CFP: NASIG 25th Annual Conference

CFP: NASIG 25th Annual Conference
An Oasis in Shifting Sands: NASIG at 25
June 3-6, 2010
Palm Springs, California

The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) 2010 Program Planning Committee (PPC) extends a second call for proposals and/or program ideas for pre-conference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions. We welcome all proposals related to serials and electronic resources, and we are particularly interested in the following topics in order to provide a diverse conference program:
* Changes in the cataloging environment, particularly Resource Description and Access (RDA)
* Future directions for binding and other print-centered processes
* On-demand and patron-driven purchasing
* Programs reporting the findings of descriptive or experimental research on serials-related topics

The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content and timeliness, and reserves the right to combine or refocus proposals to maximize their relevance and to avoid duplication.

This Call for Proposals will close on November 6, 2009. PPC hopes to notify proposers in December 2009. Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Morag Boyd and Anne Mitchell
at: prog-plan@nasig.org

For additional details and to suggest a proposal or idea,
please complete the online form at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BSqVUMJpzvVcqWhMk1ok

CFP: NASIG 25th Annual Conference

CFP: NASIG 25th Annual Conference
An Oasis in Shifting Sands: NASIG at 25 June 3-6, 2010 Palm Springs, California

The 2010 Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals and/or program ideas for pre-conference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions. The Program Planners are interested in hearing from publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the field of serials and electronic resources about issues relating to scholarly communication, publishing, licensing, and cataloging. Proposals based on both descriptive and experimental research findings are especially welcome. The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content and timeliness and may work with potential presenters to blend or refocus proposals to maximize their relevance to attendees and avoid duplication.

This Call for Proposals will close on September 25, 2009.
The Program Planning Committee hopes to notify applicants of the status of their proposals in December 2009.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Morag Boyd and Anne Mitchell at: prog-plan@nasig.org

For additional details and to suggest a proposal or idea, please complete the online form [ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BSqVUMJpzvVcqWhMk1okCg_3d_3dL]

(Apologies for Cross-Posting)

Morag Boyd
Acting Head, Special Collections Cataloging The Ohio State University Libraries
(614) 247-8622
boyd.402@osu.edu

Marilyn M. Carney
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
mmcarney@waketech.edu

Call for Articles: "Biz of Acq" column of Against the Grain

Call for Articles: "Biz of Acq" column of Against the Grain

Against the Grain is a down-to-earth, practice-oriented library journal. Its goal is to provide acquisitions librarians in all types of libraries, and information sellers, with current information on events in the field, and practical insights into acquisitions techniques and processes. The "Biz of Acq" column features discussions of key acquisitions topics by working librarians.

Ideas for upcoming "Biz of Acq" articles include:
-Acquisition of electronic resources, eg., streaming videos, electronic scores, MP3's, e-books, etc.
-Acquisitions/Cataloging workflows eg. exporting at point of order, purchasing bibliographic records with materials, the impact of cataloging considerations on the decision to purchase databases, etc.
-The technology of acquisitions eg. library systems, databases, spreadsheets, the web, etc.
-Acquisitions in a bad economy with a declining budget, eg. reallocation of funds, serials cuts, policy changes regarding purchasing paperbacks, second copies, and content in a 2nd format, etc. -Finding and selecting vendors and vendor comparison and assessment.
-Workflow analysis.
-Managing accounting and accounts.
-Acquisitions workflows to take advantage of sales.
-Managing customer expectations and difficult selectors.
-Recruiting, training, and retaining Acquisitions Librarians and staff.

Feel free to choose any of these topics, or one of your own. Theoretical articles, research reports, "how-to" articles, case studies, literature reviews and conceptual or opinion pieces are welcome. Article length should be approximately 1200-1500 words (4-5 pages, double-spaced).
Contributions may be written by individuals or co-authored.

URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/

If you are interested in writing for "Biz of Acq", please contact the editor:

Michelle Flinchbaugh
flinchba@UMBC.EDU
Acquisitions Librarian
Albin O. Kuhn Library
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Call for Poster Session Proposals: NASIG 2009

Call for Poster Session Proposals: NASIG 2009

The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites poster session proposals for the 24th NASIG conference in Asheville, North Carolina, June 4-7, 2009. The theme of the conference is "Riding the Rapids through Mountains of Change."

Posters will be on display 9AM-5PM on Friday, June 5th. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics during the afternoon break on this day. Submission form is online.

Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and new applications of technology. Sessions may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the
serials community. In keeping with NASIG's tradition of non-commercialism, poster sessions focusing solely on a commercial product will not be accepted.

Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 27, 2009. Members of the PPC's Sub-committee on Poster Sessions will evaluate abstracts. Presenters will be notified in April 2009.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Erika Ripley and Morag Boyd
at: prog-plan@nasig.org

Marilyn M. Carney
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
mmcarney@waketech.edu

CFP: UKSG Call for papers on E-Books

CFP: UKSG Call for papers on E-Books

The UKSG journal "Serials" will be publishing a supplement alongside the November 2009 issue on the topic of e-books. Articles on all aspects of e-books - library acquisition; innovative publishing models; usage; business models etc. - will all be considered for publication. All submissions will be subject to peer-review and may be rejected if they are deemed
unsuitable or too close in subject matter to another accepted article.

Length of articles should be around 2,000 words and the deadline for the receipt of papers is Friday 31st July 2009.

If you are interested in submitting an article please email Ally Souster - Serials Editorial Assistant ally@uksg.org for guide lines for authors.

Dr Hazel Woodward
University Librarian and Director of Cranfield University Press
Kings Norton Library
Cranfield University
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754446
Email: hazel.woodward@cranfield.ac.uk

Call for a Column Co-Editor - Serials Review

Call for a Column Co-Editor - Serials Review

Serials Review is looking for a co-editor of the "Balance Point" column. The "Balance Point" has traditionally served as a forum for multiple authors who work in areas related to serials and who present different viewpoints about current issues and controversial topics related to serials.

The Balance Point co-editor is charged with editing the column for two issues of Serials Review per year. Responsibilities include determining column topics, recruiting contributors, communicating with the journal and columns editors, editing and incorporating the writing of
contributors to the issue, preparing introductions, and seeing that publication deadlines are met.

The person should be linked to the serials profession, either in librarianship, publishing or some area of serials content provision. This person should be curious about exploring issues related to serials and want to make a contribution to the literature of serials. Though this is an unpaid, voluntary position, the rewards include publication, involvement in a major scholarly/professional journal publication, and the intellectual satisfaction of contributing to the professional and scholarly discussion of serials.

Interested parties should send a description of their interests and qualifications by November 15, 2008 to:

Beverley Geer, b_geer@yahoo.com or Connie Foster, connie.foster@wku.edu

CFP: NASIG 24th Annual Conference "Riding the Rapids Through a Mountain of Change"

CFP: NASIG 24th Annual Conference "Riding the Rapids Through a Mountain of Change"
June 4-7, 2009
Asheville, North Carolina

The 2009 Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals and/or program ideas for pre-conference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions. The Program Planners are specifically
interested in hearing from publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the field of serials and electronic resources about issues relating to scholarly communication, licensing, and publishing. Proposals based on both descriptive and experimental research findings are especially welcome. The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, and reserves the right to combine, blend, or refocus proposals to maximize their relevance and to avoid duplication.

This Call for Proposals will close on September 5, 2008.

Presentations must be original and not previously presented at other conferences. The Programming Planning Committee hopes to notify applicants by the end of the calendar year, but no earlier than December 1, 2008, as to the status of proposals.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Erika Ripley and Morag Boyd at: prog-plan@nasig.org. For additional details and to suggest a proposal or idea, please go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gLDuSAnEoUWee0bttCXLgA_3d_3d.

CFP: 28th Charleston Conference on Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition

CFP: 28th Charleston Conference on Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition

Submit your paper idea for the 28th Charleston Conference on Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition! Sign up is now open at www.katina.info.conference.

The 28th Charleston Conference - Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition

November 5 (Preconferences and Vendor Showcase)
November 6-8 (Main Conference), 2008
2008 Theme ? The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

Begun in 1980, the Charleston Conference has grown from 20 participants in 1980 to over 1,100 in 2007. The Charleston Conference is "the best library conference in the world."

Just some of the speakers for 2008 include:

Rick Anderson (University of Utah)
Nancy Eaton (Penn State University)
Derek Law (University of Strathclyde)
Deana Marcum (Library of Congress)
Michael Moss (University of Glasgow)
Joyce Ogburn (University of Utah)
Brian Schottlaender, (UCSD)
Pat Schroeder (Association of American Publishers)
John Unsworth (University of Illinois)

To suggest a panel or preconference topic visit www.katina.info/conference or contact Katina Strauch
.

See you in November!

