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: Grant Writing Collaborations in Academic Librarianship #ACRL

Grant Writing Collaborations in Academic Librarianship

Editor

Dr. Addison Lucchi

Instructional & Research Librarian | Professor
MidAmerica Nazarene University

About this Edited Collection

This edited collection focuses on effective strategies and best practices for fostering collaborative grant-writing initiatives among academic libraries, faculty, and external organizations. In many institutions, grant proposals are developed in isolation, often without direct collaboration with the library as an academic unit. However, through collaboration between academic libraries and other departments across campus, transformative projects can be designed to provide lasting change for the entire academic community. Drawing on a rich array of case studies from diverse academic libraries nationwide, the book highlights successful collaborations that have resulted in meaningful change. It also offers a wealth of practical guidance on best practices, templates, checklists, writing tools, and frameworks for developing innovative grant proposals that center on strategic collaboration.

Readers will discover how to identify potential collaborators, navigate the complexities of joint proposals, and leverage library resources to enhance project outcomes. By centering on strategic collaboration, this collection equips librarians and faculty with the insights and skills needed to craft impactful grant projects that not only secure funding but also advance institutional goals and enrich the academic experience for the entire community.

Publisher

ACRL Press

Chapter Topics

Chapter topics may focus on, but are not limited to the following:

Case Studies in Successful Grant Writing Collaboration & Project Implementation:

• Mini-grants

• Library-centered grants

• Broader academic grant projects

• Community-centered grant projects

• Large, multi-year grant projects

• Etc.

Grant Writing Tools and Resources:

• Resources for grant-writing

• Templates and checklists for successful grant proposals

• How to find available grants

• Potential workshops and training for librarians and other grant-writing collaborators

Other topics are welcome, and you are encouraged to submit your proposals.

We welcome proposals from any authors who have written and managed grant projects as a part of their academic library, or who have collaborated with academic libraries on their campuses. Particularly, we are searching for clear examples and case studies of grant-writing collaborations, including how academic libraries have collaborated with external departments and organizations to create meaningful change in their communities. Case study chapters will include details on the grant search process, project development, grant writing process, and project implementation. Additionally, we seek chapters that provide a variety of practical tips and tools for academic library grant-writers, drawing upon experience, including practical templates, checklists, toolkits, etc.

Each case study chapter (4,000 to 8,000 words) should also include practical lessons learned through experiences and advice for future grant-writers. Each tools and resources chapter (2,000 to 6,000 words) should include usable resources, tools, lists, etc. to facilitate and improve the grant-writing process.

Proposals for all chapters should include 1) a proposed title for the chapter; 2) an abstract for the chapter; 3) a brief outline for the chapter; and 4) a list of practical takeaways, lessons learned, or action steps for the reader.

Tentative Timeline: 

• March 10, 2025 - CfP opens
• June 30, 2025 - CfP closes 
• July 31, 2025 - Notification of submission status (accepted or declined) sent
• May 1, 2026: 1st draft due

How to Submit Your Proposal

Please note that a 400-500 word abstract is required (and must be submitted via a shared Google doc in the submission form) and should include an overall outline of the proposed chapter with clearly labeled relevant headings that address the topic of the edited collection as described in this CfP. Please make sure to also address, even if only at a high level, what lessons learned / practical actionable next steps readers can take away from your chapter to hopefully help address similar concerns they may be facing. Specifically, the proposal should include: 1) a proposed title for the chapter; 2) an abstract for the chapter; 3) a brief outline for the chapter; and 4) a list of practical takeaways, lessons learned, or action steps for the reader.

Please submit your proposal by completing the proposal submission form available by visiting 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKm5qHgNUB_XbW8P4u0qEpqO0c2TGqd6BDcMnPFj_3nrWACw/viewform?usp=header. Alternatively, you are welcome to email your proposal directly to amlucchi@mnu.edu. 

Questions

Questions or concerns? Please submit let us know by emailing Dr. Addison Lucchi at amlucchi@mnu.edu. 

