Call for Papers Issue 16: Children in the Library (LIBREAS)

Call for Papers Issue 16: Children in the Library (LIBREAS)

http://www.libreas.eu/formal/english.htm


Children represent one of the largest groups of patrons served by the public library. This may be one of the reasons why many positive associations are linked to these institutions in society. Despite their importance, children lack representation within the LIS literature or, if they are subjects of literature, authors refer to well-intentioned but more paternalistic strategies which result in one-sided approaches. For instance, literacy is one of the main issues at which libraries work is aimed. However, a short glance in public libraries reveals that literacy programs constitute only one small portion of the children’s interaction with the library – children mostly make use of a library as a playground and a place for adventure.

Apart from the practice-oriented discussion, LIS literature also lacks interdisciplinary connectivity to fields such as pedagogy, educational research, anthropology and sociology to name a few. One may assume that the already achieved knowledge which scrutinizes one-sided approaches to learning activities may influence the discussion. One may also expect a growing influence of the ongoing debate about new perspectives on early childhood education in the LIS literature.

Last but not least, recent demographic changes within western societies are changing the social structure that children inhabit. On one hand, immigration leads to a higher proportion of children with multi-cultural backgrounds; on the other hand children are growing up in a more distinguished media landscape. These developments are undeniable and cause new challenges in practise. Nevertheless, there is a striking discrepancy between reality and scientific discourse.

LIBREAS aims at shedding light on this discrepancy and proposes an interdisciplinary symposium held in Berlin complementing issue #16. Our purpose is to bring together representatives from the respective disciplines and librarians in order to debate the benefits and limits of library work for children.

General sample questions for discussions are:
• What is the impact of library work on children and how can it be assessed in an evidence-based manner?
• What is the relationship between libraries and educational institutions?
• Do librarians take enough advantage of educational research?
• What does an appropriate learning environment of children look like? What kind of needs must such an environment fulfill?
• What are children doing in the library and what keeps them there?
• Why do children stop going to a library when they grow up?
• How does library work reflect diverse cultural and social backgrounds of children?
• Are children really “digital natives”?
• What kind of media do children expect in the library and elsewhere?
As an E-Journal with an editorial board both in Berlin (Germany) and St. Paul, Minnesota (US) we aim to compare the situation in the US and Germany both on a national and on a local level.
• Social and demographic conditions
• Ambitions and realities of library programs
• The role of immigrants (e.g., in Germany it seems that library services are often aim at white, middle-class kids)
• Personal experiences of parents, librarians, teachers and children
• Best-Practises apart from read-aloud, gaming and Harry Potter parties
LIBREAS is looking forward to your fresh and controversial contributions on the topic of “Children in the Library”. Indeed, we welcome new perspectives on that issue not outlined above, too. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Proposed submission deadline: End of October 2009

CFP: 2009 Child and the Book Conference for graduate students

CFP: 2009 Child and the Book Conference for graduate students
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, May 1-3, 2009

Call for Papers:

Vancouver Island University is pleased to host the 2009 Child and the Book Conference for graduate students, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, May 1-3, 2009. The keynote speakers will be noted scholars Perry Nodelman and Mavis Reimer. For conference information, see www.viu.ca/childandbook . The registration page will be posted shortly after the close of the call-for-paper deadline, as will a revised conference schedule.

We particularly invite proposals for papers exploring the conference theme, although all scholarly papers on topics related to children's literature will be given careful consideration.

The theme of this year's conference is This Land is Our Land, and we welcome proposals on the following topics:

• Children's literature and place
• Children's literature and heritage
• Children's literature and Indigenous Peoples
• Children's literature and ecology
• Children's literature and animals

Proposals for 20-minute presentations should be 250 words and should indicate texts to be discussed and the theoretical/critical framework underpinning your argument. Also include a separate brief biography for use by panel chairs when introducing presenters.

Please submit your proposal by Jan. 15, 2009, to the following:
Virginia MacCarthy
Faculty of Education
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth St.
Nanaimo, BC,
Canada V9R 5S5
Or electronically to Virginia.MacCarthy@viu.ca

Terri Doughty
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth St.
Nanaimo, BC,
Canada
V9R 5S5

Email: d.wilford@shaw.ca
Visit the website at http://www.viu.ca/childandbook

CFP: Upcoming issues of Education Libraries (peer reviewed journal)

CFP: Upcoming issues of Education Libraries (peer reviewed journal)

We are accepting papers for the next two issues of Education Libraries, a peer-reviewed journal published by SLA's Education Division. This journal is indexed in ERIC, and Wilson Library Literature and Information Science. For information about the journal, instructions for authors, and full-text copies of selected back issues, please go to http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html. You do not have to be a member of SLA or the Education Division to publish in Education Libraries. We welcome additional book reviewers.

Call for papers, Spring 2008:
The next issue will focus on children's resources.
Deadline: February 1, 2008

Call for papers, Fall 2008:
Topics could include archives and digitization; historical collections; digital libraries.
Deadline: August 1, 2008

Email queries and manuscripts to co-editor, Jacqueline Snider at
jacqueline-snider@uiowa.edu.

Thank you.

Jacqueline Snider

CFP: Education Libraries (from SLA's Education Division)

CFP: Education Libraries (from SLA's Education Division)

We are accepting papers for the next two issues of Education Libraries, a peer-reviewed journal published by SLA's Education Division. This journal is indexed in ERIC, and Wilson Library Literature and Information Science. For information about the journal, instructions for authors, and full-text copies of selected back issues, please go to http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html. You do not have to be a member of SLA or the Education Division to publish in Education Libraries. We welcome additional book reviewers.

