CFP: Amigos Library Services online conference, "The Future of Cataloging: RDA, Linked Data and More" - November 8, 2018 #AmigosCataloging

The Future of Cataloging: RDA, Linked Data and More

Conference URL: https://www.amigos.org/cataloging_future

Metadata is going through a massive transformation. The RDA 3R project, BIBRAME and other linked data standards are changing the ways we provide access to information. How are these changes affecting the way you catalog?

Join Amigos Library Services and keynote speaker, Kathy Glennan, Chair-Elect of the RDA Steering Committee, by submitting a presentation sharing your experiences, ideas and innovations about the future of cataloging. Our online conference will take place on Thursday, November 8.

Suggested topics include:

• RDA
  • The new RDA and its effect on your library's cataloging practices
  • New RDA entities and elements
  • RDA recording methods
  • RDA relationships
  • RDA and Linked data
  • The RDA Toolkit 3R project
• MARC
  • Adding linked data URLs to access points in preparation for BIBFRAME
  • Transitioning from MARC to BIBFRAME
  • Linked Data cataloging workflows
  • Changes to MARC Bibliographic and Authorities formats reflecting the new RDA
  • New practices in creating authorities (linked data URLs)
• Schema.org and other ways to make library holdings appear in web search results
• Cataloging nonbook formats, including, but not limited to: audio recordings, video recordings, eBooks, music.

If you can speak to one of these topics, or have another idea in mind, please submit your proposal (below) by September 14, 2018. Don't worry if you've never presented online. It's easy, and we are happy to train you and will provide technical support during your presentation.

For more information about this conference, contact Bill Walker, walker@amigos.org or 800-843-8482 ext. 2853.

CFP: ER&L 2019 Sessions and Short Talks (Austin, Texas - March 2019)

ER&L 2019 will be held March 3-6, 2019 in Austin, Texas.  

ER&L's 2019 Call for Session Proposals is currently seeking 45-minute session proposals and 15-minute short talks for the 2019 conference in the following areas, with complete descriptions of each track available online at http://www.electroniclibrarian.org/about/tracks/:

1. Managing e-Resources & Licensing

2. Collection Development & Assessment

3. Organizational Strategies

4. External Relationships

5. User Experience & Promotion

6. Scholarly Communication & Library Publishing

7. Emerging Technologies & Trends

8. Data Science & Libraries

Program Selection Criteria: The committee will evaluate each proposal on the basis of subject matter (including, but not limited to, the issues listed in the topic descriptions), clarity, and timeliness.

Sessions: The 45-minute session has been a part of ER&L since the beginning. Co-authorship and co-presenting is easily accommodated in this longer length format. Reduced rate registration is offered to accepted presenters.  

Short talks: The 15-minute short talk session is a newer addition to the ER&L program. This format allows for ideas or initiates in progress to be presented without a full session length session. Similar short talk topics will be clustered. Due to the session length, this format readily accommodates single presenters, but co-authorship is welcome. Reduced rate registration is offered to accepted presenters.

* All presenters will be required to register for the conference at the discounted rate and are expected to attend the conference to make their presentation.

* Program sessions, workshops, short-talks and posters are to be for the purpose of communicating relevant content to librarians, publishers, and library vendors. They are not to be used as a marketing opportunity or to sell product or services. Companies interested in presenting a sponsored content session, please contact us at hello@electroniclibrarian.org. 

Submission Deadline: September 24, 2018

Further information is available online at:

https://www.electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/speaking-opps/

Please direct any questions to ER&L staff at: hello@electroniclibrarian.org.

CFP: Librarians as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond (ACRL DVC Fall 2018 Program - Philadelphia PA October 26, 2018)

ACRL DVC Fall 2018 Program - please save the date!