Call for poster lightning talk proposals for OASPA 2025: Embracing the Complexity - how do we get to 100% OA?

OASPA’s annual conference is the only event that brings together the whole of the open access community, accelerating connection, discovery and new thinking. Our 2025 conference will focus on the complexities we know we face in asking how we achieve a future with 100% open access. Further information about the conference theme can be found at https://www.oaspa.org/events/annualconference/ and you can register for the conference here. A preliminary programme will be available in the next few weeks.

We now invite organisations and individuals to submit a proposal to us for ‘Poster Lightning Talk’ presentations. These are short 5 minute talks showcasing new projects, ideas or initiatives accompanied by a poster which will be available during breaks for conversations with presenters. (Guidelines will be provided). 

We particularly welcome submissions from beyond North America and Europe. Please share this call widely within your networks.

All proposals should be submitted by April 16, 2025 via this form which asks for a brief description (up to a strict maximum count of 250 words) of your proposal. 

We look forward to receiving your suggestions!

Best wishes,
Bernie

Bernie Folan

Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA

OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association

bernie.folan@oaspa.org

CFP: Lead Copyeditor for EBLIP (Evidence Based Library and Information Practice)

CFP: Lead Copyeditor for EBLIP

 

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), a peer-reviewed open access journal published since 2006, seeks to fill the position of Lead Copyeditor. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their role by May 1 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal).

 

The Lead Copyeditor’s tasks are as follows:

 

• Serve as a copyeditor for EBLIP.
• Consult with the Editor-in-Chief on recruiting new copyeditors when needed.
• Select new copyeditors from applicants and onboard them to EBLIP processes.
• Coordinate the team of 10 copyeditors to ensure a smooth flow of copyediting within the editorial and publishing process.
• Answer and make decisions regarding any questions on EBLIP Guidelines for Copyeditors and Guidelines for Copyediting Workflow.
• Maintain and update the EBLIP Publishing Manual, as needed.
• Provide copyeditors with the resources and support they need to accomplish their work.
• Ensure an even distribution of assignments among copyeditors.
• Attend Editorial Board meetings approximately twice a year over Zoom and give feedback on issues related to the journal.

 

The ideal candidate will have copyediting or other detail-oriented editing experience, possess working knowledge of APA style, and have an interest in evidence based practice. The position requires dedicated time to ensure EBLIP publishing deadlines are met, and it is therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position prior to applying. It is estimated that the workload is approximately 5 to 10 hours per month, although the time commitment varies based on issue publication dates. The time required for months when issues are published (March, June, September, and December) is generally lighter than the month(s) preceding issue publication.

 

Interested persons should send a resume/CV and cover letter indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role to Ann Medaille, Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by April 7, 2025. Please email Ann or current Lead Copyeditor Heather Healy (heather-healy@uiowa.edu) with any questions.

 

**Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal, and all positions are voluntary and unpaid.

 

About the journal:

Published quarterly and hosted by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice enables librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner. Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice website for further information about the journal.

CFP: Evidence Summaries Writers for EBLIP (Evidence Based Library and Information Practice)

CFP: Evidence Summaries Writers for EBLIP

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) seeks to add several writers to the Evidence Summaries Team with start dates staggered throughout 2025. Evidence summaries are critical appraisal syntheses, which provide analysis regarding the validity and reliability of the methodology used in an original research article. As such, they are a key component of EBLIP to aid readers in making informed decisions in their local practice. Evidence Summaries Team members are required to write two evidence summaries per year, with a two-year commitment to the journal. Evidence Summaries cover all areas of library and information studies and we encourage applications from information professionals in areas such as school, public, and special libraries, as well as academic settings. Consult the most recent issue of the journal for examples.

Interested persons should send a cover letter, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, and a resume/CV as a single PDF file to Heather MacDonald (Associate Editor, Evidence Summaries) at heathermacdonald@cunet.carleton.ca by April 30, 2025. Applicants who are shortlisted will then be asked to submit a sample evidence summary.

*Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining experience in reviewing and critically appraising library-related research.

**Only those applicants who are selected or shortlisted will be contacted by the Editors.

About the journal:

Published quarterly and hosted by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice enables librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner. Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice website for further information about the journal.

CFP: Academic BRASS Spring 2025 Issue (Submission Deadline is April 25, 2025)

The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS is seeking articles for the next issue of its online publication Academic BRASS.

Academic BRASS is a newsletter--not a journal--that publishes issue-based articles and information for the general and educational interest of BRASS members and academic business librarians.

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

*Deadline for submissions for the upcoming issue is April 25, 2025.*

You may want to see previous editions. For access to the full text articles of past issues of Academic BRASS, see
http://www.ala.org/rusa/sections/brass/publications/academicbrass

The typical length of an Academic BRASS article is 500-800 words, but past articles have been as long as 1,000 words or more. Authors should be guided by what they have to say rather than an arbitrary word length. All articles are subject to editing for length, style, and content, and there is a template on the "About Academic BRASS" page (https://www.ala.org/rusa/sections/brass/publications/academicbrass/about) that provides formatting guidance. The newsletter follows the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition for all matters of style and citation. Authors whose articles include references to print or Internet resources are urged to observe the conventions set forth in that publication and on the APA website (http://www.apastyle.org/).

Please send article proposals or submissions to all of the editors Tim Tully (ttully@sdsu.edu), Judy Opdahl (jopdahl@csusm.edu), and Henry Huang (henry.huang@nyu.edu)

*Tim Tully*
Pronouns: he/him/his
Business Librarian, Affiliated Faculty Surf/Skate Studies Collaborative
*University Library*

ttully@sdsu.edu
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*San Diego State University *| SDSU.edu
5500 Campanile Drive | San Diego, CA 92182-8080
Indigenous Residence: Kumeyaay
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CFP: UKSG Uncovered Conference - 17th and 18th September 2025 (Online Conference)

UKSG Uncovered: what you didn't know you needed to know

We are delighted to announce the call for speakers for our new online event – UKSG Uncovered.

Over the last few years, the online UKSG November Conference has highlighted new and emerging topics, uncovering issues that members of our community may not be aware of. In 2023, we gave research integrity specialists a chance to speak directly to librarians about the prevalence, impact and severity of everything from unintentional errors to outright fraud, while in 2024 cybersecurity experts from within and outside our community shared lessons in protecting ourselves and the scholars we serve. Recognising that the conference covers themes which are not typically touched by other knowledge community events, we've elected to rename the event UKSG Uncovered. Our goal is to shed light on neglected topics and help the UKSG community understand 'what you didn't know you needed to know', and this year we're tackling the thorny topic of responding to uncertainty and risk. 

Call for speakers

We live in changing and unpredictable times. Whether political, economic, or originating in the natural world, disruptive events are becoming increasingly common. In this UKSG Uncovered event, we want to hear from speakers who have experience of overcoming or managing such disruptions – whether that's taking back a library from protestors, recovering your collection after a fire or flood, retrenching after major budget changes, or managing responses to political declarations. If you have insights into how the knowledge community can protect scholars, students and others who depend on us from the worst impacts of disruption and uncertainty, please submit a suggested title and short description here.  If you would like to hear from a specific speaker on a particular topic, please share that information with us here.
 

UKSG Uncovered takes place online over two half-day sessions, in a format that encourages speakers to talk candidly about their experience and practice, and offer a ‘behind the scenes’ perspective of the challenges and issues they are facing. It is an entirely digital event, open to speakers and attendees globally.

The deadline for submission is Tuesday 22 April, after which our programme committee will convene and review all submissions. If you need any assistance with any aspect of your submission, please do not hesitate to contact us at events@uksg.org.

We would be grateful if you would share this message with your own networks.

If you’d like to be the first to hear more details about the event and register as a delegate, please register your interest here.

Many thanks in advance!

