com, Chair, Friends Fund Disbursement Subcommittee.
CFP: Art Libraries Section & Audiovisual and Multimedia Section (IFLA)
CFP: Art Libraries Section & Audiovisual and Multimedia Section (IFLA)
Theme: ART Now! Contemporary Art Resources in a Library Context
Date 9-11 August 2012
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and Aalto University, School of Art and Design, Helsinki, Finland
While few titles in contemporary art and design are being published, electronic resources in contemporary art have increased exponentially in the last 10 years. Are we knowledgeable enough of what the web has to offer to direct our users to the relevant e-resources in contemporary art? How may we select and organise e-resources in the subject to tailor them to our users’ needs?
Furthermore resources in contemporary art are disparate and may be restricted to be used within a single organisation, or they are atypical in comparison to traditional library resources (product catalogues, material samples). How is this information managed in libraries?
This conference will discuss the documentation and description of contemporary art as well as the usability and availability of these information resources from the perspectives of the library and its users.
Subjects of interest include:
documentation and description of contemporary art, ontologies, (graffitis, performance art, sound art)
the ephemeral and transitory nature of art (performance art, site-specific art)
the exponential growth of e-resources - are we aware of the web’s potential?
social media as an information source and medium
long term preservation of information resources in contemporary art
usability challenges related to information resources in contemporary art (copyright issues, use restrictions)
how to find information in contemporary art?
the availability and usability of multimedia and images of contemporary art
Important dates
1st December 2011 Deadline for submitting abstracts: Proposals for papers should be in English and include a structured abstract of no longer than 200-400 words and biographical details of the author (40 words).
Please submit your proposals to:
Eila Rämö, Aalto University, School of Art and Design eila.ramo@aalto.fi
&
Satu Lindberg, Library of Cultural Politics, Arts Council of Finland satu.lindberg@minedu.fi
January 2012 Notifications of acceptance by the end of January 2012
25 April 2012 Deadline for submitting full text of paper
Submissions
All proposals must be in before 1 December 2011.
Please note
All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.
Congress Attendance Grants
The Finnish National Committee and IFLA are working hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information will be made available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage (forthcoming).
Theme: ART Now! Contemporary Art Resources in a Library Context
Date 9-11 August 2012
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and Aalto University, School of Art and Design, Helsinki, Finland
While few titles in contemporary art and design are being published, electronic resources in contemporary art have increased exponentially in the last 10 years. Are we knowledgeable enough of what the web has to offer to direct our users to the relevant e-resources in contemporary art? How may we select and organise e-resources in the subject to tailor them to our users’ needs?
Furthermore resources in contemporary art are disparate and may be restricted to be used within a single organisation, or they are atypical in comparison to traditional library resources (product catalogues, material samples). How is this information managed in libraries?
This conference will discuss the documentation and description of contemporary art as well as the usability and availability of these information resources from the perspectives of the library and its users.
Subjects of interest include:
documentation and description of contemporary art, ontologies, (graffitis, performance art, sound art)
the ephemeral and transitory nature of art (performance art, site-specific art)
the exponential growth of e-resources - are we aware of the web’s potential?
social media as an information source and medium
long term preservation of information resources in contemporary art
usability challenges related to information resources in contemporary art (copyright issues, use restrictions)
how to find information in contemporary art?
the availability and usability of multimedia and images of contemporary art
Important dates
1st December 2011 Deadline for submitting abstracts: Proposals for papers should be in English and include a structured abstract of no longer than 200-400 words and biographical details of the author (40 words).
Please submit your proposals to:
Eila Rämö, Aalto University, School of Art and Design eila.ramo@aalto.fi
&
Satu Lindberg, Library of Cultural Politics, Arts Council of Finland satu.lindberg@minedu.fi
January 2012 Notifications of acceptance by the end of January 2012
25 April 2012 Deadline for submitting full text of paper
Submissions
All proposals must be in before 1 December 2011.
Please note
All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.
Congress Attendance Grants
The Finnish National Committee and IFLA are working hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information will be made available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage (forthcoming).
Friday, October 28, 2011
ALA Midwinter: ALCTS-CaMMS Cataloging Norms Interest Group--Call for Presentations
ALA Midwinter: ALCTS-CaMMS Cataloging Norms Interest
Group--Call for Presentations
Please excuse cross-postings:
ALCTS- CaMMS Cataloging Norms Interest Group invites
speakers to participate at the ALCTS- CaMMS CNIG session, ALA Midwinter Meeting
in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at 10:30-12:00.
The mission of the CaMMS Cataloging Norms Interest Group
is to offer a forum for the exploration, communication, and exchange of ideas
and best practices on the dynamics of cataloging/metadata norms and workflows
in the hybrid environment.
Presentation topics should be of current interest to
catalogers, cataloging managers and administrators. Possible topics include, but are not limited
to:
* Evolution,
definition, and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms;
* Emerging
concepts and implementations of "next generation catalogs";
* Cataloging
in hybrid and digital libraries;
* Changes in
catalogers' workflows;
* Quality
control and benchmarking;
* How end
users' expectations and behaviors affect cataloging norms;
* Metadata
records and elements in different contexts;
* The impact
of web norms on cataloging norms from the perspectives of web developers and
catalogers.
