CFP: NAG’s 14th Collection Development Seminar and Public Library Forum (16th May 2024)

 NAG’s 14th Collection Development Seminar and Public Library Forum

"Rise of the Machines"
Thursday 16th May 2024, Friends House, London

Technology is intrinsic to every library acquisitions team today; what impact is it making for you?  AI is currently the hot topic making the headline news, but it’s a huge topic encompassing everything from devices and hardware to software and systems.

In a library environment where resources are limited and expenditure comes under increasing scrutiny, we must constantly review our practices and resources. We regularly consider revising or even replacing them completely. Change requires transition, such as migrating to a new library management system; a new reading list tool or installing / updating new security features such as RFID.

How are we embracing new technologies to support our roles and the service we provide to our students and the institution?

NAG’s 14th edition of the highly successful Collection Development seminar takes place at the Friends House, 173-177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ, on Thursday 16th May 2024.

For this edition, the topic is “Rise of the Machines.” NAG invites papers from those that can share knowledge, best practice, experiences and reflections around the impact of technology. We welcome contributions on issues such as:

    New uses for existing technologies: Have you found new ways to use technology already owned/implemented by your institution; e.g., exploring unused LMS functionality; repurposing equipment such as iPads.

    Transformative technologies: Have you implemented a new piece of technology which has transformed how you/your team/your department work and/or the services you offer?

    Back to basics: Have you experimented with a new technology, only to find it doesn’t deliver on its promises? Did you stop using it, adapt, or simply use it at a basic level?

    Technology in the long term: Have you been using a technology for a relatively long period of time? What are the factors and challenges – re-assessment and renewing contracts etc., keeping up with updates, troubleshooting, experience with ‘ideas forums’.

At this seminar there will be two separate streams, one for Academic Libraries and one for Public Libraries. We invite prospective speakers from both sectors to submit papers for this event.

Final date for submission of abstracts is 2nd February 2024. Notification of acceptance will be by 19th February 2024. Paper slots are normally 30 minutes including questions; however if you have an idea for a longer, workshop style session please get in touch as we would be delighted to offer this option. Speakers receive a full, free Seminar place plus UK travel expenses and there is no requirement for NAG membership.

Commercial sponsorship opportunities are still available.  More information at:https://nag.org.uk/sponsorship/  If you are interested in presenting as a commercial member, we would strongly suggest that you partner with a library who uses your products/services for the best chance of your paper being selected.

#NAGcd14 #NAGplf24

Best wishes

Jennie and the NAG Seminar and Forum Teams

Jennie Hillyard, M.A., B.A. (Hons.), MCLIP

Business Development Manager, National Acquisitions Group  www.nag.org.uk

c/o Courtley West, 1 Clarke Hall Farm,
Aberford Road,
Wakefield,
West Yorkshire
WF1 4AL

Case Studies in Library Publishing (#OA Journal)

URL: https://cslp.pubpub.org/

New Open Access Journal on library publishing.

CFP for second issue coming soon.

About CSLP

The library publishing community is engaged in meaningful work, collaborating on a range of content at various stages of the publishing process. For those interested in the details, it can be difficult or time-consuming to find information about a particular project. What resources were required to embed videos within an open-access textbook? What roles do library publishers play in the acquisition, creation, and dissemination of content? What strategies have helped ensure the long-term success of a journal? How do individual members of a team contribute, and how are those contributions acknowledged? Our community is curious and eager to learn from each other, and Case Studies in Library Publishing (CSLP) will create dedicated space to do so in an annual publication. 

The mission of CSLP is to provide concrete project examples to inspire and support those involved with library publishing as we ground and grow our work. We seek contributions that exemplify capacious perspectives on “publishing” aligned with the Library Publishing Coalition’s working definition of “the set activities led by libraries to support the creation, dissemination, and curation of scholarly, creative, and/or educational works.” While we acknowledge that it is often academic libraries and consortia with the resources to undertake publishing initiatives, we will strive to include contributions from public and special libraries, as well as independent publishing initiatives.

Each article published in CSLP will describe a specific publishing project, delving into workflow, goals, resources, and ultimate impact. Articles will include a summary of the project, links to view the project, and key takeaways for readers, with space for authors to add additional discussion and reflection. The primary output of CSLP will be case studies, with potential to include reviews in the future. Submissions may focus on incomplete or ongoing projects; where possible, we encourage authors to share what has not worked or lessons learned that might inform others’ projects. We recognize the importance of formal research in library publishing, but believe that need is suitably filled by existing publications (such as the Journal of Librarianship in Scholarly Communication, the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, and others). By providing a structured format to consider project workflow and outcomes, CSLP will support the research of the library publishing community as well as the everyday work that we do. 

CFP: Creative Ideas in Technical Services Interest Group (Core Interest Group Week - Virtual - March 8th, 2024)

Call for Presenters!