CALL FOR POSTER SESSION PROPOSALS (NASIG Annual Conference)

CALL FOR POSTER SESSION PROPOSALS (NASIG Annual Conference)

NASIG 23rd Annual Conference, June 5-8, 2008
Tapatio Cliffs Hilton Resort, Phoenix, Arizona


The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites poster session proposals for the 23rd Annual NASIG conference in Phoenix, Arizona, June 5-8, 2008. The theme of the conference is "Taking the Sting Out of Serials." Posters will be on display 9:30-5:30 on Friday, June 6th. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics during two break periods during this day.

Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and new applications of technology. Sessions may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the serials community. In keeping with NASIG's tradition of non-commercialism, poster sessions focusing solely on a commercial product will not be accepted. Additional guidelines for poster sessions are available:
http://www.nasig.org/public/postersguidelines.html.


To apply, complete the online application form at:
http://www.nasig.org/public/forms/poster.html

Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 15, 2008. Members of the PPC's Sub-committee on Poster Sessions will evaluate abstracts.
Presenters will be notified by April 2, 2008.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Erika Ripley and Sarah Wessel at:
prog-plan@nasig.org

Denise D. Novak
Publicist & Past President, NASIG, Inc.
dn22@andrew.cmu.edu

CFP: Acqusitions Issues in Serials Management (for Serials Librarian)

CFP: Acqusitions Issues in Serials Management (for Serials Librarian)

In my role as editor of a new column in The Serials Librarian entitled "Acquisitions Issues in Serials Management," I would like extend an invitation to any who might be interested in
contributing.

The inaugural column, which explains its scope and offers many ideas for topics, can be read here:

http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/ir-main,2055

Among the topics suggested are the following:

* Price inflation
* Exponentially increasing complexity in the marketplace
* Open Access
* Big Deals
* Collection development in an online environment
* Serials work as public service
* The subscription model itself
* Vendor relations

From the Haworth Press catalog: "_The Serials Librarian_ is a peer-reviewed and widely subscribed-to, international journal devoted to the management of continuing resources that has been published by The Haworth Press, Inc. since 1976. The journal today is still a leader in the field, covering the many aspects of the management of serials and other types of continuing
resources in all formats, with emphasis upon electronic publications."

I look forward to hearing from any who would be interested in contributing to this new column. Please note that my contact information has changed since the column was published; my
correct contact info is below.

---
Rick Anderson
Assoc. Dir. for Scholarly Resources & Collections
Marriott Library
University of Utah
rick.anderson@utah.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS-For "Supplement" to The Serials Librarian

CALL FOR PAPERS-For "Supplement" to The Serials Librarian

The Serials Librarian, the peer-reviewed journal published by Haworth Press (now part of the Taylor & Francis Group) announces a Call for Papers for a special supplement to be published in
late 2008.

The supplement topic will be "Bundling & Unbundling of E-Serials."

This supplement will examine the current state of e-journal bundling, how libraries and vendors are strategizing and coping with rising costs, and the implications of "The Big Deal." This
will focus on how libraries initially purchased groups of titles in bundles for convenience and cost savings, and how they later were often forced to break those bundles down into smaller
groups, or into individual title purchases, in order to deal with ever-rising costs and the desire to get more local control over what libraries collect.

Proposed topics that potential authors are encouraged to select from are:

1) Advantages of bundling journals together
2) Financial pressures to unbundle existing packages
3) Collection development pressure on bundled packages
4) Consortial perspectives on bundling and unbundling titles
5) Acquisitions and cataloging issues on bundled titles
6) Acquisitions and cataloging issues on unbundling previously received packages
7) Is "The Big Deal" dead?
8) The Big Deal vs. disciplinary packaging of e-serials
9) Other pressures to unhook from these deals
10) Purchasing electronic back volumes in groups
11) Trial subscriptions in groups

Other relevant topics will be considered.

Submissions should be approximately 20-30 double-spaced pages in length. A maximum of fifteen manuscripts are desired, and the submission deadline will be the end of February 2008.

Prospective authors should submit proposals to:

David Fowler, guest editor: dcfowler@uoregon.edu

Arleen J. Dallachiesa, MLS
Assistant Editor, LIS Journals
The Haworth Press / Taylor & Francis Group
37 West Broad Street
West Hazleton, PA 18202-3821
Phone: (570) 459-5933 x335
Fax: (570) 459-5934
Website: http://www.haworthpress.com
adallachiesa@haworthpress.com

2nd Call for Papers: North American Serial Interest Group 23rd Annual

2nd Call for Papers: North American Serial Interest Group 23rd Annual Conference “Taking the Sting Out of Serials”
Date: June 5-8, 2008
Location: Tapatio Cliffs Hilton Resort, Phoenix, Arizona

Deadline: October 15, 2007

CFP URL: http://nasig.org/conferences/2008proposals.html

The 2008 NASIG Annual Conference will be held June 5-8, 2008, at Tapatio Cliffs Hilton Resort, Phoenix, Arizona. The conference program will feature ideas and issues that relate to electronic resources, scholarly communication, serials, and publishing. Conference presenters will include publishers, librarians, subscription agents, and library systems vendors.

