CFP: Beyond the Numbers 2025 (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Missouri) - November 12-14, 2025

Beyond the Numbers - Wednesday-Friday, November 12-14, 2025
https://www.stlouisfed.org/research/beyond-the-numbers-conference

Call for Proposals Submission deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis seeks submissions for its conference on economic information. This conference will bring together librarians, information professionals, data researchers, and data managers to improve understanding of economic resources and how to find, use, and share them.

We encourage users, educators, creators, curators, and managers of economic, business, and financial information to share their expertise with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable community of peers.

Presentation types include:

•  Lightning talks: 5-7 minutes
•  Short sessions: 20 minutes
•  Sessions, Panels, Workshops:  45-minute full sessions (will consider up to 90 minutes max)

Please include the following information in your submission:

•   Title:
•   Presenter(s):
•   Presenter affiliation(s):
•   Presenter email(s):
•   Presentation type:
•   Abstract (250 words max):

Abstracts for each proposal should be no more than 250 words. Clearly state the aim of the presentation, the topic, and the specific knowledge attendees will gain.
All proposals will be reviewed by the conference organizing committee. Conference Organizing Committee - Beyond the Numbers 2025<https://events.stlouisfed.org/event/aaa3bca1-b7a2-4c43-a641-16f23b6901b9/conference-organizing-committee>

Please submit your proposals by Friday, June 6, 2025, via email to Scott.StLouis@stls.frb.org and copy research.event.services@stls.frb.org.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Library instruction and reference work using economic data: case studies, best practices, key concepts, ethics, et cetera.
• Tools for working with data, ranging from extraction to cleanup to analysis and visualization: tutorials, best practices, what to avoid, et cetera.
• New, misunderstood, or underused economic information tools and sources, such as: artificial intelligence, papers and data stored in institutional repositories, data on international economic and financial conditions, non-traditional sources of data for economics research, et cetera.
• Best practices for promoting the FAIR data principles - findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse - including approaches to data archiving and preservation.
• Open information for economics: sources, issues, trends, and developments.

Kind Regards,
Adrienne


Adrienne Brennecke, Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

adrienne.j.brennecke@stls.frb.org 

CFP: 2025 Charleston Conference 2025 (In-person - November 3rd-7th, 2025 & Virtual - December 17th-21st, 2025

We're excited to open the call for proposals for the 2025 Charleston Conference, with options to present in-person or online: 

Do you have ideas, challenges, solutions, or information to share?

We’re seeking proposals on topics related to collection development and acquisitions, including, but not limited to, the following threads:

• Analysis and Analytics
• Collections/Collection Development
• Library Services
• Management
• Preservation/Archiving
• Scholarly Communication
• Technology & Trends
• Foundations: Information for those new to the profession/industry

Submit your proposal at https://www.charleston-hub.com/the-charleston-conference/call-for-papers/

Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 27.

There is a separate proposal form for preconference workshops and seminars. The proposal deadline for this process is May 16 (since preconferences are included on the conference registration form). Submit your preconference proposal here.

PLEASE NOTE: Conference sessions are meant for librarians, publishers, and vendors to discuss issues of interest to them all. They are not an opportunity for marketing products or services. All proposals must include at least one librarian or library worker at the time of submission. Conference sessions should include a diverse representation from the different viewpoints and stakeholders in the scholarly communications process.

About the Proposal Review Process:

A sub-group of our Conference Directors conducts the proposal reviews using a scoring rubric and rating system. The aggregate scores and comments are then used to decide which sessions are accepted, declined, or waitlisted based on space available in the agenda.

Evaluation Criteria includes:

1. Practical Information

• Does the proposal provide concrete, actionable takeaways for library or publishing professionals?
• Does it offer tools, techniques, or case studies, rather than purely theoretical information?

2. Originality

• Will attendees learn something new from this session?
• Does the proposal introduce fresh insights, unique perspectives, or innovative approaches?
• Has this topic been widely covered at other conferences before, or does it offer a novel take?

