Call for Submissions: Post-Tracks
Submission Deadline: July 22, 2005
Post-Tracks, an online peer-reviewed student publication hosted by http://Webjunction.org, is seeking articles for inclusion in its second issue scheduled for August 2005. This quarterly publication gives LIS students the opportunity to publish their work.
http://Webjunction.org is an online community where library staff meet to share ideas, solve problems, take online courses - and have fun. Post-Tracks is the latest development of the Faculty & Student Lounge, an open discussion forum focused on connecting persons taking or teaching a course in library and information science.
Please submit original manuscripts of 1,500-3,000 words. Current topics of particular interest include information literacy, services to special populations, and virtual reference. All articles will be considered for publication. Every paper submitted will be subject to blind review by LIS student reviewers.
Submissions should be sent as an email attachment in plain text format to the editor at junction@ischool.utexas.edu, and must be received prior to the July 22, 2005 deadline. Late submissions will be considered, but may not be reviewed in time for inclusion in this issue. The cover page of the manuscript should include the title, the author's name, the institution with which the author is affiliated, and the author's contact information. The author's name should not appear anywhere else in the document. References should follow APA Style (5th edition). Please include a brief abstract of 150 words or less with the manuscript.
http://Webjunction.org uses the Creative Commons system of rights management for contributed content. For more information, please visit www.creativecommons.org.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Post-Tracks editor.
Angela Kille
Post-Tracks Editor for Webjunction.org
School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, D7000, Austin, TX 78712
junction@ischool.utexas.edu
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
CFP: Technology and the Home
CFP: Technology and the Home
One could reasonably argue that without technology in its simplest form, homes would not exist. Technology has also made homes more comfortable, attractive, safer, and sturdier. In the pre-industrial past, the home’s relationship to technology was fairly straightforward: homes either
benefitted from changes in technology or they did not. Today, the relationships between the home and technology are complex and, at times, contradictory. For example, owners of a historic house will often research and revive outdated technologies in order to "correctly" restore a house to its former glory. Yet, they may incorporate modern decorative materials, lighting, heating, and appliances. On the other hand, the owner of a more recent home has an unprecedented range of environmentally friendly and fireproof materials, energy efficient appliances, and innovative furniture and furnishings from which to chose. In addition, some contemporary technologies that may seem benign, such as computers, RFID tags, smart
technology and the latest appliances, may have detrimental effects. Technology and the Home welcomes papers examining the home's positive and negative relationships to technology in any and all past, present, and future applications. There is no limit on the time frame nor upon the
methodology. Proposals from undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals welcome.
The 2005 conference is from November 4-6 in New Brunswick, NJ. Registration
fees apply. For more information, please go to
http://www.wcenter.ncc.edu/gazette/
Deadline for proposals: June 15, 2005
Send 1-page proposal, CV & AV needs via snail mail to:
Loretta Lorance
P.O. Box 461
Inwood Station
New York, NY 10034-0461
One could reasonably argue that without technology in its simplest form, homes would not exist. Technology has also made homes more comfortable, attractive, safer, and sturdier. In the pre-industrial past, the home’s relationship to technology was fairly straightforward: homes either
benefitted from changes in technology or they did not. Today, the relationships between the home and technology are complex and, at times, contradictory. For example, owners of a historic house will often research and revive outdated technologies in order to "correctly" restore a house to its former glory. Yet, they may incorporate modern decorative materials, lighting, heating, and appliances. On the other hand, the owner of a more recent home has an unprecedented range of environmentally friendly and fireproof materials, energy efficient appliances, and innovative furniture and furnishings from which to chose. In addition, some contemporary technologies that may seem benign, such as computers, RFID tags, smart
technology and the latest appliances, may have detrimental effects. Technology and the Home welcomes papers examining the home's positive and negative relationships to technology in any and all past, present, and future applications. There is no limit on the time frame nor upon the
methodology. Proposals from undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals welcome.
The 2005 conference is from November 4-6 in New Brunswick, NJ. Registration
fees apply. For more information, please go to
http://www.wcenter.ncc.edu/gazette/
Deadline for proposals: June 15, 2005
Send 1-page proposal, CV & AV needs via snail mail to:
Loretta Lorance
P.O. Box 461
Inwood Station
New York, NY 10034-0461
Call for Posters -- Michigan Library Association
Call for Posters -- Michigan Library Association
Reminder that the deadline for submitting a poster session for the MLA conference is June 30.
Check here: https://orders.mlc.lib.mi.us/mla/arldposter.htm for the submission page.
Check here: http://myhomepage.ferris.edu/~scottd/MLA%20call%20for%20posters.pdf
for a flyer on the sessions Questions, let me know!
Thanks!! --David A. Scott
Reference/Inter Library Loan Librarian
Ferris Library for Information Technology & Education
Office: FLITE 140-D1010 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2279
ph: (231) 591-3540 fax: (231) 591-2662 scottd@ferris.edu
Reminder that the deadline for submitting a poster session for the MLA conference is June 30.
Check here: https://orders.mlc.lib.mi.us/mla/arldposter.htm for the submission page.
Check here: http://myhomepage.ferris.edu/~scottd/MLA%20call%20for%20posters.pdf
for a flyer on the sessions Questions, let me know!
Thanks!! --David A. Scott
Reference/Inter Library Loan Librarian
Ferris Library for Information Technology & Education
Office: FLITE 140-D1010 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2279
ph: (231) 591-3540 fax: (231) 591-2662 scottd@ferris.edu
Monday, June 13, 2005
Call for Reviewers for ALA Conference 2005 -- Library Hi Tech News
Call for Reviewers for ALA Conference 2005 -- Library Hi Tech News
Library Hi Tech News are is conference reviewers to write in-depth conference reports for the upcoming American Library Association meeting in Chicago. The notes for contributors are located at:
http://caliban.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1368075/cl=15/nw=1/rpsv/journals/lhtn/notes.htm
The following is a list of programs that would be of interest to our readers. There probably are other programs, which could be included too. Please send an email to jgelfand@lib.uci.edu if you are interested in
writing a conference report - we would like multiple opinions of a session, as that is valuable to readers as well.
Thank you for your consideration,
Julia Gelfand
co-editor, Library Hi Tech News
University of California, Irvine Libraries
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LITA
* Developing a Culture of Assessment in Library Information Technology Services
* Implementing and Integrating Shibboleth
* Introduction to Web Services
* Analog and Digital Preservation Policy: Managing Transition
* Access, Preservation, and Interchange: Digital Imaging with JPEG 2000
* Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Libraries: Meeting with the RFID Experts Searching Digital Resources: How do people search? How do we know what they want? How do we know when they
find what they need?
* Implementing a Federated Search Tool
* Project Shibboleth Issues and Answers
* To Save or Not to Save? Strategies for Protecting Patron Information Revisited
* Greenstone Digital Libraries: Installation to Production
* Top Technology Trends - An Ongoing Discussion with Library Technology Experts
* President's Program: Digital Searching to Digital Reading: Helping Users in an Online World
* Policies and Practices of Institutional Repositories
* Google's Library: What's in Store for Google Print and Google Scholar
RUSA
* Do You Trust Your IT Staff? Do They Trust You?
* Hot Topics DG - Metasearch and the cutting edge: what are libraries doing to extend basic metasearch services
* Sustaining Digital Programs in Cultural Heritage
* Digitizing Medieval Manuscripts: East & West
ACRL
* Pay to Play: Debating Models for Scholarly Publishing
* Bits and Bytes: Using Technology to Train Academic Librarians as Coaches
ALA -SRRT
* The Googlization of Everything: A Threat to the Information Commons?
ALA -IFC
* Tiny Trackers: Protecting Privacy in an RFID World
* Going Digital: Experiences from East Asia
Library Hi Tech News are is conference reviewers to write in-depth conference reports for the upcoming American Library Association meeting in Chicago. The notes for contributors are located at:
http://caliban.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1368075/cl=15/nw=1/rpsv/journals/lhtn/notes.htm
The following is a list of programs that would be of interest to our readers. There probably are other programs, which could be included too. Please send an email to jgelfand@lib.uci.edu if you are interested in
writing a conference report - we would like multiple opinions of a session, as that is valuable to readers as well.
Thank you for your consideration,
Julia Gelfand
co-editor, Library Hi Tech News
University of California, Irvine Libraries
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LITA
* Developing a Culture of Assessment in Library Information Technology Services
* Implementing and Integrating Shibboleth
* Introduction to Web Services
* Analog and Digital Preservation Policy: Managing Transition
* Access, Preservation, and Interchange: Digital Imaging with JPEG 2000
* Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Libraries: Meeting with the RFID Experts Searching Digital Resources: How do people search? How do we know what they want? How do we know when they
find what they need?
* Implementing a Federated Search Tool
* Project Shibboleth Issues and Answers
* To Save or Not to Save? Strategies for Protecting Patron Information Revisited
* Greenstone Digital Libraries: Installation to Production
* Top Technology Trends - An Ongoing Discussion with Library Technology Experts
* President's Program: Digital Searching to Digital Reading: Helping Users in an Online World
* Policies and Practices of Institutional Repositories
* Google's Library: What's in Store for Google Print and Google Scholar
RUSA
* Do You Trust Your IT Staff? Do They Trust You?
* Hot Topics DG - Metasearch and the cutting edge: what are libraries doing to extend basic metasearch services
* Sustaining Digital Programs in Cultural Heritage
* Digitizing Medieval Manuscripts: East & West
ACRL
* Pay to Play: Debating Models for Scholarly Publishing
* Bits and Bytes: Using Technology to Train Academic Librarians as Coaches
ALA -SRRT
* The Googlization of Everything: A Threat to the Information Commons?
ALA -IFC
* Tiny Trackers: Protecting Privacy in an RFID World
* Going Digital: Experiences from East Asia
Thursday, June 09, 2005
CFP: Online Northwest (2006)
CFP: Online Northwest (2006)
Date: February 10, 2006 (this will be the 23rd annual conference)
Location: Corvallis, Oregon (Oregon State University)
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2005
WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST?
A one-day conference focusing on the use of technology within libraries, attracting librarians from the Pacific Northwest and around the country. It is sponsored by the Oregon University System.
WHAT TOPICS ARE APPROPRIATE?
The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We are especially interested in presentations that discuss innovative uses of technology. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:
*Resource sharing applications (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
*Collection development and assessment applications
*Assessing the impact of technology on patrons or services
*User interface design and evaluation
*Current trends in information literacy and instruction
*Metadata design, application, or evaluation
*Approaches to managing electronic resources or digital repositories
*Computer programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services
HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Use the online submission form available at:
https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocse/register.php?event=88
For examples of past presentations or more information, see:
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL?
Monday, October 10, 2005
WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE?
CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State
University campus)
Date: February 10, 2006 (this will be the 23rd annual conference)
Location: Corvallis, Oregon (Oregon State University)
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2005
WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST?
A one-day conference focusing on the use of technology within libraries, attracting librarians from the Pacific Northwest and around the country. It is sponsored by the Oregon University System.
WHAT TOPICS ARE APPROPRIATE?
The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We are especially interested in presentations that discuss innovative uses of technology. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:
*Resource sharing applications (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
*Collection development and assessment applications
*Assessing the impact of technology on patrons or services
*User interface design and evaluation
*Current trends in information literacy and instruction
*Metadata design, application, or evaluation
*Approaches to managing electronic resources or digital repositories
*Computer programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services
HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Use the online submission form available at:
https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocse/register.php?event=88
For examples of past presentations or more information, see:
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL?
Monday, October 10, 2005
WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE?
CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State
University campus)
Call for Book Reviewers: New Writing: the International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing
Call for Book Reviewers: New Writing: the International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing
The journal New Writing seeks Book Reviewers for books about creative writing (practice, theory, pedagogy, history), by creative writers (all kinds of genre work), and in relation to "companion subjects" (eg. literature, media/film, theatre).
Our reviewer database currently includes Peer Reviewers in the field of Creative Writing, from around the world.
The journal, which is published in paper twice a year (with occasional, additional Special Issues), is entering an exciting new phase of its growth and development, and is seeking enthusiastic,
informed Book Reviewers to add to this growing range of Peer Reviewers worldwide.
Anyone interested in being included as a possible Book Reviewer is welcome to send an email to the New Writing Editor, Professor Graeme Harper, at graeme.harper@port.ac.uk, or via creative@port.ac.uk, including with this a (max.) five line bio. note, and contact details.
Subscription details for New Writing: the International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing can be found at http://www.newwriting.up.to
Send Book Reviewer details by 1 August 2005, if possible -- seeking reviewers for New Writing journal issues onwards from 2.2.
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Professor Graeme Harper BA MLitt DCA PhD FRGS
Head, School of Creative Arts, Film and Media,
University of Portsmouth, UK
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/scafm
graeme.harper@port.ac.uk Ph: 00 44 23 92846132
Join the Top Ten - See our School website for Details.
Visit: http://www.brookebiaz.co.uk -- director@newwriting.org
The journal New Writing seeks Book Reviewers for books about creative writing (practice, theory, pedagogy, history), by creative writers (all kinds of genre work), and in relation to "companion subjects" (eg. literature, media/film, theatre).
Our reviewer database currently includes Peer Reviewers in the field of Creative Writing, from around the world.
The journal, which is published in paper twice a year (with occasional, additional Special Issues), is entering an exciting new phase of its growth and development, and is seeking enthusiastic,
informed Book Reviewers to add to this growing range of Peer Reviewers worldwide.
Anyone interested in being included as a possible Book Reviewer is welcome to send an email to the New Writing Editor, Professor Graeme Harper, at graeme.harper@port.ac.uk, or via creative@port.ac.uk, including with this a (max.) five line bio. note, and contact details.
Subscription details for New Writing: the International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing can be found at http://www.newwriting.up.to
Send Book Reviewer details by 1 August 2005, if possible -- seeking reviewers for New Writing journal issues onwards from 2.2.
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Professor Graeme Harper BA MLitt DCA PhD FRGS
Head, School of Creative Arts, Film and Media,
University of Portsmouth, UK
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/scafm
graeme.harper@port.ac.uk Ph: 00 44 23 92846132
Join the Top Ten - See our School website for Details.
Visit: http://www.brookebiaz.co.uk -- director@newwriting.org
Rewiring "The Nation": The Place of Technology in American Studies
Rewiring "The Nation": The Place of Technology in American Studies
An American Quarterly Speical Issue
Edited by Carolyn de la Peña, University of california, Davis and Siva Vaidhyanathan, New York University
We invite submissions for a special issue of American Quarterly on "Technology and American Culture" to be published in September 2006. We challenge scholars working among an array of "technologies" and "Americas" to interrogate why we might study technology in a post-Eurocentric, post-national American studies. Join us in re-reading the narrative of U.S. technologies as we move beyond celebrations of exceptional tinkerers and a deterministic machine-driven sense of progress to a more complex understanding of the opportunities and responsibilities that befall a nation that interweaves its identities, labors, and creative cultures with its machines. We seek to put a variety of conversations in dialogue, including the present and historical, the national and international, the material and theoretical, and the critical and celebratory. We invite authors who employ a variety of methodologies to contribute their work. We are particularly interested in projects that explore the place of "American" technologies in an increasingly globalized, multi-polar, "high-technology" world and those that illuminate the relationship between technological positivism and dynamics of imperialism and war. Papers with hypertext elements and proposals for online components for papers are also encouraged
Essays should be no longer than 10,000 words, including notes. Please send essays to American Quarterly by September 1, 2005. Please send any questions about the call for papers to american.quarterly@usc.edu. Information about American Quarterly and submission guidelines can be found on our web site: www.americanquarterly.org.