CORE Creative Ideas in Technical Services Interest Group (CITSIG) invites speakers to present as part of the CORE Virtual Interest Group Week on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10-11 Central / 11-Noon Eastern. 

We welcome presentation proposals from any technical services setting and from any level of experience or position. We seek new presentations as well as those previously presented in non-Core settings. 

To submit your presentation proposal, email CITSIG chair Kelli Getz (kgetz@nd.edu) and vice-chair Robin Buser (rbuser@cscc.edu) by end of day, Monday, January 22, 2024. Selections will be communicated by Monday, January 29, 2024.

Your proposal email should include:

• Presentation title

• A short summary of your topic (less than 200 words) for your 20 minute presentation

• Name, affiliation and email addresses of each speaker

More about the CITSIG Virtual Session

We have one hour in total for the CITSIG to present, and we seek to offer space for 2-3 engaging presentations (20 minutes maximum), scheduled in tight succession with a brief Q&A session to follow! 

Assistance with technical concerns and session facilitation is available. 

Since the ALA Core CITSIG is here to provide a place for you to share your everyday technical services experiences or thoughts for the future, a wide range of topics will be of interest to us! Here are some topics shared recently by members:

• Acquisitions and Collections

• Integration of collection strategy with acquisitions strategy

• Policy and practice management

• Communication and building relations with vendors and library partners/colleagues

• Budget or cost saving measures and creative workflow approaches

• Cataloging and Metadata Services

• Integration of new metadata approaches with traditional cataloging

• Local policy and practice documentation management

• Impact of new ILS or discovery tools on cataloging approaches and workflows

• DEI

• Collection approaches and evaluation to diversify content and supplier partnerships

• Reparative metadata and cataloging practices

• Approaches to ensure a patron-focused and inclusive collection

• Training and professional development

• Reskilling and upskilling and retooling experiences

• The application of core competencies for technical service areas

• Conducting research as a technical services librarian

• Staff mentorship and leadership development

• Management

• Current trends in hiring

• Cross-unit or department management or collaboration

• Service development and team building 

If you have questions, please contact either one of us! We look forward to hearing from you and to the sessions in March!

Kelli and Robin

Kelli Getz | ALA CORE Chair, Creative Ideas In Technical Services Interest Group / Unit Head, Continuing & Electronic Resources | University of Notre Dame | 427 Hesburgh Library, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA | T: 574.631.4406 | kgetz@nd.edu 

Robin Buser | ALA CORE Vice-Chair, Creative Ideas In Technical Services Interest Group / Supervisor, Acquisitions & Metadata Services | Columbus State Community College | CO-214A, 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215 USA | T: 614.287.2469 | rbuser@cscc.edu 

CFP: Journal of Graduate Librarianship

Journal of Graduate Librarianship Call for Submissions 

The Journal of Graduate Librarianship (JGL) is now accepting submissions for our two 2024 issues. The summer issue will be our first Conference Round-Up, a collection of information about recent conference presentations pertaining to graduate librarianship (see Call for Conference Round-Up below). The fall issue will feature scholarly articles and reports on practice (see Call for Scholarly/Professional Manuscripts below, and consult our inaugural issue for examples of both article types).   

 

Call for Conference Round-Up: 

Did you give a conference presentation related to graduate librarianship during the 2023 calendar year? If so, we want to know about it, as do all the graduate librarians who weren’t in the (physical or virtual) room! Make your presentation(s), poster(s), and panel(s) more durable, discoverable, and impactful by submitting to JGL’s Conference Round-Up. There are two ways to contribute:
 

1. Just the facts: Fill out this brief form to share the basic facts about your 2023 conference presentation(s). If you gave multiple presentations relevant to graduate librarianship, you may list up to five. We’ll compile everyone’s information into a directory of sorts, which we hope will help forge connections among graduate librarians with similar interests. 

2. Tell us all about it: Submit a summary (500-750 words) of your conference presentation. If you gave multiple presentations in 2023 that were relevant to graduate librarianship, you may submit up to three summaries. Please aim to make your summary both informative and lively—this will help readers understand what you presented and inspire them to look at your presentation materials (e.g., slides, poster, handout), if provided. Each summary will be published as a small standalone article.

 All information about conference presentations must be submitted by Monday, March 18, 2024. Conference Round-Up will be published in Summer 2024 as Volume 1, Issue 2 of JGL. 

 

Call for Scholarly/Professional Manuscripts: 

JGL welcomes manuscripts on any aspect or type of graduate librarianship (i.e., librarianship that serves graduate students, graduate faculty, or graduate programs more generally). We especially seek manuscripts that exemplify the qualities contained in the acronym SHOP: Shared Honest Open Practice. Authors are encouraged to share their discoveries and/or experiences in a relatable way and are not required to refer to themselves in the third person.  

