Seeking Submissions for Proposed Anthologies from Practicing Librarians
Publisher: Routledge Books
Articles: 3000-5000 words; 1 author or 2, 3 co-authors
Compensation: complimentary copy, discount on more
Librarians outside the U.S. encouraged to contribute
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library Association 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, McFarland, 2008
http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
others by ALA, Peter Lang, Linworth, Scarecrow, Libraries Unlimited
1. Library Collaborations with Writers, Artists, Musicians and Other Creative Community Members
How local writers, artists, musicians and other creative people and libraries help each other and their community. These creative members (who are also voters) appreciate the resources and stimulus libraries provide the creative process and like making their work known. Librarians are asked to share successful activities and collaborations with these patrons.
2. Library Services for Multi-Cultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use
How to make the multi-cultured community members regular library users. A how-to for librarians restricted by time, money, and staffing: creative librarians using various outreach methods to overcome language and cultural barriers to serve all those in their communities and turn them into regular patrons.
3. Publicity Methods to Keep Libraries in the News
An anthology by and for librarians striving to spread the word what their libraries offer, what they do, their service role. Changing economics and life styles presents challenges to librarians often restricted by cutbacks in staff, hours, and money: how creative librarians using many publicity methods to promote their libraries and make them recognized as an essential resource for all ages.
Please e-mail in a Word .doc (older version) attachment 4 topics/titles each described in 2-3 sentences by July 28, 2010 and a 75-85 word 3rd person bio: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. Please include publisher/date for books. If co-authored, a separate 75-85 word bio on each contributor. Please: no long resumes or abstracts-your selected title/abstract/bio composes a tentative table of contents for Routledge. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission if Routledge decides to publish; your bio's will appear in the anthology. Please place COLLABORATION; MULTI-CULTURAL; or PUBLICITY/your name on the subject line: smallwood@tm.net
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
CFP: Online Northwest 2011
CFP: Online Northwest 2011
Online Northwest
February 11, 2011
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Call For Proposals
Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council.
The 2011 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 11, 2011.
The conference explores how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. Academic, public, school, and special librarians are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Online Northwest is seeking 60 minute presentations or 5 minute lightning talks on all topics relating to technology and libraries including:
Cloud computing
Institutional repositories
Augmented reality
Semantic web
Virtual research environments
Information discovery
Web 3.0
Library apps
Mobile computing
Technology competencies
Electronic books
Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome
Submit Proposal Here
Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 1st, 2010
For examples of past presentations or more information, see:
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Online Northwest
February 11, 2011
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Call For Proposals
Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture. The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council.
The 2011 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State University campus) on Friday, February 11, 2011.
The conference explores how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. Academic, public, school, and special librarians are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Online Northwest is seeking 60 minute presentations or 5 minute lightning talks on all topics relating to technology and libraries including:
Cloud computing
Institutional repositories
Augmented reality
Semantic web
Virtual research environments
Information discovery
Web 3.0
Library apps
Mobile computing
Technology competencies
Electronic books
Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome
Submit Proposal Here
Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 1st, 2010
For examples of past presentations or more information, see:
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association 2010 – Call for Contributed Papers
Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association 2010 – Call for Contributed Papers
We are soliciting applications for contributed papers at the PNC/MLA 2010 Annual Meeting in Portland OR, from Oct. 9-12, 2010.
We are specifically interested in Library-related Research. Have you recently finished and analyzed a survey? Are you involved in any research on collections, services, or education? Tell us about it!
Some ideas include:
Research – surveys, assessments, statistics Teaching & learning – methods, strategies, in-person, online Administration & collections – trends in acquisitions, services, staff supervision
Submission Requirements
Please follow the format of the structured abstract. An explanation of a structured abstract is available at http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html. Abstract length is 500 words.
We are also interested in stat talks of 5 minutes or less on any topic.
All abstracts must be submitted electronically to Carla Pealer: pealerc_at_ohsu.edu.
Deadline for submission of proposals is July 9, 2010.
We are soliciting applications for contributed papers at the PNC/MLA 2010 Annual Meeting in Portland OR, from Oct. 9-12, 2010.
We are specifically interested in Library-related Research. Have you recently finished and analyzed a survey? Are you involved in any research on collections, services, or education? Tell us about it!
Some ideas include:
Research – surveys, assessments, statistics Teaching & learning – methods, strategies, in-person, online Administration & collections – trends in acquisitions, services, staff supervision
Submission Requirements
Please follow the format of the structured abstract. An explanation of a structured abstract is available at http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html. Abstract length is 500 words.
We are also interested in stat talks of 5 minutes or less on any topic.
All abstracts must be submitted electronically to Carla Pealer: pealerc_at_ohsu.edu.
Deadline for submission of proposals is July 9, 2010.
CFP: Childhoods Conference: Mapping the Landscapes of Childhood
CFP: Childhoods Conference: Mapping the Landscapes of Childhood
Childhoods Conference: Mapping the Landscapes of Childhood
Venue: University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date: Thursday, May 5 – Saturday, May 7, 2011
This multidisciplinary conference will engage scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of academic disciplines (including the sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, policy studies, and education) in a consideration of the state of child studies, which has changed significantly in recent decades. Disciplines long dedicated to the study of the child, and childhood, have been recently revitalized and are engaged with the central problematic of what the child and childhood represent, including how these categories relate to others such as infant and youth. Figured in the plural, childhoods pose a significant crossroads for theoretical and empirical work on the nature of being human and development broadly construed. Various disciplines consider childhood as an experience, as a biological fact, as a social category, as an artistic and literary construct, as a category for historical and demographic analysis, as a category of personhood, and as a locus for human rights and policy interventions. Participating scholars will examine childhoods of the past, present, and future from around the world, and will present research results, policy approaches, and theoretical paradigms that are emergent in this re-engagement with the child and childhood. Bringing together divergent networks of expertise, this conference offers the opportunity for new research collaborations and the scholarly dissemination of innovative research.
Conference Format: three days of multidisciplinary panels with scholarly presentations on conference themes; poster sessions; several keynote events; practitioner sessions; and a film night.
Conference Themes and Questions: definitions and boundaries of childhood: invented or discovered?; indigenous theories and experiences of childhood; the importance of gender; the impact of globalization; the impact of changing technologies on children and childhood, and on the study of children and childhood; concepts of adolescence; vulnerability and empowerment; and health, development, disability, and risk. Proposals for papers on additional themes will also be considered.
Keynote Speakers:
• Dr. Patrizia Albanese (Co-director of the Centre for Children, Youth and Families, Ryerson University)
• Dr. Mona Gleason (Department of Educational Studies, University of British Columbia)
• Dr. Allison James (Professor of Sociology and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences, University of Sheffield)
• Dr. Perry Nodelman (Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Winnipeg)
• Dr. Mavis Reimer (Canada Research Chair in the Culture of Childhood and Director of the Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures, University of Winnipeg)
• Dr. Richard Tremblay (Director, Research Unit on Children’s Psychosocial Maladjustment, University of Montreal)
Submission Guidelines: For presentations, and for posters, please submit a 300 to 500 word proposal/abstract by October 1, 2010 on the conference website: www.uleth.ca/conreg/childhoods/ Proposals for organized panels that are multidisciplinary are also welcome. Please note that presentations should be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. We would especially like to encourage graduate students to contribute posters on their current research and will offer a prize for best student poster.
For more information and to submit abstracts, please see the conference website
www.uleth.ca/conferences/childhood. For general inquiries, please contact childhoods@uleth.ca.
Childhoods Conference: Mapping the Landscapes of Childhood
Venue: University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date: Thursday, May 5 – Saturday, May 7, 2011
This multidisciplinary conference will engage scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of academic disciplines (including the sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, policy studies, and education) in a consideration of the state of child studies, which has changed significantly in recent decades. Disciplines long dedicated to the study of the child, and childhood, have been recently revitalized and are engaged with the central problematic of what the child and childhood represent, including how these categories relate to others such as infant and youth. Figured in the plural, childhoods pose a significant crossroads for theoretical and empirical work on the nature of being human and development broadly construed. Various disciplines consider childhood as an experience, as a biological fact, as a social category, as an artistic and literary construct, as a category for historical and demographic analysis, as a category of personhood, and as a locus for human rights and policy interventions. Participating scholars will examine childhoods of the past, present, and future from around the world, and will present research results, policy approaches, and theoretical paradigms that are emergent in this re-engagement with the child and childhood. Bringing together divergent networks of expertise, this conference offers the opportunity for new research collaborations and the scholarly dissemination of innovative research.
Conference Format: three days of multidisciplinary panels with scholarly presentations on conference themes; poster sessions; several keynote events; practitioner sessions; and a film night.
Conference Themes and Questions: definitions and boundaries of childhood: invented or discovered?; indigenous theories and experiences of childhood; the importance of gender; the impact of globalization; the impact of changing technologies on children and childhood, and on the study of children and childhood; concepts of adolescence; vulnerability and empowerment; and health, development, disability, and risk. Proposals for papers on additional themes will also be considered.
Keynote Speakers:
• Dr. Patrizia Albanese (Co-director of the Centre for Children, Youth and Families, Ryerson University)
• Dr. Mona Gleason (Department of Educational Studies, University of British Columbia)
• Dr. Allison James (Professor of Sociology and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences, University of Sheffield)
• Dr. Perry Nodelman (Professor Emeritus, Department of English, University of Winnipeg)
• Dr. Mavis Reimer (Canada Research Chair in the Culture of Childhood and Director of the Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Cultures, University of Winnipeg)
• Dr. Richard Tremblay (Director, Research Unit on Children’s Psychosocial Maladjustment, University of Montreal)
Submission Guidelines: For presentations, and for posters, please submit a 300 to 500 word proposal/abstract by October 1, 2010 on the conference website: www.uleth.ca/conreg/childhoods/ Proposals for organized panels that are multidisciplinary are also welcome. Please note that presentations should be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. We would especially like to encourage graduate students to contribute posters on their current research and will offer a prize for best student poster.
For more information and to submit abstracts, please see the conference website
www.uleth.ca/conferences/childhood. For general inquiries, please contact childhoods@uleth.ca.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
CFP: Medical Reference Services Quarterly's Hospital Information Column
CFP: Medical Reference Services Quarterly's Hospital Information Column
URL: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t792306935~db=all
Call for Papers: Volume 30 Issue #2 Medical Reference Services Quarterly Hospital Information column. The deadline for getting the column to editor Sandy Wood will be about January 13, 2011. Therefore, I would need the article by Thanksgiving or early December of 2010.
The Medical Reference Services Quarterly Hospital Information Services column deals with issues and topics related to hospital libraries, covering everything from technology to simple things (e.g., one column was on physically moving a hospital library).
Please contact me if you are interested. This is a good opportunity to reach a wide readership (not just hospital librarians but the whole health librarianship world) in our field.
There is no payment for articles, but it never hurts to showcase projects undertaken by your library, to add a published article to your CV and to display your writing skills in a notable journal.
Thank you for your trouble.
Hope Leman, MLIS
Research Information Technologist
Center for Health Research and Quality
Samaritan Health Services
815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 768-5712
hleman@samhealth.org
URL: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t792306935~db=all
Call for Papers: Volume 30 Issue #2 Medical Reference Services Quarterly Hospital Information column. The deadline for getting the column to editor Sandy Wood will be about January 13, 2011. Therefore, I would need the article by Thanksgiving or early December of 2010.
The Medical Reference Services Quarterly Hospital Information Services column deals with issues and topics related to hospital libraries, covering everything from technology to simple things (e.g., one column was on physically moving a hospital library).
Please contact me if you are interested. This is a good opportunity to reach a wide readership (not just hospital librarians but the whole health librarianship world) in our field.
There is no payment for articles, but it never hurts to showcase projects undertaken by your library, to add a published article to your CV and to display your writing skills in a notable journal.
Thank you for your trouble.
Hope Leman, MLIS
Research Information Technologist
Center for Health Research and Quality
Samaritan Health Services
815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 768-5712
hleman@samhealth.org
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Call for Manuscripts: Journal of Hospital Librarianship Specialty of the House
Call for Manuscripts: Journal of Hospital Librarianship Specialty of the House
The Journal of Hospital Librarianship seeks original contributions to the column, Specialty of the House with the editorial deadline of September 1st, 2010, in order to be considered for the Volume 11 (1) Jan 2011 issue. This peer-reviwed journal is published quarterly in print and online formats at http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t792306866
"Specialty" articles can apply to almost anything - a special service or product, specialization in information services to medical personnel, special library settings, special people, etc. Manuscripts should be 8 to 10 pages in length, double spaced, with a brief abstract and keywords. Citations, if any, should follow the ICMJE style. Photographs and illustrations are welcome for consideration. Submissions from first-time authors are especially welcomed.
If you are interested and for detailed information, please contact the corresponding editor for this issue, Professor Paul Blobaum, Governors State University Library, @ p-blobaum@govst.edu.
The Journal of Hospital Librarianship seeks original contributions to the column, Specialty of the House with the editorial deadline of September 1st, 2010, in order to be considered for the Volume 11 (1) Jan 2011 issue. This peer-reviwed journal is published quarterly in print and online formats at http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t792306866
"Specialty" articles can apply to almost anything - a special service or product, specialization in information services to medical personnel, special library settings, special people, etc. Manuscripts should be 8 to 10 pages in length, double spaced, with a brief abstract and keywords. Citations, if any, should follow the ICMJE style. Photographs and illustrations are welcome for consideration. Submissions from first-time authors are especially welcomed.
If you are interested and for detailed information, please contact the corresponding editor for this issue, Professor Paul Blobaum, Governors State University Library, @ p-blobaum@govst.edu.
Conference on grey literatury - Call for papers
Conference on grey literatury - Call for papers
Twelfth international Conference on grey literatury will be held in the National Technical Library in Prague on December 6. – 7., 2010.
Call-for-Papers
• Peer Review? Quality Control - Enriched Publication
• Redefining Grey Literature - Proof of Concept - Research Process
• New Stakeholders - Subject and Community based approaches? Geographic Perspectives
• Copyright? Licensing - Authors Rights - Open Access? Open Source
• Standardization - Interoperability - Metadata? Repositories
• Economics of Grey - Management and Sustained Resources? Value Added Services
More information: http://www.textrelease.com/gl12callforpapers.html
______________
National Technical Library (hereafter referred to as “NTL”) is central professional library open to public, which offers unique collection of 250 thousand publications freely accessible in open circulation. Its holdings form the largest collection of Czech and foreign documents from technology and applied natural sciences as well as associated social sciences. It contains total of 1,2 Mil. volumes of books, journals and newspapers, theses, reports, standards, and trade literature in both printed and electronic forms. Besides its own collection, parts of Central Library of CTU in Prague and Central Library of ICT holdings are accessible in NTL.
As corresponds to its statutes the NTL runs – among others – the project of building the National Repository of Grey Literature. The project aims at gathering metadata and possibly full texts of grey documents in the field of education, science and research. The NTL supports an education in the field of grey literature through annual seminars in the Czech Republic. For the latest news on GL12 or National Repository of Grey Literature, visit our Web site at http://nrgl.techlib.cz/
Twelfth international Conference on grey literatury will be held in the National Technical Library in Prague on December 6. – 7., 2010.