When: October 26, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Where: Drexel University’s Learning Terrace

Theme:  Librarians as Advocates:  Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond

This program seeks to provide insight into the activism and advocacy work being done in libraries in higher education across the Delaware Valley region. In times of inequity, discrimination, and social injustice, libraries have the opportunity to be institutions of resistance, understanding, and hope. We are bringing together librarians who would like to share how they have incorporated democracy, equity, intellectual freedom, and privacy into their projects and collaborations to advocate for their communities. Successful proposals will demonstrate an analysis of the underlying power structures that motivate their efforts. Whether your advocacy work takes the form of outreach projects, pedagogical techniques, systems or application development, cataloging practice, or collaborative projects, we would like to give you the opportunity to share your work and its impact with colleagues.

Topics should be related to library leadership in social change including:

• Services for students with marginalized identities, including documentation status
• Poverty, food insecurity, or homelessness
• Voter registration and electoral issues
• Social, mental, and health-related services
• Access and textbook-related services
• Library-related legislation
• Privacy
• Diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Workplace fairness and rights issues

The deadline to submit is September 10 with notification by September 15, 2018.

Submission Information

Proposals must include the following information:

1. Proposal title
2. Names, affiliations, positions, and email addresses of the presenters
3. Preferred presentation format
   1. Option A – 10-minute lightning round presentation only
   2. Option B – 10-minute lightning round presentation and roundtable facilitation.
4. A 250-word summary of the topic you wish to present including the points you intend to make and the way(s) you intend to engage the audience, if applicable

To propose a session please visit: https://goo.gl/forms/ZOls6D1Xker3b1o83

Questions? E-mail Jess Denke at jessicadenke@muhlenberg.edu

CFP: Libri: The International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies

Call for Papers

Libri:

The International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies

Libri was established in 1950 and is a leading international scholarly journal which investigates the aspects of library and information studies from both a historical and present-day perspective and analyses the role of information and knowledge in cultural, organizational, national and international developments.

The journal reports on current trends in library and information studies worldwide and describes their resulting transformation from the introduction of new information and communication technologies, multidisciplinary approaches, changing practices, and evolving methods. Background information and the latest research findings in library and information studies are made accessible to academics, practitioners, and a broader public. 

The editors are pleased to consider papers on new initiatives and current issues in library and information studies worldwide, including, but not limited to topics such as:

• Libraries (national, public, academic, school, special, etc.) and other information environments
• Information and knowledge management
• Information for development (developing and industrialized countries)
• Indigenous knowledge
• Literacy (media, information, etc.)
• Data analytics, big data and their impact on organizations (e.g., customer related data; social science perspective)
• Digital libraries and repositories
• Data management, data curation and virtual research environments (VREs)
• Information ethics and information law
• Information retrieval
• Information behavior
• Freedom of access to information and freedom of expression
• Archives & preservation
• Cultural heritage
• Book and publishing history
• Theory submissions

Papers may include theoretical issues surrounding philosophies, policies and trends in all types of library, information, archive, and museum studies. 

Articles should be in English and conform to the highest academic standards. Papers that include citations to publications that are not in English or are not in Roman script are welcome. 

Libri, the International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies, is published by De Gruyter, and is published both in print (ISSN: 0024-2667) and online (ISSN: 1865-8423) versions.

  

Libri is indexed with and included in De Gruyter Saur, EBSCO, Elsevier SCOPUS, Gale, Proquest, Thomson Reuters, and Web of Science.  

Submit your manuscript to the editors at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri

CFP: Reaching Forward Conference (Rosemont, Illinois - May 3, 2019 - Illinois Library Association)

The Reaching Forward Conference Committee is accepting program submissions for the 2019 Conference, which will be held Friday, May 3, at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Proposals must be submitted using the online proposal form. Incomplete proposals can be saved and revised at any time prior to the submission deadline, Monday, October 15, 11:59 p.m.

For Information on last year's conference - see:
https://www.ila.org/events/reaching-forward-conference

The Reaching Forward Conference serves library staff at all levels, with a strong focus on frontline and support staff. All programs slots are 60 minutes.