 

Authors may submit their manuscripts to either of these two sections: Articles (i.e., peer-reviewed scholarly articles) or Sharing Our Stories (i.e., editor-reviewed reports on practice). For more information about these sections, consult JGL’s policies page. 

 

Please review the submission guidelines before submitting. All manuscripts must be submitted by Monday, April 8, 2024 to be considered for inclusion in Volume 2, Issue 1, to be published in Fall 2024. 

 

What is JGL? 

The Journal of Graduate Librarianship is the first scholarly journal dedicated exclusively to matters pertaining to graduate librarianship. Published by East Tennessee State University, JGL is open access and charges no author-facing fees. Full information about JGL and its goals and policies are available on the journal website. 

 

Want to Learn More? 

JGL co-founders Wendy Doucette (Editor-in-Chief) and Jill Cirasella (Managing Editor) are hosting two informal Zoom conversations about the journal. Come chat with us and bring your questions! 

Friday, January 19, 2024, at 2-3pm Eastern Time (registration link) 

Friday, March 15, 2024, at 1-2pm Eastern Time (registration link) 

 

Wishing you a vibrant 2024, 

Wendy Doucette, Editor-in-Chief 

Jill Cirasella, Managing Editor 

Journal of Graduate Librarianship 

CFP: Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) 2024 Annual Conference (May 15-17, 2024 - Kalamazoo, Michigan)

Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) 2024 Annual Conference: 

Call for Presentation Proposals

 

Libraries: Where Ideas Take Flight

"Libraries: Where Ideas Take Flight" captures the curiosity, optimism, and technological innovation propelling academic libraries on an ascent towards new heights. As skilled navigators of knowledge, academic library workers are entrusted to ensure our communities' smooth voyage into intellectual exploration. Have you implemented a forward-looking approach, developed a best practice, or have an engaging idea or project to share? If so, join us as a copilot on this journey, inspiring attendees with ideas that will shape the trajectory of librarianship and academic libraries into the future.

 

MiALA invites you and your colleagues to submit presentation proposals for the 9th annual conference to be held in-person, May 15-17, 2024 at The Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Participation from librarians, library staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries is encouraged.  MiALA membership is not required to submit a proposal. We welcome proposals on topics covering any aspect of academic libraries. 

We are seeking the following presentation formats: 

• Presentations, panels, or moderated discussion sessions (45 min.)

• Individual or group presentations, panel sessions, and moderated discussion sessions are all welcome. Each of these sessions will be 45 minutes, including a Q&A.

• Interactive workshops (105 min.)

• An opportunity to teach and explore current and emerging topics in a collaborative atmosphere. Workshops encourage a hands-on experience that may combine active learning, collaboration, and discussion. 

• Lightning Talks (10 min.) 

• A short individual presentation addressing a specific topic or project. Lightning talks provide attendees the opportunity to hear about a range of innovative ideas from a broad and varied group of colleagues in a short amount of time. Lightning talks will be grouped into sessions that may or may not be themed. Lightning talk sessions will be 45 minutes, including a Q&A.

 

 

Along with presenter(s) information, program proposals must include title, presentation format, presentation description (up to 300 words), short abstract (up to 75 words), and learning objective(s). Proposals will be evaluated on relevance to the conference theme, impact on academic libraries and higher education, originality, creativity, and clarity. For workshops, include plans for interactivity and audience engagement in the session description.

 

If you have a topic you’d like to explore and are looking for collaborators, consider adding your session idea to the Breakout Session Collaboration spreadsheet. This spreadsheet is not monitored by MiALA or the Program Committee and is not part of the official submission process.

 

Please submit your breakout session proposal using the application form located here by January 19, 2024. The primary contact listed on each proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and decisions on proposals will be communicated to the primary contact in late January or early February.

 

Questions about proposals can be sent to julie.garrison@wmich.edu.

Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference@miala.org. 

Call for Applicants for EBLIP Journal: Production Editor (Evidence Based Library and Information Practice)

 

Call for Applicants for EBLIP Journal: Production Editor

 

URL: https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/30479

 

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), a peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly since 2006, seeks to fill the position of Production Editor. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their role by May 1, 2024, and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal).

 

The Production Editor will be responsible for:

 

• Layout of all journal content in PDF and HTML formats.
• Working with the editorial team to ensure that the journal’s publication guidelines are followed and that the publication maintains a professional and consistent appearance.
• Supervising the Editorial Intern to ensure proper formatting and accurate metadata for each article.
• Scheduling all articles for publication on the website.
• Communicating and consulting with the Editor-in-Chief on a regular basis.
• Attending editorial team meetings via Zoom on a quarterly basis and participating in the overall governance of the journal.
• Ensuring that all necessary deadlines are met.
• Communicating with potential authors and responding to queries.