* Cataloging
education/continuing education
* RDA:
Integration of records, training
Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in
length. Additional time will be allowed
for questions and discussion. Please
send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs by Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. If you have questions, please contact
us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Cataloging Norms Co-Chairs
Lisa Furubotten
Serials Cataloging,Texas A&M University; cuaco@tamu.edu
Lorraine Normore
Assist. Professor, School of Information Sciences,
University of Tennessee;
cnormore@aol.com
CFP: Acqusitions and Collection Development Open Session 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly
CFP: Acqusitions and Collection Development Open Session 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly
Helsinki, Finland: 13-17 August 2012
Theme: “Treating Print in an Increasing Digital Collection: Issues, Dilemmas & Directions”
Background: Traditional print resources are becoming a challenging format and commodity in many libraries. With the emphasis of many library collections to establish a greater digital presence and library staff rethinking space issues, reader preferences indicating a leaning towards more online resources and access than depending on print, the perception of print potentially becoming endangered appears significant. Print, however will not disappear and as we consider the 2012 IFLA Presidential theme, “Libraries: A Force for Change,” we suggest that print in the short and long term, will contribute to that part of the theme as “inclusionary, transformational and innovative” in how it integrates with a growing digital collection. This Open Session will examine directions for the future role of print in all library environments worldwide and consider associated issues, dilemmas and trends libraries are experiencing as they consider selection, collection management decisions and readers’ preferences in meeting information needs with print resources. This is a call to solicit submissions for 6 presentations (15 minutes each) to be delivered at the IFLA 2012 Congress in Helsinki, Finland (13-17 August) that explores any of the following themes for how libraries are treating all materials issued in print, including books/monographs, serials/journals for all readers:
• Examining old vs new – blending the traditional collections with the increasingly digital
• Understanding the lifecycle of print – including born print, digitized from print, enhanced, duplicated content
• Reviewing economic and business models of print – costs, pricing, benefits, sourcing, publishing patterns, library/publisher/vendor relationships
• Managing print resources - space planning, binding & repair, shelving, processing, circulation data, metrics
• Selecting and Acquiring – utilizing Approval Plans, aggregators, patron driven models for print, exchange programs and coordinating with other formats
• Changing workflows – for acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, and other units
• Accessing and using - resource sharing, last copy scenarios, ergonomics, copyright and intellectual property
• Communicating about and promoting status of print – readers’ preferences, different user communities, supporting readers with special needs (ex, visual impairments)
• Investigating content specific needs of print – oversized books, images, high resolution, subject demands (arts as an example), literature, translations, rare books, documenting world heritage
• Remembering - is print all about cultural heritage, memory and the past or does it embrace the future?
• De-selecting print – how, when, why, what drives such decisions
• How not to forget print
Form of papers (Extract from the Guidelines for Planning Congress Programmes issued by the IFLA Professional Committee): “It may be impractical to require that every speaker prepares a formal paper, rather than PowerPoint slides. IFLA’s first preference remains papers, translated into IFLA’s official languages. If speakers cannot produce papers, however, they must prepare a substantial abstract, including references such as URLs and bibliographies, to accompany their presentation.”
Languages of papers can be one among the seven IFLA working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish.
The program is 2 hours. We are planning for 6 presentations that are 15 minutes each with time for questions and discussion at the conclusion.
If interested in submitting an abstract, please provide, name of author(s), title, institutional affiliation(s), contact information and title of submission with a 300 word abstract detailing content and presentation to Julia Gelfand (jgelfand@uci.edu) by _15 January 2012. Confirmation of receipt of abstract will be sent.
Proposals will be reviewed by a sub-committee of members of the Standing Committee of the Acquisition and Collection Development Section. Successful proposals will be identified by
1 March 2012. Final papers will be due on 15 May 2012. At least one author will be expected to attend conference to deliver paper. There will not be any financial subsidy nor contribution towards expenses to attend the IFLA World Congress.
Helsinki, Finland: 13-17 August 2012
Theme: “Treating Print in an Increasing Digital Collection: Issues, Dilemmas & Directions”
Background: Traditional print resources are becoming a challenging format and commodity in many libraries. With the emphasis of many library collections to establish a greater digital presence and library staff rethinking space issues, reader preferences indicating a leaning towards more online resources and access than depending on print, the perception of print potentially becoming endangered appears significant. Print, however will not disappear and as we consider the 2012 IFLA Presidential theme, “Libraries: A Force for Change,” we suggest that print in the short and long term, will contribute to that part of the theme as “inclusionary, transformational and innovative” in how it integrates with a growing digital collection. This Open Session will examine directions for the future role of print in all library environments worldwide and consider associated issues, dilemmas and trends libraries are experiencing as they consider selection, collection management decisions and readers’ preferences in meeting information needs with print resources. This is a call to solicit submissions for 6 presentations (15 minutes each) to be delivered at the IFLA 2012 Congress in Helsinki, Finland (13-17 August) that explores any of the following themes for how libraries are treating all materials issued in print, including books/monographs, serials/journals for all readers:
• Examining old vs new – blending the traditional collections with the increasingly digital
• Understanding the lifecycle of print – including born print, digitized from print, enhanced, duplicated content
• Reviewing economic and business models of print – costs, pricing, benefits, sourcing, publishing patterns, library/publisher/vendor relationships
• Managing print resources - space planning, binding & repair, shelving, processing, circulation data, metrics
• Selecting and Acquiring – utilizing Approval Plans, aggregators, patron driven models for print, exchange programs and coordinating with other formats
• Changing workflows – for acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, and other units
• Accessing and using - resource sharing, last copy scenarios, ergonomics, copyright and intellectual property
• Communicating about and promoting status of print – readers’ preferences, different user communities, supporting readers with special needs (ex, visual impairments)
• Investigating content specific needs of print – oversized books, images, high resolution, subject demands (arts as an example), literature, translations, rare books, documenting world heritage
• Remembering - is print all about cultural heritage, memory and the past or does it embrace the future?
• De-selecting print – how, when, why, what drives such decisions
• How not to forget print
Form of papers (Extract from the Guidelines for Planning Congress Programmes issued by the IFLA Professional Committee): “It may be impractical to require that every speaker prepares a formal paper, rather than PowerPoint slides. IFLA’s first preference remains papers, translated into IFLA’s official languages. If speakers cannot produce papers, however, they must prepare a substantial abstract, including references such as URLs and bibliographies, to accompany their presentation.”