For additional information on Call for Papers, please visit http://chnm.gmu.edu/asa/callforpapers.php?cf=2
An American Quarterly Speical Issue
Edited by Carolyn de la Peña, University of california, Davis and Siva Vaidhyanathan, New York University
We invite submissions for a special issue of American Quarterly on "Technology and American Culture" to be published in September 2006. We challenge scholars working among an array of "technologies" and "Americas" to interrogate why we might study technology in a post-Eurocentric, post-national American studies. Join us in re-reading the narrative of U.S. technologies as we move beyond celebrations of exceptional tinkerers and a deterministic machine-driven sense of progress to a more complex understanding of the opportunities and responsibilities that befall a nation that interweaves its identities, labors, and creative cultures with its machines. We seek to put a variety of conversations in dialogue, including the present and historical, the national and international, the material and theoretical, and the critical and celebratory. We invite authors who employ a variety of methodologies to contribute their work. We are particularly interested in projects that explore the place of "American" technologies in an increasingly globalized, multi-polar, "high-technology" world and those that illuminate the relationship between technological positivism and dynamics of imperialism and war. Papers with hypertext elements and proposals for online components for papers are also encouraged
Essays should be no longer than 10,000 words, including notes. Please send essays to American Quarterly by September 1, 2005. Please send any questions about the call for papers to american.quarterly@usc.edu. Information about American Quarterly and submission guidelines can be found on our web site: www.americanquarterly.org.
For additional information on Call for Papers, please visit http://chnm.gmu.edu/asa/callforpapers.php?cf=2
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
CFP: Indiana Academic Library Association
CFP: Indiana Academic Library Association
The Program Committee of the Indiana Academic Library Association is accepting program proposals and ideas for programs for the 2006 Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference.
If you have a program you would like to present at the 2006 ILF conference, please e-mail a short abstract (50 to 150 words) of that program.
Additionally, if you have a suggestion for a program topic that you would like to see presented at ILF 2006, please e-mail a brief description.
The deadline for program proposals and program suggestions is 5 pm on Friday, July 1, 2005.
Steve Duecker skduecker@bsu.edu
Chair, IALA program committee
Information Services Librarian 765-285-3324 Office
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
The Program Committee of the Indiana Academic Library Association is accepting program proposals and ideas for programs for the 2006 Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference.
If you have a program you would like to present at the 2006 ILF conference, please e-mail a short abstract (50 to 150 words) of that program.
Additionally, if you have a suggestion for a program topic that you would like to see presented at ILF 2006, please e-mail a brief description.
The deadline for program proposals and program suggestions is 5 pm on Friday, July 1, 2005.
Steve Duecker skduecker@bsu.edu
Chair, IALA program committee
Information Services Librarian 765-285-3324 Office
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Publishing Opportunity: The Cultural History of Reading
Publishing Opportunity: The Cultural History of Reading
Project Overview
The Cultural History of Reading (forthcoming from Greenwood Press, 2007) examines written documents (books, pamphlets, treatises, plays, poems, essays etc.) that shaped, and were shaped by, crucial cultural events throughout the world and in the United States. Each volume explores the relationship between the historical moments that shaped a nation or region, and the texts that challenged, incited, enforced, or subverted those events. A list of recent references and other sources will also be included.
The Editor seeks contributors to write chapters in the following areas for the American Literature volume.
1. Pre-colonial (prior to 1700)
2. Settlement and Colonization (1700-1776)
3. Revolution and the New Republic (1776-1820)
4. The Civil War (1861-1865)
5. Growth of a Nation (1865-1913)
6. Rebellions and Countercultures (1960-1979)
7. (Sub)cultures of the late twentieth-century (1980-2000)
8. The 21st Century (2000-present)
Chapters will be approximately 50-60 pages and include: 1) an introduction to the region or time period; 2) a timeline of important cultural events; 3) information about the specific texts that stand in relation to the era, including author, date of first publication, overview of content; and 4) discussion of cultural significance.
Sara Quay
Endicott College
376 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
squay@endicott.edu
Email: squay@endicott.edu
Project Overview
The Cultural History of Reading (forthcoming from Greenwood Press, 2007) examines written documents (books, pamphlets, treatises, plays, poems, essays etc.) that shaped, and were shaped by, crucial cultural events throughout the world and in the United States. Each volume explores the relationship between the historical moments that shaped a nation or region, and the texts that challenged, incited, enforced, or subverted those events. A list of recent references and other sources will also be included.
The Editor seeks contributors to write chapters in the following areas for the American Literature volume.
1. Pre-colonial (prior to 1700)
2. Settlement and Colonization (1700-1776)
3. Revolution and the New Republic (1776-1820)
4. The Civil War (1861-1865)
5. Growth of a Nation (1865-1913)
6. Rebellions and Countercultures (1960-1979)
7. (Sub)cultures of the late twentieth-century (1980-2000)
8. The 21st Century (2000-present)
Chapters will be approximately 50-60 pages and include: 1) an introduction to the region or time period; 2) a timeline of important cultural events; 3) information about the specific texts that stand in relation to the era, including author, date of first publication, overview of content; and 4) discussion of cultural significance.
Sara Quay
Endicott College
376 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
squay@endicott.edu
Email: squay@endicott.edu
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Call for Particiaption from D-Lib (May 2005)
Call for Particiaption from D-Lib (May 2005)
Calls for Participation (full section)
2005 International Symposium on Wikis, 17 - 18 October 2005, San Diego, California, USA. Call for demonstrations. The submission date is 1 July 2005.
HDL 2005: Healthcare Digital Libraries Workshop 2005, 22 September 2005 (in conjunction with the European Conference on Digital Libraries), Vienna, Austria. Call for papers. The submission date is 10 July 2005.
First on-Line conference on Metadata and Semantics Research (MTSR'05), 21 - 30 November 2005. Call for papers. The submission date is 25 July 2005.
ICADL2005: The 8th International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries, 12 - 15 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand. Call for panel/tutorial/workshop proposals. The submission date is 31 July 2005.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS). Call for papers. The submission date is open.
Calls for Participation (full section)
2005 International Symposium on Wikis, 17 - 18 October 2005, San Diego, California, USA. Call for demonstrations. The submission date is 1 July 2005.
HDL 2005: Healthcare Digital Libraries Workshop 2005, 22 September 2005 (in conjunction with the European Conference on Digital Libraries), Vienna, Austria. Call for papers. The submission date is 10 July 2005.
First on-Line conference on Metadata and Semantics Research (MTSR'05), 21 - 30 November 2005. Call for papers. The submission date is 25 July 2005.
ICADL2005: The 8th International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries, 12 - 15 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand. Call for panel/tutorial/workshop proposals. The submission date is 31 July 2005.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS). Call for papers. The submission date is open.
2nd Call for Papers: Best Practices in Electronic Reserves
The (peer reviewed) Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery, and E-reserves is seeking articles for a special issue on E-Reserves.
Submitted papers should focus on best practices in Electronic Reserves and may include the following topics:
- Issues and obstacles you face in marketing this service to faculty (especially if as a new service), and how you were able to overcome them to bring this service to your campus community.
- Integration of E-Reserves with Course Management Software; security/authentication and other issues involved.
- Best practices in E-reserves. Process description. Benefits (cost and others) of who retrieves material (faculty or library staff?) Who seeks and pays for copyright permission? (Please limit discussion on copyright
however).
- Other topics may be suggested.
Interested authors should submit a brief (1 - 2 paragraphs) description of their topic to me at tdawes@Princeton.edu by Friday, 27 May 2005 (deadline extended!) Full paper will be due shortly afterwards.
Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more than fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please go to
http://www.lesmorris.com/JILIS%20Page.htm or
http://www.haworthpress.com/web/JILDD/, and review the instructions for authors.
Thank you,
Trevor
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Trevor A. Dawes
Circulation Services Director
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
609.258.3231 - voice
609.258.0441 - fax
tdawes@Princeton.EDU
Submitted papers should focus on best practices in Electronic Reserves and may include the following topics:
- Issues and obstacles you face in marketing this service to faculty (especially if as a new service), and how you were able to overcome them to bring this service to your campus community.
- Integration of E-Reserves with Course Management Software; security/authentication and other issues involved.
- Best practices in E-reserves. Process description. Benefits (cost and others) of who retrieves material (faculty or library staff?) Who seeks and pays for copyright permission? (Please limit discussion on copyright
however).
- Other topics may be suggested.
Interested authors should submit a brief (1 - 2 paragraphs) description of their topic to me at tdawes@Princeton.edu by Friday, 27 May 2005 (deadline extended!) Full paper will be due shortly afterwards.
Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more than fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please go to
http://www.lesmorris.com/JILIS%20Page.htm or
http://www.haworthpress.com/web/JILDD/, and review the instructions for authors.
Thank you,
Trevor
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Trevor A. Dawes
Circulation Services Director
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
609.258.3231 - voice
609.258.0441 - fax
tdawes@Princeton.EDU
Call for Contributors: The Encyclopedia of Africa and the Americas (ABC-Clio)
Call for Contributors: The Encyclopedia of Africa and the Americas (ABC-Clio)
Deadline for receipt of all entries: July 1, 2005
Please request specific entries by May 30, 2005
ABC-Clio, Incorporated seeks contributors for its latest installment in a series of encyclopedias treating Africa and the African diaspora. ABC-Clio is a well-known and authoritative publisher of educational and reference products that focus on history and social studies resources for the student, teacher and librarian in universities and secondary schools.
Scope:
The Encyclopedia of Africa and the Americas will provide information concerning the important historical, political and cultural links between the African continent and North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The Encyclopedia will be an important resource tool primarily focusing on the needs of secondary school students. Consequently, contributors should be aware of their target audience and write their entries accordingly. Overall, we are requesting relatively short entries of 250-500 words; word count is included in parenthesis following the listed entry. Each contributor will receive full author credit. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to contribute.
Entries must include:
Documentation of cited works
List of recommended readings (brief)
Contact information:
Dr. Noelle Morrissette Searcy
noelle.searcy@oberlin.edu
For a full list of entries to be assigned, click here:
http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=145927
Deadline for receipt of all entries: July 1, 2005
Please request specific entries by May 30, 2005
ABC-Clio, Incorporated seeks contributors for its latest installment in a series of encyclopedias treating Africa and the African diaspora. ABC-Clio is a well-known and authoritative publisher of educational and reference products that focus on history and social studies resources for the student, teacher and librarian in universities and secondary schools.
Scope:
The Encyclopedia of Africa and the Americas will provide information concerning the important historical, political and cultural links between the African continent and North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The Encyclopedia will be an important resource tool primarily focusing on the needs of secondary school students. Consequently, contributors should be aware of their target audience and write their entries accordingly. Overall, we are requesting relatively short entries of 250-500 words; word count is included in parenthesis following the listed entry. Each contributor will receive full author credit. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to contribute.
Entries must include:
Documentation of cited works
List of recommended readings (brief)
Contact information:
Dr. Noelle Morrissette Searcy
noelle.searcy@oberlin.edu
For a full list of entries to be assigned, click here:
http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=145927
Call for Research Articles for Journal Titled "Serials"
Call for Research Articles for Journal Titled "Serials"
The UK Serials Group Editorial Board has recently carried out a review of the content of its highly successful journal "Serials". It is now looking for more research-based articles covering, for example, e-journal acquisition and usage, print and electronic publishing, continuing resources, and e-content management systems. All articles will go through a rigorous peer review process.
To find out more about "Serials click on:
http://serials.uksg.org/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=0953-0460
Potential authors are invited to submit their papers to the editors of the journal whose contact details are given below.
Dr Hazel Woodward
University Librarian & Director of Cranfield University Press
Kings Norton Library
Cranfield University
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754446
Fax: +44 (0) 1234 752391
Email: h.woodward@cranfield.ac.uk
Helen Henderson
Information Power
32 Balliol Court
Rutherway
Oxford
OX2 6QZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 552261
Email: Helen@helenhenderson.com
The UK Serials Group Editorial Board has recently carried out a review of the content of its highly successful journal "Serials". It is now looking for more research-based articles covering, for example, e-journal acquisition and usage, print and electronic publishing, continuing resources, and e-content management systems. All articles will go through a rigorous peer review process.
To find out more about "Serials click on:
http://serials.uksg.org/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=0953-0460
Potential authors are invited to submit their papers to the editors of the journal whose contact details are given below.
Dr Hazel Woodward
University Librarian & Director of Cranfield University Press
Kings Norton Library
Cranfield University
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754446
Fax: +44 (0) 1234 752391
Email: h.woodward@cranfield.ac.uk
Helen Henderson
Information Power
32 Balliol Court
Rutherway
Oxford
OX2 6QZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 552261
Email: Helen@helenhenderson.com
ALA 2005: Speakers needed: ALCTS CCS Heads of Cataloging
ALA 2005: Speakers needed: ALCTS CCS Heads of Cataloging
We're looking for speakers at the Heads of Cataloging Discussion Group for Chicago. If you are interested, please let me know, or if you have discussion topics you're interested in, that too. Also, we are looking
for candidates for Vice-Chair/Chair Elect.
Heads of Cataloging Discussion Group
Monday, June 27 2005
9:30 am-11:00 am
Palmer House Hilton, Empire Room
tgatti@umich.edu
Timothy H. Gatti
Head of Technical Services
University of Michigan Law Library
S-110E Legal Research Building
801 Monroe St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1210
Phone 734-764-4200; Fax 734-615-0179
We're looking for speakers at the Heads of Cataloging Discussion Group for Chicago. If you are interested, please let me know, or if you have discussion topics you're interested in, that too. Also, we are looking
for candidates for Vice-Chair/Chair Elect.
Heads of Cataloging Discussion Group
Monday, June 27 2005
9:30 am-11:00 am
Palmer House Hilton, Empire Room
tgatti@umich.edu
Timothy H. Gatti
Head of Technical Services
University of Michigan Law Library
S-110E Legal Research Building
801 Monroe St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1210
Phone 734-764-4200; Fax 734-615-0179
Thursday, May 19, 2005
CFP: Eastern Great Lakes Innovative Users Group (Annual Meeting, September 2005)
CFP: Eastern Great Lakes Innovative Users Group (Annual Meeting, September 2005)
We would like to invite interested presenters to submit program proposals for the: Eastern Great Lakes Innovative Users Group
2005 Annual Conference
September 16, 2005
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
Did you just learn a new/better way to use the III system?
Is your library being creative in using III?
Would you like to help others learn basic or advanced functionality?
This is an excellent way to share your expertise with other libraries in the Great Lakes region!
If you are interested in presenting, please contact leigh.french@wright.edu with a brief description of your program.
Please visit the EGL-IUG website in the near future for more details about the conference! The URL is http://www.rodmanlibrary.com/iug/
Leigh French
Chair, EGL-IUG Program Planning Committee
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio 45435
leigh.french@wright.edu
We would like to invite interested presenters to submit program proposals for the: Eastern Great Lakes Innovative Users Group
2005 Annual Conference
September 16, 2005
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
Did you just learn a new/better way to use the III system?
Is your library being creative in using III?
Would you like to help others learn basic or advanced functionality?
This is an excellent way to share your expertise with other libraries in the Great Lakes region!
If you are interested in presenting, please contact leigh.french@wright.edu with a brief description of your program.
Please visit the EGL-IUG website in the near future for more details about the conference! The URL is http://www.rodmanlibrary.com/iug/
Leigh French
Chair, EGL-IUG Program Planning Committee
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio 45435
leigh.french@wright.edu
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Call for Posters: Michigan Library Association Meeting (October 2005)
Call for Posters: Michigan Library Association Meeting (October 2005)
Conference Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Conference Date: October 25, 2005
Deadline: June 30, 2005
Once again, ARLD will be sponsoring poster sessions at the Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. This year, the sessions will be held in the exhibit hall during a no conflict time, so we expect a good amount of traffic for the sessions. Depending on the number of proposals accepted, we will have two sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 starting around noon. Please see the flyer for more information as well as the submission site which contains the guidelines. If you have questions, please let me know. Deadline for submission is June 30.