Submit your proposa: https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=7546ea2d71&e=6c7f1a78dd>

CFP: ACRL Instruction Session (IS) Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum (2019 ALA Midwinter)

Call for Proposals (CfP): ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum (2019 ALA Midwinter)

The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an excellent opportunity for instruction librarians to explore and discuss topics related to library instruction and information literacy. The steering committee welcomes proposals from individuals who are interested in convening this discussion online in advance of the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting: Thursday, January 17, at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST.

If you would like to share your knowledge, help your peers learn from one another, and spark a lively conversation, submit a proposal to lead the IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum today.

Application Deadline: September 28, 2018.

To submit a proposal, please use the online submission form.

Applicants will be notified by October 31, 2018.

To see examples of past discussion topics, view the digests of past discussions online.

Questions?

Contact the ACRL IS Discussion Group Steering Committee Chair, Lauren Hays (ldhays@mnu.edu) or Vice-Chair, Melissa Harden (mharden@nd.edu).

Call for Workshop Proposals & 101 courses: ER&L Conference (Austin TX March 2019)

ER&L is currently seeking workshop proposals and ER&L 101 courses for the 2019 conference, to be held March 3-6, 2019 in Austin, Texas.

What is an ER&L Workshop?

A workshop is a 4-hour intensive course designed to take the attendee into subject matter with a knowledgeable instructor. Workshops are typically interactive with instruction spanning exercises and practical applications to supplement the instruction. Workshops will be held 1-5pm on Sunday, March 3^rd and Wednesday, March 6^th.

ER&L 101

Along with workshops, ER&L is also looking for half-day courses to help introduce an attendee to a foundational area of librarianship (such as licensing, e-book management, troubleshooting) or an emerging but important topic starting at an introductory level. These courses would not require background knowledge of the topic and would be appropriate for a practitioner new to e-resources or as an introduction to a new topic. These courses will be part of a larger set of 101 sessions throughout the ER&L conference.

Potential 101 topics might include (but are not limited to): Troubleshooting e-resources (link resolvers, A-Z lists, discovery layers, knowledgebases, etc.), E-resource workflows/lifecycle; Usage statistics; Intro to tools (ERMs, MARCedit, OpenRefine, EZProxy, etc.); Intro to coding Intro to APIs E-book management; Project management; Data visualization; Intro to authentication

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2018

Further information is available online at:

https://www.electroniclibrarian.org/conference-info/speaking-opps/

Please direct any questions to ER&L staff at: hello@electroniclibrarian.org.

CFP: Oklahoma ACRL Conference "Elementary, My Dear Data" - November 9, 2018 (Edmond, OK)

OK-ACRL is now accepting proposals for posters and presentations for this year's conference. 

Date: Friday November 9th, 2018

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma (University of Central Oklahoma)

Conference URL: https://www.okacrl.org/conference/

We have two great keynote speakers:

·       Dr. Stephanie Mikitish (Rutgers University) will discuss the use of the literature analysis dashboard and essential areas to research. 

·       Dr. Lili Luo (San Jose State University) will focus on evidence-based library and information practice. 

Presentations:

As our speakers set the scene, we ask you, our fellow librarians, to share your ideas on evidence-based library practice, as well as current research in which your library or librarians are involved.  Presentations should be 45 minutes in length. 15 additional minutes will be allotted for questions after the presentation.  Presenters receive free registration.

Posters (New as well as Recycled):

All new poster ideas are, of course, welcome, but we are also accepting posters that you may have already presented at regional or national conferences in the past year.  We know you put a lot of hard work into your posters, so please share them with the rest of OK-ACRL.  Poster presenters receive a $15 discount on registration.

Posters will be displayed in a come-and-go area for the duration of the conference. Easels for posters will be provided by OK-ACRL.