In order to prepare a comprehensive program, the Program Planning Committee is issuing a second and final call for program proposals. PPC welcomes submissions related to the following topics:
* Vendor/library relationships -- vendor responses to customers' suggestions
* E-resources -- licensing and perpetual access, e-books, print on demand, ERMS
* Collection management -- serials preservation (binding/reformatting/offsite storage)
* Digital collections -- institutional repositories, digital preservation, metadata outside the library
* Cataloging -- rda and serials cataloging, MARC local holdings, government publications issues
(batchloading, minimal records)
* Technology -- federated searching, OPACs – display issues and alternatives from the traditional systems, information seeking behaviors in electronic environments,
practical applications for current and emerging technology
* Needs and practices of non-academic libraries
* Personnel management -- supervision, workflow, training and retraining in libraries
* Serials and e-resources in the reference department
* Career development in serials

The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, and relevance to the conference theme and reserves the right to combine,
blend, or refocus proposals to maximize their relevance and to avoid duplication. In addition, the Committee will treat all submissions as suggestions and guideposts. Time management issues and reimbursement guidelines generally limit each session to two speakers. Also note that proposals may be suggested as one type of session and/or format and ultimately be accepted as any one of the other types of sessions or formats; this decision is the purview of the Program Planning Committee. Vision and Strategy speakers are required to produce a written paper for the conference proceedings. ALL presentations must be original and not previously presented at other conferences.

For more information about the North American Serials Interest Group,
please see: http://www.nasig.org

NASIG has a reimbursement policy for conference speakers whose
organizations do not cover expenses.
For more information about this policy, please see:
http://www.nasig.org/public/reimbursement_policy.htm.

For complete program information, please see the original Call for Proposals and Program Ideas
Suggestions at http://nasig.org/conferences/2008proposals.html


To suggest a proposal or an idea, please fill out the submission form:
http://www.nasig.org/public/forms/idea.htm

The deadline for this call for proposals and ideas is October 15, 2007.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Erika Ripley or Sarah Wessel
at: prog-plan@nasig.org

CFP: 17th Annual North Carolina Serials Conference

CFP: 17th Annual North Carolina Serials Conference

*What’s in a Name? From “Serials” to “Continuing Resources*”
April 10-11, 2008
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Chapel Hill, NC
Deadline for submission is October 31, 2007.

The 2008 North Carolina Serials Conference Program Planning Committee invites proposals and suggestions for presentations on any aspect of the serials industry or serials management. These topics are particularly sought:

-Managing staff from multiple generations
-E-Learning and ensuring remote access to serials/resources
-Organization/workflow changes
-Recruitment and training
-E-Books
-RDA

The Committee welcomes participation from all members of the serials profession including faculty and library staff in all types of libraries, as well as publishers, vendors, and systems developers. Students seeking a forum to share findings from serials-related research
are also encouraged to submit proposals. The Committee hopes to continue previous successes by assembling a program that both shares and inspires creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking.

Submit proposals by e-mail in a document attachment to Beth Bernhardt at
brbernha@uncg.edu.


Deadline for submission is October 31, 2007.


When submitting a proposal, please include the following information.

1. Name(s)
2. Mailing Address
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed
speakers
5. Proposed title
6. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its
relationship to serials, and its relevance for conference attendees
7. Estimate of time required to present topic

The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, relevance to the current serials environment, and fit with the overall Conference content. The Committee reserves the right to refocus or combine proposals as needed to reach a diverse audience and to maximize use of program time slots.

CFP: Charleston Conference 2007 (Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition)

CFP: Charleston Conference 2007 (Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition)
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Conference Dates: November 7-10, 2007
Call for Papers Deadline: July 31, 2007

The Charleston Conference is an informal annual gathering of librarians, publishers, electronic resource managers, consultants, and vendors of library materials in Charleston, SC, in November, to discuss issues of importance to them all. It is designed to be a collegial gathering of individuals from different areas who discuss the same issues in a non-threatening, friendly, and highly informal environment. Presidents of companies discuss and debate with library directors, acquisitions librarians, reference librarians, serials librarians, collection development librarians, and many, many others.Begun in 1980, the Charleston Conference has grown from 20 participants in 1980 to over 1,000 in 2005. Due to the amount of growth we have experienced, the Conference was held in two hotels for the first time in 2005: the Francis Marion and the Embassy Suites, both in downtown Charleston.