Submission link: https://orders.mlc.lib.mi.us/mla/arldposter.htm
Flyer Link: http://myhomepage.ferris.edu/~scottd/
--
David A. Scott
Reference/Inter Library Loan Librarian
Ferris Library for Information Technology & Education
scottd@ferris.edu
Conference Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Conference Date: October 25, 2005
Deadline: June 30, 2005
Once again, ARLD will be sponsoring poster sessions at the Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. This year, the sessions will be held in the exhibit hall during a no conflict time, so we expect a good amount of traffic for the sessions. Depending on the number of proposals accepted, we will have two sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 starting around noon. Please see the flyer for more information as well as the submission site which contains the guidelines. If you have questions, please let me know. Deadline for submission is June 30.
Submission link: https://orders.mlc.lib.mi.us/mla/arldposter.htm
Flyer Link: http://myhomepage.ferris.edu/~scottd/
--
David A. Scott
Reference/Inter Library Loan Librarian
Ferris Library for Information Technology & Education
scottd@ferris.edu
Monday, May 09, 2005
CFP: Building a Case for the Teaching Library: Approaches to the Assessment of Information Literacy Instruction
CFP: Building a Case for the Teaching Library: Approaches to the Assessment of Information Literacy Instruction
20 years ago, Carla Stoffle, Alan Guskin, and Joseph Boisse opened a landmark collection of essays appearing in New Directions for Teaching and Learning (no. 18, 1984) by describing the services and programs that defined the "teaching library." Over the past two decades, academic librarians have embraced the instructional role at the heart of their service in a teaching library by articulating standards for student learning in the area of information literacy; identifying a research agenda focused on moving theory and practice of information literacy instruction forward; and developing active partnerships with a variety of instructional programs across the college campus.
Many of us are committed to our role as teachers and to the idea that the academic library is an active participant in the development and delivery of instructional programs on campus, but how do we tell the story of the teaching library to our colleagues on campus and to our colleagues within the library profession?
Assessment of instructional services and of library-based instruction programs is critical to telling the story of the teaching library. Whether we are looking at student learning, instructional effectiveness, program development, or contribution to broadly-defined campus programs (e.g., First-Year-Experience), we can build no case for the teaching library without evidence, and we can gather no evidence without a well-defined plan for assessment.
Building on a forthcoming issue focused on assessment of reference services, Public Services Quarterly invites proposals for a special issue focused on the assessment of information literacy instruction. Essays may address:
assessment of student learning;
assessment of instructional performance by librarians (or library staff);
assessment of instruction programs or program development; or
other issues related to the assessment of instructional services programs in libraries.
An excellent set of suggestions for possible research in this area can be found in Section IV (“Assessment”) of the Association of College & Research Libraries’ “Research Agenda for Library Instruction and Information Literacy,” available at http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/research/researchagendalibrary.htm
While the editors expect the issue to center around information literacy instruction in academic libraries, essays are also welcomed on assessment of instruction in other venues (e.g., assessment of how instructional services provided in a special library helped to advance organizational goals). Any library may be a teaching library and we welcome a diverse collection of proposals.
This special issue of Public Services Quarterly will be edited by Scott Walter, Assistant Dean of Libraries for Information & Instructional Services at the University of Kansas. Proposals of no more than two (2) pages should be submitted tono later than September 1, 2005. First drafts of completed essays will be due no later than March 1, 2006. Final drafts (following peer review) will be due no later than July 15, 2006. This issue is scheduled for publication in Spring 2007 and will also be issued as a monograph by Haworth Press.
For more information on Public Services Quarterly, please visit: http://www.haworthpress.com/web/PSQ/
Please direct any questions regarding the special issue or about ideas for proposals to Scott Walter at slwalter@ku.edu.
20 years ago, Carla Stoffle, Alan Guskin, and Joseph Boisse opened a landmark collection of essays appearing in New Directions for Teaching and Learning (no. 18, 1984) by describing the services and programs that defined the "teaching library." Over the past two decades, academic librarians have embraced the instructional role at the heart of their service in a teaching library by articulating standards for student learning in the area of information literacy; identifying a research agenda focused on moving theory and practice of information literacy instruction forward; and developing active partnerships with a variety of instructional programs across the college campus.
Many of us are committed to our role as teachers and to the idea that the academic library is an active participant in the development and delivery of instructional programs on campus, but how do we tell the story of the teaching library to our colleagues on campus and to our colleagues within the library profession?
Assessment of instructional services and of library-based instruction programs is critical to telling the story of the teaching library. Whether we are looking at student learning, instructional effectiveness, program development, or contribution to broadly-defined campus programs (e.g., First-Year-Experience), we can build no case for the teaching library without evidence, and we can gather no evidence without a well-defined plan for assessment.
Building on a forthcoming issue focused on assessment of reference services, Public Services Quarterly invites proposals for a special issue focused on the assessment of information literacy instruction. Essays may address:
assessment of student learning;
assessment of instructional performance by librarians (or library staff);
assessment of instruction programs or program development; or
other issues related to the assessment of instructional services programs in libraries.
An excellent set of suggestions for possible research in this area can be found in Section IV (“Assessment”) of the Association of College & Research Libraries’ “Research Agenda for Library Instruction and Information Literacy,” available at http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/research/researchagendalibrary.htm
While the editors expect the issue to center around information literacy instruction in academic libraries, essays are also welcomed on assessment of instruction in other venues (e.g., assessment of how instructional services provided in a special library helped to advance organizational goals). Any library may be a teaching library and we welcome a diverse collection of proposals.
This special issue of Public Services Quarterly will be edited by Scott Walter, Assistant Dean of Libraries for Information & Instructional Services at the University of Kansas. Proposals of no more than two (2) pages should be submitted to
For more information on Public Services Quarterly, please visit: http://www.haworthpress.com/web/PSQ/
Please direct any questions regarding the special issue or about ideas for proposals to Scott Walter at slwalter@ku.edu.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Second Annual Best Practices in Higher Education Conference: Today's Legal Challenges in Academia
Second Annual Best Practices in Higher Education Conference: Today's Legal Challenges in Academia
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Call for Papers Deadline: 2005-05-31
Legal issues in hihger education arise with greater frequency than ever as regulation continues to evolve and issues of civil liberties emerge in educational contexts. This conference will provide attendees with both practical knowledge on essential issues of legal concern in the higher education environment and with an understanding of the current and future evolution of these ideas.
Topics include but are not limited to:
-Academic Freedom
-Academic Integrity
-Cheating and Plagiarism
-Cases studies on legal issues affecting the classroom
-The impact of privacy laws on higher education
-Legal requirements in the student appeals process
-Developments in anti-discrimination law in higher education
-Legal and ethical uses of email communication
-[MY SUGGESTION -- COPYRIGHT]
Kathy Smith
Chair, Dept. of Social Sciences and Director, Center for Law and Society
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8874
Email: ksmith@ccp.edu
Visit the website at http://www.ccp.edu
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Call for Papers Deadline: 2005-05-31
Legal issues in hihger education arise with greater frequency than ever as regulation continues to evolve and issues of civil liberties emerge in educational contexts. This conference will provide attendees with both practical knowledge on essential issues of legal concern in the higher education environment and with an understanding of the current and future evolution of these ideas.
Topics include but are not limited to:
-Academic Freedom
-Academic Integrity
-Cheating and Plagiarism
-Cases studies on legal issues affecting the classroom
-The impact of privacy laws on higher education
-Legal requirements in the student appeals process
-Developments in anti-discrimination law in higher education
-Legal and ethical uses of email communication
-[MY SUGGESTION -- COPYRIGHT]
Kathy Smith
Chair, Dept. of Social Sciences and Director, Center for Law and Society
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8874
Email: ksmith@ccp.edu
Visit the website at http://www.ccp.edu
CFP: Re-Thinking Ephemera in the Classroom and Beyond
CFP: Re-Thinking Ephemera in the Classroom and Beyond
Seeking proposals for a volume of essays tentatively entitled Re-Thinking Ephemera in the Classroom and Beyond. The editors are looking for 5-6,000 word manuscripts to fill the roughly ten-essay volume. By presenting a wide range of definitions and theoretical perspectives as well as a variety of pedagogical strategies and approaches for teaching and exploring notions of early modern ephemera, contributors will seek to address the following kinds of questions.
· What do we mean by ephemera? (non-extant, performative/gestural/anecdotal, non-canonical, produced or circulated for singular or temporary use, other meanings)
· How can ephemeral matters/texts complicate discussions of plays/performance/cultural contexts?
· How can we problematize binaries between ephemera and canonical works?
· To what extent can ephemeral traces and remnants serve pedagogical ends? What kinds of justifications are there for incorporating ephemera in the classroom?
· What kinds of teaching strategies and lesson plans work and what kinds are less effective in the exploration of ephemeral matters?
The aim of Re-Thinking Ephemera is two-fold: (1) to work toward defining ephemera as a complex and multi-faceted critical category in terms of its literary, cultural, and historical significance and (2) to serve as a
handbook to provide pedagogical strategies and teaching tools for exploring ephemeral matters in the undergraduate and graduate level classroom.
Please submit proposals (preferably by email) of no more than 500 words by
June 30th, 2005 to:
Joshua B. Fisher
Campus Box 3052
Department of English
Wingate University
Wingate, NC 28174
jbfisher@wingate.edu
Seeking proposals for a volume of essays tentatively entitled Re-Thinking Ephemera in the Classroom and Beyond. The editors are looking for 5-6,000 word manuscripts to fill the roughly ten-essay volume. By presenting a wide range of definitions and theoretical perspectives as well as a variety of pedagogical strategies and approaches for teaching and exploring notions of early modern ephemera, contributors will seek to address the following kinds of questions.
· What do we mean by ephemera? (non-extant, performative/gestural/anecdotal, non-canonical, produced or circulated for singular or temporary use, other meanings)
· How can ephemeral matters/texts complicate discussions of plays/performance/cultural contexts?
· How can we problematize binaries between ephemera and canonical works?
· To what extent can ephemeral traces and remnants serve pedagogical ends? What kinds of justifications are there for incorporating ephemera in the classroom?
· What kinds of teaching strategies and lesson plans work and what kinds are less effective in the exploration of ephemeral matters?
The aim of Re-Thinking Ephemera is two-fold: (1) to work toward defining ephemera as a complex and multi-faceted critical category in terms of its literary, cultural, and historical significance and (2) to serve as a
handbook to provide pedagogical strategies and teaching tools for exploring ephemeral matters in the undergraduate and graduate level classroom.
Please submit proposals (preferably by email) of no more than 500 words by
June 30th, 2005 to:
Joshua B. Fisher
Campus Box 3052
Department of English
Wingate University
Wingate, NC 28174
jbfisher@wingate.edu
CFP: Popular Entertainment and American Theater prior to 1900
CFP: Popular Entertainment and American Theater prior to 1900
A Special Issue of Comparative Drama
Living as we do in an age dominated by such mechanically reproducible media as television, cinema, and photography, we are often hard-pressed to recall that for most Americans prior to 1900, the most widely available and accessible medium of visual entertainment was theater (and theater-like productions). From Royall Tyler to Augustin Daly, from Uncle Tom?s Cabin to P. T. Barnum and Buffalo Bill, the late 18th- and 19th- centuries offered a stunning array of staged performances that not only offered idle amusement
but also crafted and reflected the very frameworks within which knowledge of the world could be organized or produced.
This special issue of Comparative Drama seeks to illuminate and explore the wide range of theatrical productions in the United States before 1900. Topics may include (but need not be limited to): popular melodrama; minstrelsy; touring performers and performances; Wild West shows, historical reenactments, and Indian plays; museums and traveling circuses; the rise of the Broadway impresario; the development of stage realism; technological innovation and stagecraft; race and gender as factors in popularity and/or
appeals to specific audience(s); humbugs and hoaxes; regionalism and theater; the relationship of theater with other arts (i.e., the contributions and/or representations crafted by painters, photographers, and novelists); social and cultural performance beyond the formal stage. Send completed essays (25 pages max., double-spaced) to:
Nicolas S Witschi
Dept. of English
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331.
Any queries may be directed to Nicolas Witschi at nicolas.witschi@wmich.edu
For manuscript preparation guidelines, please see:
http://www.wmich.edu/compdr/Pages/submissi.html
Deadline: July 31, 2005
A Special Issue of Comparative Drama
Living as we do in an age dominated by such mechanically reproducible media as television, cinema, and photography, we are often hard-pressed to recall that for most Americans prior to 1900, the most widely available and accessible medium of visual entertainment was theater (and theater-like productions). From Royall Tyler to Augustin Daly, from Uncle Tom?s Cabin to P. T. Barnum and Buffalo Bill, the late 18th- and 19th- centuries offered a stunning array of staged performances that not only offered idle amusement
but also crafted and reflected the very frameworks within which knowledge of the world could be organized or produced.
This special issue of Comparative Drama seeks to illuminate and explore the wide range of theatrical productions in the United States before 1900. Topics may include (but need not be limited to): popular melodrama; minstrelsy; touring performers and performances; Wild West shows, historical reenactments, and Indian plays; museums and traveling circuses; the rise of the Broadway impresario; the development of stage realism; technological innovation and stagecraft; race and gender as factors in popularity and/or
appeals to specific audience(s); humbugs and hoaxes; regionalism and theater; the relationship of theater with other arts (i.e., the contributions and/or representations crafted by painters, photographers, and novelists); social and cultural performance beyond the formal stage. Send completed essays (25 pages max., double-spaced) to:
Nicolas S Witschi
Dept. of English
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331.
Any queries may be directed to Nicolas Witschi at nicolas.witschi@wmich.edu
http://www.wmich.edu/compdr/Pages/submissi.html
Deadline: July 31, 2005
CFP: DaVinci to Derrida: Breaking Codes Across Disciplines
CFP: DaVinci to Derrida: Breaking Codes Across Disciplines
***Open to faculty, graduates, and undergraduates***
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EGAD (English Graduates for Academic Development)
15th Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium
Texas A&M University-Commerce
October 14, 2005
Now accepting proposals for papers and panels dealing with contemporary issues in academia. We welcome submissions from all areas of academic discourse including, but not limited to: English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology. Suggestions of possible areas of interest:
--Critical Theory
--Academia/Professional Issues
--Pedagogy
--Graduate Student Issues
--Technology in the Classroom
--Foreign Language Studies
--Composition & Rhetoric
--Pop Culture
--Creative Writing
--Film Studies
--Science Fiction
--Linguistics/ESL
--Writing Center Theory & Practice
--Literary Studies
Deadline for Submission of 250-Word Abstract: August 1, 2005
Electronic Submissions Encouraged -- Panel proposals and Workshops Welcome Notification of acceptance and conference registration materials will be mailed electronically by August 15, 2005
Please send inquiries and abstracts to:
EGAD
c/o Stella Williams
Department of Literature and Languages
PO Box 3011
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
stella@boisdarc.tamu-commerce.edu
(903)886-5260
***Open to faculty, graduates, and undergraduates***
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EGAD (English Graduates for Academic Development)
15th Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium
Texas A&M University-Commerce
October 14, 2005
Now accepting proposals for papers and panels dealing with contemporary issues in academia. We welcome submissions from all areas of academic discourse including, but not limited to: English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology. Suggestions of possible areas of interest:
--Critical Theory
--Academia/Professional Issues
--Pedagogy
--Graduate Student Issues
--Technology in the Classroom
--Foreign Language Studies
--Composition & Rhetoric
--Pop Culture
--Creative Writing
--Film Studies
--Science Fiction
--Linguistics/ESL
--Writing Center Theory & Practice
--Literary Studies
Deadline for Submission of 250-Word Abstract: August 1, 2005
Electronic Submissions Encouraged -- Panel proposals and Workshops Welcome Notification of acceptance and conference registration materials will be mailed electronically by August 15, 2005
Please send inquiries and abstracts to:
EGAD
c/o Stella Williams
Department of Literature and Languages
PO Box 3011
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
stella@boisdarc.tamu-commerce.edu
(903)886-5260
Collaborations on Campus: Opportunities for New Partnerships
Collaborations on Campus: Opportunities for New Partnerships
WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2005 -- save the date!
The ninth annual October Conference for all New England academic librarians, sponsored by the Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries.
FIRST CALL FOR PRESENTERS!