Call-for-Papers
• Peer Review? Quality Control - Enriched Publication
• Redefining Grey Literature - Proof of Concept - Research Process
• New Stakeholders - Subject and Community based approaches? Geographic Perspectives
• Copyright? Licensing - Authors Rights - Open Access? Open Source
• Standardization - Interoperability - Metadata? Repositories
• Economics of Grey - Management and Sustained Resources? Value Added Services
More information: http://www.textrelease.com/gl12callforpapers.html
______________
National Technical Library (hereafter referred to as “NTL”) is central professional library open to public, which offers unique collection of 250 thousand publications freely accessible in open circulation. Its holdings form the largest collection of Czech and foreign documents from technology and applied natural sciences as well as associated social sciences. It contains total of 1,2 Mil. volumes of books, journals and newspapers, theses, reports, standards, and trade literature in both printed and electronic forms. Besides its own collection, parts of Central Library of CTU in Prague and Central Library of ICT holdings are accessible in NTL.
As corresponds to its statutes the NTL runs – among others – the project of building the National Repository of Grey Literature. The project aims at gathering metadata and possibly full texts of grey documents in the field of education, science and research. The NTL supports an education in the field of grey literature through annual seminars in the Czech Republic. For the latest news on GL12 or National Repository of Grey Literature, visit our Web site at http://nrgl.techlib.cz/
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
CFP: Open Access to Science Information: Trends, Models and Strategies for Libraries
CFP: Open Access to Science Information: Trends, Models and Strategies for Libraries
IFLA Satellite pre-conference,
Sections: Science and Technology Libraries, Health and Biosciences Libraries
Chania, Crete, Greece, 6-8 August 2010
Call for papers
We are pleased to announce a Satellite Meeting in conjunction with the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, "Open access to knowledge - promoting sustainable progress", 10-15 August 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden. The pre-conference Satellite Meeting “Open Access to Science Information: Trends, Models and Strategies for Libraries” will take place in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) Conference Centre, Chania, Crete, Greece at 6-8 August 2010.
Call for papers
The Satellite Meeting is organized under the umbrella of the Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis International Society - ASMDA (www.asmda.com) and it is aimed to all those in the Library and Information community interested in improving access to science information including life and physical sciences as well as medical and technical information.
We invite people to submit papers on the following topics:
1. Libraries, Open access and heritage,
2. Organizational changes,
3. Open resources management and quality,
4. Users and services,
5. Staff contribution and staff enrolment,
6. Copyright and licenses,
7. Technological support: preservation, migration, sustainability and interoperability,
8. Institutional Repositories enhancement,
9. Academic authors’ contribution,
10. Open Access Journals and libraries journal subscription policies.
Proposal submissions
The language of the session is English. Presentations should be no more than 20 minutes in duration. There will be additional time for questions and discussion.
Interested colleagues are invited to submit a proposal for a paper, a workshop or a session on the topics listed above which should not be more that 500 words long. Also, a short curriculum vitae of the author(s) is considered important.
Proposals should be said to:
Satellite Meeting Chair: Dr. Anthi Katsirikou, University of Piraeus Library, Greece (email anthi@asmda.com) or
Satellite Meeting secretary: Ageliki Oikonomou, MSc, University of Piraeus Library, Greece (email oikoang@yahoo.gr)
Important dates:
June 30, 2010: Abstracts for papers and workshops to the Programme Committee.
July 15, 2010: Notification of acceptance of papers and posters.
July 20, 2010: Speakers Registration in order to be included in the Conference Program.
Conference Halls and the Conference Location at: http://www1.maich.gr/conference
IFLA Satellite pre-conference,
Sections: Science and Technology Libraries, Health and Biosciences Libraries
Chania, Crete, Greece, 6-8 August 2010
Call for papers
We are pleased to announce a Satellite Meeting in conjunction with the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, "Open access to knowledge - promoting sustainable progress", 10-15 August 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden. The pre-conference Satellite Meeting “Open Access to Science Information: Trends, Models and Strategies for Libraries” will take place in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) Conference Centre, Chania, Crete, Greece at 6-8 August 2010.
Call for papers
The Satellite Meeting is organized under the umbrella of the Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis International Society - ASMDA (www.asmda.com) and it is aimed to all those in the Library and Information community interested in improving access to science information including life and physical sciences as well as medical and technical information.
We invite people to submit papers on the following topics:
1. Libraries, Open access and heritage,
2. Organizational changes,
3. Open resources management and quality,
4. Users and services,
5. Staff contribution and staff enrolment,
6. Copyright and licenses,
7. Technological support: preservation, migration, sustainability and interoperability,
8. Institutional Repositories enhancement,
9. Academic authors’ contribution,
10. Open Access Journals and libraries journal subscription policies.
Proposal submissions
The language of the session is English. Presentations should be no more than 20 minutes in duration. There will be additional time for questions and discussion.
Interested colleagues are invited to submit a proposal for a paper, a workshop or a session on the topics listed above which should not be more that 500 words long. Also, a short curriculum vitae of the author(s) is considered important.
Proposals should be said to:
Satellite Meeting Chair: Dr. Anthi Katsirikou, University of Piraeus Library, Greece (email anthi@asmda.com) or
Satellite Meeting secretary: Ageliki Oikonomou, MSc, University of Piraeus Library, Greece (email oikoang@yahoo.gr)
Important dates:
June 30, 2010: Abstracts for papers and workshops to the Programme Committee.
July 15, 2010: Notification of acceptance of papers and posters.
July 20, 2010: Speakers Registration in order to be included in the Conference Program.
Conference Halls and the Conference Location at: http://www1.maich.gr/conference
Monday, June 14, 2010
CFP: Distance Education SIG of Association for Library and Information Science Education
CFP: Distance Education SIG of Association for Library and Information Science Education
ALISE Distance Education SIG
abstracts due: July 11, 2010
Distance Education SIG of Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) calls for papers to be presented at the ALISE conference in San Diego, California, January 4-8 2011. The 2011 conference theme is Competition, Competitiveness, and Innovation as a venue for discussing various approaches to remaining competitive and innovative. Possible topics include but are not limited to:
* Ethical considerations of competition and innovation
* Race, gender, social class equity issues
* Changing modes of curricular delivery
* Approaches to preparing for the unforeseen innovations on the horizon
* Expanding student populations and competing for talent
* Competitiveness and innovation as research and scholarship expectations
* Innovative administrative structures and responses
* Developing and nurturing a successful culture of competitiveness and innovation
* Political aspects of competition and innovation
* Unions and unionization
* From radical, fringe, queer to mainstream—inclusion, competing for representation
* Critical approaches to conventional thought regarding library and information science education
* Accreditations, certifications, licensures
* Historical perspectives on competition and innovation in library and information science/ education for the LIS-archival studies-museum studies
* Competition and innovation—challenges and opportunities for access to information
* Globalization, internationalism, cross-nationalism, multilingualism, multicultural concerns
* Open source/closed source/managed services
* Responses to technological advances that have brought challenges, increased globalization, competition, and forced innovation
Submit abstracts of 500 to 750 words via email to ALISE Distance SIG Convenor Lorri Mon (lmon@fsu.edu) by July 11, 2010. Notice regarding acceptance will be sent by August 15. Also see the ALISE site for more information on the 2011 Conference: http://www.alise.org
Lorri Mon, Assistant Professor
College of Communication and Information
Florida State University
268 Louis Shores Building, 142 Collegiate Loop
Tallahassee, FL 32306
email: lmon@ fsu.edu
ALISE Distance Education SIG
abstracts due: July 11, 2010
Distance Education SIG of Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) calls for papers to be presented at the ALISE conference in San Diego, California, January 4-8 2011. The 2011 conference theme is Competition, Competitiveness, and Innovation as a venue for discussing various approaches to remaining competitive and innovative. Possible topics include but are not limited to:
* Ethical considerations of competition and innovation
* Race, gender, social class equity issues
* Changing modes of curricular delivery
* Approaches to preparing for the unforeseen innovations on the horizon
* Expanding student populations and competing for talent
* Competitiveness and innovation as research and scholarship expectations
* Innovative administrative structures and responses
* Developing and nurturing a successful culture of competitiveness and innovation
* Political aspects of competition and innovation
* Unions and unionization
* From radical, fringe, queer to mainstream—inclusion, competing for representation
* Critical approaches to conventional thought regarding library and information science education
* Accreditations, certifications, licensures
* Historical perspectives on competition and innovation in library and information science/ education for the LIS-archival studies-museum studies
* Competition and innovation—challenges and opportunities for access to information
* Globalization, internationalism, cross-nationalism, multilingualism, multicultural concerns
* Open source/closed source/managed services
* Responses to technological advances that have brought challenges, increased globalization, competition, and forced innovation
Submit abstracts of 500 to 750 words via email to ALISE Distance SIG Convenor Lorri Mon (lmon@fsu.edu) by July 11, 2010. Notice regarding acceptance will be sent by August 15. Also see the ALISE site for more information on the 2011 Conference: http://www.alise.org
Lorri Mon, Assistant Professor
College of Communication and Information
Florida State University
268 Louis Shores Building, 142 Collegiate Loop
Tallahassee, FL 32306
email: lmon@ fsu.edu
Call for Papers: The Private Library
Call for Papers: The Private Library
http://asecs.press.jhu.edu/2011%20Annual%20Meeting.html
American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies 42nd Annual Meeting Vancouver, BC March 17 – 20, 2011
Proposals for papers should be sent directly to the seminar chairs no later than 15 September 2010. Please include your telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address. You should also let the session chair know of any audio-visual needs and special scheduling requests. We actively encourage presentations by younger and untenured scholars.
“The Private Library” Stephen H. Gregg, Dept. of English and Cultural Studies, Bath Spa U., Bath, BA2 9BN
This session aims to examine the meaning and function of the private library in the long eighteenth century. Themes will revolve around the two poles of the private library: its significance in the wider cultural history of learning and books, and its inward-facing function as a private space of the individual; indeed, we may also find how it functions across the public and private spheres. Possible topics of discussion on the private library therefore might include: its relationship to what Stefan Collini has identified as the long gestation of the intellectual; the transformation of attitudes towards history and its preservation; the cultural, political or ideological functions of collecting books or the display of learning; the material reading and study practices of the readers in the private library (see James Raven; and in early modern studies, William Sherman and Nicolas Keissling); design and layout – how people moved within, or identified with, these spaces; the representation of the private library in literature or in letters of the period; what drove the study and hoarding of books (see Carolyn Steedman’s Dust). Finally, the session might also reveal how the private library forces us move between a whole host of disciplines.
http://asecs.press.jhu.edu/2011%20Annual%20Meeting.html
American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies 42nd Annual Meeting Vancouver, BC March 17 – 20, 2011
Proposals for papers should be sent directly to the seminar chairs no later than 15 September 2010. Please include your telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address. You should also let the session chair know of any audio-visual needs and special scheduling requests. We actively encourage presentations by younger and untenured scholars.
“The Private Library” Stephen H. Gregg, Dept. of English and Cultural Studies, Bath Spa U., Bath, BA2 9BN
This session aims to examine the meaning and function of the private library in the long eighteenth century. Themes will revolve around the two poles of the private library: its significance in the wider cultural history of learning and books, and its inward-facing function as a private space of the individual; indeed, we may also find how it functions across the public and private spheres. Possible topics of discussion on the private library therefore might include: its relationship to what Stefan Collini has identified as the long gestation of the intellectual; the transformation of attitudes towards history and its preservation; the cultural, political or ideological functions of collecting books or the display of learning; the material reading and study practices of the readers in the private library (see James Raven; and in early modern studies, William Sherman and Nicolas Keissling); design and layout – how people moved within, or identified with, these spaces; the representation of the private library in literature or in letters of the period; what drove the study and hoarding of books (see Carolyn Steedman’s Dust). Finally, the session might also reveal how the private library forces us move between a whole host of disciplines.
CFP: Second International Conference on Education Research
CFP: Second International Conference on Education Research
Second Internat'l Conference on Education Research
New Orleans, LA · Hilton Riverside · Sept. 26-28, 2010
Proposal Deadline is July 1st · Submit a proposal here
www.educationconf.net
About New OrleansConference Info
This conference will draw together faculty members, researchers and education professionals and provides them with the opportunity to interact with colleagues from the same field as well as other, related fields. Participants are welcome to submit a paper proposal to present either a 30-minute paper presentation, or to jointly present a 90-minumte colloquium session. Types of papers presented include: research presented (qualitative or quantitative), theoretical articles, papers prepared by practitioners that deal with application, best practices, and case studies.
It is a presenter’s conference, and we strongly encourage people to attend the various sessions throughout the three day conference. The conference registration fee includes a plated lunch each day of the conference, as well as an opening night reception, providing attendees an opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Student registration rates are $300, and faculty registration rates are $375.
Speakers at previous education conferences include: Peter Levine, CIRCLE, Richard Niemi, University of Rochester, Carolyn Pereira, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State.
Hotel rates at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside are only $149 for a single or double room. Our group code is "CPP" and you can make reservations directly here.
Second Internat'l Conference on Education Research
New Orleans, LA · Hilton Riverside · Sept. 26-28, 2010
Proposal Deadline is July 1st · Submit a proposal here
www.educationconf.net
About New OrleansConference Info
This conference will draw together faculty members, researchers and education professionals and provides them with the opportunity to interact with colleagues from the same field as well as other, related fields. Participants are welcome to submit a paper proposal to present either a 30-minute paper presentation, or to jointly present a 90-minumte colloquium session. Types of papers presented include: research presented (qualitative or quantitative), theoretical articles, papers prepared by practitioners that deal with application, best practices, and case studies.
It is a presenter’s conference, and we strongly encourage people to attend the various sessions throughout the three day conference. The conference registration fee includes a plated lunch each day of the conference, as well as an opening night reception, providing attendees an opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Student registration rates are $300, and faculty registration rates are $375.
Speakers at previous education conferences include: Peter Levine, CIRCLE, Richard Niemi, University of Rochester, Carolyn Pereira, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State.
Hotel rates at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside are only $149 for a single or double room. Our group code is "CPP" and you can make reservations directly here.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
CFP: Great Plains IUG
CFP: Great Plains IUG
Good morning everyone,
We have begun preparations for the fall GPR-IUG meeting. We're looking for presenters and other agenda items. If you want to present on a subject, please contact me and/or Deb Pearson and let us know what you'll be talking about. We're especially looking for people to summarize the content they saw at the national IUG meeting this spring.
You have plenty of time to get these presentations in order, so don't be shy! Volunteer today!
Sam Rogers
Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
Emporia State University
(620) 341-5032
srogers4@emporia.edu
Good morning everyone,
We have begun preparations for the fall GPR-IUG meeting. We're looking for presenters and other agenda items. If you want to present on a subject, please contact me and/or Deb Pearson and let us know what you'll be talking about. We're especially looking for people to summarize the content they saw at the national IUG meeting this spring.
You have plenty of time to get these presentations in order, so don't be shy! Volunteer today!
Sam Rogers
Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
Emporia State University
(620) 341-5032
srogers4@emporia.edu
Call for Content: Library Management Today
Call for Content: Library Management Today
Bob Kieserman, Director of The Library Management Institute, has asked me to introduce myself to you. My name is Colette Meehan and I have recently been appointed Executive Editor of a new online journal, Library Management Today. The journal, an extension of LMI, will focus exclusively on the issues of library management and administration, and we hope to deliver the online publication to library managers throughout the country on a bi-weekly basis.
We plan to explore timely issues in the following subject areas:
• Library Human Resources Management (employee relations, training, compensation, employment law, etc.)
• Library Financial Management
• Library Marketing and Promotion
• Library Law
• Renovations and New Buildings
• Strategic Planning
• Management Trends in Libraries Today
Each issue will also feature book reviews, information about new products, a job site, featured profiles on key library leaders, general news affecting library managers, and commentaries on the current issues of the moment.