Languages of papers can be one among the seven IFLA working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish.
The program is 2 hours. We are planning for 6 presentations that are 15 minutes each with time for questions and discussion at the conclusion.
If interested in submitting an abstract, please provide, name of author(s), title, institutional affiliation(s), contact information and title of submission with a 300 word abstract detailing content and presentation to Julia Gelfand (jgelfand@uci.edu) by _15 January 2012. Confirmation of receipt of abstract will be sent.
Proposals will be reviewed by a sub-committee of members of the Standing Committee of the Acquisition and Collection Development Section. Successful proposals will be identified by
1 March 2012. Final papers will be due on 15 May 2012. At least one author will be expected to attend conference to deliver paper. There will not be any financial subsidy nor contribution towards expenses to attend the IFLA World Congress.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2012 - Call for Proposals
Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2012 - Call for Proposals
The
WILU Programming Committee invites proposals to be considered for
presentation at WILU 2012. The conference will be held at Grant MacEwan
University, Edmonton,
Alberta on May 23-25, 2012.
The
theme for WILU 2012 is Vigour, Thrift & Resourcefulness and builds
upon the legacy of the university’s namesake, Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan.
We encourage presenters to reflect on how librarians might ensure
sustainable, accountable information literacy programming that builds
on past success while embracing growth and change.
Possible topics include:
Sustainable Programs - Tell us about your information literacy program. Share
games, activities and other pedagogical approaches you’ve used to promote student-centered learning.
Resourceful Classroom - Tell us about the tools and technologies you’ve used to promote student
engagement.
Accountable You - Tell us how you make instruction accountable within your institution or
how you assess student learning in the classroom.
New discoveries – Tell us about your research, recently published paper, or theoretical underpinning
that informs your teaching.
Deadline for proposal submissions is December 9, 2011.
Types of sessions:
Presentation Sessions
A
forty-five (45) minute session grounded in formal research or applied
practice, which includes a thirty-five (35) minute presentation and ten
(10) minute discussion
or question period.
Lightening Strike Sessions
with a Display Poster
A
ten (10) minute presentation on any topic related to information
literacy or library instruction which enables presenters to share quick
tips, small changes that
make big improvements, effective techniques or provide a big picture
overview of a new initiative. A poster must accompany the presentation
as part of a lightning strike display.
Pre-conference Workshops
A
two and a half (2.5) hour workshop delivered in one of the Library’s
computer labs where participants can interact with various online or
electronic tools. Two
40-seat computer labs equipped with state of the art instructor
consoles are available.
Submission Information
All proposals should be submitted using the WILU 2012
proposal submission form, available on the WILU 2012 website:
http://sites.macewan.ca/wilu2012/cfp/. Please submit your proposal via email by December 9, 2011 to
wilu2012@macewan.ca. Include the statement,
WILU Proposal in the subject line.
The
Programming Committee will employ a blind selection process where all
identifying information including the presenter’s name and institution
will be excluded.
Proposals will be evaluated based on originality, practicality
and contribution to the field. Consideration will also be given to how
well the proposal reflects the conference theme.
Questions? Please email,
WILU2012@macewan.ca
Call for Book Reviewers, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL)
Call for Book Reviewers, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL)
The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is initiating a new Book Review column. Please consider sharing your expertise with our readers.
For a preview of JERL articles and features, visit the Website at:
http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wacq20/current
If you are interested in joining our new group of book reviewers, please contact me with your qualifications so we can get started!
******************************************
* Mary Mallery, Ph.D.
* Book Review Editor, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
* Assoc. Dean for Technical Services
* Harry A. Sprague Library
* Montclair State University
* Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
* Phone: 973-655-7150
* Fax: 973-655-7780
* E-mail: mallerym@mail.montclair.edu
The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is initiating a new Book Review column. Please consider sharing your expertise with our readers.
For a preview of JERL articles and features, visit the Website at:
http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wacq20/current
If you are interested in joining our new group of book reviewers, please contact me with your qualifications so we can get started!
******************************************
* Mary Mallery, Ph.D.
* Book Review Editor, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
* Assoc. Dean for Technical Services
* Harry A. Sprague Library
* Montclair State University
* Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
* Phone: 973-655-7150
* Fax: 973-655-7780
* E-mail: mallerym@mail.montclair.edu
CFP: 21st Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
CFP: 21st Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
21st Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
21st Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
Déjà vu
all over again: familiar problems, new solutions
March 16,
2012
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Chapel Hill, NC
The 2012 North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee invites proposals and suggestions for presentations on any aspect of the serials industry or serials management. The Committee welcomes participation from all members of the serials profession including publishers, vendors, and systems developers, faculty and staff in all types of libraries, and Library and Information Science faculty. Students seeking a forum to share findings from serials-related research or work experience are also encouraged to submit proposals. The Committee hopes to continue previous successes by assembling a program that both shares and inspires creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking.
Submit proposals by e-mail in a document attachment to Beth Bernhardt at brbernha@uncg.edu. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2011.
When submitting a proposal, please include the following information:
1. Name(s)
2. Mailing Address
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed speakers
5. Proposed title
6. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its relationship to serials, and its relevance for conference attendees
7. Estimate of time required to present topic (note: most sessions are 45-60 minutes)
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Chapel Hill, NC
The 2012 North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee invites proposals and suggestions for presentations on any aspect of the serials industry or serials management. The Committee welcomes participation from all members of the serials profession including publishers, vendors, and systems developers, faculty and staff in all types of libraries, and Library and Information Science faculty. Students seeking a forum to share findings from serials-related research or work experience are also encouraged to submit proposals. The Committee hopes to continue previous successes by assembling a program that both shares and inspires creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking.