Please submit your proposals by September 14th, 2018.

https://goo.gl/forms/qRycxPWLsAzOCp7P2

--

Karl G. Siewert, MLIS - pronouns: he/him/his or they/them/their

Instructor and Reference Librarian - NSU-BA

Tulsa, OK

CFP: CARLI Resource Sharing Committee Fall Forum on October 25th, 2018 (deadline 8/31)

The Resource Sharing Committee is seeking people to share their expertise at the upcoming forum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

We are seeking additional proposals for either portions of, or entire, 50-minute afternoon breakout sessions.

* If you have experience in one of the areas described below, but would prefer to be a part of a small panel discussion/shared presentation on the topic rather than present the full breakout session on your own, please indicate that in your proposal and the Committee can pair similar presenters together for a shared session.

* We are also seeking moderators to help lead guided discussions of selected topics; please let us know if you are interested in participating in this way.

Please submit your proposal here before Friday, August 31st:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSForum

Thank you. Your knowledge and willingness to share with colleagues is important to the life of the consortium.

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Some questions that the CARLI Resource Sharing Community is interested in hearing more about are listed below. If you could answer yes to any of them (or related questions), please consider submitting a proposal.

-Are you responsible for compiling statistics and reports for your ILL services? Do you have any hints, tricks, or best practices you could share with others to aid them in this task? If you write a report, could you share information about it: what statistics you include, who you share your report with, what happens with the data from you report?

-Do your users know what Interlibrary Loan can do for them? How do you tell them?

-Are you in communication with your Collection development department so they know what kind of requests are coming through the library? Do you have a method or regular reporting system to keep them informed?

-How do you educate your student workers & staff to keep an eye out for damaged items & know what to do if they find them?

-Are there other topics related to resource sharing that you would be interested in presenting on?

Eric A. Edwards
Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Illinois State Library
Gwendolyn Brooks Building
300 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796
EEdwards@ilsos.net
(217) 558-1928
(217) 782-4446--Fax

CFP: The Ideabook of Positive Change in the Library Workplace

Call for papers and essays

http://bit.ly/2NZ7NMQ

Working Title: The Ideabook of Positive Change in the Library Workplace
Editors: Heather Seibert, Amanda Vinogradov, Amanda H. McLellan - East Carolina University, Joyner Library.
Deadline for drafts: September 5, 2018
Publisher: American Library Association Press (ALA Press)
Submission Form: https://goo.gl/forms/wny3vqnKvRRsLVxz1

We are soliciting a diverse range of essays and narratives from practicing U.S. academic, public and special libraries staff, for inclusion in a curated anthology that empowers library employees to change real-world issues pertaining to library staff. Submissions may include any phase of project development, but we are especially seeking: perspectives and advice on how to make and implement change, how to talk to administration about needs, the specific steps taken in the process, solutions to roadblocks and recognition of the future needs of staff. We also seek narratives, steps and ideas from administrators on how to implement and create a positive work environment and the challenges faced in this process.  Paraprofessional staff and first-time authors are encouraged to apply.

Possible topics include but are not limited to the following:

·        Lactation accommodation

·        Flexible scheduling

·        Development of policies and procedures allowing remote work (i.e. weather related absences for employees with leave time deficits)

·        Childcare accommodations

·        Changing tables in restrooms

·        Parental leave policies

·        Space and time for dialysis or other medical needs

·        Standing desks

·        Promotion of exercise at work

·        Inclusive ideas for work outings, gatherings or meetings

·        Veterans on active duty or return from duty

·        Race and ethnicity inclusion and sensitivity

·        Gender neutral bathrooms

·        Dealing with bias

·        Providing space for prayer and/or meditation

·        Inclusive recruitment practices

·        Updating policies to be more inclusive

·        Development of policies and space for employees with varying sensory needs (Autism spectrum, PTSD, etc)

·        Case studies of libraries that have successfully handled difficult situations regarding discrimination or harassment.