Bob will serve as publisher of the online journal. Since my background is in publishing and business, I recognize the importance of details and deadlines as drivers of any successful endeavor.
Currently, I am in the process of compiling articles to include in the inaugural issue which we plan on releasing on July 1st, and I would be very interested in receiving any articles you wish to contribute. The format of the publication is practical, best practices types of articles. Since we are just beginning this venture, we can offer no formal compensation at this time, but your published articles will be seen and read by a large network of professionals.
The deadline to submit articles for the first issue is June 18. Please submit your questions and/or articles to me via email at editor@kiesermanmedia.com.
I look forward to working with you on this new and exciting project.
Best,
Colette Meehan
Executive Editor, Library Management Today
Bob Kieserman, Director of The Library Management Institute, has asked me to introduce myself to you. My name is Colette Meehan and I have recently been appointed Executive Editor of a new online journal, Library Management Today. The journal, an extension of LMI, will focus exclusively on the issues of library management and administration, and we hope to deliver the online publication to library managers throughout the country on a bi-weekly basis.
We plan to explore timely issues in the following subject areas:
• Library Human Resources Management (employee relations, training, compensation, employment law, etc.)
• Library Financial Management
• Library Marketing and Promotion
• Library Law
• Renovations and New Buildings
• Strategic Planning
• Management Trends in Libraries Today
Each issue will also feature book reviews, information about new products, a job site, featured profiles on key library leaders, general news affecting library managers, and commentaries on the current issues of the moment.
Bob will serve as publisher of the online journal. Since my background is in publishing and business, I recognize the importance of details and deadlines as drivers of any successful endeavor.
Currently, I am in the process of compiling articles to include in the inaugural issue which we plan on releasing on July 1st, and I would be very interested in receiving any articles you wish to contribute. The format of the publication is practical, best practices types of articles. Since we are just beginning this venture, we can offer no formal compensation at this time, but your published articles will be seen and read by a large network of professionals.
The deadline to submit articles for the first issue is June 18. Please submit your questions and/or articles to me via email at editor@kiesermanmedia.com.
I look forward to working with you on this new and exciting project.
Best,
Colette Meehan
Executive Editor, Library Management Today
CFP: Information Literacy Network (ILN) - Professional Development Conference 2010
CFP: Information Literacy Network (ILN) - Professional Development Conference 2010
The ILN is pleased to invite proposals for participation in our 3rd professional development conference, to be held at Dubai Women’s College on October 30 – 31, 2010.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Information Literacy Assessment & Competency Standards”. The aim of the conference is to provide a regional forum for the discussion of practical approaches to the design, delivery and measurement of Information Literacy programs at academic institutions in our region.
At this time we are calling for proposals for the following:
Poster Presentations
Paper Presentations
Workshops & Forums
Poster Presentations
For the first time ever, ILN 2010 invites participation for poster sessions. The goal of the poster sessions is to provide participants with the opportunity to share the work they are doing at their institutions and to engage in discussions which might lead to new insights and ideas.
Paper Presentations
We are also calling for proposals for papers, which will include a presentation of 15 minutes with 5 minutes question time. There will also be a prize for “Arabian Advanced Systems Award for Best Paper” of 2000 AED.
Workshops/Forums
Both afternoons of the ILN conference will provide participants with the opportunity to attend workshops/forums in which participants can discuss issues and share practical information on topics relevant to information literacy assessment & competency standards. Participants may present on any topic or project related to information literacy assessment & competency standards. Please see the instructions below for the cover page of your proposal to ensure all the required information is submitted for review. Full proposals should be emailed to papers@ilngulf.org as a Microsoft Word
attachment - Closing date: Thursday 10th June, 2010.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Professional Development Working Group of the ILN
Guidelines for Presentations
The conference will be conducted in English. All papers and presentations will be required to be in English
Poster Presentations
Please submit an abstract of no more than 200 words
• Type of presentation: Poster
• Title of poster presentation
• Author(s), including institutional or corporate identity
• Summary of content to be included in the poster presentation
Presenters should prepare a 3’ X 4’ poster. Easels will be available at the conference
site. There will be an opportunity to present your poster during one of the breaks
Paper Presentations
Please submit an abstract of no more than 200 words
• Type of presentation: Paper
• Title of paper presentation
• Author(s), including institutional or corporate identity
• Summary of content to be included in the15 minutes presentation
Workshops and Forums
Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words
• Title of forum or workshop
• Names of workshop leaders
• Type of forum or workshop (see list below)
• Description of forum or workshop, including purpose, proposed agenda, and
intended audience, (NB: workshops/forums should be 2 hours in length with time
for a break.)
Types of forums and workshops:
Groupthink– These sessions could bring together groups with similar interests, and
provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss challenges in a specific areas, share
solutions, and collaboratively problem solving.
Best Practices – These sessions allow expert users to share procedures, guidelines,
competencies, and tips that ensure quality outcomes in information literacy.
How-To – These sessions offer step-by-step training on topics and technologies related
to information literacy, assessment, and competencies.
The ILN is pleased to invite proposals for participation in our 3rd professional development conference, to be held at Dubai Women’s College on October 30 – 31, 2010.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Information Literacy Assessment & Competency Standards”. The aim of the conference is to provide a regional forum for the discussion of practical approaches to the design, delivery and measurement of Information Literacy programs at academic institutions in our region.
At this time we are calling for proposals for the following:
Poster Presentations
Paper Presentations
Workshops & Forums
Poster Presentations
For the first time ever, ILN 2010 invites participation for poster sessions. The goal of the poster sessions is to provide participants with the opportunity to share the work they are doing at their institutions and to engage in discussions which might lead to new insights and ideas.
Paper Presentations
We are also calling for proposals for papers, which will include a presentation of 15 minutes with 5 minutes question time. There will also be a prize for “Arabian Advanced Systems Award for Best Paper” of 2000 AED.
Workshops/Forums
Both afternoons of the ILN conference will provide participants with the opportunity to attend workshops/forums in which participants can discuss issues and share practical information on topics relevant to information literacy assessment & competency standards. Participants may present on any topic or project related to information literacy assessment & competency standards. Please see the instructions below for the cover page of your proposal to ensure all the required information is submitted for review. Full proposals should be emailed to papers@ilngulf.org as a Microsoft Word
attachment - Closing date: Thursday 10th June, 2010.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Professional Development Working Group of the ILN
Guidelines for Presentations
The conference will be conducted in English. All papers and presentations will be required to be in English
Poster Presentations
Please submit an abstract of no more than 200 words
• Type of presentation: Poster
• Title of poster presentation
• Author(s), including institutional or corporate identity
• Summary of content to be included in the poster presentation
Presenters should prepare a 3’ X 4’ poster. Easels will be available at the conference
site. There will be an opportunity to present your poster during one of the breaks
Paper Presentations
Please submit an abstract of no more than 200 words
• Type of presentation: Paper
• Title of paper presentation
• Author(s), including institutional or corporate identity
• Summary of content to be included in the15 minutes presentation
Workshops and Forums
Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words
• Title of forum or workshop
• Names of workshop leaders
• Type of forum or workshop (see list below)
• Description of forum or workshop, including purpose, proposed agenda, and
intended audience, (NB: workshops/forums should be 2 hours in length with time
for a break.)
Types of forums and workshops:
Groupthink– These sessions could bring together groups with similar interests, and
provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss challenges in a specific areas, share
solutions, and collaboratively problem solving.
Best Practices – These sessions allow expert users to share procedures, guidelines,
competencies, and tips that ensure quality outcomes in information literacy.
How-To – These sessions offer step-by-step training on topics and technologies related
to information literacy, assessment, and competencies.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
CFP: SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE OF COLLEGE & UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARIES
CFP: SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE OF COLLEGE & UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARIES
The New Normal: leveraging library resources in a brave new world of fiscal reality and institutional change
College & Undergraduate Libraries, a Taylor & Francis peer-reviewed publication, invites proposals for articles to be published in a special issue addressing how libraries are finding creative solutions to maximize resources and provide services in a challenging economy.
The issue will be co-edited by Kevin Gunn of the Catholic University of America (gunn@cua.edu) and Elizabeth Hammond of Mercer University (hammond_bd@mercer.edu).
In their pieces, authors should focus on how libraries are finding opportunities for new services, partnerships, roles, and initiatives amid fiscal constraints at the same time colleges and universities are rethinking their institutional priorities. Authors are invited to submit articles/proposals for pieces such as:
1. theoretical, philosophical, or ideological discussions on re-engineering services and operations
2. opinion or position papers on the impact on libraries and their users
3. case studies of library projects and initiatives
4. new opportunities for consortial partnerships or library collaboratives
5. collaboration or partnerships between librarians and other campus units
6. research studies
7. annotated reviews of the literature.
We welcome proposals from librarians and faculty or other partners both individually and as teams. The proposal should consist of an abstract of 500 words together with all author contact information. Articles should run at least 20 double-spaced pages in length.
For additional information, please contact either editor. Please submit proposals to Kevin Gunn (gunn@cua.edu) by August 15, 2010. First drafts of accepted proposals will be due by November 15, 2010. Feel free to contact either of us with any questions you may have.
Kevin Gunn
Beth Hammond
--
Kevin B. Gunn, MA, MLIS
Coordinator of Religious Studies and Humanities Services
Lecturer, LSC 704 Humanities Information
Research Advisory Tool:
http://www.lib.cua.edu/rat/SPT--Home.php
314 Mullen Library
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
Phone:(202)-319-5088 Fax:(202)-319-4735
Email: gunn@cua.edu
The New Normal: leveraging library resources in a brave new world of fiscal reality and institutional change
College & Undergraduate Libraries, a Taylor & Francis peer-reviewed publication, invites proposals for articles to be published in a special issue addressing how libraries are finding creative solutions to maximize resources and provide services in a challenging economy.
The issue will be co-edited by Kevin Gunn of the Catholic University of America (gunn@cua.edu) and Elizabeth Hammond of Mercer University (hammond_bd@mercer.edu).
In their pieces, authors should focus on how libraries are finding opportunities for new services, partnerships, roles, and initiatives amid fiscal constraints at the same time colleges and universities are rethinking their institutional priorities. Authors are invited to submit articles/proposals for pieces such as:
1. theoretical, philosophical, or ideological discussions on re-engineering services and operations
2. opinion or position papers on the impact on libraries and their users
3. case studies of library projects and initiatives
4. new opportunities for consortial partnerships or library collaboratives
5. collaboration or partnerships between librarians and other campus units
6. research studies
7. annotated reviews of the literature.
We welcome proposals from librarians and faculty or other partners both individually and as teams. The proposal should consist of an abstract of 500 words together with all author contact information. Articles should run at least 20 double-spaced pages in length.
For additional information, please contact either editor. Please submit proposals to Kevin Gunn (gunn@cua.edu) by August 15, 2010. First drafts of accepted proposals will be due by November 15, 2010. Feel free to contact either of us with any questions you may have.
Kevin Gunn
Beth Hammond
--
Kevin B. Gunn, MA, MLIS
Coordinator of Religious Studies and Humanities Services
Lecturer, LSC 704 Humanities Information
Research Advisory Tool:
http://www.lib.cua.edu/rat/SPT--Home.php
314 Mullen Library
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
Phone:(202)-319-5088 Fax:(202)-319-4735
Email: gunn@cua.edu
Sunday, June 06, 2010
CFP: Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning
CFP: Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning
The Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge, welcomes the submission of manuscripts.
The journal is devoted to the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists involved with distance education and delivering library resources and services to this growing community of students.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
Faculty/librarian cooperation and collaboration
Information literacy
Instructional service techniques
Information delivery
Reference services
Document delivery
Developing collections
If you are interested in submitting an article, send the manuscript directly to the Editor, Jodi Poe at jpoe@jsu.edu by July 23, 2010. Inquiries and questions are welcome.
Please note: We accept manuscript submissions through the year. The deadline mentioned above is the date we need your manuscript for possible inclusion in our next published issue. Accepted and approved manuscripts received after this date have no guarantee of being included in the next published issue.
Instructions for authors are available at http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1533-290X or can be emailed to you directly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jodi W. Poe, Editor
Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning
Associate Professor, Head of Technical Services
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
TEL: (256) 782-8103
FAX: (256) 782-5872
Email: jpoe@jsu.edu
The Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge, welcomes the submission of manuscripts.
The journal is devoted to the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists involved with distance education and delivering library resources and services to this growing community of students.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
Faculty/librarian cooperation and collaboration
Information literacy
Instructional service techniques
Information delivery
Reference services
Document delivery
Developing collections
If you are interested in submitting an article, send the manuscript directly to the Editor, Jodi Poe at jpoe@jsu.edu by July 23, 2010. Inquiries and questions are welcome.
Please note: We accept manuscript submissions through the year. The deadline mentioned above is the date we need your manuscript for possible inclusion in our next published issue. Accepted and approved manuscripts received after this date have no guarantee of being included in the next published issue.
Instructions for authors are available at http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1533-290X or can be emailed to you directly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jodi W. Poe, Editor
Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning
Associate Professor, Head of Technical Services
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
TEL: (256) 782-8103
FAX: (256) 782-5872
Email: jpoe@jsu.edu
Call for Bloggers at ALA: Metadata Interest Group's Blog
Call for Bloggers at ALA: Metadata Interest Group's Blog
Going to ALA Annual? Interested in metadata and digital library development? The Metadata Interest Group is searching for bloggers to report on selected sessions on the Metadata Interest Group's Blog. Planning to attend a session or already reporting on a session? Think about blogging it here too or let me know and I'll link to your report. If you would like to blog any of the sessions, please contact Kristin Martin at kmarti@uic.edu with your name, e-mail address, and
preferred session. A list of recommended sessions is available at:
http://blogs.ala.org/nrmig.php?title=ala_annual_2010_best_bets_for_metadata_l&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1.
Interested in a section not listed that you think would be of interest?
Suggest it!
Thanks,
Kristin
--
Kristin E. Martin
Metadata Librarian
Catalog Department (MC 234)
2-390 Richard J. Daley Library
University of Illinois at Chicago
801 S. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60607
312-413-5052
312-413-0424 (Fax)
kmarti@uic.edu
Going to ALA Annual? Interested in metadata and digital library development? The Metadata Interest Group is searching for bloggers to report on selected sessions on the Metadata Interest Group's Blog. Planning to attend a session or already reporting on a session? Think about blogging it here too or let me know and I'll link to your report. If you would like to blog any of the sessions, please contact Kristin Martin at kmarti@uic.edu with your name, e-mail address, and
preferred session. A list of recommended sessions is available at:
http://blogs.ala.org/nrmig.php?title=ala_annual_2010_best_bets_for_metadata_l&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1.
Interested in a section not listed that you think would be of interest?
Suggest it!
Thanks,
Kristin
--
Kristin E. Martin
Metadata Librarian
Catalog Department (MC 234)
2-390 Richard J. Daley Library
University of Illinois at Chicago
801 S. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60607
312-413-5052
312-413-0424 (Fax)
kmarti@uic.edu
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Call for Chapters: Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
Call for Chapters: Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 25, 2010
Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
A book edited by Dr. Jesús Tramullas and Dr. Piedad Garrido
University of Zaragoza (Spain)
Introduction
Library automation was an interesting research topic and a classical development in the eighties and nineties. However, during the last decade, big research effort was centered in digital libraries, leaving library automation in the background. Nevertheless, the beginning of web 2.0 and social networks favored the resurgence of library automation, since available methods and techniques made possible the design and implementation of novel ways of managing, accessing and dissemination of the information throughout libraries and information services. The combination of different technologies previously used in digital libraries, the integration of social network tools, and the popularization of digital information access through specialized devices have made possible that the research community, professionals and users of librarian systems and networks take up interest in library automation again, and user interaction, by means of OPACs 2.0.