Submit proposals by e-mail in a document attachment to Beth Bernhardt at brbernha@uncg.edu. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2011.
When submitting a proposal, please include the following information:
1. Name(s)
2. Mailing Address
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed speakers
5. Proposed title
6. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its relationship to serials, and its relevance for conference attendees
7. Estimate of time required to present topic (note: most sessions are 45-60 minutes)
Please
note: Travel and registration expenses will have to be paid by the presenter.
The Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, relevance to the current serials environment, and fit with the overall Conference content. The Committee reserves the right to refocus or combine proposals as needed (with notice) to reach a diverse audience and to maximize use of program time slots.
The Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, relevance to the current serials environment, and fit with the overall Conference content. The Committee reserves the right to refocus or combine proposals as needed (with notice) to reach a diverse audience and to maximize use of program time slots.
CFP: ACRL/NEC 2012 Annual Conference
Call for Proposals: ACRL/NEC 2012 Annual Conference
The Association of College and Research Libraries, New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC – http://www.acrlnec.org/ ) invites you to submit a proposal to present at our 2012 Annual Conference. This event entitled "Leading the Change: Integrating the Library into the Future of Higher Education"
will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Higher education is rapidly evolving in many ways: pedagogically, technologically, financially, and socially. The roles of libraries in higher education are concomitantly changing. Where is higher education going, and how will libraries fit in? What can librarians do not just to navigate but also to guide the changes in higher education?
We are seeking innovative thinkers and doers to offer presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, posters, and "show-and-tell" booths to share creative ideas and initiatives on how to integrate our libraries into the future of higher education.
Presenters, panelists, and session facilitators should plan for a one hour session, including time for questions. Poster and show-and-tell presenters will have a half-hour open session for brief informal discussions and/or demonstrations of technologies, innovative workflows, new programs, or other ideas for maintaining and enhancing libraries' integral roles on campus.
Here is a list of possible topics of interest from previous ACRL/NEC Conference attendees:
• assessment in higher education
• changes in scholarly communication
• the e-book explosion
• the changing student body: first generation, English as a second language, three degrees of distance education
• user-driven collections and services
• physical spaces in an online world (what are libraries without books?)
• budget (or lack thereof) realities – procuring, defending, and wisely using the library’s share
• new and future librarians
• embedded, blended, or otherwise altered librarians
Please submit your proposal at http://tinyurl.com/3b2jxbp. The deadline for proposal submission is midnight on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Questions should be directed to Sarah Cornell sarah_cornell@yahoo.com,
Karin Heffernan KHeffernan@nec.edu, Kendall Hobbs khobbs@wesleyan.edu,
Lisa Palmer Lisa.Palmer@umassmed.edu, or Alan Witt awitt@wesleyan.edu
ACRL/NEC is an independent chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Visit http://www.acrlnec.org for further information.
The Association of College and Research Libraries, New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC – http://www.acrlnec.org/ ) invites you to submit a proposal to present at our 2012 Annual Conference. This event entitled "Leading the Change: Integrating the Library into the Future of Higher Education"
will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Higher education is rapidly evolving in many ways: pedagogically, technologically, financially, and socially. The roles of libraries in higher education are concomitantly changing. Where is higher education going, and how will libraries fit in? What can librarians do not just to navigate but also to guide the changes in higher education?
We are seeking innovative thinkers and doers to offer presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, posters, and "show-and-tell" booths to share creative ideas and initiatives on how to integrate our libraries into the future of higher education.
Presenters, panelists, and session facilitators should plan for a one hour session, including time for questions. Poster and show-and-tell presenters will have a half-hour open session for brief informal discussions and/or demonstrations of technologies, innovative workflows, new programs, or other ideas for maintaining and enhancing libraries' integral roles on campus.
Here is a list of possible topics of interest from previous ACRL/NEC Conference attendees:
• assessment in higher education
• changes in scholarly communication
• the e-book explosion
• the changing student body: first generation, English as a second language, three degrees of distance education
• user-driven collections and services
• physical spaces in an online world (what are libraries without books?)
• budget (or lack thereof) realities – procuring, defending, and wisely using the library’s share
• new and future librarians
• embedded, blended, or otherwise altered librarians
Please submit your proposal at http://tinyurl.com/3b2jxbp. The deadline for proposal submission is midnight on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Questions should be directed to Sarah Cornell sarah_cornell@yahoo.com,
Karin Heffernan KHeffernan@nec.edu, Kendall Hobbs khobbs@wesleyan.edu,
Lisa Palmer Lisa.Palmer@umassmed.edu, or Alan Witt awitt@wesleyan.edu
ACRL/NEC is an independent chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Visit http://www.acrlnec.org for further information.
CFP: 4th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
CFP: 4th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
QQML 2012 Important Dates
URL: http://www.isast.org/qqml2012.html
22-25 May 2012 Limerick Ireland
The 4th QQML 2012 International Conference will be held in Absolute Hotel in Limerick Ireland
Abstract submission: 30 October 2011
Acceptance: The acceptance will be notified in 2 weeks after submission
Paper and Presentation Submission: 30th of March 2012
Early bird Registration: up to 30th of March 2012
Conference presentations would be Theoretical and Technical papers, Case studies, Applications, Collaborative projects targeted at a wide range of audiences:
Librarians, archivists, library technologists, library administrators, and library and information science students.
Also we encourage session proposals. The coordinator of a special session will be responsible for the selection of the papers (4-6 speeches) and will chair the session.