The UKSG Uncovered programme committee

CFP: Libraries and Research Forum of the Modern Language Association (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - January 2026)

The Libraries and Research Forum of the Modern Language Association welcomes submissions to its two proposed panels at the Modern Language Association's annual convention, held in Toronto from Jan. 8-11, 2026.

Collections as AI data?

Should libraries provide collection data to generative AI companies? Should libraries restrict access to web scraping? What impact will these decisions have on access, research, privacy, and information literacy? Guaranteed panel. 350 word abstract.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, 15 March 2025

To submit, please email Amanda Licastro, Swarthmore College (amanda.licastro@gmail.com ) and Joshua Ortiz Baco, University of Tennessee Knoxville (jortizba@utk.edu )

Book Bans and Censorship in Academic Libraries

This non-guaranteed panel addresses the evolving book banning and censorship discourse at the federal level and how it impacts academic libraries. We welcome higher ed, public, and K-12 perspectives. 350 word abstract.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, 15 March 2025

To submit, please email Alison Fraser, State University of New York at Buffalo (awfraser@buffalo.edu )

CFP: ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section Research Committee - Virtual Program - May 21, 2025

The ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section Research Committee invites you to submit proposals for lightning talks that explore critical topics in library and information science, possible topics include but are not limited to:

• Intellectual Freedom
• Gender and Technology
• Women's Health
• LGBTQ+ Experience, perspectives, support
• Teaching and Learning
  

We seek dynamic, thought-provoking presentations that can spark discussions, share strategies, and inspire action within the library and information profession.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST

Location: Virtual via Zoom 

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 24, 2025 (Extended)

Submission link: ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section Research Committee Call for Lightning Talks 2025 

Please reach out to the committee with any questions via email: wgssresearch@gmail.com 

Warmly,

Melissa Chomintra

WGSS Research Committee Chair

CFP: Request for Speakers: Libraries in Unexpected Places – 2025 ALA LHRT Research Forum (Library History Round Table)

Libraries are not confined to traditional institutions; they exist in a myriad of unexpected places, serving diverse communities in innovative ways. From lighthouses and artists’ studios to mobile book vans and digital platforms, libraries continue to evolve, offering knowledge and resources in creative and unconventional settings. This call for papers seeks to explore the rich and often overlooked world of libraries that exist outside the norm—whether in remote villages, repurposed structures, personal collections, or virtual spaces.

 

We invite scholars, librarians, historians, and researchers from various disciplines to present their research at the 2025 LHRT Research Forum, which will focus on how libraries in unexpected places serve communities, preserve history, and expand access to knowledge. The forum aims to highlight historical studies of library outreach and development, including 20th and 21st-century topics. Single-case studies, theoretical perspectives, and other approaches are welcomed, but use of primary sources is expected. Each speaker will be asked to present for approximately 20 minutes, with a 10-minute Q&A to follow.

 

To accommodate as many attendees as possible, the 2025 Research Forum will be held virtually after the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, on Wednesday, July 23, 2:00-3:30 EST.

Possible topics include (but are not limited to):

 

Libraries in Unconventional Spaces

• Libraries and library collections housed in unique buildings or premises.
• Personal and private libraries with public impact.
• Community-based initiatives such as Little Free Libraries and other book-sharing projects.
• Rural and mobile libraries that reach remote and underserved populations.

 

Library Outreach and Collaboration

• Librarians bringing books and services to nontraditional settings.
• Novel partnerships between libraries and other institutions and organizations.
• Efforts to preserve and document library collections that exist outside formal institutions.

 

Access Beyond Physical Spaces

• Online and open-access libraries in areas lacking traditional library services.
• Hybrid models that combine physical and digital library services to reach broader audiences.
• The role of technology in expanding knowledge beyond geographic and economic barriers.

 

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome submissions from a variety of perspectives, including historical studies, case studies, ethnographic research, theoretical analyses, and reflective essays. We will consider research projects already underway or, if at the beginning of the project, a discussion of new methodologies to be used in the work. Please note that projects or project plans should include a primary source research component.