As a result, a new research trend is being carried out. It includes the basis, techniques and tools for library automation, specially centered in information access from the end-users’ perspective, as service receivers, as well as active participants in the enrichment, participation and dissemination process of the digital information products. In this field of knowledge, the research and development has focused on information standards, data treatment and labeling, semantic web, information visualization, user interfaces, information literacy, e-books, social networks, etc. The interaction between digital world and social world has created the library 2.0 concept, an expression which integrates them. In order for library 2.0 to be possible, it is necessary for the research, development and smart integration of technological solutions, which assist users to satisfy their information access requirements.
Objectives
The objective of this book is to provide a reference source about theoretical and technical foundations of library automation in library 2.0 context. This publication will compile both the state of the art, and the key innovative projects about the matter.
Intended audience
This edited book will be an ideal reference book at university levels to bachelors, masters, research students and faculties in several areas spanning from library science, information science and knowledge management, and computer science Also, it is a must read source for librarians and information managers and experts who want to develop innovation information products based on 2.0 services.
Topic Areas
This book will invite submissions describing ongoing innovative work and applications on these interdisciplinary areas coving library automation, library 2.0 technologies and services, innovative OPACs, library data visualization, social networks on libraries, theory and best practices, metadata, etc. Specifically, book chapters include, but are not limited to:
New and innovative library systems
OPAC 2.0 products
User interfaces for libraries and library systems.
Library 2.0 services and products
Library 2.0 user information behavior
Social networks on libraries 2.0
Library data visualization.
Collaborative technologies on libraries
Semantic libraries and open data
Theory and reflection about library 2.0
Submission Guidelines
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 15, 2010, a 2 to 3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the missions and concerns of his proposed chapter, as a PDF or DOC file attachment to the editors (tramullas@unizar.es or piedad@unizar.es). The proposal should contain the following information:
1. Name of the book chapter
2. Name of author(s), email address and affiliation
3. Technical area covered in the chapter
4. Main contributions which will be made by author(s)
5. Technical novelty of the contribution
6. Detailed table of contents of the chapter
Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 15, 2010 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 15, 2010. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference”, (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. The publication of this edited book is anticipated to be released in 2011.
Important Dates:
June 25, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 15, 2010: Notification of acceptance/rejection
November 5, 2010: Full chapter submission
December 5, 2010: Reviews Results Returned
January 20, 2011: Revised Chapter Submission
January 30, 2011: Final Deadline
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded to:
Dr. Jesús Tramullas (tramullas@unizar.es) or Dr. Piedad Garrido (piedad@unizar.es)
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 25, 2010
Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
A book edited by Dr. Jesús Tramullas and Dr. Piedad Garrido
University of Zaragoza (Spain)
Introduction
Library automation was an interesting research topic and a classical development in the eighties and nineties. However, during the last decade, big research effort was centered in digital libraries, leaving library automation in the background. Nevertheless, the beginning of web 2.0 and social networks favored the resurgence of library automation, since available methods and techniques made possible the design and implementation of novel ways of managing, accessing and dissemination of the information throughout libraries and information services. The combination of different technologies previously used in digital libraries, the integration of social network tools, and the popularization of digital information access through specialized devices have made possible that the research community, professionals and users of librarian systems and networks take up interest in library automation again, and user interaction, by means of OPACs 2.0.
As a result, a new research trend is being carried out. It includes the basis, techniques and tools for library automation, specially centered in information access from the end-users’ perspective, as service receivers, as well as active participants in the enrichment, participation and dissemination process of the digital information products. In this field of knowledge, the research and development has focused on information standards, data treatment and labeling, semantic web, information visualization, user interfaces, information literacy, e-books, social networks, etc. The interaction between digital world and social world has created the library 2.0 concept, an expression which integrates them. In order for library 2.0 to be possible, it is necessary for the research, development and smart integration of technological solutions, which assist users to satisfy their information access requirements.
Objectives
The objective of this book is to provide a reference source about theoretical and technical foundations of library automation in library 2.0 context. This publication will compile both the state of the art, and the key innovative projects about the matter.
Intended audience
This edited book will be an ideal reference book at university levels to bachelors, masters, research students and faculties in several areas spanning from library science, information science and knowledge management, and computer science Also, it is a must read source for librarians and information managers and experts who want to develop innovation information products based on 2.0 services.
Topic Areas
This book will invite submissions describing ongoing innovative work and applications on these interdisciplinary areas coving library automation, library 2.0 technologies and services, innovative OPACs, library data visualization, social networks on libraries, theory and best practices, metadata, etc. Specifically, book chapters include, but are not limited to:
New and innovative library systems
OPAC 2.0 products
User interfaces for libraries and library systems.
Library 2.0 services and products
Library 2.0 user information behavior
Social networks on libraries 2.0
Library data visualization.
Collaborative technologies on libraries
Semantic libraries and open data
Theory and reflection about library 2.0
Submission Guidelines
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 15, 2010, a 2 to 3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the missions and concerns of his proposed chapter, as a PDF or DOC file attachment to the editors (tramullas@unizar.es or piedad@unizar.es). The proposal should contain the following information:
1. Name of the book chapter
2. Name of author(s), email address and affiliation
3. Technical area covered in the chapter
4. Main contributions which will be made by author(s)
5. Technical novelty of the contribution
6. Detailed table of contents of the chapter
Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 15, 2010 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 15, 2010. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference”, (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. The publication of this edited book is anticipated to be released in 2011.
Important Dates:
June 25, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 15, 2010: Notification of acceptance/rejection
November 5, 2010: Full chapter submission
December 5, 2010: Reviews Results Returned
January 20, 2011: Revised Chapter Submission
January 30, 2011: Final Deadline
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded to:
Dr. Jesús Tramullas (tramullas@unizar.es) or Dr. Piedad Garrido (piedad@unizar.es)
Call for book chapters: Crisis Information Management: Communication and Technologies
Call for book chapters: Crisis Information Management: Communication and Technologies
Editor: Chris Hagar, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, River Forest, IL, USA
Publisher: Chandos Publishing, Oxford, UK (part of Woodhead Publishing Ltd.)
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010
Accepted Full Chapters Due: December 31, 2010
Introduction
Crisis situations have been studied from a risk communication perspective, from a management perspective, systems perspective, and more recently from an information perspective. Crises usually present complex information environments, and as events such as Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, the Haiti earthquake have demonstrated that there is a great need to understand how individuals, government, and non-government agencies organize, manage, access, and disseminate information during crisis situations. Information management problems and information technology failures have been cited as significant factors in the failed responses to many crises. This book will explore the management and communication of information in crises, particularly the interconnectedness of information, people, and technologies during crises. It will bring together chapters written by researchers, academics, and practitioners from a variety of information perspectives in crisis response and management.
Book chapters are sought, but are not limited to the following:
The role of ICTs during crisis response, the role of social media tools in crisis response, citizen communication in crises, information system models, role of community and community networks during crises, integration and co-ordination of information in crises, information needs and information seeking behaviours during crises, the role of sense-making in crises, trust and information in crises, government response to crises, disaster response and the role of libraries and archives in crises, and information lessons learned from crises.
Audience
This book will be of interest to a variety of practitioners, researchers and academics in information science, information management, knowledge management, libraries, and information systems, but also to other fields e.g. government, state, local emergency management and planning; non government organizations; risk management; communications; community planners, and public health.
Submissions
Potential contributors are invited to submit on or before June 30 2010, a 1-2 page proposal including background, structure, and an indication of outcomes. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 14th, 2010 and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Please send submissions to Dr Chris Hagar chagar@dom.edu
Editor: Chris Hagar, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, River Forest, IL, USA
Publisher: Chandos Publishing, Oxford, UK (part of Woodhead Publishing Ltd.)
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010
Accepted Full Chapters Due: December 31, 2010
Introduction
Crisis situations have been studied from a risk communication perspective, from a management perspective, systems perspective, and more recently from an information perspective. Crises usually present complex information environments, and as events such as Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, the Haiti earthquake have demonstrated that there is a great need to understand how individuals, government, and non-government agencies organize, manage, access, and disseminate information during crisis situations. Information management problems and information technology failures have been cited as significant factors in the failed responses to many crises. This book will explore the management and communication of information in crises, particularly the interconnectedness of information, people, and technologies during crises. It will bring together chapters written by researchers, academics, and practitioners from a variety of information perspectives in crisis response and management.
Book chapters are sought, but are not limited to the following:
The role of ICTs during crisis response, the role of social media tools in crisis response, citizen communication in crises, information system models, role of community and community networks during crises, integration and co-ordination of information in crises, information needs and information seeking behaviours during crises, the role of sense-making in crises, trust and information in crises, government response to crises, disaster response and the role of libraries and archives in crises, and information lessons learned from crises.
Audience
This book will be of interest to a variety of practitioners, researchers and academics in information science, information management, knowledge management, libraries, and information systems, but also to other fields e.g. government, state, local emergency management and planning; non government organizations; risk management; communications; community planners, and public health.
Submissions
Potential contributors are invited to submit on or before June 30 2010, a 1-2 page proposal including background, structure, and an indication of outcomes. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 14th, 2010 and sent chapter organizational guidelines. Please send submissions to Dr Chris Hagar chagar@dom.edu
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
CFP: MIDWEST CHAPTER/MLA & WHSLA
CFP: MIDWEST CHAPTER/MLA & WHSLA
2010 ANNUAL MEETING
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS
The Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2010 Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin from September 24-28 at the Best Western Inn on the Park. Put on your walking shoes and join us in the heart of Madison.
The conference theme of "Step Up, Step Forward" lends itself to a variety of topics, and provides opportunities for presenters to: share ways they have advocated for their patrons, been involved in improving literacy, overcame current financial challenges, or improved collaborations beyond the library; showcase how they provide new and exciting ways to delivery library services, share innovative uses of technology both within and outside the library walls, or provide a glimpse into the future.
Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, document collaborative efforts or outreach activities, describe innovative programs, or report on research in librarianship, resources or services. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, September 26th and Monday, September 27th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
Posters will be on display on Monday, September 27th from noon until 6:00 pm.
Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on September 27th.
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to finnegan.brian@marshfieldclinic.org or mailed to: Brian Finnegan, G.E. Magnin Medical Library, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449-5460.
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster.
Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to finnegan.brian@marshfieldclinic.org or mailed to: Brian Finnegan, G.E. Magnin Medical Library, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449-5460.
The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2010
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 16, 2010
http://midwestmla.org/conference2010/call.html
2010 ANNUAL MEETING
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS
The Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2010 Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin from September 24-28 at the Best Western Inn on the Park. Put on your walking shoes and join us in the heart of Madison.
The conference theme of "Step Up, Step Forward" lends itself to a variety of topics, and provides opportunities for presenters to: share ways they have advocated for their patrons, been involved in improving literacy, overcame current financial challenges, or improved collaborations beyond the library; showcase how they provide new and exciting ways to delivery library services, share innovative uses of technology both within and outside the library walls, or provide a glimpse into the future.
Papers and posters may highlight practical problem-solving approaches, document collaborative efforts or outreach activities, describe innovative programs, or report on research in librarianship, resources or services. Contributed paper and poster topics are as unlimited as your imagination.
Contributed papers will be presented on Sunday, September 26th and Monday, September 27th at both morning and afternoon simultaneous sessions.
Posters will be on display on Monday, September 27th from noon until 6:00 pm.
Presenters should be available to discuss their posters during the poster reception from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on September 27th.
For contributed paper proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your paper. Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to finnegan.brian@marshfieldclinic.org or mailed to: Brian Finnegan, G.E. Magnin Medical Library, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449-5460.
For poster proposals, submit a 250 word abstract to describe your poster.
Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address. The abstract should be emailed to finnegan.brian@marshfieldclinic.org or mailed to: Brian Finnegan, G.E. Magnin Medical Library, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449-5460.
The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2010
Notifications of paper/poster acceptance/rejection will be made by July 16, 2010
http://midwestmla.org/conference2010/call.html
CFP: Internet Reference Services Quaterly
CFP: Internet Reference Services Quaterly
The editor of Internet Reference Services Quarterly seeks manuscripts for Volume 15 (2010) and 16 (2011). The journal covers all aspects of reference service provided via the Internet.
Why publish in IRSQ?
o Peer reviewed
o Four-week initial review process
o Editorial support for new authors
o Narrow scope focuses on web technologies as they relate to reference services
o Wide audience of all library types and disciplines – public, academic, special, humanities, science, etc.
More information for authors is available at the journal website -
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1087-5301&subcategory=AH250000&linktype=44
Contact the editor with questions or to discuss your manuscript.
Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis. Manuscripts that have completed the review process by the dates below will be published in the corresponding issue listed.
Review completed by September 21 – published in December Vol 15 (4)
Review completed by December 9 – published in March 2011 Vol 16 (1)
This journal is published by the Taylor & Francis Group, with offices in Philadelphia, London, and other countries. Request a free online issue at the journal website
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1087-5301&subcategory=AH250000.
Brenda Reeb
Editor, Internet Reference Services Quarterly
Director, Business & Government Information Library
River Campus - Rhees 210
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627
voice 585-275-8249
email brenda.reeb@rochester.edu
The editor of Internet Reference Services Quarterly seeks manuscripts for Volume 15 (2010) and 16 (2011). The journal covers all aspects of reference service provided via the Internet.
Why publish in IRSQ?
o Peer reviewed
o Four-week initial review process
o Editorial support for new authors
o Narrow scope focuses on web technologies as they relate to reference services
o Wide audience of all library types and disciplines – public, academic, special, humanities, science, etc.
More information for authors is available at the journal website -
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1087-5301&subcategory=AH250000&linktype=44
Contact the editor with questions or to discuss your manuscript.
Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis. Manuscripts that have completed the review process by the dates below will be published in the corresponding issue listed.
Review completed by September 21 – published in December Vol 15 (4)
Review completed by December 9 – published in March 2011 Vol 16 (1)
This journal is published by the Taylor & Francis Group, with offices in Philadelphia, London, and other countries. Request a free online issue at the journal website
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1087-5301&subcategory=AH250000.
Brenda Reeb
Editor, Internet Reference Services Quarterly
Director, Business & Government Information Library
River Campus - Rhees 210
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627
voice 585-275-8249
email brenda.reeb@rochester.edu
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Swap and Shop Materials Needed! PR-exchange at ALA Annual
Swap and Shop Materials Needed! PR-exchange at ALA Annual
Does your library produce interesting, eye-catching, beautiful bookmarks, brochures, fliers, posters, magnets, and other materials to promote your library’s wonderful services and resources? Do you have extra inventory you can spare? If so, please contribute them to the Swap and Shop: PR X-Change at this year’s American Library Association annual conference in Washington. This is your chance to inspire your colleagues, and show off your great work to the nearly 1,000 library professionals who attend the event each year to collect samples of promotional materials and to network with others.
To contribute materials, please send boxes with the attached mailing label. Materials need to be received by June 16, 2010.
For those of you attending the conference, please join us at the Swap and Shop: PR X-Change event, located by the special events area in the Exhibit Hall between 11:00 and 1:30 on Sunday, June 27th, to pick up great promotional materials from North American libraries of all types.
This year’s Swap and Shop will also feature book signings by Peggy Barber author of Building a Buzz: Libraries & Word-of-Mouth Marketing and Nancy Dowd author of Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Overworked Librarian (attendees receive a special discount), social networking talk tables, as well as the Best of Show awards ceremony at 12:30pm.