Submitting a Proposal or a session to secretariat@isast.org
Proposals must include the following information:
– Proposed session title
– One-to two-paragraphs abstract
– Name(s) and contact information for all presenters
Type of session being proposed (presentation or poster)
We also suggest short visual presentations called as Pecha kucha (pronounced pe-chak-cha) from the Japanese term for “chit-chat”. Pecha kucha presentations consist of exactly 20 slides, each of which is displayed for 20 seconds. Total presentation time is precisely 6 minutes 40 seconds and so it is important to use the transition feature in PowerPoint to time your presentation exactly. The pecha kucha presentation style is highly visual. Text is generally kept to a minimum with images being used to portray key messages. The pecha kucha presentation format enables the speaker to deliver a short, focused presentation on their topic which really grabs the audience’s attention.
QQML 2012 Important Dates
URL: http://www.isast.org/qqml2012.html
22-25 May 2012 Limerick Ireland
The 4th QQML 2012 International Conference will be held in Absolute Hotel in Limerick Ireland
Abstract submission: 30 October 2011
Acceptance: The acceptance will be notified in 2 weeks after submission
Paper and Presentation Submission: 30th of March 2012
Early bird Registration: up to 30th of March 2012
Conference presentations would be Theoretical and Technical papers, Case studies, Applications, Collaborative projects targeted at a wide range of audiences:
Librarians, archivists, library technologists, library administrators, and library and information science students.
Also we encourage session proposals. The coordinator of a special session will be responsible for the selection of the papers (4-6 speeches) and will chair the session.
Submitting a Proposal or a session to secretariat@isast.org
Proposals must include the following information:
– Proposed session title
– One-to two-paragraphs abstract
– Name(s) and contact information for all presenters
Type of session being proposed (presentation or poster)
We also suggest short visual presentations called as Pecha kucha (pronounced pe-chak-cha) from the Japanese term for “chit-chat”. Pecha kucha presentations consist of exactly 20 slides, each of which is displayed for 20 seconds. Total presentation time is precisely 6 minutes 40 seconds and so it is important to use the transition feature in PowerPoint to time your presentation exactly. The pecha kucha presentation style is highly visual. Text is generally kept to a minimum with images being used to portray key messages. The pecha kucha presentation format enables the speaker to deliver a short, focused presentation on their topic which really grabs the audience’s attention.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
ACRL RESEARCH FORUM: Call for Papers
ACRL RESEARCH FORUM: Call for Papers
What is the ACRL Research Forum?
The ACRL Research Coordinating Committee is pleased to sponsor a new forum to give those doing research in academic library contexts an opportunity to share their work with a national audience at the upcoming ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, June 21-26, 2012. The ACRL Research Forum will feature three research presentations based on work in progress or completed, followed by discussion.
Who is expected to submit their work and to make presentations?
Practitioners, new researchers, and experienced researchers are all encouraged to present. Both members and non-members of ACRL are welcome to submit. Those selected will be expected to present their papers in person at the forum at ALA Annual and to register for the conference.
What types of papers are suitable for submission to the ACRL Research Forum?
We welcome papers emphasizing the problems, theories, methodologies, or significance of research findings for LIS related to academic libraries and librarianship. Preference will be given to work that furthers the ACRL Plan for Excellence goals (demonstrating the value of academic libraries, student learning, and research and scholarly environment). For more information see http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/whatisacrl/strategicplan/Plan_for_Excellence.pdf .
Works in progress are encouraged. Papers that have been previously published or accepted for publication by December 16, 2011, are not eligible for consideration.
How do I submit a paper?
Submit the required author information and a 500-word abstract by mail or email (mradford@rutgers.edu) to Marie L. Radford, Ph.D., School of Communication and Information, 4 Huntington St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 USA by Friday, December 16, 2011.
The author information must include: name, email, phone and mailing address of contact person plus name(s) and affiliation(s) of additional authors, if applicable. The 500-word abstract must include the title of the paper, a problem statement, status of research (in progress or complete), problem significance, project objectives, methodology, and conclusions (or tentative conclusions for work in progress). If your research is complete, please confirm that your paper has not been published nor accepted for publication by December 16, 2011.
How will papers be selected and when will I know if my paper has been accepted?
At the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the ACRL Research Coordinating Committee will conduct a blind review to select a maximum of 3 papers. Review criteria include: significance of the study for academic libraries/librarians; quality and creativity of the methodology; and potential to fill gaps or build on previous research in academic libraries/librarianship, particularly with respect to the ACRL Plan for Excellence goals. All submitters will be notified by February 15, 2012.
Posted by:
Jan Lewis, Associate Professor
Associate Dean, Academic Library and Learning Resources
Joyner Library
Mailstop 516
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
email: lewisja@ecu.edu
phone: 252.328.2267
fax: 252.328.6892
What is the ACRL Research Forum?
The ACRL Research Coordinating Committee is pleased to sponsor a new forum to give those doing research in academic library contexts an opportunity to share their work with a national audience at the upcoming ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, June 21-26, 2012. The ACRL Research Forum will feature three research presentations based on work in progress or completed, followed by discussion.
Who is expected to submit their work and to make presentations?
Practitioners, new researchers, and experienced researchers are all encouraged to present. Both members and non-members of ACRL are welcome to submit. Those selected will be expected to present their papers in person at the forum at ALA Annual and to register for the conference.
What types of papers are suitable for submission to the ACRL Research Forum?
We welcome papers emphasizing the problems, theories, methodologies, or significance of research findings for LIS related to academic libraries and librarianship. Preference will be given to work that furthers the ACRL Plan for Excellence goals (demonstrating the value of academic libraries, student learning, and research and scholarly environment). For more information see http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/whatisacrl/strategicplan/Plan_for_Excellence.pdf .
Works in progress are encouraged. Papers that have been previously published or accepted for publication by December 16, 2011, are not eligible for consideration.
How do I submit a paper?