We are seeking presenters for the Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries' ninth annual October Conference for New England Librarians! The topic this year is "Collaborations on Campus: Opportunities for New Partnerships." The Conference is scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2005. The day-long event will be held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire (an easy two-hour drive from Boston, Springfield MA, and many other New England locations).
Working with others can bring fresh perspectives and new ideas--the whole really can be greater than the sum of its parts. Various units on our campuses also support faculty and students; when we share experience and insight, we are all enriched and enlivened.
We are seeking speakers to describe innovative collaborations they've developed with other campus entities. For example, have you and your IT department worked together to enhance your course management system? Do you plan your orientations with the first-year students office? Have you and a faculty member worked together to creatively incorporate library content into courses or the curriculum? Do you, with the international student office, provide special programs or training for international students? Do you work with your writing center to provide research training for the tutors?
Would you like to give an informal, brief presentation (30-45 minutes, including question/discussion time)? If so, please contact one of us (by telephone or email) by Friday, April 22. You don't have to have your presentation finished by then; you just need to be able to describe your presentation to us.
If you wouldn't give a presentation, yourself, but know of someone who might, we'd like to know that, too.
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Bagley (Pamela.Bagley@dartmouth.edu, phone: 603-650-1894) or Karen Odato (Karen.Odato@dartmouth.edu, phone: 603-650-8562).
We have had between 70 and 120 participants at each of our eight previous October Conferences; we expect similar attendance this year.
Previous Presentations: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biomed/services.htmld/october_conf.shtml
WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2005 -- save the date!
The ninth annual October Conference for all New England academic librarians, sponsored by the Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries.
FIRST CALL FOR PRESENTERS!
We are seeking presenters for the Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries' ninth annual October Conference for New England Librarians! The topic this year is "Collaborations on Campus: Opportunities for New Partnerships." The Conference is scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2005. The day-long event will be held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire (an easy two-hour drive from Boston, Springfield MA, and many other New England locations).
Working with others can bring fresh perspectives and new ideas--the whole really can be greater than the sum of its parts. Various units on our campuses also support faculty and students; when we share experience and insight, we are all enriched and enlivened.
We are seeking speakers to describe innovative collaborations they've developed with other campus entities. For example, have you and your IT department worked together to enhance your course management system? Do you plan your orientations with the first-year students office? Have you and a faculty member worked together to creatively incorporate library content into courses or the curriculum? Do you, with the international student office, provide special programs or training for international students? Do you work with your writing center to provide research training for the tutors?
Would you like to give an informal, brief presentation (30-45 minutes, including question/discussion time)? If so, please contact one of us (by telephone or email) by Friday, April 22. You don't have to have your presentation finished by then; you just need to be able to describe your presentation to us.
If you wouldn't give a presentation, yourself, but know of someone who might, we'd like to know that, too.
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Bagley (Pamela.Bagley@dartmouth.edu, phone: 603-650-1894) or Karen Odato (Karen.Odato@dartmouth.edu, phone: 603-650-8562).
We have had between 70 and 120 participants at each of our eight previous October Conferences; we expect similar attendance this year.
Previous Presentations: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biomed/services.htmld/october_conf.shtml
Thursday, April 28, 2005
"The Book": 2006 DeBartolo Conference on Eighteenth-Century Studies
THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL DEBARTOLO CONFERENCE ON
EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY STUDIES
THE BOOK
February 16-18, 2006 Tampa, Florida
With the 20th Anniversary in 2006 the DeBartolo Conference on Eighteenth-century Studies will reach the conclusion of its long, successful run. Our finale celebration will feature keynote lectures by distinguished scholars Robert C. Darnton, Margaret J.M. Ezell, and David D. Hall. Other honored participants include Paula Backscheider, Alistair Duckworth, J. Paul Hunter, Jessica Munns, James Raven, and Pat Rogers.
Papers are invited on THE BOOK. From l’histoire du livre to un objet d’art, this conference will examine current research on eighteenth-century books. What role does the book play in the development of civilized culture, in the enlightenment, in revolution? What do specific books mean within this historical context? How has print technology affected the meaning of the book? Is the scholarly community’s renewed interest in bibliography and print culture a sign of the changing value of the book in society today? The book serves as a site for the cross-section of many topical interests, obviously including physical bibliography and print history, print culture, scholarly editing, book collecting, library and museum history, and reading and reception. We are also interested in the wider implications of the topic, including influential books, anomalous books, illustrations and book-making, adaptations from books, technology and the future of the book, alternatives to the book, literacy, literary studies, education through books, books as inheritance, censorship, the cultural power of books, codification of law as book, and the various ways in which these histories overlap. We want to represent a broad range of scholarship and to stimulate conversation on the figurative and literal, historical and aesthetic, practical and philosophical matters of the book.
The DeBartolo Conference is devoted to the interdisciplinary treatment of a theme in eighteenth-century studies. It follows a single-session, discussion-oriented format; consequently we are interested in scholars who are willing to share their research and to participate in the ongoing discussion. We invite single presentation abstracts or complete panels with individual abstracts for each paper. Abstracts should be approximately 500 words in length; in addition to the abstract, we ask that individuals include the following: an e-mail address, as well as a snail mail address, at which they may be reached during the fall of 2005; any expected audio-visual needs (including special software needs); and academic affiliation (if applicable). In honor of the anniversary, revised essays from the conference may be considered for publication in a volume.
Due date for submissions: September 30, 2005
Dr. Laura Runge, DeBartolo Conference Director
Department of English, University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CPR 107
Tampa, FL 33620-5550
Fax: (813) 974-2270
Email: runge@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Visit the website at http://www.cas.usf.edu/english/debartolo
EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY STUDIES
THE BOOK
February 16-18, 2006 Tampa, Florida
With the 20th Anniversary in 2006 the DeBartolo Conference on Eighteenth-century Studies will reach the conclusion of its long, successful run. Our finale celebration will feature keynote lectures by distinguished scholars Robert C. Darnton, Margaret J.M. Ezell, and David D. Hall. Other honored participants include Paula Backscheider, Alistair Duckworth, J. Paul Hunter, Jessica Munns, James Raven, and Pat Rogers.
Papers are invited on THE BOOK. From l’histoire du livre to un objet d’art, this conference will examine current research on eighteenth-century books. What role does the book play in the development of civilized culture, in the enlightenment, in revolution? What do specific books mean within this historical context? How has print technology affected the meaning of the book? Is the scholarly community’s renewed interest in bibliography and print culture a sign of the changing value of the book in society today? The book serves as a site for the cross-section of many topical interests, obviously including physical bibliography and print history, print culture, scholarly editing, book collecting, library and museum history, and reading and reception. We are also interested in the wider implications of the topic, including influential books, anomalous books, illustrations and book-making, adaptations from books, technology and the future of the book, alternatives to the book, literacy, literary studies, education through books, books as inheritance, censorship, the cultural power of books, codification of law as book, and the various ways in which these histories overlap. We want to represent a broad range of scholarship and to stimulate conversation on the figurative and literal, historical and aesthetic, practical and philosophical matters of the book.
The DeBartolo Conference is devoted to the interdisciplinary treatment of a theme in eighteenth-century studies. It follows a single-session, discussion-oriented format; consequently we are interested in scholars who are willing to share their research and to participate in the ongoing discussion. We invite single presentation abstracts or complete panels with individual abstracts for each paper. Abstracts should be approximately 500 words in length; in addition to the abstract, we ask that individuals include the following: an e-mail address, as well as a snail mail address, at which they may be reached during the fall of 2005; any expected audio-visual needs (including special software needs); and academic affiliation (if applicable). In honor of the anniversary, revised essays from the conference may be considered for publication in a volume.
Due date for submissions: September 30, 2005
Dr. Laura Runge, DeBartolo Conference Director
Department of English, University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CPR 107
Tampa, FL 33620-5550
Fax: (813) 974-2270
Email: runge@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Visit the website at http://www.cas.usf.edu/english/debartolo
ALA 2005: speakers for Cataloging Norms
ALA 2005: speakers for Cataloging Norms
ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group is calling for speakers for its meeting at the ALA annual meeting, Chicago, Saturday, June 25, 2005, from 2-4 p.m. Presentation topics should be of current interest to catalogers. Possible areas of discussion include but are not limited to: AACR2, electronic resources, FRBR, authority control, digital libraries, bibliographic control of media resources, and training of professional/paraprofessional staff. Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Additional time will be allowed for questions and answers.
Elizabeth Lilker
Cataloger
New York University Libraries
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-2489
elizabeth.lilker@nyu.edu
ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group is calling for speakers for its meeting at the ALA annual meeting, Chicago, Saturday, June 25, 2005, from 2-4 p.m. Presentation topics should be of current interest to catalogers. Possible areas of discussion include but are not limited to: AACR2, electronic resources, FRBR, authority control, digital libraries, bibliographic control of media resources, and training of professional/paraprofessional staff. Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Additional time will be allowed for questions and answers.
Elizabeth Lilker
Cataloger
New York University Libraries
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-2489
elizabeth.lilker@nyu.edu
OAI4 call for contributions and participation
OAI4 call for contributions and participation
The Organizing Committee invites you to attend the CERN Workshop on Innovations in Scholarly Communication (OAI4) from 20th-22nd October 2005. This fourth workshop in the series, which began life as the Open Archives Initiative Workshop in 2001, is a forum for technical issues associated with scholarly communication.
Details are found on the conference web site http://cern.ch/oai4 where registration will open from 2nd May 2005.
For the first time, a call for contributions is being made. Submissions are welcome from 2nd until 31st May 2005. Contributions to the technical session on Thursday 20 October will deal with the latest in computing
and information technology that can be used in scholarly communication or that has been specifically designed for such use. For the Friday, 21 October sessions, we invite contributions on innovative applications of OAI technologies to scholarly communication and issues connected with managing repositories and the relationships with publishers. For the session on Saturday morning, we invite contributions on how OAI
technologies can be used to enhance the distribution of primary scientific data.
We also invite suggestions for breakout sessions as well as posters for a poster session. These contributions can deal with any issue related innovation in the scholarly communication process.
Confirmed sessions are already entered into the agenda but check back from time to time to see the new slots as these are added. Conference announcements will also be placed on the website http://cern.ch/oai4
On behalf of the OAI4 Organising Committee,
Thomas Krichel mailto:krichel@openlib.org
http://openlib.org/home/krichel
RePEc:per:1965-06-05:thomas_krichel
The Organizing Committee invites you to attend the CERN Workshop on Innovations in Scholarly Communication (OAI4) from 20th-22nd October 2005. This fourth workshop in the series, which began life as the Open Archives Initiative Workshop in 2001, is a forum for technical issues associated with scholarly communication.
Details are found on the conference web site http://cern.ch/oai4 where registration will open from 2nd May 2005.
For the first time, a call for contributions is being made. Submissions are welcome from 2nd until 31st May 2005. Contributions to the technical session on Thursday 20 October will deal with the latest in computing
and information technology that can be used in scholarly communication or that has been specifically designed for such use. For the Friday, 21 October sessions, we invite contributions on innovative applications of OAI technologies to scholarly communication and issues connected with managing repositories and the relationships with publishers. For the session on Saturday morning, we invite contributions on how OAI
technologies can be used to enhance the distribution of primary scientific data.
We also invite suggestions for breakout sessions as well as posters for a poster session. These contributions can deal with any issue related innovation in the scholarly communication process.
Confirmed sessions are already entered into the agenda but check back from time to time to see the new slots as these are added. Conference announcements will also be placed on the website http://cern.ch/oai4
On behalf of the OAI4 Organising Committee,
Thomas Krichel mailto:krichel@openlib.org
http://openlib.org/home/krichel
RePEc:per:1965-06-05:thomas_krichel
WSU Writing & Publishing Workshop
WSU Writing & Publishing Workshop
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY WRITING & PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Wayne State University, David Adamany Undergraduate Library,
Detroit, Michigan
May 6-7, 2005
THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOP is for students, staff, and faculty within universities and libraries, new authors, and community members who are interested in getting published, writing grants, and polishing cover letters and resumes.
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:
Importance of Publishing in an Academic Career
Tips for Academic Publishing
Grant Writing
Turning a Dissertation into a Book
University Press Basics
The Role of Publishers
The Editorial Process
Indexing
E-Journals and Electronic Publications
Research Techniques
Digital Projects
Participants have the option of obtaining a CEU or 1-hour course credit can be earned from the Wayne State University Library & Information Science Program. See website for more details:
http://www.lib.wayne.edu/geninfo/news/writingconference/
Conference Fees:
Two-Days: $60.00
Friday Only: $40.00
Saturday Only: $20.00
(Dinner & Lunch included in fee; vegetarian is available)
Checks/Money Orders made payable to: WSU Libraries
To register, mail the following information with payment to:
Wayne State University Writing & Publishing Workshop
c/o Office of the Dean
University Libraries
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Name:
Address:
City/State:
Telephone:
E-mail:
For More Information Contact:
Mr. Lothar Spang at (313) 577-3367
E-Mail: Lothar.spang@wayne.edu
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY WRITING & PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Wayne State University, David Adamany Undergraduate Library,
Detroit, Michigan
May 6-7, 2005
THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOP is for students, staff, and faculty within universities and libraries, new authors, and community members who are interested in getting published, writing grants, and polishing cover letters and resumes.
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:
Importance of Publishing in an Academic Career
Tips for Academic Publishing
Grant Writing
Turning a Dissertation into a Book
University Press Basics
The Role of Publishers
The Editorial Process
Indexing
E-Journals and Electronic Publications
Research Techniques
Digital Projects
Participants have the option of obtaining a CEU or 1-hour course credit can be earned from the Wayne State University Library & Information Science Program. See website for more details:
http://www.lib.wayne.edu/geninfo/news/writingconference/
Conference Fees:
Two-Days: $60.00
Friday Only: $40.00
Saturday Only: $20.00
(Dinner & Lunch included in fee; vegetarian is available)
Checks/Money Orders made payable to: WSU Libraries
To register, mail the following information with payment to:
Wayne State University Writing & Publishing Workshop
c/o Office of the Dean
University Libraries
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Name:
Address:
City/State:
Telephone:
E-mail:
For More Information Contact:
Mr. Lothar Spang at (313) 577-3367
E-Mail: Lothar.spang@wayne.edu
Call for Submissions and Nominations for PRIMO
Call for Submissions and Nominations for PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online
The Emerging Technologies in Instruction Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online. PRIMO is a database of exemplary online instruction materials that aims to promote and share peer-reviewed instructional materials created by librarians. Projects meeting the selection criteria are added to the database.
Submissions and nominations for PRIMO are accepted continually, but are reviewed for possible inclusion twice per year.
Deadlines:
Nominations: April 25, 2005
Submissions: May 9, 2005
The submission and nomination forms are available from the following page: (copy link)
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/emergingtech/primo/index.htm
For further information contact committee co-chairs Jennifer Knievel
(jennifer.knievel@colorado.edu) and Kathy Magarrell (kathy-magarrell@uiowa.edu).
The Emerging Technologies in Instruction Committee of the ACRL Instruction Section invites you to submit your online information literacy tutorial, virtual tour, or other online library instruction project for review and possible inclusion in PRIMO: Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online. PRIMO is a database of exemplary online instruction materials that aims to promote and share peer-reviewed instructional materials created by librarians. Projects meeting the selection criteria are added to the database.
Submissions and nominations for PRIMO are accepted continually, but are reviewed for possible inclusion twice per year.
Deadlines:
Nominations: April 25, 2005
Submissions: May 9, 2005
The submission and nomination forms are available from the following page: (copy link)
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrlbucket/is/iscommittees/webpages/emergingtech/primo/index.htm
For further information contact committee co-chairs Jennifer Knievel
(jennifer.knievel@colorado.edu) and Kathy Magarrell (kathy-magarrell@uiowa.edu).