·        Employees returning to school for further education

Timeline

Deadline for Draft Submission: September 5, 2018

Notification/Feedback regarding submission: October 10, 2018

Final submission for accepted drafts: Jan. 12, 2019

Submissions:

*This anthology will contain commentary, narratives and experiences.  Drafts accepted must be between four to six pages double spaced (about 350 words per page).  A suggested template will be provided for all accepted submissions to the anthology.

*Materials cannot be previously published or simultaneously submitted.

*All photos, illustrations, graphs etc. must have a Creative Commons License or be in the public domain. The submission’s author is responsible for verifying that these materials fall under the respected licenses. Each will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be at the discretion of the editors for inclusion.

*If your submission is tentatively accepted, we may request modifications.

*Accepted contributors should expect to sign a release form in order to be published, and will agree to follow submission guidelines.

We STRONGLY encourage submission from all regardless of classification of positions within academic and public libraries. We are seeking input from administrators, faculty, as well as staff employees.

Submission Form: https://goo.gl/forms/wny3vqnKvRRsLVxz1 

Thank you

Heather Seibert, Amanda Vinogradov & Amanda H. McLellan

CFP: Computers in Libraries 2019 (Arlington, Virginia - March 2019)

Call for Speakers
User Engagement In The Digital Age
Computers in Libraries 2019
Arlington, Virginia
March 26-2, 2019
CFP URL: http://computersinlibraries.infotoday.com/2019/CallForSpeakers.aspx

Deadline is September 14, 2018

Libraries are leading the way in engaging users, and not just with games & gadgets, makerspaces, web sites, search interfaces, and digital literacy. They are achieving community goals with technology, developing real partnerships with other community leaders, applying technology for the common good and to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals for the world, collaborating with diverse groups and people, expanding learning roles and programs and so much more. Computers in Libraries 2019 shares library successes and strategies with User Engagement in the Digital Age. It looks at our models, transformational technologies, creative processes, innovative practices and customer-delighting programs that are having strong and long-lasting impacts on our communities, the world, and the people in them.

Hear from excellent and innovative libraries, network and learn from leaders in the field, and definitely be an active participant in the 34th Computers in Libraries -- the most comprehensive North American conference and exhibition concentrating on all aspects of library technology. The conference offers a multifaceted program designed to meet the needs of librarians, community and information managers, systems professionals, eresource managers, researchers, webmasters and web managers, content curators, digital strategists, and information specialists. The focus of the conference is on emerging and leading edge technology that allows us to engage with, and bring strategic value to, our user communities. It provides the latest information and practices for you to make informed choices for your community -- whether it is an academic, corporate, non-profit, public, or school library community.

Conference Tracks & Topics

Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge, offering five simultaneous tracks plus many workshops, networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibit hall. This year’s tracks and themes encompass: Innovative Libraries & Practices; Internet @Schools; Killer Strategies & Community Attention Grabbers; Partnerships & Collaboration; User Design & Experience; Creative Making & Makerspaces; Digital Transformation & Engagement; Information Discovery & Search; Content Management; Artificial Intelligence & Leading Edge Technology; Web Design, Tools & Development, and more. Speakers are knowledgeable, authoritative and focus on practical applications, “how to” solutions, and case studies as well as technical and managerial issues. Please consider sharing your knowledge and ideas; send us a proposal to speak. Below are some of the topics we hope to cover, but don’t let this list limit your imagination!  We look forward to hearing from you.

To submit a proposal for the dedicated Internet@Schools track at Computers in Libraries 2019 click here. Especially for library media and technology specialists and other educators who are using the internet and technology in K–12 schools, this two-day track covers technology, tools, trends, and practical topics.    

