I’m reaching out as a co-editor for an upcoming book, Cultivating Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Librarianship, to be published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. My co-editors and I seek chapter authors and would love to invite library professionals to share their work in this area.
Communities of practice play a crucial role in library science by providing a structured yet flexible approach for information professionals to share knowledge, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions. This book aims to explore the significance of these communities in addressing feelings of isolation within the profession, highlighting their potential to build supportive networks that contribute to personal and professional development. This text will examine practical strategies for establishing and nurturing communities of practice alongside real-world examples that illustrate their impact. By fostering connections and collaborative relationships, communities of practice not only enhance individual practice but also strengthen the resilience and adaptability of the profession as a whole.
Each chapter should be no more than 15-20 double-spaced pages (case studies 5-10 pages), with formatting in Times New Roman, 12pt font, and citations in APA style. Authors are encouraged to include tables, graphs, case studies, images, and citations where appropriate.
If you're interested in contributing, please complete the Proposed Chapter Submission Form by January 10, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/
We would appreciate you sharing this call for proposals on the Library Writer's Blog to help us reach a wider audience.
Thank you for your time and support!
Best regards,
Shannon D. Jones, EdD, MLS, M.Ed, AHIP
Tamara Nelson, MLIS, AHIP
Laura Haygood, MLIS, AHIP
Sandra Desjardins, MS, MA, MLIS, CHIS
Kay Strahan, MSLIS, AHIP
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Shannon D. Jones, EdD, M.Ed, MLS, AHIP, FMLA (she/her)
Director of Libraries & Professor
Chair, Academic Affairs Faculty
Medical University of South Carolina
Director, NNLM Region 2
171 Ashley Avenue, Suite 415, MSC 403
Charleston, SC 29425-4030
