Libraries As Publishers: IFLA ACD WLIC 2015 Call For Papers
THEME: In its 2015 Open Programme, IFLA's Section on Acquisitions and Collection Development will begin to explore the topic of "Libraries as Publishers" and envisions an expanded version of this topic (including case studies) for its 2016 Satellite Meeting. We are seeking 5-6 thoughtful, high quality papers of 10-15 minutes each, addressing the following types of strategic and overview aspects. The goal is to present this emerging strategic topic in a global setting. We invite librarians and publishers to submit in the following areas:
- What is library publishing? What types of libraries are publishing?
- Why - what issues are libraries addressing and how are these being solved?
- Relationship of library publishing to collection development activities
- Content – what is being published?
- Business models in use – what types and with what success? How can libraries sustain such efforts financially?
- Artifact models - what new formats/entities/things can be published?
PROCESS: Full abstracts of up to 500 words should be submitted for review by members of the Section. Please submit these as an attachment in MS Word.
The deadline for submitting a detailed abstract and full author details is 28 February 2015. Selection of papers is based on the abstract, and presenters will be notified whether they have been successful by 15 April 2015.
Please direct submissions to: Ann Okerson (aokerson@gmail.com).
We eagerly look forward to your contributions!