Please go to CFP website for topics and additional information
CFP URL: http://computersinlibraries.infotoday.com/2019/CallForSpeakers.aspx

CFP: ACRL DVC (Delaware Valley) Fall 2018 Program - October 26, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA)

ACRL DVC Fall 2018 Program
When: October 26, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Drexel University’s Learning Terrace
Theme: Librarians as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond

CFP URL: http://www.acrldvc.org/news/2018/07/19/acrl-dvc-fall-2018-program-call-for-presenters/

This program seeks to provide insight into the activism and advocacy work being done in libraries in higher education across the Delaware Valley region. In times of inequity, discrimination, and social injustice, libraries have the opportunity to be institutions of resistance, understanding, and hope. We are bringing together librarians who would like to share how they have incorporated democracy, equity, intellectual freedom, and privacy into their projects and collaborations to advocate for their communities. Successful proposals will demonstrate an analysis of the underlying power structures that motivate their efforts. Whether your advocacy work takes the form of outreach projects, pedagogical techniques, systems or application development, cataloging practice, or collaborative projects, we would like to give you the opportunity to share your work and its impact with colleagues.

Topics should be related to library leadership in social change including:

• Services for students with marginalized identities, including documentation status
• Poverty, food insecurity, or homelessness
• Voter registration and electoral issues
• Social, mental, and health-related services
• Access and textbook-related services
• Library-related legislation
• Privacy
• Diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Workplace fairness and rights issues

The deadline to submit is September 10 with notification by September 15, 2018.
Submission Information

• Proposals must include the following information:
• Proposal title
• Names, affiliations, positions, and email addresses of the presenters
• Preferred presentation format
• Option A – 10-minute lightning round presentation only
• Option B – 10-minute lightning round presentation and roundtable facilitation.
• A 250-word summary of the topic you wish to present including the points you intend to make and the way(s) you intend to engage the audience, if applicable

To propose a session please visit: https://goo.gl/forms/ZOls6D1Xker3b1o83


Questions? E-mail Jess Denke at jessicadenke@muhlenberg.edu

CFP: What are we Paying For? ACRL NEC Electronic Resources Interest Group (ERMIG) Fall Program - Cambridge MA November 30, 2018

The ACRL NEC Electronic Resources Interest Group (ERMIG) is seeking proposals for our 2018 Fall Program to be held on Friday, November 30th, from 10am to 1pm at Lesley University’s Brattle Campus in Cambridge, MA.

Theme

This year’s theme is “What are we Paying for?”

Description

Libraries strive to offer users an extensive array of content and services, often in the face of diminishing budgets and limited staff resources.  When growing expectations meet limited resources, we need to make tough decisions. As you manage and evaluate your electronic collections you may find yourself asking, ‘What are we paying for?’ Does the value of that content or service justify the outright and hidden costs of providing it?  The 2018 fall program aims to explore assessment strategies and share how libraries are meeting the challenges of determining, and conveying, not only return on investment, but value on investment.

Submission Instructions

We are accepting proposals for breakout sessions (45 minutes) and lightning talks (5-7 minutes)

Possible topics include (but are not limited to):

·        Using data to create a narrative

·        Going beyond cost per use decisions

·        Communicating budget and collection data to administrators

·        Providing Open Access collections

·        Tracking post-cancellation access rights

·        Using patron-driven acquisitions and services

·        Developing consortia and collaborative collections

·        (Re)Negotiating licenses

·        Creating requests for proposals

Please use the submission form to submit your proposal. The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m. EST on September 17, 2018.

Your proposal should include:

·         Title

·         Abstract (250 - 500 words)

·         Type of program (presentation or lightning talk)

·         Names, job titles and affiliations of all presenters

·         E-mail contact information for the primary presenter

For questions or more information, contact one of the event coordinators:

Kristin D’Amato, Head, Acquisitions and Serials Department, Central Connecticut State University

Erin Wentz, Electronic Resources Librarian, MCPHS University

About ERMIG

Focusing on Electronic Resources Management, ERMIG is a special interest group of the New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries.  Access past program information.

Code of Conduct

Everyone is welcome to submit proposals. We also hope to see you at the program! This event will follow ACRL NEC’s Code of Conduct.