3. Timeliness

• Does the proposal address an emerging trend or pressing issue?
• Is it forward-thinking and relevant to today’s library and scholarly communication landscape?
• Does it provide insights that are immediately applicable?

Diversity remains a core value of the Charleston Conference. Reviewers are asked to consider:

• Does the session include a diverse representation of perspectives from different stakeholders in scholarly communication (e.g., librarians, publishers, vendors, researchers)?
• If applicable, does the panel reflect diversity in terms of institution type, geography, career stage, or lived experiences?
• Does the topic acknowledge or address issues of equity, inclusion, or accessibility in the field?

Since the acquisition of the Charleston Hub in 2023, Annual Reviews has intentionally kept themselves separate from this process in order to avoid any conflict of interest in the content for the conference. If you have any questions about the proposal review process, please contact Leah Hinds (leah@charlestonlibraryconference.com) or Beth Bernhardt (beth@charlestonlibraryconference.com).

--
Leah Hinds
Executive Director
Charleston Hub

Call for Conference Reports--Serials Spoken Here - Serials Review

For those of you who attended ER&L a few weeks ago or are attending the NASIG Conference in a few weeks, the “Serials Spoken Here” column in Serials Review is actively seeking contributors to submit conference reports. Coverage of any session is welcome, and conference reports are 750 words or less.

When you submit your conference report, please add your ORCID iD (https://orcid.org/). If you do not have an ORCID iD, please seriously consider creating one. This unique identifier will afford you the opportunity to keep track of your research output.

Writing for “Serials Spoken Here” is an excellent way to inform colleagues who were unable to attend conferences, as well as complete a publication goal that could count towards tenure and promotion or continuing appointment. Please get in touch with either me (Michelle Colquitt, mcolqui@clemson.edu) or co-editor Melissa Zilic (mzilic@depaul.edu).

This round of contributions will be due by June 15, 2025.

Thank you for considering this request.

Michelle Colquitt
Serials Spoken Here, co-editor
Continuing Resources and Government Information Management Librarian
Interim eResources Coordinator
R.M. Cooper Library
Clemson University

CFP: Pathways for Change: Strategic Programs for Cultivating Diversity in the Library Workforce

Call for Chapter Proposals

We are seeking chapter proposals for an edited volume published by Rowman & Littlefield. The chapters will be peer reviewed and publication date is tentatively expected for Spring 2027.

 

Working Title: Pathways for Change: Strategic Programs for Cultivating Diversity in the Library Workforce

 

Abstract submission deadline: May 9, 2025

 

Editors:

Tammie Busch, Elizabeth Kamper, Jacob Del Rio, and Lora Del Rio

Library & Information Services, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

 

Book Description:

Pathways for Change: Strategic Programs for Cultivating Diversity in the Library Workforce provides a replicable and scalable set of tools and techniques for librarians to cultivate a diverse workforce of future librarians. This will allow readers to learn about partnerships between libraries and schools, and techniques for reaching out to underrepresented populations at a formative age.

 

According to a member survey conducted by the American Library Association in 2017, 86.7% of members identified as white. Despite our ongoing quest for diversity and a growing number of initiatives, literature, and conversations related to diversity, the demographics of the professional librarian population have not significantly changed. This book will begin with a narrative about an IMLS grant that funded the development of the Diverse Librarianship Career Training and Education (DLCTE) Program, which was a response to the lack of diversity in the field of librarianship. This book will serve as a call to action, giving large- and small-scale examples of initiatives designed to spread awareness about the field of librarianship and broadly impact the library workforce.

 

In addition to this narrative, this book will feature a collection of chapters or case studies, each exploring how a specific library has implemented a program or activity that strives to introduce librarianship to underrepresented populations. The book will empower current librarians to create library advocates by redefining and de-mystifying the profession and introducing them to modern practices in librarianship.

 

Sample chapters or case studies may include (but are not limited to):

Mentorship for underrepresented library staff/students/etc.

Library programming or events focusing on: Library career awareness, creating library advocates, etc.