Submit the required author information and a 500-word abstract by mail or email (mradford@rutgers.edu) to Marie L. Radford, Ph.D., School of Communication and Information, 4 Huntington St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 USA by Friday, December 16, 2011.
The author information must include: name, email, phone and mailing address of contact person plus name(s) and affiliation(s) of additional authors, if applicable. The 500-word abstract must include the title of the paper, a problem statement, status of research (in progress or complete), problem significance, project objectives, methodology, and conclusions (or tentative conclusions for work in progress). If your research is complete, please confirm that your paper has not been published nor accepted for publication by December 16, 2011.
How will papers be selected and when will I know if my paper has been accepted?
At the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the ACRL Research Coordinating Committee will conduct a blind review to select a maximum of 3 papers. Review criteria include: significance of the study for academic libraries/librarians; quality and creativity of the methodology; and potential to fill gaps or build on previous research in academic libraries/librarianship, particularly with respect to the ACRL Plan for Excellence goals. All submitters will be notified by February 15, 2012.
Posted by:
Jan Lewis, Associate Professor
Associate Dean, Academic Library and Learning Resources
Joyner Library
Mailstop 516
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
email: lewisja@ecu.edu
phone: 252.328.2267
fax: 252.328.6892
CFP: Michigan Library Association's Academic Libraries 2012 (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
CFP: Michigan Library Association's Academic Libraries 2012 (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
URL: Call for Proposals Form
URL: Conference Brochure
The Michigan Library Association invites proposals to present at “Academic Libraries 2012: Advancing Value,” the association’s third annual two-day event highlighting trends and issues relating to academic libraries, to be held May 10-11, 2012 in Ann Arbor, MI at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel. This event will showcase state and national cutting-edge trends, identify Michigan’s unique issues, and connect academic library staff to their peers and colleagues. The Academic Libraries 2012 Work Group seeks a variety of proposals that will address topics representing the wide-range of professional responsibilities found in academic libraries and those that will introduce new ideas or solutions to the challenges currently facing academic libraries. We encourage broad participation from librarians, staff and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges).
Please submit your program proposal by November 30, 2011. See Call for Proposals Form and Brochure. Proposals received after that date cannot be included in MLA’s Academic Libraries 2012. The Academic Libraries 2012 Work Group will notify proposal contacts of the status of their submission by February 15, 2012.
URL: Call for Proposals Form
URL: Conference Brochure
The Michigan Library Association invites proposals to present at “Academic Libraries 2012: Advancing Value,” the association’s third annual two-day event highlighting trends and issues relating to academic libraries, to be held May 10-11, 2012 in Ann Arbor, MI at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel. This event will showcase state and national cutting-edge trends, identify Michigan’s unique issues, and connect academic library staff to their peers and colleagues. The Academic Libraries 2012 Work Group seeks a variety of proposals that will address topics representing the wide-range of professional responsibilities found in academic libraries and those that will introduce new ideas or solutions to the challenges currently facing academic libraries. We encourage broad participation from librarians, staff and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges).
Please submit your program proposal by November 30, 2011. See Call for Proposals Form and Brochure. Proposals received after that date cannot be included in MLA’s Academic Libraries 2012. The Academic Libraries 2012 Work Group will notify proposal contacts of the status of their submission by February 15, 2012.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Call for Contributors: The Library Radio Network in on the Air
Call for Contributors: The Library Radio Network in on the Air
You are invited to visit The Library Radio Network to listen to and download fascinating interviews and commentaries on the major issues in library management. You are also invited to submit commentaries and audio segments from your library. Your submission must be in MP3 format. Send your audio file to rhkmedia@yahoo.com.
Go to http://kiesermanmedia.podbean.com and enjoy.
You are invited to visit The Library Radio Network to listen to and download fascinating interviews and commentaries on the major issues in library management. You are also invited to submit commentaries and audio segments from your library. Your submission must be in MP3 format. Send your audio file to rhkmedia@yahoo.com.
Go to http://kiesermanmedia.podbean.com and enjoy.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Call for Contributors: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, Conferences, College, and Other Ways
Call for Contributors: Continuing Education for Librarians: Workshops, Conferences, College, and Other
Ways
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times; and Library Management Tips That Work, both 2011 ALA Editions
Co-editor: Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System, Orlando, Florida; contributor to Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook (ALA Editions, 2010)
Co-editor: Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas; 2011 Texas Library Association Public Relations Branding Iron Award
Chapters sought for an anthology by U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical how-to chapters on ways to continue education before/beyond your MLS in librarianship and other fields for advancement, keeping current, and personal satisfaction.
Possible topics: workshops, conferences, deciding on colleges, online classes, scholarships, maximizing technology, graduate assistants, research and publication, stress management, financial aspects, teaching, balancing classes/family/work, networking, travel abroad. Creative methods relating to professional development encouraged.
Concise, how-to chapters 3,000-3,500 words using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors; one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation, discounts on additional copies.
Please e-mail titles of 2-3 topics each fully described in 2-3 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s). Please place EDUCATION/Last Name on the subject line to: kerolharrod@gmail.com
Ways
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times; and Library Management Tips That Work, both 2011 ALA Editions
Co-editor: Vera Gubnitskaia, Orange County Library System, Orlando, Florida; contributor to Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook (ALA Editions, 2010)
Co-editor: Kerol Harrod, Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas; 2011 Texas Library Association Public Relations Branding Iron Award
Chapters sought for an anthology by U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical how-to chapters on ways to continue education before/beyond your MLS in librarianship and other fields for advancement, keeping current, and personal satisfaction.
Possible topics: workshops, conferences, deciding on colleges, online classes, scholarships, maximizing technology, graduate assistants, research and publication, stress management, financial aspects, teaching, balancing classes/family/work, networking, travel abroad. Creative methods relating to professional development encouraged.