Call for Papers (Copyright)
The Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery, and E-reserves is seeking articles for a special Copyright issue. Topics should focus on how copyright laws and regulations affect the delivery of services for
interlibrary loan, document delivery or e-reserves. Subjects might include but are not limited to following:
Paying for copyright permission: when do you decide to pay, do you use the CCC or contact the owner directly, tips on saving money etc.
Multi-media and copyright: the problems of getting permission to use audio and visual materials.
Self service for instructors: what are the special concerns if you allow instructors to post material themselves?
Licenses for full text databases: how license agreements can affect your ability to use online databases as a source electronic reserve material.
Where does Fair Use end: how much can you put on line before you violate Fair Use.
Other topics will be welcome.
Please submit a brief description of your topic, (no more than a hundred words please), to me at hcarter@tamu.edu before May 25 2005. Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more then fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please got to www.lesmorris.com and find the Instructions for authors.
Henry V. Carter
Reserves Dept.
Sterling C. Evans Library
Texas A&M University
College Station TX 77845-5000
979-845-4833
interlibrary loan, document delivery or e-reserves. Subjects might include but are not limited to following:
Paying for copyright permission: when do you decide to pay, do you use the CCC or contact the owner directly, tips on saving money etc.
Multi-media and copyright: the problems of getting permission to use audio and visual materials.
Self service for instructors: what are the special concerns if you allow instructors to post material themselves?
Licenses for full text databases: how license agreements can affect your ability to use online databases as a source electronic reserve material.
Where does Fair Use end: how much can you put on line before you violate Fair Use.
Other topics will be welcome.
Please submit a brief description of your topic, (no more than a hundred words please), to me at hcarter@tamu.edu before May 25 2005. Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more then fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please got to www.lesmorris.com and find the Instructions for authors.
Henry V. Carter
Reserves Dept.
Sterling C. Evans Library
Texas A&M University
College Station TX 77845-5000
979-845-4833
ALAO Call for Proposals
The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) invites proposals for presentations and poster sessions for its 31st Annual Conference to be held Friday, November 4, 2005 at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, OH. The
conference theme is "Setting the Stage: New Roles in the Library."
Proposals are due by May 9, 2005. For more information, and for the online proposal submission form, see: http://www.alaoweb.org/05conf/
For questions, contact:
Megan C. Kinney
Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program Coordinator
Oberlin College Library
148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074-1545
Phone: 440-775-8081
Fax: 440-775-6586
Email: megan.kinney@oberlin.edu
Web: http://www.oberlin.edu/library/mellon/
conference theme is "Setting the Stage: New Roles in the Library."
Proposals are due by May 9, 2005. For more information, and for the online proposal submission form, see: http://www.alaoweb.org/05conf/
For questions, contact:
Megan C. Kinney
Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program Coordinator
Oberlin College Library
148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074-1545
Phone: 440-775-8081
Fax: 440-775-6586
Email: megan.kinney@oberlin.edu
Web: http://www.oberlin.edu/library/mellon/
Call For Papers (E-Reserves)
The Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery, and E-reserves is seeking articles for a special issue on E-Reserves.
Submitted papers should focus on best practices in Electronic Reserves and may include the following topics:
- Issues and obstacles you face in marketing this service to faculty (especially if as a new service), and how you were able to overcome them to bring this service to your campus community.
- Integration of E-Reserves with Course Management Software; security/authentication and other issues involved.
- Best practices in E-reserves. Process description. Benefits (cost and others) of who retrieves material (faculty or library staff?) Who seeks and pays for copyright permission? (Please limit discussion on copyright
however).
- Other topics may be suggested.
Interested authors should submit a brief (1 - 2 paragraphs) description of their topic to me at tdawes@Princeton.edu by Friday, 13 May 2005. Full paper will be due shortly afterwards.
Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more then fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please got to http://www.lesmorris.com/JILIS%20Page.htm, and find the Instructions for authors.
Thank you,
Trevor
--
Trevor A. Dawes
Circulation Services Director
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
609.258.3231 - voice
609.258.0441 - fax
tdawes@Princeton.EDU
Submitted papers should focus on best practices in Electronic Reserves and may include the following topics:
- Issues and obstacles you face in marketing this service to faculty (especially if as a new service), and how you were able to overcome them to bring this service to your campus community.
- Integration of E-Reserves with Course Management Software; security/authentication and other issues involved.
- Best practices in E-reserves. Process description. Benefits (cost and others) of who retrieves material (faculty or library staff?) Who seeks and pays for copyright permission? (Please limit discussion on copyright
however).
- Other topics may be suggested.
Interested authors should submit a brief (1 - 2 paragraphs) description of their topic to me at tdawes@Princeton.edu by Friday, 13 May 2005. Full paper will be due shortly afterwards.
Final submissions need to be at least five pages in length but no more then fifty, double spaced. Papers are welcome. For more instructions please got to http://www.lesmorris.com/JILIS%20Page.htm, and find the Instructions for authors.
Thank you,
Trevor
--
Trevor A. Dawes
Circulation Services Director
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
609.258.3231 - voice
609.258.0441 - fax
tdawes@Princeton.EDU
Brick and Click Libraries Symposium - Second Call for Proposals
Second Call for Proposals!
Submission Deadline - June 1, 2005
5th Annual Brick and Click Libraries - An Academic Library Symposium
Sponsored by Northwest Missouri State University
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium
When is the symposium?
Friday, October 14, 2005
What is the "Brick and Click Libraries Symposium"?
It is a one-day practical symposium of relevance to academic libraries supporting traditional and online resources/services. The symposium provides a forum for considering the evolving needs of library users.
What topics are you looking for?
We are looking for presentations that address the needs of brick and click library users. Presentations may cover, but are not limited to, the topics listed at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/sampletopics.htm
What is the registration fee for presenters?
Presenters receive a reduced registration fee ($90) to the symposium.
Is there an opportunity to publish a paper along with giving a presentation?
Yes! For more information, go to:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenters.htm
How do I submit a proposal?
Submit your proposal online at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenterform.htm
Where is the symposium?
The symposium will be held on the campus of Northwest Missouri State
University, Maryville, Missouri.
What if I have other questions?
Send questions to: carolyn@mail.nwmissouri.edu
We look forward to receiving your proposal!
Collegially,
Carolyn Johnson and Patricia Wyatt
Coordinators, Brick & Click Libraries Symposium
Owens Library
Northwest Missouri State University
Submission Deadline - June 1, 2005
5th Annual Brick and Click Libraries - An Academic Library Symposium
Sponsored by Northwest Missouri State University
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium
When is the symposium?
Friday, October 14, 2005
What is the "Brick and Click Libraries Symposium"?
It is a one-day practical symposium of relevance to academic libraries supporting traditional and online resources/services. The symposium provides a forum for considering the evolving needs of library users.
What topics are you looking for?
We are looking for presentations that address the needs of brick and click library users. Presentations may cover, but are not limited to, the topics listed at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/sampletopics.htm
What is the registration fee for presenters?
Presenters receive a reduced registration fee ($90) to the symposium.
Is there an opportunity to publish a paper along with giving a presentation?
Yes! For more information, go to:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenters.htm
How do I submit a proposal?
Submit your proposal online at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenterform.htm
Where is the symposium?
The symposium will be held on the campus of Northwest Missouri State
University, Maryville, Missouri.
What if I have other questions?
Send questions to: carolyn@mail.nwmissouri.edu
We look forward to receiving your proposal!
Collegially,
Carolyn Johnson and Patricia Wyatt
Coordinators, Brick & Click Libraries Symposium
Owens Library
Northwest Missouri State University
Friday, April 15, 2005
CFP: Poetry in Public Culture Panel
CFP: Poetry in Public Culture Panel
As part of the conference:
Giving Attention: Writers, Scholars, Theorists
University of Denver (10/7/05 through 10/9/05)
Plenary speakers: Anne Carson and Marjorie Perloff
Proposals are invited for papers addressing the topic of Poetry in Public Culture. How is poetry reaching popular audiences, and what are the implications of such popularity? What is the public role of the poet-critic, and how can poetry and theory marry in public culture? Has poetry's recent presence in mainstream media and performance venues changed how we understand the educational, political, aesthetic, or social
functions of verse?
Although proposals about all historical periods will be considered, it is anticipated that this panel will primarily focus on contemporary poetry. Papers that address the intersection between creative writing and
criticism are especially welcomed.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
* Poetry in public spaces (Poetry in motion, billboards, and guerilla poetry projects)
* The role of the poet-critic in public culture
* Poetry and journalism
* Performance and poetry in public spaces (poetry slams, open mics, and other readings)
* Poetry in contemporary media (film, TV, video, audio)
* Poetry and Habermas's public sphere
* The spoken word movement and public culture
* Poetry in youth outreach programs
* Public acts of poetry's criticism or appreciation
Send a 250-word abstract via e-mail by Wednesday, April 27 to Susan
Somers-Willett, susansw@uiuc.edu; please note any audio-visual equipment
needs in your proposal.
If accepted, each panel member must pay a $30 registration fee for the conference by July 1. To learn more about the conference, visit the Giving Attention CFP:
http://cfp.english.upenn.edu/archive/2005-02/0161.html
As part of the conference:
Giving Attention: Writers, Scholars, Theorists
University of Denver (10/7/05 through 10/9/05)
Plenary speakers: Anne Carson and Marjorie Perloff
Proposals are invited for papers addressing the topic of Poetry in Public Culture. How is poetry reaching popular audiences, and what are the implications of such popularity? What is the public role of the poet-critic, and how can poetry and theory marry in public culture? Has poetry's recent presence in mainstream media and performance venues changed how we understand the educational, political, aesthetic, or social
functions of verse?
Although proposals about all historical periods will be considered, it is anticipated that this panel will primarily focus on contemporary poetry. Papers that address the intersection between creative writing and
criticism are especially welcomed.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
* Poetry in public spaces (Poetry in motion, billboards, and guerilla poetry projects)
* The role of the poet-critic in public culture
* Poetry and journalism
* Performance and poetry in public spaces (poetry slams, open mics, and other readings)
* Poetry in contemporary media (film, TV, video, audio)
* Poetry and Habermas's public sphere
* The spoken word movement and public culture
* Poetry in youth outreach programs
* Public acts of poetry's criticism or appreciation
Send a 250-word abstract via e-mail by Wednesday, April 27 to Susan
Somers-Willett, susansw@uiuc.edu; please note any audio-visual equipment
needs in your proposal.
If accepted, each panel member must pay a $30 registration fee for the conference by July 1. To learn more about the conference, visit the Giving Attention CFP:
http://cfp.english.upenn.edu/archive/2005-02/0161.html
Call for OVGTSL 2005 Conference Reporters
Call for OVGTSL 2005 Conference Reporters
If you are attending the 2005 OVGTSL Conference in Newark, OH, on May11-13, we invite you to provide the OVGTSL membership (and otherNewsletter readers) with a brief account of one or more of the sessionsyou attend. Among the meetings planned are 3 plenary sessions and 12presentations. If you are attending any of these and plan on takingnotes anyway, why don't you favor us with a copy of your observations? The conference reports are expected to be a major part of the OVGTSLNewsletter issue and you will be duly credited with authorship.
Please see the conference Website(http://www.denison.edu/collaborations/ovgtsl2005/) for a fulldescription of the offerings.
For inspiration and an idea about whatkind of report is desirable see the 2004 Conference Newsletter(http://www.library.louisville.edu/OVGTSL2004/ovgtsl%20newsletter1/home.htm)
To volunteer, please contact Julia Gustafson, who is helping toorganizeand deploy volunteer reporters. (Please note: the sooner you volunteer,the more likelihood you will get to report on your first choicemeeting!) Here's Julia's contact information:Julia GustafsonElectronic Services LibrarianThe College of Wooster Libraries1140 Beall AvenueWooster, Ohio 44691(330) 263-2315jgustafson@wooster.edu
If you are attending the 2005 OVGTSL Conference in Newark, OH, on May11-13, we invite you to provide the OVGTSL membership (and otherNewsletter readers) with a brief account of one or more of the sessionsyou attend. Among the meetings planned are 3 plenary sessions and 12presentations. If you are attending any of these and plan on takingnotes anyway, why don't you favor us with a copy of your observations? The conference reports are expected to be a major part of the OVGTSLNewsletter issue and you will be duly credited with authorship.
Please see the conference Website(http://www.denison.edu/collaborations/ovgtsl2005/) for a fulldescription of the offerings.
For inspiration and an idea about whatkind of report is desirable see the 2004 Conference Newsletter(http://www.library.louisville.edu/OVGTSL2004/ovgtsl%20newsletter1/home.htm)
To volunteer, please contact Julia Gustafson, who is helping toorganizeand deploy volunteer reporters. (Please note: the sooner you volunteer,the more likelihood you will get to report on your first choicemeeting!) Here's Julia's contact information:Julia GustafsonElectronic Services LibrarianThe College of Wooster Libraries1140 Beall AvenueWooster, Ohio 44691(330) 263-2315jgustafson@wooster.edu
CFP: VALA2006: CONNECTING WITH USERS
VALA2006: CONNECTING WITH USERS
Owing to circumstances beyond our control at the venue, the dates for VALA2006 have been changed by one day. VALA2006 will now take place at Crown Towers, Melbourne from Wednesday 8 February to Friday 10 February 2006. This will leave Monday and Tuesday for associated events, meetings or workshops - contact the VALA Conference Office at info@wsm.com.au if you are interested in holding a workshop or associated event.
The Main Announcement and Registration Brochure will be available in August 2005 - contact the VALA Conference Organisers' Office at info@wsm.com.au if you would like to be added to the list to receive a copy. Remember, you and your organisation will be able to get best value for money by being full members of VALA and paying for your registrations by 30 November 2005, so make your budget plans for the rest
of this year accordingly!
Call for Papers - Deadline 30 April:
To find the latest news of the Conference and the Call for Papers visit the VALA2006 Website at http://www.vala.org.au/conf2006.htm. Check it out now and submit an abstract online by 30 April. VALA is looking for papers on a wide range of subjects, so this could be your opportunity to present your latest research or experience to the delegates at VALA2006. There is one discounted registration available per paper accepted for presentation at the Conference.
Please share this notice with your colleagues.
Alyson Kosina
VALA Secretariat
Victorian Association for Library Automation Inc.
Reg No A11933 ABN 75 344 574 577
P.O. Box 282
Croydon VIC
Australia 3136
Phone: +61 3 9725 2725 Fax: +61 3 9723 6097
Email: vala@vala.org.au
Owing to circumstances beyond our control at the venue, the dates for VALA2006 have been changed by one day. VALA2006 will now take place at Crown Towers, Melbourne from Wednesday 8 February to Friday 10 February 2006. This will leave Monday and Tuesday for associated events, meetings or workshops - contact the VALA Conference Office at info@wsm.com.au if you are interested in holding a workshop or associated event.
The Main Announcement and Registration Brochure will be available in August 2005 - contact the VALA Conference Organisers' Office at info@wsm.com.au if you would like to be added to the list to receive a copy. Remember, you and your organisation will be able to get best value for money by being full members of VALA and paying for your registrations by 30 November 2005, so make your budget plans for the rest
of this year accordingly!
Call for Papers - Deadline 30 April:
To find the latest news of the Conference and the Call for Papers visit the VALA2006 Website at http://www.vala.org.au/conf2006.htm. Check it out now and submit an abstract online by 30 April. VALA is looking for papers on a wide range of subjects, so this could be your opportunity to present your latest research or experience to the delegates at VALA2006. There is one discounted registration available per paper accepted for presentation at the Conference.
Please share this notice with your colleagues.
Alyson Kosina
VALA Secretariat
Victorian Association for Library Automation Inc.