Paid internships for either school age or post high school students

Recruitment or retention efforts for underrepresented library staff

Examples of failed projects, programs, etc. that provided learning opportunities to library faculty and/or staff

Professional development opportunities

Scholarships and student awards

Community partnerships to enhance library visibility and/or student involvement

 

Don’t see your topic/idea here? We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Kamper, co-editor, at ekamper@siue.edu to discuss how your idea may fit within this book’s scope.

Editors will be holding two 1-hour open sessions for folks interested in applying to ask questions, share ideas, and get feedback. These sessions are scheduled for:

Session 1: April 18 at 11am (Central) 

Register here:

https://siue.zoom.us/meeting/register/2KmvNqZPQU2W3LKR0J3g_g

Session 2: April 21 at 1pm (Central)

Register here: 

https://siue.zoom.us/meeting/register/jZg5oV74QImoRbufLiTV6Q

Session 3: April 30 at 3pm (Central)

Register here:

https://siue.zoom.us/meeting/register/zPK0SVZBTJ-NM0HAaeumbA

 

Tentative publication timeline:

Abstract submission deadline: May 9, 2025

Notification/feedback regarding submission: June 1, 2025

First drafts due: September 1, 2025

Second drafts with editor’s comments due: March 1, 2026 

Peer-Review: March – June 2026

Final drafts with peer-review edits due: October 1, 2026

Tentative publication date: Spring 2027

 

Submission Process:

An email with an attached word document (.doc or .docx) is required for proposal submission. The document should be written in Calibri or Times New Roman, 12 pt., and include:

A working title

Names of all contributing authors & their respective institutions

Contact information for the primary author

Estimated final word count

A brief (350-500 word) description of your proposed chapter

 

Attach your chapter submission proposal to an email with the subject line: Chapter Proposal Submission_(PrimaryAuthor’sLastName)

And send to: ekamper@siue.edu

 

Proposals DUE: May 9, 2025

 

Questions? 

Elizabeth Kamper, co-editor 

ekamper@siue.edu

CFP: Open Science and AI (International Open Science Conference - Hamburg, Germany - October 8th & 9th, 2025)

The International Open Science Conference 2025 (https://www.open-science-conference.eu/) will be held on October 8-9 in Hamburg. This year’s conference will have a special focus on the intersection between Open Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The rapid integration of AI and corresponding tools into scientific research poses both new challenges but also opportunities for Open Science practices and the generation of valuable research knowledge that contributes to solving social, economic, environmental, and digital challenges. This requires a reflection on how this can be aligned with transparency, accessibility, reproducibility, and reusability as core principles of Open Science to ensure robust and reliable research. 

 

At this year's Open Science Conference, contributions on the following topics (but not limited to) are welcomed:

 

• Use of AI in support of Open Science (data analytics, science communication, etc.)
• Leveraging Open Science to enhance the use of AI in research (Open Source LLMs, high-quality data for AI training, trustworthy AI, eXplainable AI etc.)
• Ethics and research integrity in the context of Open Science & AI
• Legal perspective on the integration of Open Science & AI (intellectual property, licences)
• Meta research regarding the convergence of Open Science & AI
• Training and capacity building for effective interplay between Open Science & AI
• Infrastructures and tools supporting the synergy of Open Science & AI

 

We invite you to submit a contribution for one of the following calls:

 

• Call for solution sessions
• Call for discussion sessions
• Call for posters / demos

 

• https://www.open-science-conference.eu/calls2025/

 

**The submission deadline is May 23.**

 

For more information about each call and how to submit, please visit: https://www.open-science-conference.eu/calls2025

CFP: Texas Digital Humanities Symposium (Virtual - September 9-11, 2025) - New Submission Deadline - May 16th

Call for Papers - Texas Digital Humanities Symposium

A Virtual Experience for 2025 - September 9-11, 2025

Join us for the second annual Texas Digital Humanities Symposium! The Baylor Libraries and the Baylor Digital Humanities Initiative are pleased to host this fully virtual event, taking place via Zoom from September 9-11, 2025.