Swap and Shop: PR X-Change is an ongoing library marketing and public relations event held annually at ALA. It is sponsored by the Library Leadership Administration and Management Association.
Thank you for your contributions!
Jennifer Duvernay
Marketing and Outreach Officer
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
Jennifer.Duvernay@asu.edu
480/727-7636
Does your library produce interesting, eye-catching, beautiful bookmarks, brochures, fliers, posters, magnets, and other materials to promote your library’s wonderful services and resources? Do you have extra inventory you can spare? If so, please contribute them to the Swap and Shop: PR X-Change at this year’s American Library Association annual conference in Washington. This is your chance to inspire your colleagues, and show off your great work to the nearly 1,000 library professionals who attend the event each year to collect samples of promotional materials and to network with others.
To contribute materials, please send boxes with the attached mailing label. Materials need to be received by June 16, 2010.
For those of you attending the conference, please join us at the Swap and Shop: PR X-Change event, located by the special events area in the Exhibit Hall between 11:00 and 1:30 on Sunday, June 27th, to pick up great promotional materials from North American libraries of all types.
This year’s Swap and Shop will also feature book signings by Peggy Barber author of Building a Buzz: Libraries & Word-of-Mouth Marketing and Nancy Dowd author of Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Overworked Librarian (attendees receive a special discount), social networking talk tables, as well as the Best of Show awards ceremony at 12:30pm.
Swap and Shop: PR X-Change is an ongoing library marketing and public relations event held annually at ALA. It is sponsored by the Library Leadership Administration and Management Association.
Thank you for your contributions!
Jennifer Duvernay
Marketing and Outreach Officer
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
Jennifer.Duvernay@asu.edu
480/727-7636
CFP: Cloud computing for library services (ALA Annual)
CFP: Cloud computing for library services (ALA Annual)
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WCC-143A
Please join us for the LITA / ALA session on cloud computing to be held during the ALA Annual Conference, June 26, 2010. The session is seeking participants to give lightning round (5 minute) presentations on your work or research on cloud computing.
To sign-up visit http://groups.google.com/group/alacloud/, join the group, and add your name to the lightning-round page http://groups.google.com/group/alacloud/web/lightning-round-sign-up-page.
Please direct any questions to Erik Mitchell (mitcheet@wfu.edu)
Full session description:
This session will discuss how libraries can use cloud computing resources to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and scalable services. The session will include two panel discussions and participant lightning round. The panel discussions will focus on trends, uses, and case studies of cloud computing in library environments. Panel presenters include both library and IT industry
experts. A call for lightning round participants will be issued at a later date.Speakers: Marshall Breeding, Vanderbilt University, Director for Innovative Technologies and Research; Chris Tonjes, Director of Information Technology, District of Columbia Government; Leslie Johnston, Library of Congress, Digital Media Project Coordinator
A complete schedule of LITA events is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/annual2010/schedule.cfm
--
Erik Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Technology Services
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University
http://erikmitchell.info
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WCC-143A
Please join us for the LITA / ALA session on cloud computing to be held during the ALA Annual Conference, June 26, 2010. The session is seeking participants to give lightning round (5 minute) presentations on your work or research on cloud computing.
To sign-up visit http://groups.google.com/group/alacloud/, join the group, and add your name to the lightning-round page http://groups.google.com/group/alacloud/web/lightning-round-sign-up-page.
Please direct any questions to Erik Mitchell (mitcheet@wfu.edu)
Full session description:
This session will discuss how libraries can use cloud computing resources to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and scalable services. The session will include two panel discussions and participant lightning round. The panel discussions will focus on trends, uses, and case studies of cloud computing in library environments. Panel presenters include both library and IT industry
experts. A call for lightning round participants will be issued at a later date.Speakers: Marshall Breeding, Vanderbilt University, Director for Innovative Technologies and Research; Chris Tonjes, Director of Information Technology, District of Columbia Government; Leslie Johnston, Library of Congress, Digital Media Project Coordinator
A complete schedule of LITA events is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/litaevents/annual2010/schedule.cfm
--
Erik Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Technology Services
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University
http://erikmitchell.info
Call for Papers Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ)
Call for Papers Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ)
The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.
The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 8th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 11th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid September 2010, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com
by Friday, June 18, 2010. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message.
C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical)
* Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced
* Case studies
* Best practices
* Reviews
* Comparisons of third party software or libraries
* Analyses of library metadata for use with technology
* Project management and communication within the library environment
* Assessment and user studies
C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 9 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org.
Remember, for consideration for the 8th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com no later than Friday, June 18, 2010.
Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing.
Kelley McGrath
Coordinating Editor, Issue 11
Code4Lib Journal
The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.
The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 8th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 11th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid September 2010, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com
by Friday, June 18, 2010. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message.
C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical)
* Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced
* Case studies
* Best practices
* Reviews
* Comparisons of third party software or libraries
* Analyses of library metadata for use with technology
* Project management and communication within the library environment
* Assessment and user studies
C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 9 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org.
Remember, for consideration for the 8th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com no later than Friday, June 18, 2010.
Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing.
Kelley McGrath
Coordinating Editor, Issue 11
Code4Lib Journal
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Call for Presenters: "Mobile Catalog Interfaces"
Call for Presenters: "Mobile Catalog Interfaces"
URL: http://connect.ala.org/node/103162
ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group
ALA Annual, Washington, DC
Saturday 6/26/10 10:30 am-12:00 noon
HILTON WASHINGTON—Columbia 5
The ALCTS Catalog Form & Function Interest Group is looking for presenters for its session at ALA Annual, to be held from 10:30 to 12:00 on Saturday, June 26th. CFFIG, is interested in exploring the relationship between the mobile catalog interface, discovery tools, and the local catalog. Our topic will be "Mobile Catalog Interfaces," and we are currently looking for presenters for this session. Presentations should be approximately 15 minutes in length with 10 minutes for follow-up questions. Discussion will focus on integration of a mobile catalog interface with platforms such as: Summon, Ebscohost Integrated Search, World Cat Local, Endeca, Encore, AquaBrowser, and the local catalog. Suggestions for approaches to the presentations might include:
-Mobile catalog interface design strategies and challenges
-Do mobile catalog interfaces meet end user needs?
The level of discussion will be determined by the level of interest/involvement of you, the presenter! So please indicate your interest in presenting to Richard Guajardo, Chair, CFFIG (guajardo@uh.edu) by May 28th.
URL: http://connect.ala.org/node/103162
ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group
ALA Annual, Washington, DC
Saturday 6/26/10 10:30 am-12:00 noon
HILTON WASHINGTON—Columbia 5
The ALCTS Catalog Form & Function Interest Group is looking for presenters for its session at ALA Annual, to be held from 10:30 to 12:00 on Saturday, June 26th. CFFIG, is interested in exploring the relationship between the mobile catalog interface, discovery tools, and the local catalog. Our topic will be "Mobile Catalog Interfaces," and we are currently looking for presenters for this session. Presentations should be approximately 15 minutes in length with 10 minutes for follow-up questions. Discussion will focus on integration of a mobile catalog interface with platforms such as: Summon, Ebscohost Integrated Search, World Cat Local, Endeca, Encore, AquaBrowser, and the local catalog. Suggestions for approaches to the presentations might include:
-Mobile catalog interface design strategies and challenges
-Do mobile catalog interfaces meet end user needs?
The level of discussion will be determined by the level of interest/involvement of you, the presenter! So please indicate your interest in presenting to Richard Guajardo, Chair, CFFIG (guajardo@uh.edu) by May 28th.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Call for LITA bloggers for ALA Annual
Call for LITA bloggers for ALA Annual
It's that time of year again, folks. As you put together your schedules for the upcoming Annual 2010 conference in DC, please consider volunteering to be a blogger for LITA.
We would like coverage for as many of the sessions as possible. Visit the BIGWIG LITA Events calendar at http://bit.ly/bigwigcal and pick one (or more) meeting or session and join the LITA Blogging Community. Are you interested in blogging general sessions or other divisions' technology-related sessions? We welcome that, too!
Interested? Sign up using this form and you’ll be added to the schedule. No experience is required to blog, though we would love to see some of our experienced volunteers back again. If you have any questions, email me.Thank you!Cindi
It's that time of year again, folks. As you put together your schedules for the upcoming Annual 2010 conference in DC, please consider volunteering to be a blogger for LITA.
We would like coverage for as many of the sessions as possible. Visit the BIGWIG LITA Events calendar at http://bit.ly/bigwigcal and pick one (or more) meeting or session and join the LITA Blogging Community. Are you interested in blogging general sessions or other divisions' technology-related sessions? We welcome that, too!
Interested? Sign up using this form and you’ll be added to the schedule. No experience is required to blog, though we would love to see some of our experienced volunteers back again. If you have any questions, email me.Thank you!Cindi
Call for Evidence Summaries Writers: Evidence Based Library and Information Practice: deadline 6/4
Call for Evidence Summaries Writers: Evidence Based Library and Information Practice: deadline 6/4
Evidence Summaries Writers
EBLIP seeks to add writers to the Evidence Summaries Team. Evidence Summaries provide critical appraisal syntheses for specific research articles. These research synopses provide readers with information regarding the original research article's validity and reliability, thus
providing information on the presence or absence of evidence with which to make informed decisions. Evidence Summaries Team members are required to write two evidence summaries per year, with a two year commitment to the journal. Evidence Summaries cover all areas of library and information studies and we encourage applications from information professionals in
areas such as school, public, and special libraries, as well as academic settings.
Interested persons should send a statement of interest, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, as well as a brief resume to Lorie Kloda (Associate Editor, Evidence Summaries) at lorie.kloda@mcgill.ca by June 4, 2010. Applicants who are shortlisted will be asked to submit a sample evidence summary
**Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining experience in reviewing or critically appraising
library related research.
**Only those applicants who are selected or shortlisted will be contacted by the Editors.
About the journal:
Published quarterly by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based
Library and Information Practice will enable librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner.
Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice web site (
http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP)
for further information about the journal.
Thank you,
Denise Koufogiannakis
Editor-in-Chief
Evidence Summaries Writers
EBLIP seeks to add writers to the Evidence Summaries Team. Evidence Summaries provide critical appraisal syntheses for specific research articles. These research synopses provide readers with information regarding the original research article's validity and reliability, thus
providing information on the presence or absence of evidence with which to make informed decisions. Evidence Summaries Team members are required to write two evidence summaries per year, with a two year commitment to the journal. Evidence Summaries cover all areas of library and information studies and we encourage applications from information professionals in
areas such as school, public, and special libraries, as well as academic settings.
Interested persons should send a statement of interest, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, as well as a brief resume to Lorie Kloda (Associate Editor, Evidence Summaries) at lorie.kloda@mcgill.ca by June 4, 2010. Applicants who are shortlisted will be asked to submit a sample evidence summary
**Please note that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining experience in reviewing or critically appraising
library related research.
**Only those applicants who are selected or shortlisted will be contacted by the Editors.
About the journal:
Published quarterly by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, Evidence Based
Library and Information Practice will enable librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner.
Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice web site (
http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP)
for further information about the journal.
Thank you,
Denise Koufogiannakis
Editor-in-Chief
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Call for Papers: Public Libraries and Resilient Cities: Creating Sustainable and Equitable Places
Call for Papers: Public Libraries and Resilient Cities: Creating Sustainable and Equitable Places
Edited by Michael Dudley
Public libraries are at the forefront of a number of significant and pressing urban and environmental sustainability issues, and are evolving a leadership role in addressing these through sustainable urban design practices, contributions to economic regeneration and a commitment to social equity. From the economic renewal potential of library development projects, to the provision of public space in a privatizing world, to services for the homeless and crisis management during urban disasters, public libraries are a keystone public institution for any sustainable community. While there is a long tradition in the library literature arguing for the public library’s role in addressing urban social problems, the gravity of our contemporary social, environmental and economic crises constitutes a renewed and urgent imperative for such an engagement.
The book Public Libraries and Resilient Cities will explore the vital role that public libraries can play in the promotion of ecologically, economically and socially sustainable communities in challenging times. It will introduce librarians and library administrators to key urban planning concepts as well as current thinking on sustainability issues, and share success stories in urban resilience from library practitioners.
Ultimately, the book will outline how public libraries can contribute to “placemaking,” or the creation and nurturing of vital and unique communities that can provide intergenerational equity for their residents.
This project will be an ALA Editions release with expected publication in late 2011 or early 2012.
Paper themes/topics will include:
The Public Library and Socially Sustainable Communities
How public libraries have been dealing with unfolding social equity issues in economically trying times, and within the context of an increasingly diverse urban society e.g., homelessness, multicultural constituencies, ensuring free speech, serving the needs of inner city users, newcomers, urban Indigenous peoples, etc.
The Public Library and Ecologically Sustainable Communities
How the design, location, infrastructure, programming, collection, administration and procurement decisions made by public libraries can promote environmental sustainability, both internally and within the community.
The Public Library and Economically Sustainable Communities
The potential for public libraries to contribute to economic development, neighborhood revitalization and local economic resilience will be explored in this chapter. This will include consideration of both downtown library building development projects and ongoing community-based activities in neighborhood branches.
The Public Library and Crisis
Extreme weather, energy depletion, and economic meltdowns are transforming -- or are threatening to transform -- our urban society. How have public libraries begun preparing? How should they respond in the future? What constraints will libraries face and how might these be overcome?
The Public Library and Placemaking
How can public libraries contribute to urban regeneration and the making of genuine, sustainable urban “places”? What are the current public engagement practices in library planning? How can public librarians contribute to addressing urban quality of life and environmental issues? How can librarians and city planners collaborate on addressing these issues?
Guidelines:
I am seeking submissions between 1,500 – 2,500 words from librarians, library administrators, public administrators or city planners highlighting recent experiences / best practices / partnerships related to these issues in the public library context. Essays should be aimed at practitioners and emphasize practical considerations and solutions, rather than theoretical explorations. Please submit a statement of interest or abstract by May 31st, 2010.
Final paper submission deadline: January 7th, 2011.
Please contact me at m(dot)dudley(at)uwinnipeg(dot)ca
About the Editor
Michael Dudley is a Research Associate and Library Coordinator at the Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) at the University of Winnipeg. He has graduate degrees in both Library and Information Studies and City Planning and teaches urban sustainability courses at the University of Winnipeg and is an adjunct professor with the City Planning Department at the University of Manitoba. Michael serves on the editorial boards of both Plan Canada and Progressive Planning magazines and is the book review editor for the Canadian Journal of Urban Research. He is a regular book reviewer for The Winnipeg Free Press and contributes editorials for the urban planning website Planetizen (http://www.planetizen.com/blog/29) and the IUS “CityStates” weblog (citystates.typepad.com).
Edited by Michael Dudley
Public libraries are at the forefront of a number of significant and pressing urban and environmental sustainability issues, and are evolving a leadership role in addressing these through sustainable urban design practices, contributions to economic regeneration and a commitment to social equity. From the economic renewal potential of library development projects, to the provision of public space in a privatizing world, to services for the homeless and crisis management during urban disasters, public libraries are a keystone public institution for any sustainable community. While there is a long tradition in the library literature arguing for the public library’s role in addressing urban social problems, the gravity of our contemporary social, environmental and economic crises constitutes a renewed and urgent imperative for such an engagement.
The book Public Libraries and Resilient Cities will explore the vital role that public libraries can play in the promotion of ecologically, economically and socially sustainable communities in challenging times. It will introduce librarians and library administrators to key urban planning concepts as well as current thinking on sustainability issues, and share success stories in urban resilience from library practitioners.