Reg No A11933 ABN 75 344 574 577
P.O. Box 282
Croydon VIC
Australia 3136
Phone: +61 3 9725 2725 Fax: +61 3 9723 6097
Email: vala@vala.org.au
Friday, April 01, 2005
CFP: Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference
CFP: Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference
The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) invites proposals for presentations and poster sessions for its 31st Annual Conference to be held Friday, November 4, 2005 at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, OH. The
conference theme is "Setting the Stage: New Roles in the Library." Proposals are due by May 9, 2005. For more information, and for the online proposal submission form, see: http://www.alaoweb.org/05conf/
For questions, contact:
Megan C. Kinney
Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program Coordinator
Oberlin College Library
148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074-1545
Phone: 440-775-8081
Fax: 440-775-6586
Email: megan.kinney@oberlin.edu
Web: http://www.oberlin.edu/library/mellon/
The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) invites proposals for presentations and poster sessions for its 31st Annual Conference to be held Friday, November 4, 2005 at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, OH. The
conference theme is "Setting the Stage: New Roles in the Library." Proposals are due by May 9, 2005. For more information, and for the online proposal submission form, see: http://www.alaoweb.org/05conf/
For questions, contact:
Megan C. Kinney
Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program Coordinator
Oberlin College Library
148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074-1545
Phone: 440-775-8081
Fax: 440-775-6586
Email: megan.kinney@oberlin.edu
Web: http://www.oberlin.edu/library/mellon/
CFP: Ethics and the Organization of Information
CFP: Ethics and the Organization of Information
Submission deadline: May 11, 2005
The Journal of Information Ethics (http://icie.zkm.de/publications/journals/ie) is seeking articles for inclusion in its Spring 2005 issue.
The Journal solicits contributions to the field of ethics and information organization, including, but not limited to, the following domains and topics:
*Ethical issues of knowledge representation;
*Marginalization and representation in systems of bibliographic control;
*The sharing (or stealing?) of catalog records;
*Bias and subject access;
*The effect of technical services decisions on access to information
Authors are encouraged to submit contributions in areas they feel belong in this issue even if they have not been explicitly mentioned above.
SUBMISSIONS
Please submit original manuscripts of a minimum 2,500 but not to exceed5,000 words.
Submissions should be sent to plawton@uiuc.edu and must be received prior to the May 11, 2005 deadline. Late submissions will be considered, but may not be reviewed in time for inclusion in this issue.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Lawton at plawton@uiuc.edu.
Pat Lawton
Visiting Coordinator of Instructional Design (WISE Project)
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
501 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217.244.8729
plawton@uiuc.edu
http://wiseeducation.org
Submission deadline: May 11, 2005
The Journal of Information Ethics (http://icie.zkm.de/publications/journals/ie) is seeking articles for inclusion in its Spring 2005 issue.
The Journal solicits contributions to the field of ethics and information organization, including, but not limited to, the following domains and topics:
*Ethical issues of knowledge representation;
*Marginalization and representation in systems of bibliographic control;
*The sharing (or stealing?) of catalog records;
*Bias and subject access;
*The effect of technical services decisions on access to information
Authors are encouraged to submit contributions in areas they feel belong in this issue even if they have not been explicitly mentioned above.
SUBMISSIONS
Please submit original manuscripts of a minimum 2,500 but not to exceed5,000 words.
Submissions should be sent to plawton@uiuc.edu and must be received prior to the May 11, 2005 deadline. Late submissions will be considered, but may not be reviewed in time for inclusion in this issue.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Lawton at plawton@uiuc.edu.
Pat Lawton
Visiting Coordinator of Instructional Design (WISE Project)
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
501 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217.244.8729
plawton@uiuc.edu
http://wiseeducation.org
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Call for papers - Special issues of Against the Grain
Subject: Call for papers - Special issues of Against the Grain
You are invited to contribute papers for the June 2005 issue of Against the Grain. This issue will be devoted to training librarians for acquisitions and collection development.
Possible article topics include:
--What is the relationship between acquisitions and collection development?
--What are the best practices for training acquisitions librarians?
--What do collection development librarians need to know about acquisitions?
--Conversely, what do acquisitions librarians need to know about collection development?
--Training guidelines for collection development librarians (choosing formats, introduction to the work, getting to know your subject area, etc.)
--Budget allocations - how acquisitions and collection development work together
-Administrative structure of acquisitions, collection development, monographs and serials
Against the Grain is the trade journal for acquisitions librarians, vendors and publishers that focuses on current issues and trends in the field. Against the Grain is a partially refereed publication, and articles are usual ly 2000 -- 2500 words in length. Articles proposals and/or abstracts of ar ticles should be submitted by April 2005. The final deadline for submission of the articles themselves is May 2005. If you are interested in submitting an article, please contact the guest editor.
Thanks,
Stefanie DuBose
Stefanie DuBose
Head, Acquisitions
Academic Library Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27258-4353
(p)252-328-2598
(f)252-328-4834
duboses@mail.ecu.edu
You are invited to contribute papers for the June 2005 issue of Against the Grain. This issue will be devoted to training librarians for acquisitions and collection development.
Possible article topics include:
--What is the relationship between acquisitions and collection development?
--What are the best practices for training acquisitions librarians?
--What do collection development librarians need to know about acquisitions?
--Conversely, what do acquisitions librarians need to know about collection development?
--Training guidelines for collection development librarians (choosing formats, introduction to the work, getting to know your subject area, etc.)
--Budget allocations - how acquisitions and collection development work together
-Administrative structure of acquisitions, collection development, monographs and serials
Against the Grain is the trade journal for acquisitions librarians, vendors and publishers that focuses on current issues and trends in the field. Against the Grain is a partially refereed publication, and articles are usual ly 2000 -- 2500 words in length. Articles proposals and/or abstracts of ar ticles should be submitted by April 2005. The final deadline for submission of the articles themselves is May 2005. If you are interested in submitting an article, please contact the guest editor.
Thanks,
Stefanie DuBose
Stefanie DuBose
Head, Acquisitions
Academic Library Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27258-4353
(p)252-328-2598
(f)252-328-4834
duboses@mail.ecu.edu
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
CFP: Graphic Novels as Complements to the Classics
CFP: Graphic Novels as Complements to the Classics
A tentatively-titled collection of essays with a pedagogical slant designed to help middle/junior high school and high school teachers use graphic novels in their teaching. Loosely designed after the excellent Joan Kaywell series ?Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the Classics,? this book attempts to show educators how they can use exemplary examples of the graphic novel genre as supplemental and augmental to their curricula and attempts to further solidify the graphic novel?s strength as classroom-worthy literature. Other books have focused on giving lists of suggested graphic novels and general teaching ideas. This volume will focus on specific methods and texts.
Graphic novels are defined for this collection as ?book-length sequential art narratives featuring an
anthology-style of comic art, a collection of reprinted comic book issues comprising a single story line (or arc), or an original, stand-alone graphic narrative.? (Carter, 2004).
Classics are defined as those works that are highly likely to be taught in the middle/ junior high and high school LA/English classes. They may refer to canonical and non-canonical works as well as quintessential
adolescent/YA literature.
Further, the reciprocal nature of bridge-building will be a focus of the text. In other words, essays that treat
otherwise primary texts as the bridge to more complex graphic novels are welcome as well as those that use
graphic novels as lead-ins to traditional texts. Multitextual, interdisciplinary approaches considered as well.
Interested parties might reference Michelle Gorman?s Getting Graphic (2003) text for a list of graphic novels. A partial list of possible texts: Maus, Persepolis, Safe Area Gorazde, Palestine, Ghost World, The Golden Age, In The Shadow of No Towers, Minor Miracles, The Age of One Bad Rat, Blankets, Peach Girl.
Length: should be +/-20 pages. It is acceptable if the bulk of the text is followed by study guides, study
questions, activities, etc (ex. a quality essay of 12 pages, plus 6 pages of practical materials).
Outline: should be determined by the scope and design of the essay/associated lesson material. It is suggested that contributors look to the Joan Kaywell series mentioned above for structural examples. The article ?Pairing William Faulkner's A Light In August and Art Spiegelman's Maus? (Brown) is another essay that somewhat gets at the heart of what the collection is attempting.
Essays should be sent to general editor James "Bucky" Carter at 304 14th St NW, Apt 22D/Charlottesville, VA
22903. Queries can be directed to Mr. Carter at jbc9f@virginia.edu. E-mail submissions accepted but paper
copies appreciated. Deadline is June 15, 2005.
A tentatively-titled collection of essays with a pedagogical slant designed to help middle/junior high school and high school teachers use graphic novels in their teaching. Loosely designed after the excellent Joan Kaywell series ?Adolescent Literature as a Complement to the Classics,? this book attempts to show educators how they can use exemplary examples of the graphic novel genre as supplemental and augmental to their curricula and attempts to further solidify the graphic novel?s strength as classroom-worthy literature. Other books have focused on giving lists of suggested graphic novels and general teaching ideas. This volume will focus on specific methods and texts.
Graphic novels are defined for this collection as ?book-length sequential art narratives featuring an
anthology-style of comic art, a collection of reprinted comic book issues comprising a single story line (or arc), or an original, stand-alone graphic narrative.? (Carter, 2004).
Classics are defined as those works that are highly likely to be taught in the middle/ junior high and high school LA/English classes. They may refer to canonical and non-canonical works as well as quintessential
adolescent/YA literature.
Further, the reciprocal nature of bridge-building will be a focus of the text. In other words, essays that treat
otherwise primary texts as the bridge to more complex graphic novels are welcome as well as those that use
graphic novels as lead-ins to traditional texts. Multitextual, interdisciplinary approaches considered as well.
Interested parties might reference Michelle Gorman?s Getting Graphic (2003) text for a list of graphic novels. A partial list of possible texts: Maus, Persepolis, Safe Area Gorazde, Palestine, Ghost World, The Golden Age, In The Shadow of No Towers, Minor Miracles, The Age of One Bad Rat, Blankets, Peach Girl.
Length: should be +/-20 pages. It is acceptable if the bulk of the text is followed by study guides, study
questions, activities, etc (ex. a quality essay of 12 pages, plus 6 pages of practical materials).
Outline: should be determined by the scope and design of the essay/associated lesson material. It is suggested that contributors look to the Joan Kaywell series mentioned above for structural examples. The article ?Pairing William Faulkner's A Light In August and Art Spiegelman's Maus? (Brown) is another essay that somewhat gets at the heart of what the collection is attempting.
Essays should be sent to general editor James "Bucky" Carter at 304 14th St NW, Apt 22D/Charlottesville, VA
22903. Queries can be directed to Mr. Carter at jbc9f@virginia.edu. E-mail submissions accepted but paper
copies appreciated. Deadline is June 15, 2005.
Friday, March 18, 2005
NASIG Poster Seession Deadline Reminder
NASIG Poster Seession Deadline Reminder
The NASIG Program Planning Committee invites applications to present a poster session at the 20th NASIG conference in Minneapolis, MN, May 19-22, 2005! The theme of the conference is "Roaring Into Our Twenties."
Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and new applications of technology. Poster 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.
Presenters are assigned a bulletin board on which to display project documentation. In general, text should be brief and captioning should be in large and legible type. Informative graphics such as photos, charts and
graphs are also attractive. The material should be presented in a logical sequence. No electrical support is available in the poster session area.
Posters will be on display in the Hilton Minneapolis from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21st. Presenters will be available both days at their displays during the morning break period.
Presenters should be prepared to discuss their poster session topic during this time. Handouts are STRONGLY encouraged so that attendees may take the presenters' main ideas home with them, and business cards are helpful for providing contact information.
To apply to present a poster session, submit a completed application (http://www.nasig.org/public/posterform-05.htm) and an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by Friday, March 25, 2005. Members of the Program Planning Committee's Sub-committee on Poster Sessions will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified by April 8, 2005.
For additional information and instructions, see the Poster Session
Guidelines (http://www.nasig.org/public/posterguide-2005.htm) or contact
Program Planning Committee Co-Chairs : Emily McElroy and Marilyn Geller.
Applications must be received by Friday, March 25, 2005.
The NASIG Program Planning Committee invites applications to present a poster session at the 20th NASIG conference in Minneapolis, MN, May 19-22, 2005! The theme of the conference is "Roaring Into Our Twenties."
Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and new applications of technology. Poster 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.
Presenters are assigned a bulletin board on which to display project documentation. In general, text should be brief and captioning should be in large and legible type. Informative graphics such as photos, charts and
graphs are also attractive. The material should be presented in a logical sequence. No electrical support is available in the poster session area.
Posters will be on display in the Hilton Minneapolis from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21st. Presenters will be available both days at their displays during the morning break period.
Presenters should be prepared to discuss their poster session topic during this time. Handouts are STRONGLY encouraged so that attendees may take the presenters' main ideas home with them, and business cards are helpful for providing contact information.
To apply to present a poster session, submit a completed application (http://www.nasig.org/public/posterform-05.htm) and an abstract of no more than 250 words.
Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by Friday, March 25, 2005. Members of the Program Planning Committee's Sub-committee on Poster Sessions will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified by April 8, 2005.
For additional information and instructions, see the Poster Session
Guidelines (http://www.nasig.org/public/posterguide-2005.htm) or contact
Program Planning Committee Co-Chairs : Emily McElroy and Marilyn Geller.
Applications must be received by Friday, March 25, 2005.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
The Grey Journal: An international journal on grey literature
The Grey Journal: An international journal on grey literature / D.J. Farace (Journal Editor); J. Frantzen (Technical Editor); GreyNet, Grey Literature Network Service. - Amsterdam: TextRelease, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 2005.
This serial publication appears three times a year - in spring, summer, and autumn. Each issue in a volume is thematic and deals with one or more related topics in the field of grey literature. The Grey Journal appears both in print and electronic formats.
The Grey Journal (TGJ) is a flagship journal for the grey literature community. It crosses continents, disciplines, and sectors both public and private. The Grey Journal not only deals with the topic of grey literature but also is itself a document type that is classified as grey literature. It is akin to other grey serial publications, such as conference proceedings, reports, working papers, etcetera.
The Grey Journal is geared to Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Studies, as well as, information professionals, who produce, publish, process, manage, disseminate, and use grey literature e.g. researchers, editors, librarians, documentalists, archivists, journalists, intermediaries, etc.
http://www.greynet.org/pages/5 (See this link for contributor information).
ISSN 1574-1796 (Print)
ISSN 1574-180X (E-Print/CD-Rom)
This serial publication appears three times a year - in spring, summer, and autumn. Each issue in a volume is thematic and deals with one or more related topics in the field of grey literature. The Grey Journal appears both in print and electronic formats.
The Grey Journal (TGJ) is a flagship journal for the grey literature community. It crosses continents, disciplines, and sectors both public and private. The Grey Journal not only deals with the topic of grey literature but also is itself a document type that is classified as grey literature. It is akin to other grey serial publications, such as conference proceedings, reports, working papers, etcetera.
The Grey Journal is geared to Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Studies, as well as, information professionals, who produce, publish, process, manage, disseminate, and use grey literature e.g. researchers, editors, librarians, documentalists, archivists, journalists, intermediaries, etc.
http://www.greynet.org/pages/5 (See this link for contributor information).
ISSN 1574-1796 (Print)
ISSN 1574-180X (E-Print/CD-Rom)
Seeking more contributors for the Encyclopedia of American Science
Seeking more contributors for the Encyclopedia of American Science
Contributors are still needed for the Encyclopedia of American Science, a three volume work to be published by M. E. Sharpe. Entries and essays are needed in all aspects of American science, especially botany, biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geosciences. If interested, please contact by email editor Russell Lawson for additional information and a headword list.
Prof. Russell Lawson
Chair, Division of General Studies
Bacone College
Muskogee, OK 74403
ph: 9187817250
Email: lawsonr@bacone.edu
Contributors are still needed for the Encyclopedia of American Science, a three volume work to be published by M. E. Sharpe. Entries and essays are needed in all aspects of American science, especially botany, biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geosciences. If interested, please contact by email editor Russell Lawson for additional information and a headword list.
Prof. Russell Lawson
Chair, Division of General Studies
Bacone College
Muskogee, OK 74403
ph: 9187817250
Email: lawsonr@bacone.edu
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Manuscripts sought for LITA/Endeavor student writing award
Manuscripts sought for LITA/Endeavor student writing award
Contact: Mary Taylor
312-280-4267
LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Award Deadline Extended
The LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Award is given for the best unpublished manuscript on a topic in the area of libraries and information technology written by a student or students enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies graduate program.