Call for Papers, Ideas, Themes, Panels, Debates, etc…
If you are interested in leading a discussion, acting as a moderator, coordinating a lively lunch, or would like to make sure we discuss a particular topic, please let us know. Send ideas by July 31, 2007, by completing our online form (below) or contacting any of the Conference Directors.

General Information about the conference:
http://www.katina.info/conference/generalinfo.php

Call for Papers Form:
http://www.katina.info/conference/callforpapers.php

Conference Directors:
http://www.katina.info/conference/contact.php

CFP: NASIG 23rd Annual Conference "Taking the Sting Out of Serials"

CFP: NASIG 23rd Annual Conference "Taking the Sting Out of Serials"
June 5-8, 2008
Tapatio Cliffs Hilton Resort, Phoenix, Arizona
Deadline: August 20, 2007

The 2008 Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals and/or program ideas for pre-conference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions. The Program Planners are specifically
interested in hearing from publishers, vendors, librarians, and others about issues relating to scholarly communication, licensing, and publishing.

Please keep in mind the following:

* The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, and relevance to the conference theme and reserves the right to combine, blend, or
refocus proposals to maximize their relevance and to avoid duplication.

* The Program Planning Committee will treat all submissions as suggestions and guideposts.

* Time management issues and reimbursement guidelines generally limit each session to two speakers.

* Proposals may be suggested as one type of session and/or format and ultimately be accepted as any one of the other types of sessions or formats; this decision is the purview of the Program
Planning Committee.

* Vision and Strategy speakers are required to produce a written paper for the conference proceedings. Because NASIG publishes its conference proceedings, content needs to be unique for copyright purposes.

* ALL presentations must be original and not previously presented at other conferences.

The conference will be held at Tapatio Cliffs Hilton Resort, nestled in between Phoenix and Scottsdale in the midst of the Sonora Desert: http://www.pointehilton.com/indextc.cfm.

NASIG has a reimbursement policy for conference speakers whose organizations do not cover expenses. For more information about this policy, please see:
http://www.nasig.org/conferences/reimbursement_policy.htm.

Sessions Types:

Pre-conferences are in-depth programs that focus on practical aspects of the work and skills we perform on a daily basis. In general, these programs are several hours in duration, have limited attendance, and may include hands-on training.

Vision sessions are offered at no-conflict times to allow all conference attendees to participate. These programs generally deal with the larger universe of ideas and issues that may influence the serials world.

Strategy sessions generally deal with all or, at least, several segments of the serials world including, but not limited to publishers, vendors, service providers, and librarians. These
sessions are 90 minutes; please allow 10 minutes for questions from the audience.

Tactics Sessions are designed to address day-to-day issues and generally deal with one or two practical aspects of the serials world. These sessions are 60 minutes; please allow 10
minutes for questions from the audience.

To suggest a proposal or an idea, please fill out the submission form available at: http://www.nasig.org/public/forms/idea.htm.

The deadline for this call for proposals and ideas is August 20, 2007.

For more information about the North American Serials Interest Group, please see: http://www.nasig.org.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Sarah Wessel and
Erika Ripley at: prog-plan@nasig.org

CALL FOR POSTER SESSION PROPOSALS (NASIG Annual Conference)

CALL FOR POSTER SESSION PROPOSALS (NASIG Annual Conference)
May 30-June 3, 2007
Deadline: April 2, 2007
Location: Louisville, Kentucky

The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites poster session proposals for the 22nd NASIG conference in Louisville, Kentucky, May 30 ­ June 3, 2007. The theme of the conference is “Place Your Bet in Kentucky: The Serials Gamble.” Posters will be on display in the conference registration area of the Galt House at 9:30-5:30 on Friday, June 1st. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics during two break periods during this day.

Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and new applications of technology. Sessions may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the serials community. In keeping with NASIG's tradition of non-commercialism, poster sessions focusing solely on a commercial product will not be accepted.

To apply, complete the online application form at:
http://www.nasig.org/public/forms/poster.html

Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 15, 2007. Members of the PPC’s Sub-committee on Poster Sessions will evaluate abstracts. Presenters will be notified by April 2, 2007.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Rachel Frick or Sarah George at:
prog-plan@nasig.org.