Ultimately, the book will outline how public libraries can contribute to “placemaking,” or the creation and nurturing of vital and unique communities that can provide intergenerational equity for their residents.
This project will be an ALA Editions release with expected publication in late 2011 or early 2012.
Paper themes/topics will include:
The Public Library and Socially Sustainable Communities
How public libraries have been dealing with unfolding social equity issues in economically trying times, and within the context of an increasingly diverse urban society e.g., homelessness, multicultural constituencies, ensuring free speech, serving the needs of inner city users, newcomers, urban Indigenous peoples, etc.
The Public Library and Ecologically Sustainable Communities
How the design, location, infrastructure, programming, collection, administration and procurement decisions made by public libraries can promote environmental sustainability, both internally and within the community.
The Public Library and Economically Sustainable Communities
The potential for public libraries to contribute to economic development, neighborhood revitalization and local economic resilience will be explored in this chapter. This will include consideration of both downtown library building development projects and ongoing community-based activities in neighborhood branches.
The Public Library and Crisis
Extreme weather, energy depletion, and economic meltdowns are transforming -- or are threatening to transform -- our urban society. How have public libraries begun preparing? How should they respond in the future? What constraints will libraries face and how might these be overcome?
The Public Library and Placemaking
How can public libraries contribute to urban regeneration and the making of genuine, sustainable urban “places”? What are the current public engagement practices in library planning? How can public librarians contribute to addressing urban quality of life and environmental issues? How can librarians and city planners collaborate on addressing these issues?
Guidelines:
I am seeking submissions between 1,500 – 2,500 words from librarians, library administrators, public administrators or city planners highlighting recent experiences / best practices / partnerships related to these issues in the public library context. Essays should be aimed at practitioners and emphasize practical considerations and solutions, rather than theoretical explorations. Please submit a statement of interest or abstract by May 31st, 2010.
Final paper submission deadline: January 7th, 2011.
Please contact me at m(dot)dudley(at)uwinnipeg(dot)ca
About the Editor
Michael Dudley is a Research Associate and Library Coordinator at the Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) at the University of Winnipeg. He has graduate degrees in both Library and Information Studies and City Planning and teaches urban sustainability courses at the University of Winnipeg and is an adjunct professor with the City Planning Department at the University of Manitoba. Michael serves on the editorial boards of both Plan Canada and Progressive Planning magazines and is the book review editor for the Canadian Journal of Urban Research. He is a regular book reviewer for The Winnipeg Free Press and contributes editorials for the urban planning website Planetizen (http://www.planetizen.com/blog/29) and the IUS “CityStates” weblog (citystates.typepad.com).
Lightning Rounds: Call for Presenters (RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee at ALA Annual)
Lightning Rounds: Call for Presenters (RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee at ALA Annual)
The RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee is hosting a lightning round forum at its meeting at ALA Annual 2010. The meeting will be held Sunday, June 27, 4-5:30 p.m. in EMB-Capital A.
Theme: Innovations in Catalog Use
Are you doing something in your library you would like to show off? We are interested in presentations about the library catalog (broadly defined), including but not limited to user education, user experience, interface design, next generation catalog implementations, usability testing and mobile access. We are interested in successful innovations, but we are also interested in hearing about failures: what didn't work and why.
Format: We are seeking speakers to present for five minutes each, with a Q&A session after each speaker. A microphone is provided, but no other technology is available, so be prepared to "stand and deliver" without visual aids. We hope to obtain speakers on five different topics, with as little overlap as possible. If two topics are related we may run them back-to-back with a single discussion.
To submit a proposal, e-mail a short description (150 word limit) to steve-ostrem@uiowa.edu
by June 1, 2010.
Steve Ostrem
RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee chair
The RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee is hosting a lightning round forum at its meeting at ALA Annual 2010. The meeting will be held Sunday, June 27, 4-5:30 p.m. in EMB-Capital A.
Theme: Innovations in Catalog Use
Are you doing something in your library you would like to show off? We are interested in presentations about the library catalog (broadly defined), including but not limited to user education, user experience, interface design, next generation catalog implementations, usability testing and mobile access. We are interested in successful innovations, but we are also interested in hearing about failures: what didn't work and why.
Format: We are seeking speakers to present for five minutes each, with a Q&A session after each speaker. A microphone is provided, but no other technology is available, so be prepared to "stand and deliver" without visual aids. We hope to obtain speakers on five different topics, with as little overlap as possible. If two topics are related we may run them back-to-back with a single discussion.
To submit a proposal, e-mail a short description (150 word limit) to steve-ostrem@uiowa.edu
by June 1, 2010.
Steve Ostrem
RUSA/RSS Catalog Use Committee chair
CFP: Access Services Conference 2010
CFP: Access Services Conference 2010
Access Services Conference 2010, Innovative Approaches to Access Services
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the Access Services Conference 2010, Innovative Approaches to Access Services. This year's event will be held at Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, GA from November 10-12, 2010.
The Access Services Conference is an opportunity for individuals working in all areas of Access Service in libraries to gather information and communicate with other professionals about Circulation, Reserves, Interlibrary Loan, Student Worker Management, Security, Stacks Maintenance, and other topics of interest. The conference is focused primarily on academic libraries but we welcome participation and proposals from all types of libraries.
We invite program proposals from March 8 until 5pm, May 14, 2010. Accepted program proposal submissions should be able to fit within a 50 minute segment. Proposals might focus on any of the following areas:
Customer Service Circulation
Interlibrary Loan
Consortia Agreements
Marketing
Reserves
Security
Space Management
Stacks Maintenance
Student Workers Management
Current technology for access service enhancement
Program Proposal guidelines:
Please submit an abstract of 300 words or less with the program title, your name, title, and affiliation. Please also note if your proposal is for a single presenter, panel, or roundtable discussion. Program proposals will be reviewed by the program committee and those presenters who are selected will be notified by June 1, 2010. In order to submit a proposal, please go to “Call for Proposals” on the conference website http://www.accessservicesconference.org/home to submit your proposal.
Please direct any questions to
Catherine Jannik Downey
cdowney@ggc.edu
Vendors or organizations interested in sponsoring the Access Services Conference please contact
Denita Hampton
dahampton@gsu.edu
Karen Glover
Circulation Services Librarian,
Assistant Department Head
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Access Services Conference 2010, Innovative Approaches to Access Services
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee, we would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the Access Services Conference 2010, Innovative Approaches to Access Services. This year's event will be held at Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, GA from November 10-12, 2010.
The Access Services Conference is an opportunity for individuals working in all areas of Access Service in libraries to gather information and communicate with other professionals about Circulation, Reserves, Interlibrary Loan, Student Worker Management, Security, Stacks Maintenance, and other topics of interest. The conference is focused primarily on academic libraries but we welcome participation and proposals from all types of libraries.
We invite program proposals from March 8 until 5pm, May 14, 2010. Accepted program proposal submissions should be able to fit within a 50 minute segment. Proposals might focus on any of the following areas:
Customer Service Circulation
Interlibrary Loan
Consortia Agreements
Marketing
Reserves
Security
Space Management
Stacks Maintenance
Student Workers Management
Current technology for access service enhancement
Program Proposal guidelines:
Please submit an abstract of 300 words or less with the program title, your name, title, and affiliation. Please also note if your proposal is for a single presenter, panel, or roundtable discussion. Program proposals will be reviewed by the program committee and those presenters who are selected will be notified by June 1, 2010. In order to submit a proposal, please go to “Call for Proposals” on the conference website http://www.accessservicesconference.org/home to submit your proposal.
Please direct any questions to
Catherine Jannik Downey
cdowney@ggc.edu
Vendors or organizations interested in sponsoring the Access Services Conference please contact
Denita Hampton
dahampton@gsu.edu
Karen Glover
Circulation Services Librarian,
Assistant Department Head
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
CFP: International Journal of Library Science
CFP: International Journal of Library Science
http://www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/
*Call for Papers*
Papers are invited for the *International Journal of **Library Science (IJLS)*. The *IJLS* is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to:
• Education for librarianship
• Information policy
• Information and communication technologies (ICT's)
• Information Society
• Equity of Access
• Sustainability and ICT's
• Children's Internet Protection Act
• Censorship
• Information explosion
• Information literacy
• Government Information
• Decreased funding for established libraries
• Copyright
• Intellectual property rights
• Intellectual freedom
• Digital divide
• Open access (publishing)
• Patriot Act
• Public lending right
• Slow fires
• Serials crisis
• Current digital/scanning technologies
• Remote Access
An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley@yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib[at]gmail.com .
Sincerely,
* * *
Dr. Michel Nguessan,
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Library Science (IJLS)
www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/
Governors State University, Illinois, USA
http://www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/
*Call for Papers*
Papers are invited for the *International Journal of **Library Science (IJLS)*. The *IJLS* is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to:
• Education for librarianship
• Information policy
• Information and communication technologies (ICT's)
• Information Society
• Equity of Access
• Sustainability and ICT's
• Children's Internet Protection Act
• Censorship
• Information explosion
• Information literacy
• Government Information
• Decreased funding for established libraries
• Copyright
• Intellectual property rights
• Intellectual freedom
• Digital divide
• Open access (publishing)
• Patriot Act
• Public lending right
• Slow fires
• Serials crisis
• Current digital/scanning technologies
• Remote Access
An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley@yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib[at]gmail.com .
Sincerely,
* * *
Dr. Michel Nguessan,
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Library Science (IJLS)
www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/
Governors State University, Illinois, USA
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Seeking Submissions from Practicing Librarians (Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone or With Limited Nonprofessionals)
Seeking Submissions from Practicing Librarians (Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone or With Limited Nonprofessionals)
Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone or With Limited Nonprofessionals
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS. Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library Association 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their experiences about running libraries as the only professional with limited nonprofessionals. Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, sidebars based on experience--successful management employing innovation to help colleagues. Those accepted will receive complimentary copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material, no co-authors; 2400-2600 words.
Possible topics: networking, financial planning, administration tips, public relations, continuing education, time management, library boards, community partnering, legal concerns, library manuals, innovative technology, managing volunteers.
To receive a Go Ahead with guidelines, please e-mail 3-5 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by June 1, 2010 along with a 80-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. You will be contacted which (if any) of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place SOLO/your name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone or With Limited Nonprofessionals
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS. Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library Association 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their experiences about running libraries as the only professional with limited nonprofessionals. Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, sidebars based on experience--successful management employing innovation to help colleagues. Those accepted will receive complimentary copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material, no co-authors; 2400-2600 words.
Possible topics: networking, financial planning, administration tips, public relations, continuing education, time management, library boards, community partnering, legal concerns, library manuals, innovative technology, managing volunteers.
To receive a Go Ahead with guidelines, please e-mail 3-5 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by June 1, 2010 along with a 80-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. You will be contacted which (if any) of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place SOLO/your name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Call for Manuscripts: Libraries Unlimited Library Management Collection
Call for Manuscripts: Libraries Unlimited Library Management Collection
A world society transforming to an environment for continuous learning as technological developments enhance accessing information brings new challenges to library management and high expectations for aspiring managerial candidates.
If the opportunity to write or produce a book reflecting current thinking on various aspects of management appeals to you please contact the series editor. If you would prefer consideration as a chapter author please indicate this with your subject interest and your name will be placed on a list for consideration by an editor.
The series editor is the first of a group assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and production of your book. The series editor works with you through the entire process while other editors provide specific guidance for some matters. Consider the advantages this process offers whether you have experience or are a first time book author or editor. Qualified professional assistance will address any issue. This invitation is open to everyone anywhere who is interested. Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Contact series editor: Gerard McCabe E: mgmted@comcast.net T: 410-487-6872
A world society transforming to an environment for continuous learning as technological developments enhance accessing information brings new challenges to library management and high expectations for aspiring managerial candidates.
If the opportunity to write or produce a book reflecting current thinking on various aspects of management appeals to you please contact the series editor. If you would prefer consideration as a chapter author please indicate this with your subject interest and your name will be placed on a list for consideration by an editor.
The series editor is the first of a group assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and production of your book. The series editor works with you through the entire process while other editors provide specific guidance for some matters. Consider the advantages this process offers whether you have experience or are a first time book author or editor. Qualified professional assistance will address any issue. This invitation is open to everyone anywhere who is interested. Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Contact series editor: Gerard McCabe E: mgmted@comcast.net T: 410-487-6872
CFP: The Journal of Erie Studies
CFP: The Journal of Erie Studies
The Journal of Erie Studies is pleased to announce a call for articles, book reviews, historical fiction, and non-fiction essays. Devoted to chronicling the Lake Erie area (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, & Ontario), the Journal is inter-disciplinary in focus and dedicated to using history and ideas to better understand and improve the region. Though the journal is peer-reviewed we seek articles, book reviews, fiction, and essays that written for a wide audience. Graduate students, academics, and the educated public are invited to submit their completed work, a précis, or an idea to the editor.
The fall 2010 submission deadline is November 1.
journal@gannon.edu
Or
The Journal of Erie Studies
Department of History
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Email: journal@gannon.edu
The Journal of Erie Studies is pleased to announce a call for articles, book reviews, historical fiction, and non-fiction essays. Devoted to chronicling the Lake Erie area (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, & Ontario), the Journal is inter-disciplinary in focus and dedicated to using history and ideas to better understand and improve the region. Though the journal is peer-reviewed we seek articles, book reviews, fiction, and essays that written for a wide audience. Graduate students, academics, and the educated public are invited to submit their completed work, a précis, or an idea to the editor.
The fall 2010 submission deadline is November 1.
journal@gannon.edu
Or
The Journal of Erie Studies
Department of History
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
Email: journal@gannon.edu
CFP: Popular Entertainment Studies
CFP: Popular Entertainment Studies
CALL FOR PAPERS
Volume 1, number 2
Popular Entertainment Studies is a peer-reviewed, inter-disciplinary eJournal dedicated to the exploration of all aspects of popular entertainment. Its aim is to stimulate international debate and the exchange of ideas in a field whose meaning and definition remain widely contested.
We invite expressions of interest by scholars from a range of complementary disciplines: theatre and performance studies, health, history, psychology, dance, fine art and music, as well as performing arts curators and archivists, which address any aspect of popular entertainments, their genres, styles, audiences, spaces, performers and performances.
In the first instance, an expression of interest should be sent to the General Editor (Victor.Emeljanow@newcastle.edu.au). The second issue will be published in September 2010 and the deadline for completed articles is July 18, 2010. Author guidelines and instructions for the submission process are accessible at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/journal/popular-entertainment-studies/
Warm regards
Dr Gillian Arrighi
School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
University of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Gillian Arrighi, Lecturer in Drama
School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
Rm SRR203, Social Sciences Bldg
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW Australia
p: +61 2 49215007
Email: gillian.arrighi@newcastle.edu.au
Visit the website at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/journal/popular-entertainment-studies/
CALL FOR PAPERS
Volume 1, number 2
Popular Entertainment Studies is a peer-reviewed, inter-disciplinary eJournal dedicated to the exploration of all aspects of popular entertainment. Its aim is to stimulate international debate and the exchange of ideas in a field whose meaning and definition remain widely contested.
We invite expressions of interest by scholars from a range of complementary disciplines: theatre and performance studies, health, history, psychology, dance, fine art and music, as well as performing arts curators and archivists, which address any aspect of popular entertainments, their genres, styles, audiences, spaces, performers and performances.