• Each proposal must include the paper title, an abstract (up to 500 words), and the presenter’s one-page vita. Please indicate in the abstract whether the research is in progress or completed.
• Proposals are due March 15, and decisions will be communicated shortly thereafter.
• Completed papers are due May 31.

 

Please submit proposals and direct inquiries to Jennifer Bartlett, LHRT Vice Chair/Research Committee Chair, at jen.bartlett@uky.edu.

 

We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and diverse voices to contribute to this exciting exploration of libraries in unexpected places. If you have a unique perspective or case study that falls outside these categories but aligns with the theme, we welcome your proposal! We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating the vast and varied ways libraries continue to inspire, adapt, and serve.

 

Research Committee Members:

Jennifer Bartlett

Bernadette Lear

Catherine Minter

Deborah Smith

Rachel Trnka 

CFP: 2025 UPRLC Annual Conference in Iron Mountain - Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation (Michigan)

The Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation (UPRLC) invites you to submit proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference. This year’s theme is Back to the Basics and Beyond and will be held at the Bay College campus in Iron Mountain on September 17th and 18th.

In keeping with our theme, we are looking for session proposals that bring us Back to the Basics and Beyond, considering foundational elements of librarianship alongside sessions that help us chart what’s next for the information profession. In line with our theme, we are looking for programs that will elevate the ideas in our areas of interest but will be reviewing all proposals submitted on an equal basis. Requested areas include (but are not limited to):

• Reader’s Advisory
• Practical Programming for a Variety of Age Groups
• Serving the Unhoused
• Collection Development and Weeding
• Cataloging
• Customer Service

Each breakout session should be approximately 45-50 minutes long. Breakout session speakers who plan to attend other conference sessions will receive $25 off the cost of their registration. Speakers who will not be attending other sessions will have their registration fee waived. All speakers will be required to cover their own associated travel costs.

To submit a program for review, please fill out the online proposal form at this link by Friday, April 18.

Please submit your proposal and join us as we head Back to the Basics and Beyond!

UPRLC Website - https://uprlc.org/

CFP: Great Ideas Showcase & Snapshots Sessions for NASIG 2025

The NASIG Program Planning Committee invites proposals for two exciting presentation opportunities at our 40th Annual Conference (May 19-21, 2025):

 

GREAT IDEAS SHOWCASE

• Format: Virtual poster presentations
• Available throughout the conference
• Live Q&A session: Tuesday, May 20th, 3:45-4:30pm EDT
• Perfect for sharing innovative ideas, workflows, and technology applications

 

SNAPSHOT SESSIONS

• Format: 5-minute presentations
• Session Time: Wednesday, May 21st, 3:15-4:00pm EDT
• Ideal for concise project presentations, workflows, or innovative ideas

 

This fully virtual conference presents an excellent opportunity to share your work with the NASIG community. Whether you're new to presenting or an experienced speaker, we welcome proposals that showcase:

• Research studies
• Problem-solving initiatives
• Innovative programs
• Practical workflows

 

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Deadline: March 14th, 2025 Submit via: https://forms.gle/i3AkardwPPtqW2qB7

 

Decisions will be communicated in late March/early April 2025.

 

Questions? Contact the Program Planning Committee

 

Best regards,

NASIG Program Planning Committee

Call for Proposals, BRASS Online Symposium Spring 2025

The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS seeks proposals for engaging presentations to be part of an online symposium via Zoom on Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30. Potential presenters, mark your calendars for a tech check on Wednesday, April 23rd. Proposals should describe a 45-minute session (30 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for facilitated discussion and/or question-and-answer) that relates to an aspect of applied academic business librarianship.

Please share your experience with us!  We welcome interactive proposals that discuss and address professional change, and we encourage materials that attendees can take-away in such topics as:

• Instruction: Designing effective instruction and new teaching techniques and content
• Research: Planning and/or fulfilling research projects and grants
• Outreach: Building sustainable liaison relationships and collaborations
• Professional development: Navigating the terrain of connecting, networking, and engaging for learning and growing
• Services: Expanding service offerings as an information professional

We are especially looking for sessions relating to themes of social justice, critical librarianship applied to business librarianship, ESG resources, collection development, artificial intelligence, and business information literacy one-shots.