Submission URL: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GUTrQ9G0EFsd6u

About the Symposium

Embark on a dynamic exploration of Digital Humanities at the second annual Texas Digital Humanities Symposium, hosted virtually by Baylor University from September 9-11, 2025. This year, we invite you to connect with scholars and practitioners from across Texas and beyond in a fully virtual environment.

This three-day symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage in stimulating discussions, share innovative research, and explore the latest trends in digital humanities. Each day will feature two 2-hour blocks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, designed to accommodate diverse schedules and ensure a focused and engaging experience.
Call for Proposals: Share Your DH Expertise!

We invite proposals for presentations, workshops, and panel discussions that highlight innovative research, pedagogical practices, and collaborative projects in digital humanities. This year, there are two presentation formats: long (60-minute) and short (30-minute) presentations.


Submit a Proposal (Deadline: May 16th, 2025)

Key Highlights

• Three days of engaging virtual sessions.
• Flexible scheduling with two 2-hour blocks per day.
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with DH scholars and practitioners.
• Free registration for all participants.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact dh@baylor.edu

Share Your Experience: Call for Contributors to the BizLibratory Blog!

Dear Colleagues,

Are you passionate about business or social science librarianship, creative pedagogy, or emerging trends in research and instruction? Do you have ideas, insights, or stories to share with a vibrant community of academic and professional librarians? If so, we’d love to feature your work on BizLibratory <https://bizlibratory.wordpress.com/>!

BizLibratory is a collaborative platform that explores the intersections of business, social science, librarianship, and innovation. From sharing successful teaching strategies to highlighting emerging tools and resources, our blog fosters dialogue and professional growth within the business and social science librarianship community.

We’re seeking contributors for upcoming blog posts! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or new to blogging, we welcome diverse perspectives and fresh voices. Topics we’re particularly excited about include:

• Innovative teaching practices for business research
• Insights on supporting entrepreneurship and startups
• Tools, technologies, and resources enhancing business librarianship
• Reflections on the evolving role of the business librarian
• Case studies, program highlights, or collaborative initiatives

Don’t see your idea listed? That’s okay! We’re open to creative pitches that align with the spirit of the blog.

How to Contribute:

Tip: If you’re new to this blog, we recommend skimming a few entries of
BizLibratory to get a sense for the tone.

1. Submit your blog pitch (a few sentences outlining your topic and approach) to bizlibratory@gmail.com.
2. We’ll work with you to shape your post and provide editorial support if needed.
3. Completed blog posts typically range from 500-800 words, though this is flexible. Read more about our formats, suggested topics and editorial process here. <https://bizlibratory.wordpress.com/contribute/>

This is a great opportunity to engage with peers, showcase your expertise, and spark meaningful discussions. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and amplify your voice in the BizLibratory community.

Questions or ready to submit your pitch? Contact us at bizlibratory@gmail.com

Warm regards,


Editors, BizLibratory

CFP: Call for Professional Service Stories (Librarian Promotion)

Call for Professional Service Stories

 

We are excited to announce a forthcoming book titled "Service Work for Tenure and Promotion: A Manual for Librarians and Administrators" and we need your help to bring it to life! We are seeking short stories from librarians and administrators that illustrate the diverse experiences and challenges of professional service work.

What We're Looking For:

• Stories about finding/choosing opportunities, managing your time, reporting your service activities, evaluating service, etc. 
• Stories about success, fails, funny anecdotes, etc.

Your contributions will help illustrate the content of our book and provide valuable insights for librarians and administrators navigating the path to tenure and promotion. We look forward to reading your stories! Thank you for your participation!

 

Submit your story here: https://forms.office.com/r/2ZbU026dry

 

Thanks!

Marcela Isuster and Katherine Hanz

 

Marcela Y. Isuster (she/her)

Coordinator, Digital Scholarship Hub

Humanities and Social Sciences Library

McGill University

marcela.isuster@mcgill.ca