In the first instance, an expression of interest should be sent to the General Editor (Victor.Emeljanow@newcastle.edu.au). The second issue will be published in September 2010 and the deadline for completed articles is July 18, 2010. Author guidelines and instructions for the submission process are accessible at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/journal/popular-entertainment-studies/
Warm regards
Dr Gillian Arrighi
School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
University of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Gillian Arrighi, Lecturer in Drama
School of Drama, Fine Art and Music
Rm SRR203, Social Sciences Bldg
University of Newcastle
Callaghan NSW Australia
p: +61 2 49215007
Email: gillian.arrighi@newcastle.edu.au
Visit the website at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/journal/popular-entertainment-studies/
CALL FOR CASE STUDIES/BOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS International Students and Academic Libraries: Initiatives for Success
CALL FOR CASE STUDIES/BOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS International Students and Academic Libraries: Initiatives for Success
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010
Editors: Pamela Jackson and Patrick Sullivan, San Diego State University
Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries
Have you developed programs or services for international students at your academic library? If so, the editors of this upcoming volume to be published by the Association of College & Research Libraries would like the hear from you! We are looking for approximately 10-15 case studies to illustrate successful initiatives that support the library, research, and information literacy needs of international students.
Introduction: According to data in the Open Doors 2008 report, the number of international students studying on U.S. campuses is at an all-time high. Approximately 7% of U.S. college students are international students (national average), while on some campuses, as many as 22% of the total student body is international. These students bring with them special skills and insights, but they also present unique challenges for our educational systems. Libraries can
play a critical role in connecting these foreign students, not only to our universities and colleges, but also to the information literacy skills they will need to succeed. Many students have not previously had librarians available to assist with their research. It is therefore critical that we
clarify the role that librarians can play in their educational careers.
Objective of the Book: This book will present case studies of academic library initiatives that support the library, research, and information literacy needs of international students. The target audience of this book will be other librarians, like you, who have a desire to more effectively reach out to international students on their campuses. The case studies will offer varied perspectives and replicable ideas about how to encourage international students
to use the library and break down barriers to their success.
Suggested Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
• Library Orientation to International Students
• Instruction/Information Literacy to International Students
• Outreach Programs Targeted to International Students
• Library Collections for International Students
• Reference Services for International Students
• Programs for International Graduate Students
• Web Resources and Distance Education for International Students
• Marketing Library Resources to International Students
• Multilingualism in Library Instruction and Outreach
• Collaboration with International Student Organizations
• Celebrating Diversity for the Benefit of International and National Students in the Library
• Assessment of International Student Learning
Submission Procedure: Proposal Submission Deadline is June 30, 2010. Academic library professionals are invited to submit their proposal of not more than 2 pages. Your proposal should include: 1) the names and contact information for all authors (identify a main contact); 2) a clear description of the academic library initiative for international students you are proposing for the case study; 3) a brief description of your academic institution; and, 4) information about the author(s) showing his/her qualifications for writing the case study/chapter. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 31, 2010. Accepted authors will have until January 31, 2011 to prepare their case study chapters of approximately
4000-6000 words. All submitted chapters will be reviewed by the editors. Guidelines for preparing chapters will be sent upon acceptance of proposals. This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing in August 2011 by the Association of College and Research Libraries, however, we are hoping for early completion in time for ALA in June 2011. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.ala.org/acrl/.
If you would like to see a recent ACRL publication of case studies to more
fully understand the style of this book, please take a look at:
Information Literacy Programs in the Digital Age: Educating College and University Students Online (Alice Daugherty and Michael F. Russo, editors) or Library 2.0 Initiatives in Academic Libraries (Laura B. Cohen, editor).
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document):
Pamela Jackson, Information Literacy Librarian
Library and Information Access, LA1101C
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
Tel: 619-594-3809
Email: pjackson@rohan.sdsu.edu
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010
Editors: Pamela Jackson and Patrick Sullivan, San Diego State University
Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries
Have you developed programs or services for international students at your academic library? If so, the editors of this upcoming volume to be published by the Association of College & Research Libraries would like the hear from you! We are looking for approximately 10-15 case studies to illustrate successful initiatives that support the library, research, and information literacy needs of international students.
Introduction: According to data in the Open Doors 2008 report, the number of international students studying on U.S. campuses is at an all-time high. Approximately 7% of U.S. college students are international students (national average), while on some campuses, as many as 22% of the total student body is international. These students bring with them special skills and insights, but they also present unique challenges for our educational systems. Libraries can
play a critical role in connecting these foreign students, not only to our universities and colleges, but also to the information literacy skills they will need to succeed. Many students have not previously had librarians available to assist with their research. It is therefore critical that we
clarify the role that librarians can play in their educational careers.
Objective of the Book: This book will present case studies of academic library initiatives that support the library, research, and information literacy needs of international students. The target audience of this book will be other librarians, like you, who have a desire to more effectively reach out to international students on their campuses. The case studies will offer varied perspectives and replicable ideas about how to encourage international students
to use the library and break down barriers to their success.
Suggested Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
• Library Orientation to International Students
• Instruction/Information Literacy to International Students
• Outreach Programs Targeted to International Students
• Library Collections for International Students
• Reference Services for International Students
• Programs for International Graduate Students
• Web Resources and Distance Education for International Students
• Marketing Library Resources to International Students
• Multilingualism in Library Instruction and Outreach
• Collaboration with International Student Organizations
• Celebrating Diversity for the Benefit of International and National Students in the Library
• Assessment of International Student Learning
Submission Procedure: Proposal Submission Deadline is June 30, 2010. Academic library professionals are invited to submit their proposal of not more than 2 pages. Your proposal should include: 1) the names and contact information for all authors (identify a main contact); 2) a clear description of the academic library initiative for international students you are proposing for the case study; 3) a brief description of your academic institution; and, 4) information about the author(s) showing his/her qualifications for writing the case study/chapter. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by July 31, 2010. Accepted authors will have until January 31, 2011 to prepare their case study chapters of approximately
4000-6000 words. All submitted chapters will be reviewed by the editors. Guidelines for preparing chapters will be sent upon acceptance of proposals. This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing in August 2011 by the Association of College and Research Libraries, however, we are hoping for early completion in time for ALA in June 2011. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.ala.org/acrl/.
If you would like to see a recent ACRL publication of case studies to more
fully understand the style of this book, please take a look at:
Information Literacy Programs in the Digital Age: Educating College and University Students Online (Alice Daugherty and Michael F. Russo, editors) or Library 2.0 Initiatives in Academic Libraries (Laura B. Cohen, editor).
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document):
Pamela Jackson, Information Literacy Librarian
Library and Information Access, LA1101C
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
Tel: 619-594-3809
Email: pjackson@rohan.sdsu.edu
Request for panel participants, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
Request for panel participants, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
ALA Annual, Washington, D.C., Friday, June 25, 2010, 10:30-12:00 p.m.
The ALCTS FRBR Interest Group is seeking participants/presenters for a panel discussion on FRBR, its implications and implementations. All topics related to FRBR are welcome, but given the imminent release of RDA we are most interested in exploring issues other than descriptive cataloging. Some suggested topics include:
- implications for user interface design and implementation;
- FRBRoo and the CIDOC CRM;
- FRAD and FRSAD;
- overview and background on data modeling in general
Presentations should be brief, around 10-15 minutes, to allow for discussion time after the presentations. Please send a brief description of your proposed presentation by May 24, to our contact information below.
Thanks for your consideration,
Tami Morse McGill
Chair, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
Catalog Librarian
University of Wyoming Libraries
tamimcgill@gmail.com
Judy Jeng
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
judyjeng@comcast.net
ALA Annual, Washington, D.C., Friday, June 25, 2010, 10:30-12:00 p.m.
The ALCTS FRBR Interest Group is seeking participants/presenters for a panel discussion on FRBR, its implications and implementations. All topics related to FRBR are welcome, but given the imminent release of RDA we are most interested in exploring issues other than descriptive cataloging. Some suggested topics include:
- implications for user interface design and implementation;
- FRBRoo and the CIDOC CRM;
- FRAD and FRSAD;
- overview and background on data modeling in general
Presentations should be brief, around 10-15 minutes, to allow for discussion time after the presentations. Please send a brief description of your proposed presentation by May 24, to our contact information below.
Thanks for your consideration,
Tami Morse McGill
Chair, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
Catalog Librarian
University of Wyoming Libraries
tamimcgill@gmail.com
Judy Jeng
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, ALCTS FRBR Interest Group
judyjeng@comcast.net
Monday, May 10, 2010
Call for Articles: "Biz of Acq" column of Against the Grain
Call for Articles: "Biz of Acq" column of Against the Grain
Against the Grain is a down-to-earth, practice-oriented library journal. Its goal is to provide acquisitions librarians in all types of libraries, and information sellers, with current information on events in the field, and practical insights into acquisitions techniques and processes. The "Biz of Acq" column features discussions of key acquisitions topics by working librarians.
Ideas for upcoming "Biz of Acq" articles include:
--Acquiring MP3's, scores, and e-scores.
--Streamlining e-resource management with an ERM system.
--Selecting an e-book platform.
--Acquiring e-books.
--Acquiring e-book readers and e-books for them.
--Acquisitions role in Digital Collections/Institutional Repositories.
--Acquisitions role in e-reserves.
--Finding and selecting vendors and vendor comparison and assessment.
--The technology of acquisitions e.g. library systems, databases, spreadsheets, the web, etc.
--Workflow analysis.
--Managing accounting and accounts.
--Acquisitions/Cataloging workflows e.g. exporting at point of order, purchasing bibliographic records with materials, the impact of cataloging considerations on the decision to purchase databases, etc.
Feel free to choose any of these topics, or one of your own. Theoretical articles, research reports, "how-to" articles, case studies, literature reviews and conceptual or opinion pieces are welcome. Article length should be approximately 1200-1500 words (4-5 pages, double-spaced).
Contributions may be written by individuals or co-authored.
URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/
If you are interested in writing for "Biz of Acq", please contact the editor:
Michelle Flinchbaugh
Acquisitions Librarian
Albin O. Kuhn Library
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Phone: (410) 455-6754
Fax: (410) 455-1598
flinchba@UMBC.EDU
Against the Grain is a down-to-earth, practice-oriented library journal. Its goal is to provide acquisitions librarians in all types of libraries, and information sellers, with current information on events in the field, and practical insights into acquisitions techniques and processes. The "Biz of Acq" column features discussions of key acquisitions topics by working librarians.
Ideas for upcoming "Biz of Acq" articles include:
--Acquiring MP3's, scores, and e-scores.
--Streamlining e-resource management with an ERM system.
--Selecting an e-book platform.
--Acquiring e-books.
--Acquiring e-book readers and e-books for them.
--Acquisitions role in Digital Collections/Institutional Repositories.
--Acquisitions role in e-reserves.
--Finding and selecting vendors and vendor comparison and assessment.
--The technology of acquisitions e.g. library systems, databases, spreadsheets, the web, etc.
--Workflow analysis.
--Managing accounting and accounts.
--Acquisitions/Cataloging workflows e.g. exporting at point of order, purchasing bibliographic records with materials, the impact of cataloging considerations on the decision to purchase databases, etc.
Feel free to choose any of these topics, or one of your own. Theoretical articles, research reports, "how-to" articles, case studies, literature reviews and conceptual or opinion pieces are welcome. Article length should be approximately 1200-1500 words (4-5 pages, double-spaced).
Contributions may be written by individuals or co-authored.
URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/
If you are interested in writing for "Biz of Acq", please contact the editor:
Michelle Flinchbaugh
Acquisitions Librarian
Albin O. Kuhn Library
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Phone: (410) 455-6754
Fax: (410) 455-1598
flinchba@UMBC.EDU
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Call for Reviewers – Music Reference Services Quarterly
Call for Reviewers – Music Reference Services Quarterly
Music Reference Services Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge, seeks reviewers for its book review column. This column provides music librarians with critical reviews of current books and other media that address music subjects. Reviewers in all musical specialties are welcome, and we particularly welcome reviewers with expertise in 19th century music and the Twentieth-century American folk music movement.
If you would like to write reviews for Music Reference Services Quarterly, please send me a short biographical paragraph via e-mail outlining your scholarly and/or professional interests and the kinds of books you would like to review. We publish approximately five reviews per issue.
Michael Duffy
Book Review Editor
Music Reference Services Quarterly
mduffyiv@niu.edu
Music Reference Services Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge, seeks reviewers for its book review column. This column provides music librarians with critical reviews of current books and other media that address music subjects. Reviewers in all musical specialties are welcome, and we particularly welcome reviewers with expertise in 19th century music and the Twentieth-century American folk music movement.
If you would like to write reviews for Music Reference Services Quarterly, please send me a short biographical paragraph via e-mail outlining your scholarly and/or professional interests and the kinds of books you would like to review. We publish approximately five reviews per issue.
Michael Duffy
Book Review Editor
Music Reference Services Quarterly
mduffyiv@niu.edu
CFP: ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) Program on Usage Statistics
CFP: ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) Program on Usage Statistics
The ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) requests presentation
proposals for our Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from
10:30am-12:00pm.
The topic is: Down for the Count: Making the Case for E-Resource Usage Statistics
We are looking for speakers to help us kick off discussion about the collection and usage of e-resource statistics, covering some of the following areas:
-Innovative ways of collecting or using e-resource statistics
-Using e-resource statistics to inform renewals and cancellations
-Using e-resource statistics for cost per use analysis
-SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative) standard for e-resource statistics
-Use of ScholarlyStats and other services to gather e-resource statistics
-Use of statistics from proxy service or link resolver
-What are the vendor services we still need in this area?
Each presentation should be approximately 10-15 minutes and the panel will be followed by questions and answers, with ample discussion.
Please e-mail proposals by May 20, 2010 to Amira Aaron (a.aaron@neu.edu)
Include in your proposal:
- Title of presentation
- Brief summary of proposed presentation
- Name(s) and position(s) of presenter(s)
- E-mail address(es) of presenter(s)
Thank you for your participation!
Amira Aaron
Associate Dean, Scholarly Resources
Northeastern University Libraries
360 Huntington Avenue
320 Snell Library
Boston MA 02115
a.aaron@neu.edu
617-373-4961 (work)
617-373-5409 (fax)
The ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) requests presentation
proposals for our Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from
10:30am-12:00pm.
The topic is: Down for the Count: Making the Case for E-Resource Usage Statistics
We are looking for speakers to help us kick off discussion about the collection and usage of e-resource statistics, covering some of the following areas:
-Innovative ways of collecting or using e-resource statistics
-Using e-resource statistics to inform renewals and cancellations
-Using e-resource statistics for cost per use analysis
-SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative) standard for e-resource statistics
-Use of ScholarlyStats and other services to gather e-resource statistics
-Use of statistics from proxy service or link resolver
-What are the vendor services we still need in this area?
Each presentation should be approximately 10-15 minutes and the panel will be followed by questions and answers, with ample discussion.
Please e-mail proposals by May 20, 2010 to Amira Aaron (a.aaron@neu.edu)
Include in your proposal:
- Title of presentation
- Brief summary of proposed presentation
- Name(s) and position(s) of presenter(s)
- E-mail address(es) of presenter(s)
Thank you for your participation!