The purpose of this award is to recognize superior student writing and to enhance the professional development of students through publication of the winning article in LITA's refereed journal, Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL).
The winner will receive $1,000 and a certificate. In the case of joint authorship, the award will be split among the authors and each will receive a certificate. The winning article will be published in a future issue of ITAL.
Deadline for the award this year is April 15th. The winner will be notified by June 1.
The article can be written on any aspect of libraries and information technology, including digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, telecommunications, distributed systems and networks, computer security and intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, software engineering, universal access to technology, futuristic forecasting, library consortia, vendor relations, and technology and the arts.
Manuscripts will be selected based on the following criteria: relevance to libraries and information technology, timeliness, originality of ideas, persuasiveness of arguments, quality of writing, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the continuing education of the LITA membership. Manuscripts may be applicable to a variety of library settings, including public, academic, special libraries, school media centers, and library and information studies programs.
Unselected manuscripts will be returned to the author(s).
To be eligible, applicants for the award must follow the detailed Guidelines and fill out an application form.
Both are available at www.lita.org. At the time the article is submitted, the applicant(s) must be currently
enrolled in an ALA-accredited program of library and information studies at the Masters or Ph.D. level.
The LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Awards Committee is not required to select a recipient if, in the opinion of the Committee, no nomination merits the award in a given year.
Send applications to the current chair of the LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Awards Committee.
The award will be presented at the LITA President's Program at the ALA Annual Conference if the winner(s) is present.
Contact: Mary Taylor
312-280-4267
LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Award Deadline Extended
The LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Award is given for the best unpublished manuscript on a topic in the area of libraries and information technology written by a student or students enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies graduate program.
The purpose of this award is to recognize superior student writing and to enhance the professional development of students through publication of the winning article in LITA's refereed journal, Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL).
The winner will receive $1,000 and a certificate. In the case of joint authorship, the award will be split among the authors and each will receive a certificate. The winning article will be published in a future issue of ITAL.
Deadline for the award this year is April 15th. The winner will be notified by June 1.
The article can be written on any aspect of libraries and information technology, including digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, telecommunications, distributed systems and networks, computer security and intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, software engineering, universal access to technology, futuristic forecasting, library consortia, vendor relations, and technology and the arts.
Manuscripts will be selected based on the following criteria: relevance to libraries and information technology, timeliness, originality of ideas, persuasiveness of arguments, quality of writing, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the continuing education of the LITA membership. Manuscripts may be applicable to a variety of library settings, including public, academic, special libraries, school media centers, and library and information studies programs.
Unselected manuscripts will be returned to the author(s).
To be eligible, applicants for the award must follow the detailed Guidelines and fill out an application form.
Both are available at www.lita.org. At the time the article is submitted, the applicant(s) must be currently
enrolled in an ALA-accredited program of library and information studies at the Masters or Ph.D. level.
The LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Awards Committee is not required to select a recipient if, in the opinion of the Committee, no nomination merits the award in a given year.
Send applications to the current chair of the LITA/Endeavor Student Writing Awards Committee.
The award will be presented at the LITA President's Program at the ALA Annual Conference if the winner(s) is present.
Friday, March 11, 2005
ACRL Conference: Reporters and bloggers needed!
ACRL Conference: Reporters and bloggers needed!
ACRL 12th Conference -- Minneapolis April 2005
Share your conference experiences with a national audience. Brief (150-300 words) summaries of the conference panels, programs, and sessions will be published as part of C&RL News online. If you’d like to be a reporter, contact Elise Parker (eparker@ala.org) and specify your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices of the session you’d like to cover.
Correspondents for the virtual conference’s daily blog are also sought. Correspondents will briefly summarize information key presentations; these summaries will be posted daily on the virtual conference community. If you’d like to be a virtual conference correspondent, contact Margot Sutton Conahan (msutton@ala.org). Note: Reporters and bloggers must register and pay regular conference fees.
Conference Primiliary Program: http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlevents/12thnatconf/acrlprogram/preprogram.pdf
ACRL 12th Conference -- Minneapolis April 2005
Share your conference experiences with a national audience. Brief (150-300 words) summaries of the conference panels, programs, and sessions will be published as part of C&RL News online. If you’d like to be a reporter, contact Elise Parker (eparker@ala.org) and specify your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices of the session you’d like to cover.
Correspondents for the virtual conference’s daily blog are also sought. Correspondents will briefly summarize information key presentations; these summaries will be posted daily on the virtual conference community. If you’d like to be a virtual conference correspondent, contact Margot Sutton Conahan (msutton@ala.org). Note: Reporters and bloggers must register and pay regular conference fees.
Conference Primiliary Program: http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlevents/12thnatconf/acrlprogram/preprogram.pdf
Call for Reviewers: Health, Risk and Society
Call for Reviewers: Health, Risk and Society
This is the home page for this journal: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13698575.asp
Health, Risk & Society reviews a wide range of books covering topics associated with health risk. If you would like to be a reviewer, receiving a free copy of any book you review, please contact the Books Reviews Editor Bob Heyman by emailing: B.Heyman@city.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 505 5783.
Please indicate your work affiliation and the topics that you would be interested in reviewing.
Health Risk & Society also welcomes appropriate books for review which can be sent to:
Professor Bob Heyman
St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery
20 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7QN
UK
This is the home page for this journal: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13698575.asp
Health, Risk & Society reviews a wide range of books covering topics associated with health risk. If you would like to be a reviewer, receiving a free copy of any book you review, please contact the Books Reviews Editor Bob Heyman by emailing: B.Heyman@city.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 505 5783.
Please indicate your work affiliation and the topics that you would be interested in reviewing.
Health Risk & Society also welcomes appropriate books for review which can be sent to:
Professor Bob Heyman
St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery
20 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7QN
UK
CFP: Brick and Click Libraries Symposium
CFP: Brick and Click Libraries Symposium
Submission Deadline - June 1, 2005
5th Annual Brick and Click Libraries - An Academic Library Symposium
Friday, October 14, 2005
Sponsored by Northwest Missouri State University
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium
What is the "Brick and Click Libraries Symposium"?
It is a one-day practical symposium of relevance to academic libraries supporting traditional and online resources/services. The symposium provides a forum for considering the evolving needs of library users.
What topics are you looking for?
We are looking for presentations that address the needs of brick and click library users. Presentations may cover, but are not limited to, the topics listed at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/sampletopics.htm
Is there an opportunity to publish a paper along with giving a presentation?
Yes! For more information, go to:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenters.htm
How do I submit a proposal?
Submit your proposal online at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenterform.htm
More information, contact carolyn@mail.nwmissouri.edu
Carolyn Johnson and Patricia Wyatt
Coordinators, Brick & Click Libraries Symposium
Owens Library
Northwest Missouri State University
Submission Deadline - June 1, 2005
5th Annual Brick and Click Libraries - An Academic Library Symposium
Friday, October 14, 2005
Sponsored by Northwest Missouri State University
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium
What is the "Brick and Click Libraries Symposium"?
It is a one-day practical symposium of relevance to academic libraries supporting traditional and online resources/services. The symposium provides a forum for considering the evolving needs of library users.
What topics are you looking for?
We are looking for presentations that address the needs of brick and click library users. Presentations may cover, but are not limited to, the topics listed at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/sampletopics.htm
Is there an opportunity to publish a paper along with giving a presentation?
Yes! For more information, go to:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenters.htm
How do I submit a proposal?
Submit your proposal online at:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/pr/symposium/presenterform.htm
More information, contact carolyn@mail.nwmissouri.edu
Carolyn Johnson and Patricia Wyatt
Coordinators, Brick & Click Libraries Symposium
Owens Library
Northwest Missouri State University
CFP: Improving Online Shakespeare Editions and Research Tools
CFP: Improving Online Shakespeare Editions and Research Tools
CFP for a seminar at the British Shakespeare Association Biennial Conference
September 1-4, 2005
Newcastle University, U.K.
(NOTE: I think this is the contact person: Eric M. Johnson: emj@bernini-communications.com -- Here is information on the project: http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/info/aboutsite.php)
I would like to solicit participants for a discussion of online Shakespeare texts and tools. We already have seven people, but additional voices would be very welcome. We intend to have a lively discussion of the subject prior to the seminar via e-mail messages. A description follows:
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"The undiscovered text: Improving online Shakespeare editions and research tools"
Shakespeare's texts appear on scores of Web sites, yet online Shakespeare research is clearly in its beginning stages. The free sites offer only rudimentary search tools, and little flexibility. The higher-quality sites,
which are available to paying customers, have their own shortcomings as well. This seminar will focus on Shakespeare research tools and how they can better serve Shakespeare scholars, performers, and lovers.
The convenor is the creator of Open Source Shakespeare (http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org), a Web site with an advanced search engine and concordance to Shakespeare's complete works, among other
features. The code and database are free for non-profit use, and the public is encouraged to download and use them for other projects. OSS currently serves between 1,000-2,000 users a month.
More information on this seminar can be found here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/seminars/online_shakespeare.htm
The main conference page is here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/index.htm
Main Conference Call for Papers: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/cfp.htm
CFP for a seminar at the British Shakespeare Association Biennial Conference
September 1-4, 2005
Newcastle University, U.K.
(NOTE: I think this is the contact person: Eric M. Johnson: emj@bernini-communications.com -- Here is information on the project: http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/info/aboutsite.php)
I would like to solicit participants for a discussion of online Shakespeare texts and tools. We already have seven people, but additional voices would be very welcome. We intend to have a lively discussion of the subject prior to the seminar via e-mail messages. A description follows:
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"The undiscovered text: Improving online Shakespeare editions and research tools"
Shakespeare's texts appear on scores of Web sites, yet online Shakespeare research is clearly in its beginning stages. The free sites offer only rudimentary search tools, and little flexibility. The higher-quality sites,
which are available to paying customers, have their own shortcomings as well. This seminar will focus on Shakespeare research tools and how they can better serve Shakespeare scholars, performers, and lovers.
The convenor is the creator of Open Source Shakespeare (http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org), a Web site with an advanced search engine and concordance to Shakespeare's complete works, among other
features. The code and database are free for non-profit use, and the public is encouraged to download and use them for other projects. OSS currently serves between 1,000-2,000 users a month.
More information on this seminar can be found here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/seminars/online_shakespeare.htm
The main conference page is here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/index.htm
Main Conference Call for Papers: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/shakespeare/cfp.htm
CFP: Virtually Employed (information on a new e-journal)
CFP: Virtually Employed (information on a new e-journal)
The first issue of Virtually Employed is up! We're pleased to announce our first issue of the E-Journal dedicated to online teaching issues. (MY NOTE: And maybe online library issues...there are plenty)
To visit, simply go to http://www.virtuallyemployed.net
We are currently accepting submissions; if you are interested in submitting, please contact us at virtually_employed@comcast.net for guidelines and information.
Best regards!
Dr. Angelic Rodgers
Managing Editor, Virtually Employed
(NOTE: There is no great detail for CFP information on their site yet. Maybe it will be there soon).
The first issue of Virtually Employed is up! We're pleased to announce our first issue of the E-Journal dedicated to online teaching issues. (MY NOTE: And maybe online library issues...there are plenty)
To visit, simply go to http://www.virtuallyemployed.net
We are currently accepting submissions; if you are interested in submitting, please contact us at virtually_employed@comcast.net for guidelines and information.
Best regards!
Dr. Angelic Rodgers
Managing Editor, Virtually Employed
(NOTE: There is no great detail for CFP information on their site yet. Maybe it will be there soon).
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
CFP: 3rd International Evidence Based Librarianship Conference
3rd International Evidence Based Librarianship Conference
16-19 October 2005
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Call for Papers: http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/contributions.html
Conference Home: http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/index.html
Important Dates
Submission of abstracts 1 April 2005
Notification of acceptance/rejection 1 June 2005
Final submission due (Papers & Hot Topics only) 1 September 2005
Early bird registration 1 June - 1 August 2005
Conference period 16 - 19 October 2005
Themes
The 3rd International EBL Conference has the theme:
"Evolution of evidence: global perspectives on linking research with practice."
The conference will be a forum to bring together library and information professionals who are interested in evidence-based librarianship to support the development of their understanding of the application of techniques of evidence-based practice within information contexts.
Specific objectives of the conference are:
-To promote understanding of the concept of evidence-based librarianship and its role in the library and information profession
-To discuss and develop conceptual and theoretical frameworks, potential directions for the future and the evidence base which underpins practice
-To promote excellence in evidence-based practice through the demonstration of EBL tools and techniques and the showcasing of innovative practice within the profession
-To create ongoing national and international networks and collaboration and to encourage the development of communities of practice around EBL
-Library and information professionals are invited to submit proposals for papers on any of the following themes:
-Using research to inform practical decision-making -
-Maximising the value and impact of our information services
-Harnessing the evidence base for our teaching and learning
-Developing and applying tools for evidence based practice (benchmarking, good practice guidelines, standards, accreditation and audit)
-Researching the needs of our users and communities - by practitioners for practitioners
-Exploring current and future prospects for evidence-based information practice (librarianship; information science; informatics; information literacy; information technology)
-Facilitating practitioner perspectives on implementing evidence-based practice
-Delivering effective and cost-effective LIS services
-Uniting international evidence with local action
For more information, follow links above.
16-19 October 2005
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Call for Papers: http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/contributions.html
Conference Home: http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/index.html
Important Dates
Submission of abstracts 1 April 2005
Notification of acceptance/rejection 1 June 2005
Final submission due (Papers & Hot Topics only) 1 September 2005
Early bird registration 1 June - 1 August 2005
Conference period 16 - 19 October 2005
Themes
The 3rd International EBL Conference has the theme:
"Evolution of evidence: global perspectives on linking research with practice."
The conference will be a forum to bring together library and information professionals who are interested in evidence-based librarianship to support the development of their understanding of the application of techniques of evidence-based practice within information contexts.
Specific objectives of the conference are:
-To promote understanding of the concept of evidence-based librarianship and its role in the library and information profession
-To discuss and develop conceptual and theoretical frameworks, potential directions for the future and the evidence base which underpins practice
-To promote excellence in evidence-based practice through the demonstration of EBL tools and techniques and the showcasing of innovative practice within the profession
-To create ongoing national and international networks and collaboration and to encourage the development of communities of practice around EBL
-Library and information professionals are invited to submit proposals for papers on any of the following themes:
-Using research to inform practical decision-making -
-Maximising the value and impact of our information services
-Harnessing the evidence base for our teaching and learning
-Developing and applying tools for evidence based practice (benchmarking, good practice guidelines, standards, accreditation and audit)
-Researching the needs of our users and communities - by practitioners for practitioners
-Exploring current and future prospects for evidence-based information practice (librarianship; information science; informatics; information literacy; information technology)
-Facilitating practitioner perspectives on implementing evidence-based practice
-Delivering effective and cost-effective LIS services
-Uniting international evidence with local action
For more information, follow links above.