 

The ideal candidate for Production Editor will be experienced in Microsoft Word, exhibit careful attention to detail, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with PKP’s Online Journal System is beneficial. Knowledge of evidence based practice is also an asset.

 

This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position prior to applying. The bulk of work occurs on a quarterly basis prior to journal publication, and the estimated workload is approximately 15-20 hours per issue.

 

Interested persons should send a cover letter, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, and resume/CV as a single PDF file to Ann Medaille, Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by February 2, 2024 (original deadline extended). For informal inquiries and more information about the role, contact the current Production Editor, Rachel Hinrichs, at rhinrich@iu.edu.

 

**Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid.

 

About the journal:

 

Published quarterly and hosted by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice enables librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner. Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice website for further information about the journal.

Call for Reviewers: Reader’s Round-up Against the Grain (Book and Database Reviewers)

 CFP URL: https://www.charleston-hub.com/2024/01/call-for-reviewers-readers-round-up-against-the-grain/

The Reader’s Round-up Column is seeking additional reviewers to assess books and databases that fit one of two basic areas.  The first area (formerly Monographic Musings) is for works that cover librarianship, publishing and information management.  The second area (formerly Reference Reviews) focuses on books, ebooks and databases purchases for library collections.

We are seeking additional librarians and other information professionals who would like to review new books for the Reader’s Round-up: Monographic Musings & Reference Reviews in Against the Grain (ATG) at the Charleston Hub (https://www.charleston-hub.com/) 

General Guidelines

• Monographic Musings – We are reviewing books that cover a wide range of topics in librarianship and information management.  While many will be focused on collections and collection management, the titles reviewed may reflect the wide range of topics covered at the Charleston Conference.  
• Reference Reviews – We are also reviewing a wide range of reference works that might be purchased for library collections.  To review these titles, please choose works that match your general understanding of available library reference works or subject knowledge.  
• Reviews do not have a hard and fast rule in regards to a word count.  Keeping it between 500 and 750 is a good goal to follow.  If a review is shorter or longer, we can figure that out.
• Structure should be setup similar to the sample review.
  • Bibliographic Information
  • Reviewed by note (name, title, institution and email)
  • Review elements
    • Basic introduction to the topic
    • Author’s background
    • A few examples (good or bad) of the work
    • Overall statement of value
    • Review Rating

For more information, including reviewer guidelines, past columns, list of available books, and publisher information, please visit my page for this section: https://www.squirreldude.com/atg-readers-roundup

If you would like to review books – please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1CMyMtpDrS3nm3GL7

Here is the current list of books that are available: https://tinyurl.com/ATGReadersRoundup22

If you have any questions, please contact Corey Seeman (section editor)  at cseeman@umich.edu - As Tommy Wiseau said in the flower shop - "That's Me"

Request for Speakers: Trouble, Trouble, Trouble (Library History Round Table) - Call for Submissions to the 2024 ALA LHRT Research Forum

Request for Speakers: Trouble, Trouble, Trouble (Library History Round Table) - Call for Submissions to the 2024 ALA LHRT Research Forum

The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks proposals for its annual Research Forum, to be held in advance of the 2024 ALA Annual Meeting.

To accommodate as many LHRT members as possible, the 2024 LHRT Research Forum will be held virtually in early to mid-June 2024.

The theme of the Forum is "Trouble, Trouble, Trouble." The Forum will examine libraries facing internal or external crises around the globe and across centuries. Each speaker will be asked to present for approximately 20 minutes, with a 10-minute Q&A to follow.

Possible topics may include, but are not limited to, histories of: 

• Censorship, book banning, book burning
• Libraries during wars and wartime conditions
• Institutional financial difficulties and funding issues
• Natural disasters and their impact on libraries and services
• Survival and loss of libraries and staff
• Disinformation and the spread of disinformation

LHRT welcomes submissions from researchers of all backgrounds, including library students, practitioners, faculty, independent researchers, and those retired from the field. LHRT especially encourages submissions from early-career researchers.

Each proposal must give the paper title, an abstract (up to 500 words), and the presenter’s one-page vita. Please indicate in the abstract whether the research is in-progress or completed.

The LHRT Research Committee will select up to three authors to present their completed work at the Forum. Deadline Extended! Proposals are due January 31, 2024; authors of successful proposals will be notified shortly thereafter. Completed papers are due May 31. Presentations are anticipated in early to mid-June.

Please submit proposals and direct inquiries to Alea Henle, LHRT Vice Chair/Research Committee Chair, at henlear@miamioh.edu

Research Committee Members:

• Alea Henle
• Jennifer Bartlett
• Catherine Minter
• Deborah Smith
• Leah DiCiesare