Call for papers, Spring 2008:
The next issue will focus on children's resources.
Deadline: February 1, 2008

Call for papers, Fall 2008:
Topics could include archives and digitization; historical collections;
digital libraries; workforce development and information literacy.
Deadline: August 1, 2008

Email queries and manuscripts to co-editor, Jacqueline Snider at
jacqueline-snider@uiowa.edu.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS AT STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS AT STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE

We're in need of the following:

NONFICTION articles for ages 3-6 (no more than 400 words)
NONFICTION articles for ages 7-9 (400 to 800 words)

POETRY - see new Guidelines

We're in particular need for FEBRUARY and MARCH 2008 issues. Please read the Submission Guidelines page before submitting.

SFC is not a themed magazine but if you need a kickstart, check out our Monthly Idea Calendar.
We're always short on crafts, recipes, games and puzzles so if you have any tucked away, send them in.

SFC welcomes new writers. This would be a great time for you to submit.

Good Luck and Happy Writing!

Wendy Dickson
Assistant Submissions Editor
Stories for Children
http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com

VS Grenier
Stories for Children Magazine and Newsletter Editor
http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com
Stories for Children My Space Page
http://myspace.com/storiesforchildrenmag

Children's and Teen Author
www.vsgrenier.com

CFP: Forbidden Fruit: The censorship of literature and information for young people

CFP: Forbidden Fruit: The censorship of literature and information for young people

Conference URL: http://forbiddenfruitconference.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
Call for Papers information at the bottom of that page.

This two-day conference offers an opportunity for practitioners from libraries, information services and education, researchers from a range of disciples, publishers, authors and policymakers from all sectors interested in to meet, network and share experiences. Forbidden Fruit will focus on the censorship of print, electronic and other literary and information resources for young people - 19-20 June 2008 - Southport, UK


You are invited to present an abstract for a presentation in either of the following formats:
-Reflective paper (approx 30 minutes plus discussion)
-A case study (approximately 20 minutes plus discussion): a short report of an research of an activity or project
-A poster (a visual presentation of a case study or issue, with opportunities for informal discussion)

Suggested themes include:
-Young people, the Internet and censorship
-Access to citizenship, health and other information for young people
-Pressure groups and censorship
-The role of information literacy
-Publishers and censorship
-Media literacy
-Authors for young people and censorship
-Media reaction to censorship
-Graphic novels and manga and ‘crossover’ novels
-Library selection policies
-The history of censorship

Please complete and return the form below together with an abstract of up to 200 words to return by email to ffruit@hotmail.co.uk or by fax to 08717 145 900. The closing date for submission of abstracts is 7th January 2008.
For more information, please contact ffruit@hotmail.co.uk

CFP: Navigating with youth: In this technological era, how can public libraries attract and keep their young clientele? (IFLA Satellite Meeting)

CFP: Navigating with youth: In this technological era, how can public libraries attract and keep their young clientele? (IFLA Satellite Meeting)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
5-7 August 2008

Public Libraries, Children and Young Adult Libraries, and Management and Marketing Sections of IFLA in collaboration with Les Bibliothèques Publiques du Québec

URL: http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/satellite1call-en.htm

Important Dates
September 30th, 2007: Deadline for submissions
December 2007: Notification of acceptance/rejection
February 2008: Final program and registration information released
May 2008: Deadline for submission of text

Public Libraries, Children and Young Adult Libraries, and Management and Marketing Sections in collaboration with Les Bibliothèques Publiques du Québec are currently organizing a satellite meeting in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from August 5-7, 2008. This event will precede the 74th Annual IFLA conference in Quebec city (August 10-14, 2008.)

Themes and Objectives
The general theme of the conference is to conduct a survey of children and young adult services offered in public libraries around the world.

The objectives of the satellite meeting are:
-To bring together library personnel and other participants working with a young clientele in order to facilitate the sharing and exchange of information and ideas.
-To benefit from the experience of innovators in the field of youth library services (see the list of subjects below)
-To present speakers from around the world

Subject of Papers:
-The library's impact and social role in the community: professional ethics, homework help, library teen board, etc.
-How to effectively market youth services to their target audience
-Innovative practices in integrating cultural materials, literacy programs, school visits
-Technology: trends, on-site users, distance users, developing new services, impact on reading
-Physical place: lay-out and desegregation of youth library services
-Reading programs inside and outside library walls: innovative practices

Submission Guidelines
Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal before September 30th, 2007. The presentations will each last approximately 15 minutes and thirty proposals will be selected.

The proposals must be submitted in an electronic format and must contain:
Title of paper
Summary of paper (maximum 300 words- ½ page)
The speaker's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, professional affiliation, email address and biographical note (40 words)
Language of submission
French and English are the two official languages of the satellite meeting. Proposals may be submitted in either language.

Send submissions to:
Patricia Lemieux, responsable du comité scientifique (patricia.lemieux@banq.qc.ca)
Coordonnatrice Espace Jeunes
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
475, boulevard de Maisonneuve Est
Montréal (Québec)
CANADA

Evaluation
The call for papers will be evaluated by the members of the selection committee and by a member of each IFLA section involved in the satellite meeting.
The committee may revise the time alotted to the submitted presentations in accordance with their relevance and complimentarity.

Registration fees for the satellite meeting will be waived for the speakers. However, they will have to assume their own travel and room and board expenses.