Saturday, March 05, 2005
CFP: Georgia Conference on Information Literacy
CFP: Georgia Conference on Information Literacy
Flyer available for PDF Download at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolitproposal.pdf
On-Line Submissions at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolitsubmithtml
Proposals are due no later than April 1, 2005
We invite proposals for workshops and presentations that will consider, extend, or otherwise address information literacy, including but not limited to:
-Effective means of developing information literacy skills in learners
-Partnerships between librarians and classroom teachers to teach students research skills
-Information literacy across the disciplines
-Assessment of information literacy initiatives
-Intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism in the digital age
-Technological developments and their impact on how we access, and produce knowledge
For More information Contact:
Dr. Bede Mitchell at wbmitch@georgiasouthern.edu or
Dr. Janice Walker at jwalker@georgiasouthern.edu
According to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) an "information literate individual" is able to: Determine the extent of information needed Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
Evaluate information and its sources critically Incorporate selected information into one's knowledge base
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally
Source: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/informationliteracycompetency.html#ildef
Deborah Champion
Program Specialist
Continuing Education
Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8124
Statesboro, GA 30460
912-681-5555
FAX 912-681-0306 or 912-486-7760
dchampion@georgiasouthern.edu
Flyer available for PDF Download at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolitproposal.pdf
On-Line Submissions at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolitsubmithtml
Proposals are due no later than April 1, 2005
We invite proposals for workshops and presentations that will consider, extend, or otherwise address information literacy, including but not limited to:
-Effective means of developing information literacy skills in learners
-Partnerships between librarians and classroom teachers to teach students research skills
-Information literacy across the disciplines
-Assessment of information literacy initiatives
-Intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism in the digital age
-Technological developments and their impact on how we access, and produce knowledge
For More information Contact:
Dr. Bede Mitchell at wbmitch@georgiasouthern.edu or
Dr. Janice Walker at jwalker@georgiasouthern.edu
According to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) an "information literate individual" is able to: Determine the extent of information needed Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
Evaluate information and its sources critically Incorporate selected information into one's knowledge base
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally
Source: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/informationliteracycompetency.html#ildef
Deborah Champion
Program Specialist
Continuing Education
Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8124
Statesboro, GA 30460
912-681-5555
FAX 912-681-0306 or 912-486-7760
dchampion@georgiasouthern.edu
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
CFP: Humor and Baseball (8/15/05; collection)
Humor and Baseball (8/15/05; collection)
Shelves and shelves have been filled with scholarly attention to baseball in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.; and likewise, shelves and shelves have been devoted to the study of humor (in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.). Yet, surprisingly little has been said about the relationship between the two.
Proposed is a collection of new essays on the relationship between humor and baseball (in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.). Topics might include, but certainly are not limited to:
baseball folklore and oral histories
baseball films, novels, poetry, etc.
baseball business and politics
baseball memoirs, exposes, etc.
funny moments in baseball games, blooper reels, etc.
baseball mascots and comic figures/characters/logos
baseball insider culture (razzing, pranks, dugout and on-field antics, etc.)
Any essay on the intersections of baseball and humor will be considered, and ideally the collection will be comprised of nine essays, total (of course!).
The working title for the collection is "'There's no crying in baseball!': Essays on the Relationship Between Humor and America's Game".
Detailed abstracts (350-500 words) or completed essays (3,000-6,000 words) due August 15, 2005. Questions and submissions via email (MSWord doc) to Jason Steed at profsteed@hotmail.com
Note: A major press has already expressed interest in this project.
Shelves and shelves have been filled with scholarly attention to baseball in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.; and likewise, shelves and shelves have been devoted to the study of humor (in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.). Yet, surprisingly little has been said about the relationship between the two.
Proposed is a collection of new essays on the relationship between humor and baseball (in American history, culture, literature, politics, etc.). Topics might include, but certainly are not limited to:
baseball folklore and oral histories
baseball films, novels, poetry, etc.
baseball business and politics
baseball memoirs, exposes, etc.
funny moments in baseball games, blooper reels, etc.
baseball mascots and comic figures/characters/logos
baseball insider culture (razzing, pranks, dugout and on-field antics, etc.)
Any essay on the intersections of baseball and humor will be considered, and ideally the collection will be comprised of nine essays, total (of course!).
The working title for the collection is "'There's no crying in baseball!': Essays on the Relationship Between Humor and America's Game".
Detailed abstracts (350-500 words) or completed essays (3,000-6,000 words) due August 15, 2005. Questions and submissions via email (MSWord doc) to Jason Steed at profsteed@hotmail.com
Note: A major press has already expressed interest in this project.
ALCTS Seeks ANO Editor
ALCTS Seeks ANO Editor
The application deadline for the search for the ALCTS ANO editor has been extended until the end of March. If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact me at dlitts@corcoran.org.
Doug
Douglas A. Litts
Library Director
Corcoran Library
1705 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3903
Telephone 202-822-1484
Fax 202-822-1486
dlitts@corcoran.org
The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) invites applications for Editor of the ALCTS Newsletter Online, a bi-monthly electronic newsletter. The editor is appointed for an initial
three-year term renewable up to two more years, with the term to begin after the 2005 ALA Annual Conference. The ALCTS Newsletter Online (www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctspubs/alctsnewsletter/alctsnewsletter.htm)
contains announcements and reports of ALCTS organizational developments, educational programs, committee work, and other activities. It also covers broader news about ALA in general, financial reports, meeting schedules, and honors, awards, and news about its members. The editor is responsible for
determining the content of each issue; for soliciting, screening, editing, and/or writing all copy to appear in the Newsletter; and for coordinating production with the ALCTS publications specialist in the office in
Chicago.
The primary focus of the ALCTS Newsletter is news and reports about the activities of the association, its groups, and its members, such as:
* Summary reports of ALCTS programs, pre-conferences, and institutes
* Preliminary information, announcements and schedules of upcoming continuing education events
* Board, committee, and discussion group reports and activities
* Candidates for office in the association
* Financial and other planning reports
* Schedules of meetings
* Announcements of new ALCTS publications
* Winners of awards given by the association
* Member updates: awards, honors, personal achievements, retirements, obituaries
* Background information on venues for meetings and continuing education events
A secondary focus is reporting activities of interest to the membership relating to practice and developments in the fields of library collections and technical services, such as:
* Announcements of upcoming activities of other ALA and non-ALA groups
* Summary reports of meetings and activities of these groups
* Announcements of new standards and standards under development
* New policies and guidelines, and their effect on ALCTS members and the profession
* Legislative updates and international activities affecting the profession
* Recent publications of interest to members
* Brief articles on "best practices" in the field
* State association activities and news
The editor serves as an ex-officio member of the ALCTS Board of Directors, attending all board meetings, as well as the ALCTS Publications Committee and LRTS Board. S/he is responsible for informing these bodies of issues and developments affecting the Newsletter, submitting a report annually; and soliciting and incorporating suggestions regarding general content and priorities. The editor also works with the ALCTS Executive Director and other ALCTS staff members to ensure full coverage of division activities.
Required applicant qualifications include:
* Demonstrated writing and editing ability.
* Familiarity with needs and issues facing professionals employed in areas of ALCTS interests (collection management and development, acquisition of library materials, cataloging and classification, serials management, and preservation)
* Ability to meet deadlines.
* Experience with hardware and software used in the production and transmission of electronic text.
Membership in ALCTS is required along with attendance at both ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meetings. (An annual stipend is available to support attendance at both meetings). Desired qualifications include experience in producing Web documents using HTML, and prior experience on ALCTS
committees.
A letter of supervisor support and writing samples are encouraged.
The application deadline is March 31, 2005. A letter describing the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the editor position and a current vita should be submitted to Charles Wilt, ALCTS Executive Director,
ALA/ALCTS, 50 E. Huron St. Chicago IL, 60611. The Search Committee expects to conduct interviews in June at the 2005 ALA Annual Meeting in Chicago.
The application deadline for the search for the ALCTS ANO editor has been extended until the end of March. If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact me at dlitts@corcoran.org.
Doug
Douglas A. Litts
Library Director
Corcoran Library
1705 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3903
Telephone 202-822-1484
Fax 202-822-1486
dlitts@corcoran.org
The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) invites applications for Editor of the ALCTS Newsletter Online, a bi-monthly electronic newsletter. The editor is appointed for an initial
three-year term renewable up to two more years, with the term to begin after the 2005 ALA Annual Conference. The ALCTS Newsletter Online (www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctspubs/alctsnewsletter/alctsnewsletter.htm)
contains announcements and reports of ALCTS organizational developments, educational programs, committee work, and other activities. It also covers broader news about ALA in general, financial reports, meeting schedules, and honors, awards, and news about its members. The editor is responsible for
determining the content of each issue; for soliciting, screening, editing, and/or writing all copy to appear in the Newsletter; and for coordinating production with the ALCTS publications specialist in the office in
Chicago.
The primary focus of the ALCTS Newsletter is news and reports about the activities of the association, its groups, and its members, such as:
* Summary reports of ALCTS programs, pre-conferences, and institutes
* Preliminary information, announcements and schedules of upcoming continuing education events
* Board, committee, and discussion group reports and activities
* Candidates for office in the association
* Financial and other planning reports
* Schedules of meetings
* Announcements of new ALCTS publications
* Winners of awards given by the association
* Member updates: awards, honors, personal achievements, retirements, obituaries
* Background information on venues for meetings and continuing education events
A secondary focus is reporting activities of interest to the membership relating to practice and developments in the fields of library collections and technical services, such as:
* Announcements of upcoming activities of other ALA and non-ALA groups
* Summary reports of meetings and activities of these groups
* Announcements of new standards and standards under development
* New policies and guidelines, and their effect on ALCTS members and the profession
* Legislative updates and international activities affecting the profession
* Recent publications of interest to members
* Brief articles on "best practices" in the field
* State association activities and news
The editor serves as an ex-officio member of the ALCTS Board of Directors, attending all board meetings, as well as the ALCTS Publications Committee and LRTS Board. S/he is responsible for informing these bodies of issues and developments affecting the Newsletter, submitting a report annually; and soliciting and incorporating suggestions regarding general content and priorities. The editor also works with the ALCTS Executive Director and other ALCTS staff members to ensure full coverage of division activities.
Required applicant qualifications include:
* Demonstrated writing and editing ability.
* Familiarity with needs and issues facing professionals employed in areas of ALCTS interests (collection management and development, acquisition of library materials, cataloging and classification, serials management, and preservation)
* Ability to meet deadlines.
* Experience with hardware and software used in the production and transmission of electronic text.
Membership in ALCTS is required along with attendance at both ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meetings. (An annual stipend is available to support attendance at both meetings). Desired qualifications include experience in producing Web documents using HTML, and prior experience on ALCTS
committees.
A letter of supervisor support and writing samples are encouraged.
The application deadline is March 31, 2005. A letter describing the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the editor position and a current vita should be submitted to Charles Wilt, ALCTS Executive Director,
ALA/ALCTS, 50 E. Huron St. Chicago IL, 60611. The Search Committee expects to conduct interviews in June at the 2005 ALA Annual Meeting in Chicago.
CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS: Human Computer Interaction Research in Web Design and Evaluation
CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS: Human Computer Interaction Research in Web Design and Evaluation
http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/~zaphiri/Announcements/web-book.html
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2005
A book edited by:
Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris, Centre for HCI Design,
City University, London, UK
Dr. Sri Kurniawan, School of Informatics,
University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Overall Objectives of the Book
------------------------------
The objective of this book is to look at the topic of Web design in a new direction. The majority of existing books on this topic have been focusing primarily on the technical dimensions (programming languages, hardware and software needs) of Web design. Few books touch on the user aspect of Web design and interaction. In addition, this book will try to provide an academic/research direction to Web usability.
Because humans are an important participant in Web interaction and a significant factor contributing to successful Web design is user involvement throughout the design and evaluation processes, there is a need for a unified view of the user-related topics that surround Web design.
This book will point out that beyond the technical aspects of Web design, we need to systematically take into account human interaction and activity, and the completely renewed social and cultural environments that Web environments and interfaces are calling for and
technologies are now capable of delivering. The general goal is to discuss the basis of a broad framework for the development and management of Web environments, enriched with contributions from domains as diverse as Web design, information systems, psychology,
sociology, artificial intelligence, e-learning and many others.
The Target Audience
-------------------
University educators and educators in general; university administrators; researchers; lecturers of HCI and user-centred design; Web system managers; instructional designers; general audience with an interest in HCI and Web design. This book will be structured in such a
way so that it can act as a core textbook in HCI and Web development courses.
Recommended Topics
------------------
Recommended topics include but are not limited to the following:
* Introduction: Introduction to HCI and User-Centred Design and their application to Web design
* Humans as Web Users: human abilities and limitations (cognitive, perceptual, motor) and their effect on efficient use of the Web; cognitive psychology and its application to Web design
* Analysis: Query-based techniques (interviews, focus groups, surveys) and Web design; Task Analysis, users, context and requirements and their application to Web design; Personas
* Design: Conceptual and detailed Web design; Prototyping (paper/electronic) as used in Web design; Screen design; Information architecture; Design of user-friendly Web navigation schemes and features; Web Accessibility and Web design for people with special needs; Participatory design and other innovative design approaches in Web design; Dialogue design
* Evaluation: Usability evaluation; Expert (heuristic) evaluation; Web accessibility evaluation
* Special Topics: Interaction styles and their applicability to the Web; Information visualization on the Web; Computer mediated communication and the Web; The future of HCI and the Web
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
--------------------
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before March 31, 2005, up to 2 page proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by April 30, 2005 and be sent chapter organizational
guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 31, 2005. All submitted chapters will be reviewed through a blind reviewing process. The book is scheduled to be published by Idea Group Inc., www.idea-group.com, publisher of the Idea Group Publishing,
Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing, and
Idea Group Reference Imprints.
Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris
Centre for HCI Design, City University
London, EC1V 0HB
UK
e-mail: zaphiri@soi.city.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 8859
or
Dr. Sri Kurniawan
University of Manchester
Manchester,
UK
e-mail: s.kurniawan@manchester.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)161 306 3324
http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/~zaphiri/Announcements/web-book.html
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2005
A book edited by:
Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris, Centre for HCI Design,
City University, London, UK
Dr. Sri Kurniawan, School of Informatics,
University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Overall Objectives of the Book
------------------------------
The objective of this book is to look at the topic of Web design in a new direction. The majority of existing books on this topic have been focusing primarily on the technical dimensions (programming languages, hardware and software needs) of Web design. Few books touch on the user aspect of Web design and interaction. In addition, this book will try to provide an academic/research direction to Web usability.
Because humans are an important participant in Web interaction and a significant factor contributing to successful Web design is user involvement throughout the design and evaluation processes, there is a need for a unified view of the user-related topics that surround Web design.
This book will point out that beyond the technical aspects of Web design, we need to systematically take into account human interaction and activity, and the completely renewed social and cultural environments that Web environments and interfaces are calling for and
technologies are now capable of delivering. The general goal is to discuss the basis of a broad framework for the development and management of Web environments, enriched with contributions from domains as diverse as Web design, information systems, psychology,
sociology, artificial intelligence, e-learning and many others.
The Target Audience
-------------------
University educators and educators in general; university administrators; researchers; lecturers of HCI and user-centred design; Web system managers; instructional designers; general audience with an interest in HCI and Web design. This book will be structured in such a
way so that it can act as a core textbook in HCI and Web development courses.
Recommended Topics
------------------
Recommended topics include but are not limited to the following:
* Introduction: Introduction to HCI and User-Centred Design and their application to Web design
* Humans as Web Users: human abilities and limitations (cognitive, perceptual, motor) and their effect on efficient use of the Web; cognitive psychology and its application to Web design
* Analysis: Query-based techniques (interviews, focus groups, surveys) and Web design; Task Analysis, users, context and requirements and their application to Web design; Personas
* Design: Conceptual and detailed Web design; Prototyping (paper/electronic) as used in Web design; Screen design; Information architecture; Design of user-friendly Web navigation schemes and features; Web Accessibility and Web design for people with special needs; Participatory design and other innovative design approaches in Web design; Dialogue design
* Evaluation: Usability evaluation; Expert (heuristic) evaluation; Web accessibility evaluation
* Special Topics: Interaction styles and their applicability to the Web; Information visualization on the Web; Computer mediated communication and the Web; The future of HCI and the Web
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
--------------------
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before March 31, 2005, up to 2 page proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by April 30, 2005 and be sent chapter organizational
guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 31, 2005. All submitted chapters will be reviewed through a blind reviewing process. The book is scheduled to be published by Idea Group Inc., www.idea-group.com, publisher of the Idea Group Publishing,
Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing, and
Idea Group Reference Imprints.
Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris
Centre for HCI Design, City University
London, EC1V 0HB
UK
e-mail: zaphiri@soi.city.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 8859
or
Dr. Sri Kurniawan
University of Manchester
Manchester,
UK
e-mail: s.kurniawan@manchester.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)161 306 3324
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