Proposal Components (for inspiration, check out the previous Spring 2024<https://docs.google.com/document/d/17i2jVFbNAS6ynWUDdAms_JgxXdzthoCWRQYWIPz_CcI/edit?tab=t.0> and Fall 2024<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pSbMPsGd4ujF9Tsqn-xJTFh5o9BYh5DUAGfA2pXbTCQ/edit?tab=t.0> symposia):

• Title (50 words or less): Interesting and descriptive
• Abstract (250 words or less): Summary of your presentation
• Session outcomes (2-3): Describe what participants will learn during your session that they can apply at their library or in their role as a business librarian
• Long Description: Describe how you will engage participants in an online session and make your presentation interactive. Detail the practical components of your presentation -- what will you teach attendees that will enrich their professional practice?

The call for proposals will close on Friday, March 7th at 5PM ET. Please use this link to submit proposals<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXZeyodyKD9DD26E_JUXu_MUpEeyXizW1JuVKSl7-4Ck8_zg/viewform>. 

Proposals may be submitted by anyone, but priority consideration will be given to proposals from BRASS members. Check out the BRASS webinar best practices guide for tips and tricks: https://brass.libguides.com/webinar_best_practices. Questions can be directed to Kristy Cunningham (cunninghamk@apsu.edu) or Nora McKenzie (nora.mckenzie@emory.edu).

CFP: Advances in Library Administration and Organization (ALAO) Volume 46: Building and Sustaining Positive and Healthy Work Environments

Call for Proposals

Advances in Library Administration and Organization (ALAO)
Volume 46: Building and Sustaining Positive and Healthy Work Environments

Series Editor: David Ketchum, University of Oregon
Volume Co-Editor: Kim Duckett, North Carolina State University
Volume Co-Editor: Nancy Falciani-White, Randolph-Macon College 

Positive and healthy work environments enhance job satisfaction and workplace engagement and play a significant role in the healthy functioning of library organizations. Higher levels of workplace satisfaction and engagement are also attributed to increased productivity, creativity, and performance, and by extension improved services and organizational culture. But how do we define, cultivate, and sustain positive and healthy work environments, particularly in libraries which can be under-resourced, unappreciated or devalued, or even toxic?    

ALAO seeks chapter submissions for a volume entitled Building and Sustaining Positive and Healthy Work Environments. This volume will examine the opportunities, challenges, and successes of fostering and nurturing workplace environments that enhance job satisfaction, engagement, and success. Proposals that emphasize research-based projects will be prioritized and submissions in the following areas are of particular interest, as they relate to building and sustaining positive work environments:

• Strategic organizational change

• Enhancing physical workspace

• Service transformation

• Employee development and/or succession planning

• Successful leadership practices

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 

• Fostering inclusivity

• Benefits and advocacy 

ALAO publishes long-form research and content, theoretical and philosophical discussions, and in-depth accounts of practice related to library administration and organization. The series helps answer the questions, “How have libraries been managed and how could they be managed better?” Through this series, readers explore library-related challenges and solutions and glean new approaches to library administration and organization. 

How to Submit

We are currently seeking proposals for the 2026 volume, Building and Sustaining Positive and Healthy Work Environments. If you are interested in contributing to this volume, please complete this form - including a brief author bio and chapter proposal - no later than April 1, 2025, https://forms.gle/MgAYY47R1GNAPD827. Chapters with multiple authors are welcome! Contact David Ketchum at dketchum@uoregon.edu if you have any questions. 

Timeline

• Proposal deadline: 4/1/2025

• Notification of acceptance: 5/15/2025

• Submission deadline, full chapters: 8/15/2025

• Editorial response to authors: 10/1/2025

• Submission deadline, revised chapters: 11/15/2025

• Print publication: July 2026