Concise, how-to chapters 3,000-3,500 words using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors; one complimentary copy per chapter as compensation, discounts on additional copies.
Please e-mail titles of 2-3 topics each fully described in 2-3 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s). Please place EDUCATION/Last Name on the subject line to: kerolharrod@gmail.com
Call for Contributors: Time Organization for Librarians: Beating Budget and Staff Cuts
Call for Contributors: Time Organization for Librarians: Beating Budget and Staff Cuts
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials (both forthcoming from Scarecrow Press)
Co-editor: Jason Kuhl, Library Operations Director, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights, Illinois; contributor, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times (ALA Editions, 2011)
Co-editor: Lisa Fraser, Public Services Librarian, Bellevue Library, King County Library System, Bellevue, Washington; Guest Lecturer, Information School, University of Washington
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States and Canada sharing practical how-to chapters on ways to organize time the most effectively
especially with budget and staff cuts: Administration, Daily Operations, Maximizing Technology, Personal Life, Goal Setting. Creative methods are sought that work in various types of libraries and job titles.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your article should total 3000-3500 words; or two articles each 1500-1750 words to equal 3000-3500. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter; complimentary copy as compensation, discount on
more.
Please e-mail titles of 2-4 topics each fully described in 2 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s). Please place TIME/Last Name on the subject line to: jkuhl@ahml.info
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials (both forthcoming from Scarecrow Press)
Co-editor: Jason Kuhl, Library Operations Director, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights, Illinois; contributor, The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times (ALA Editions, 2011)
Co-editor: Lisa Fraser, Public Services Librarian, Bellevue Library, King County Library System, Bellevue, Washington; Guest Lecturer, Information School, University of Washington
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States and Canada sharing practical how-to chapters on ways to organize time the most effectively
especially with budget and staff cuts: Administration, Daily Operations, Maximizing Technology, Personal Life, Goal Setting. Creative methods are sought that work in various types of libraries and job titles.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your article should total 3000-3500 words; or two articles each 1500-1750 words to equal 3000-3500. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter; complimentary copy as compensation, discount on
more.
Please e-mail titles of 2-4 topics each fully described in 2 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s). Please place TIME/Last Name on the subject line to: jkuhl@ahml.info
Call for Contributors: Library Services for Multicultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use
Call for Contributors: Library Services for Multicultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials (both forthcoming from Scarecrow Press)
Co-editor: Dr. Kim Becnel, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Appalachian State University. Contributor, Library Management Tips That Work, ALA Editions, 2011, and many other publications.
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States and Canada sharing practical how-to chapters on reaching out to multicultural patrons to lessen
cultural and language barriers. Practical ways to encourage library use to a wider range of patrons in the library community. Creative methods are sought that work in various types of libraries and job titles.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your article should total 3000-3500 words; or two articles each 1500-1750 words to equal 3000-3500. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter; if two chapters both written by the same co-authors; complimentary copy as compensation, discount on more.
Please paste in an e-mail titles of 2-4 topics each fully described in 2 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s); place MULTICULTURAL/Last Name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Co-editor: Carol Smallwood, Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone and Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials (both forthcoming from Scarecrow Press)
Co-editor: Dr. Kim Becnel, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Appalachian State University. Contributor, Library Management Tips That Work, ALA Editions, 2011, and many other publications.
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty in the United States and Canada sharing practical how-to chapters on reaching out to multicultural patrons to lessen
cultural and language barriers. Practical ways to encourage library use to a wider range of patrons in the library community. Creative methods are sought that work in various types of libraries and job titles.
Concise, how-to chapters words based on experience to help colleagues. Your article should total 3000-3500 words; or two articles each 1500-1750 words to equal 3000-3500. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. One or two authors per chapter; if two chapters both written by the same co-authors; complimentary copy as compensation, discount on more.
Please paste in an e-mail titles of 2-4 topics each fully described in 2 sentences by November 30, 2011 with brief biography sketch(s); place MULTICULTURAL/Last Name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Thursday, October 20, 2011
CFP: ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group (ALA Midwinter 2012)
CFP: ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group (ALA Midwinter 2012)
The ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group is seeking proposals for presentations at its ALA Mid-Winter meeting in Dallas, TX. The meeting will be on Sunday, January 22nd from 10:30 am-Noon.
The theme of the meeting will be "Traditions and Transitions in Library Catalogs". Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Research on evidence-based decision making and best practices for cataloging and classification in an era of budget reduction
* Research on transitioning from AACR2 to RDA
* Research on cataloging in a mixed metadata environment with records in multiple schemas, formats, and standards
* Research on transitioning from a traditional catalog to a web-based next-generation or FRBR catalog
* Research on measuring or implementing quality control in an era of batch loaded data from multiple sources
Full presentations should be 15 to 20 minutes long. Audience questions and discussion will be encouraged after the presentations. Brief 5 to 10 minute summaries of less extensive projects or research in progress will also be considered.
Email proposals by Friday, Oct. 21 to Susan Massey (susan.massey@unf.edu). Please include:
* Presentation title
* A brief (1 page or less) summary of the focus of the proposed presentation
* Stage of project completion by January 2012
* Amount of time needed to make the presentation
* Names and positions of presenter(s)
* Email address(es) of presenter(s)
We look forward to hearing from you!
CCRIG Chair 2011/12
Susan A. Massey
Head of Discovery Enhancement
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL 32224
(susan.massey@unf.edu)
CCRIG Vice-Chair 2011/12
Masha Misco,
Catalog & Slavic Librarian
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
stepanm@muohio.edu
The ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group is seeking proposals for presentations at its ALA Mid-Winter meeting in Dallas, TX. The meeting will be on Sunday, January 22nd from 10:30 am-Noon.
