Call for Submissions
The “Special Libraries, Special
Challenges” column in Public Services Quarterly is currently seeking
submissions for issues that explore all aspects of working in a special
library. Articles generally are approximately 2,000 words and focus on
practical ideas rather than theory. Case studies are always welcomed.
Column Description
“Special
Libraries, Special Challenges” is a
column dedicated to exploring the unique public services challenges that arise
in libraries that specialize in a particular subject, such as law, medicine,
business, special collections, university archives, governmental settings, and
so forth. In each column, authors discuss innovative projects, public service
issues, and creative solutions that arise specifically in special libraries.
Potential Article Topics
- Plans to commemorate
anniversaries and historic dates
- Profile of
libraries/archives at professional organizations
- Case studies of
operations and scope of work in corporate libraries
- Profile of libraries
supporting the work in various branches of government
- Rebuilding library
services and facilities after a building disaster (fire, flood,
earthquake, hurricane, etc.)
- Innovative pilot
projects
- Developing new programs
for students and/or faculty
- Professional and
continuing development for library staff
- AI and library services
- Emerging trends, such as
empirical research, data analytics and alt-metrics
- Teaching various
literacies (information, media, technology, etc.)
- Other ideas welcomed!
Contact
Special or subject-matter
librarians interested in authoring a piece for this column are invited to contact
the co-editors, Patti Gibbons (pgibbons@uchicago.edu) or Deborah Schander (deborah.schander@ct.gov).