The theme of the meeting will be "Traditions and Transitions in Library Catalogs". Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Research on evidence-based decision making and best practices for cataloging and classification in an era of budget reduction
* Research on transitioning from AACR2 to RDA
* Research on cataloging in a mixed metadata environment with records in multiple schemas, formats, and standards
* Research on transitioning from a traditional catalog to a web-based next-generation or FRBR catalog
* Research on measuring or implementing quality control in an era of batch loaded data from multiple sources
Full presentations should be 15 to 20 minutes long. Audience questions and discussion will be encouraged after the presentations. Brief 5 to 10 minute summaries of less extensive projects or research in progress will also be considered.
Email proposals by Friday, Oct. 21 to Susan Massey (susan.massey@unf.edu). Please include:
* Presentation title
* A brief (1 page or less) summary of the focus of the proposed presentation
* Stage of project completion by January 2012
* Amount of time needed to make the presentation
* Names and positions of presenter(s)
* Email address(es) of presenter(s)
We look forward to hearing from you!
CCRIG Chair 2011/12
Susan A. Massey
Head of Discovery Enhancement
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL 32224
(susan.massey@unf.edu)
CCRIG Vice-Chair 2011/12
Masha Misco,
Catalog & Slavic Librarian
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
stepanm@muohio.edu
Call for ATG Reporters (Charleston Conference)
Call for ATG Reporters (Charleston Conference)
We're again seeking reporters of Charleston conference sessions for the publication, "Against the Grain". Each year, conference attendees are invited to honestly report on Charleston conference sessions they attend. These reports will be published in ATG's "And They Were There" section.
The guidelines are simple:
• Write a 100-200 word succinct report for each session you select (preconferences and plenary session reports could run a bit longer, but not by too much).
• Describe the highlights of the session. Minute details are NOT needed, since a number of speakers post their presentations in the conference website.
• Note any changes in titles or speakers that are revealed at the session and differ from what was presented in the listed program.
• Note if, in your opinion, the session proceeded "as advertised", or were there some shortcomings.
Interested?
• Go through the preliminary program
• Email me your name, contact information & include the date, time, and title of the session(s) you will cover for ATG.
I will confirm all session reporters before the conference to prevent duplicate coverage, and a reporters' roster (notebook) will be kept at the conference Information Desk, Francis Marion Hotel, mezzanine level.
The reports will be due to me by December 1, 2011. I will collate them and forward them to the ATG editors who decide on the publishing cycle-the reports are published in chronologic conference session order over a number of ATG issues.
Thank you!
Ramune Kubilius
r-kubilius@northwestern.edu
Galter Health Sciences Library
Northwestern University
&
Coordinator of ATG "And they were there" reports
We're again seeking reporters of Charleston conference sessions for the publication, "Against the Grain". Each year, conference attendees are invited to honestly report on Charleston conference sessions they attend. These reports will be published in ATG's "And They Were There" section.
The guidelines are simple:
• Write a 100-200 word succinct report for each session you select (preconferences and plenary session reports could run a bit longer, but not by too much).
• Describe the highlights of the session. Minute details are NOT needed, since a number of speakers post their presentations in the conference website.
• Note any changes in titles or speakers that are revealed at the session and differ from what was presented in the listed program.
• Note if, in your opinion, the session proceeded "as advertised", or were there some shortcomings.
Interested?
• Go through the preliminary program
• Email me your name, contact information & include the date, time, and title of the session(s) you will cover for ATG.
I will confirm all session reporters before the conference to prevent duplicate coverage, and a reporters' roster (notebook) will be kept at the conference Information Desk, Francis Marion Hotel, mezzanine level.
The reports will be due to me by December 1, 2011. I will collate them and forward them to the ATG editors who decide on the publishing cycle-the reports are published in chronologic conference session order over a number of ATG issues.
Thank you!
Ramune Kubilius
r-kubilius@northwestern.edu
Galter Health Sciences Library
Northwestern University
&
Coordinator of ATG "And they were there" reports
CFP - “Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation”
CFP - “Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation”
I have been contracted to do a book on the future of automation in the academic library by IGI Publishers. The working title is “Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation,” and it will be part of the book series, Advances in Library Information Science (ALIS).
The book will be 15+ chapters, with a total of at least 135,000 words. I am looking for contributors to write individual chapters at around 10,000 words. The specific subjects are the increasing and future automation of the following areas of the academic library.
• Acquisitions
• Collection Development
• Cataloging
• Circulation
• Inter-library loan
• The Future of the ILS
• Public Interface Design
• Library Management (especially hiring decisions)
Additionally I am looking for very high level chapters that look at automation in academic libraries in conjunction with changing University environments as well as the changing needs of students and faculty. Other chapters dealing with this subject are also highly desirable.
Finally I would like to see some short case studies for any and all of these.
Please contact me directly at edward.iglesias@ccsu.edu.
Edward Iglesias
Systems Librarian
Central Connecticut State University
I have been contracted to do a book on the future of automation in the academic library by IGI Publishers. The working title is “Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation,” and it will be part of the book series, Advances in Library Information Science (ALIS).
The book will be 15+ chapters, with a total of at least 135,000 words. I am looking for contributors to write individual chapters at around 10,000 words. The specific subjects are the increasing and future automation of the following areas of the academic library.
• Acquisitions
• Collection Development
• Cataloging
• Circulation
• Inter-library loan
• The Future of the ILS
• Public Interface Design
• Library Management (especially hiring decisions)
Additionally I am looking for very high level chapters that look at automation in academic libraries in conjunction with changing University environments as well as the changing needs of students and faculty. Other chapters dealing with this subject are also highly desirable.
Finally I would like to see some short case studies for any and all of these.
Please contact me directly at edward.iglesias@ccsu.edu.
Edward Iglesias
Systems Librarian
Central Connecticut State University
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