Amira Aaron
Associate Dean, Scholarly Resources
Northeastern University Libraries
360 Huntington Avenue
320 Snell Library
Boston MA 02115
a.aaron@neu.edu
617-373-4961 (work)
617-373-5409 (fax)
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
CFP: The point of partnership: understanding employer engagement in education
The point of partnership: understanding employer engagement in education
University of Warwick, Friday 15 October 2010
The inaugural research conference sponsored by the Education and Employers Taskforce seeks to address key questions as part of its remit to better understand employer engagement with education. Papers are encouraged from researchers and analysts based in universities and elsewhere from a wide range of disciplines including education policy, economics, human resource management and anthropology using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
To help disseminate results, the Taskforce is in discussion with the Journal of Education and Work which is considering dedication of a special edition of the journal to the conference.
Keynote speakers:Chris Humphries, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Employment and Skills; Professor Hugh Lauder, University of Bath, Editor of the Journal of Education and Work
Key topics: Work-related learning across key stages one to five across the curriculum, work experience, pupil mentoring, modern foreign language acquisition, STEM, employee governors, Diplomas, Young Apprenticeships, literacy and numeracy support, learning materials, enterprise education.
A 300-500 word abstract should be submitted by June 7th 2010
Delegate information: The conference fee is £80 (unwaged, including postgraduate rate £20)
For more information and to register: Visit www.educationandemployers.org/researchconference
David Bevan
Education and Employers Taskforce,
246 High Holborn,
London, WC1V 7EX
Phone: 07824 444190
Email: david.bevan@educationandemployers.org
University of Warwick, Friday 15 October 2010
The inaugural research conference sponsored by the Education and Employers Taskforce seeks to address key questions as part of its remit to better understand employer engagement with education. Papers are encouraged from researchers and analysts based in universities and elsewhere from a wide range of disciplines including education policy, economics, human resource management and anthropology using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
To help disseminate results, the Taskforce is in discussion with the Journal of Education and Work which is considering dedication of a special edition of the journal to the conference.
Keynote speakers:Chris Humphries, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Employment and Skills; Professor Hugh Lauder, University of Bath, Editor of the Journal of Education and Work
Key topics: Work-related learning across key stages one to five across the curriculum, work experience, pupil mentoring, modern foreign language acquisition, STEM, employee governors, Diplomas, Young Apprenticeships, literacy and numeracy support, learning materials, enterprise education.
A 300-500 word abstract should be submitted by June 7th 2010
Delegate information: The conference fee is £80 (unwaged, including postgraduate rate £20)
For more information and to register: Visit www.educationandemployers.org/researchconference
David Bevan
Education and Employers Taskforce,
246 High Holborn,
London, WC1V 7EX
Phone: 07824 444190
Email: david.bevan@educationandemployers.org
CFP: The Oral, the Written, and Other Verbal Media (OWOVM)
The Oral, the Written, and Other Verbal Media (OWOVM)
Conference on Poetics and Discourse: 12-14 December, 2011
Hosted by Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia) at its City Campus
First call for proposals: due 30 July 2010
Testimony, Witness, Authority:
The politics and poetics of experience
From ethnic cosmologies and narratives of survival to the lyricism of love and loss – cultures are built on verbal reproductions of experience, on their dissemination through arrays of oral, written, and other verbal media, and on the complex relations between participants in these discourses.
The leading theme for this conference is a focus on constructions of knowing and the known – the objective known and the imaginary known – and on the media by which these knowledges are transmitted: media of language, paralanguage, and non-language. That entails a particular interest in topics of change, persistence, marginalisation, and contestation.
Building on the previous OWOVM (cf https://ocs.usask.ca/ocs/index.php/theoral/) at the University of Saskatchewan in 2008, this conference is for both practitioners and researchers in discourse and the language arts and in related fields. It expressly provides a forum for explorations of Indigeneity and autochthony, orality and literacy, and ideologies around cultural reproduction. It brings together composers and performers across creative fields including language, voice, and text, as well as scholars from a range of fields in the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.[i]
How do performances or texts bear witness, either to the events they narrate or to the subjective consciousnesses that produce them? How do the dynamics of transmission circumscribe and transform them? How do they become embedded in the knowledge systems of the cultures they work through? And what of the limits to verbalisation – when voice, text, and/or more visceral media are tasked with creating and communicating meaning in the absence of language grammars?
This is a first call for proposals of language art performances and installations and of scholarly papers and sessions that address these questions. Regular sessions will be 90 minutes, normally containing three individual presentations. As much as possible, the organisers aim to generate a mix of scholarly and creative presentations in each session, grouped around common thematic concerns. Keynote presentations will be announced in the second call for proposals.
Details for proposals
The Programming Committee welcomes your proposals and any preliminary queries. Please email these to: owovm@vu.edu.au. The Committee will begin reviewing first-round proposals on 2 August 2010.
Proposal for an individual presentation
Please submit an abstract or synopsis of up to 200 words, plus a biography of up to 50 words for each presenter and up to 5 keywords for the presentation. Individual presentations will normally be for 15-20 minutes (the chairing will be tight on timelines), plus time for audience questions and comment. Please be clear about whether your proposal is principally scholarly or creative in its purposes.
Proposal for a 90-minute session
If you have arranged three presentations that will occur within your session, please submit proposals for them (as above), plus a session title, an abstract or synopsis of up to 300 words for your session, and a biography of up to 50 words for your proposed session chair. Your session abstract should be clear about the proposed order of presenters. If you wish to depart from the usual conference timings (eg if you wanted to group questions and comments in a single block at the end of the session), then please set out such information clearly in your proposal — otherwise the Programming Committee will assume normal parameters apply. Note that sessions combining scholarly and creative presentations are especially encouraged.
Supporting equipment
Victoria University classrooms have a standard lectern setup with computer, projector, and internet access. If you have particular preferences (eg large projector screen, enhanced speakers for playing music, etc), please make them clear in your proposal. The Programming Committee will genuinely strive to accommodate all timely requests for which we can access the equipment you need.
[i] The fields covered at OWOVM will include, but not be limited to:
· Acoustics.
· Communications and media.
· Cultural anthropology.
· Folklore.
· Gender studies.
· History.
· Indigenous studies.
· Linguistics.
· Literary studies.
· Music.
· Narrative approaches to social research.
· Oral-traditional poetics and narrative.
· Performance studies.
· Philosophy.
· Qualitative approaches to law and criminology.
· Rhetoric.
· Visual arts.
Dr Tom Clark
Senior Lecturer
School of Communication and the Arts
Victoria University (Melbourne)
Tel. AU +61 399192196 Call
Fax. +61 (0)3 9919 2658
Mob. AU +61 432754238 Call
Email: owovm@vu.edu.au
Conference on Poetics and Discourse: 12-14 December, 2011
Hosted by Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia) at its City Campus
First call for proposals: due 30 July 2010
Testimony, Witness, Authority:
The politics and poetics of experience
From ethnic cosmologies and narratives of survival to the lyricism of love and loss – cultures are built on verbal reproductions of experience, on their dissemination through arrays of oral, written, and other verbal media, and on the complex relations between participants in these discourses.
The leading theme for this conference is a focus on constructions of knowing and the known – the objective known and the imaginary known – and on the media by which these knowledges are transmitted: media of language, paralanguage, and non-language. That entails a particular interest in topics of change, persistence, marginalisation, and contestation.
Building on the previous OWOVM (cf https://ocs.usask.ca/ocs/index.php/theoral/) at the University of Saskatchewan in 2008, this conference is for both practitioners and researchers in discourse and the language arts and in related fields. It expressly provides a forum for explorations of Indigeneity and autochthony, orality and literacy, and ideologies around cultural reproduction. It brings together composers and performers across creative fields including language, voice, and text, as well as scholars from a range of fields in the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.[i]
How do performances or texts bear witness, either to the events they narrate or to the subjective consciousnesses that produce them? How do the dynamics of transmission circumscribe and transform them? How do they become embedded in the knowledge systems of the cultures they work through? And what of the limits to verbalisation – when voice, text, and/or more visceral media are tasked with creating and communicating meaning in the absence of language grammars?
This is a first call for proposals of language art performances and installations and of scholarly papers and sessions that address these questions. Regular sessions will be 90 minutes, normally containing three individual presentations. As much as possible, the organisers aim to generate a mix of scholarly and creative presentations in each session, grouped around common thematic concerns. Keynote presentations will be announced in the second call for proposals.
Details for proposals
The Programming Committee welcomes your proposals and any preliminary queries. Please email these to: owovm@vu.edu.au. The Committee will begin reviewing first-round proposals on 2 August 2010.
Proposal for an individual presentation
Please submit an abstract or synopsis of up to 200 words, plus a biography of up to 50 words for each presenter and up to 5 keywords for the presentation. Individual presentations will normally be for 15-20 minutes (the chairing will be tight on timelines), plus time for audience questions and comment. Please be clear about whether your proposal is principally scholarly or creative in its purposes.
Proposal for a 90-minute session
If you have arranged three presentations that will occur within your session, please submit proposals for them (as above), plus a session title, an abstract or synopsis of up to 300 words for your session, and a biography of up to 50 words for your proposed session chair. Your session abstract should be clear about the proposed order of presenters. If you wish to depart from the usual conference timings (eg if you wanted to group questions and comments in a single block at the end of the session), then please set out such information clearly in your proposal — otherwise the Programming Committee will assume normal parameters apply. Note that sessions combining scholarly and creative presentations are especially encouraged.
Supporting equipment
Victoria University classrooms have a standard lectern setup with computer, projector, and internet access. If you have particular preferences (eg large projector screen, enhanced speakers for playing music, etc), please make them clear in your proposal. The Programming Committee will genuinely strive to accommodate all timely requests for which we can access the equipment you need.
[i] The fields covered at OWOVM will include, but not be limited to:
· Acoustics.
· Communications and media.
· Cultural anthropology.
· Folklore.
· Gender studies.
· History.
· Indigenous studies.
· Linguistics.
· Literary studies.
· Music.
· Narrative approaches to social research.
· Oral-traditional poetics and narrative.
· Performance studies.
· Philosophy.
· Qualitative approaches to law and criminology.
· Rhetoric.
· Visual arts.
Dr Tom Clark
Senior Lecturer
School of Communication and the Arts
Victoria University (Melbourne)
Tel. AU +61 399192196 Call
Fax. +61 (0)3 9919 2658
Mob. AU +61 432754238 Call
Email: owovm@vu.edu.au
2nd Call for papers: ORAL HISTORY AND FIELDWORK
2nd Call for papers: ORAL HISTORY AND FIELDWORK
The (Re)use and Interpretation of Research Materials
Helsinki, 2–3 December 2010
Papers are invited for contributions to the Oral History and Fieldwork – The (Re)use and Interpretation of Research Materials symposium hosted by the Finnish Literature Society in collaboration with the Finnish Oral History Network (FOHN) and The Academy of Finland project Strangers from the East – Narratives of Karelian Exiles and Re-immigrants from Russia Regarding their Integration in Finland 2009-2012 (lead by Dr. Outi Fingerroos).
In recent years the focus of fieldwork methodology has turned to the secondary analysis of oral history materials, in other words the use and reuse of archived oral history and life-history materials. Methodological, ethical and theoretical issues have to be considered at all stages of research. The research process grows even more demanding when the researcher uses multiple sources and types of research material instead of keeping to one primary research material. Does this only cause problems and flaws as some have suggested? How have researchers tackled methodological and practical challenges related to the reuse of research materials? Can all research materials be reused and for what kind of research purposes?
We welcome scholars working within the field of oral and life history. Proposals may be submitted for individual papers or workshop sessions. The programme will include keynote lectures, paper sessions and a final panel. The principal conference language will be English.
Participants of workshops are invited to send abstracts to the organizers.
Workshop paper proposals should include a title and a maximum 250 word abstract. Please send us a single page proposal including the title of the presentation, the abstract and the following information:
- name (with your surname in CAPITAL letters)
- affiliation
- postal address
- e-mail address
- telephone and fax numbers
Proposals will be evaluated according to their focus on the topic. Proposals must be written in English. Please e-mail your proposal as an e-mail attachment by 22 May 2010 to fohn@finlit.fi. The acceptance or rejection of proposals will be announced by 30 June 2010. The deadline for the papers is 30 October 2010.
The admission to the symposium is 35€.
Enquiries: fohn@finlit.fi
Ulla-Maija Peltonen
Chair, FOHN
Finnish Literature Society
P.O. Box 259
FIN-00171 Helsinki
Ulla Savolainen
Course Secretary, FOHN
Folklore Studies/
Department of Philosophy, History, Culture and Art Studies
P.O. Box 4
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
The (Re)use and Interpretation of Research Materials
Helsinki, 2–3 December 2010
Papers are invited for contributions to the Oral History and Fieldwork – The (Re)use and Interpretation of Research Materials symposium hosted by the Finnish Literature Society in collaboration with the Finnish Oral History Network (FOHN) and The Academy of Finland project Strangers from the East – Narratives of Karelian Exiles and Re-immigrants from Russia Regarding their Integration in Finland 2009-2012 (lead by Dr. Outi Fingerroos).
In recent years the focus of fieldwork methodology has turned to the secondary analysis of oral history materials, in other words the use and reuse of archived oral history and life-history materials. Methodological, ethical and theoretical issues have to be considered at all stages of research. The research process grows even more demanding when the researcher uses multiple sources and types of research material instead of keeping to one primary research material. Does this only cause problems and flaws as some have suggested? How have researchers tackled methodological and practical challenges related to the reuse of research materials? Can all research materials be reused and for what kind of research purposes?
We welcome scholars working within the field of oral and life history. Proposals may be submitted for individual papers or workshop sessions. The programme will include keynote lectures, paper sessions and a final panel. The principal conference language will be English.
Participants of workshops are invited to send abstracts to the organizers.
Workshop paper proposals should include a title and a maximum 250 word abstract. Please send us a single page proposal including the title of the presentation, the abstract and the following information:
- name (with your surname in CAPITAL letters)
- affiliation
- postal address
- e-mail address
- telephone and fax numbers
Proposals will be evaluated according to their focus on the topic. Proposals must be written in English. Please e-mail your proposal as an e-mail attachment by 22 May 2010 to fohn@finlit.fi. The acceptance or rejection of proposals will be announced by 30 June 2010. The deadline for the papers is 30 October 2010.
The admission to the symposium is 35€.
Enquiries: fohn@finlit.fi
Ulla-Maija Peltonen
Chair, FOHN
Finnish Literature Society
P.O. Box 259
FIN-00171 Helsinki
Ulla Savolainen
Course Secretary, FOHN
Folklore Studies/
Department of Philosophy, History, Culture and Art Studies
P.O. Box 4
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
ALCTS E-Resources Interest Group (ERIG) - Call for ALA Presentation Proposals
ALCTS E-Resources Interest Group (ERIG) - Call for ALA Presentation Proposals
The ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) requests presentation proposals for our Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10:30am-12:00pm.
The topic is: Down for the Count: Making the Case for E-Resource Usage Statistics
We are looking for speakers to help us kick off discussion about the collection and usage of e-resource statistics, covering some of the following areas:
*Innovative ways of collecting or using e-resource statistics
*Using e-resource statistics to inform renewals and cancellations
*Using e-resource statistics for cost per use analysis
*SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative) standard for e-resource statistics
*Use of ScholarlyStats and other services to gather e-resource statistics
*Use of statistics from proxy service or link resolver What are the vendor services we still need in this area?
*Each presentation should be approximately 10-15 minutes and the panel will be followed by questions and answers, with ample discussion.
Please e-mail proposals by May 20, 2010 to Amira Aaron (a.aaron@neu.edu)
Include in your proposal:
- Title of presentation
- Brief summary of proposed presentation
- Name(s) and position(s) of presenter(s)
- E-mail address(es) of presenter(s)
Thank you for your participation!
--------------------
Amira Aaron
Associate Dean, Scholarly Resources
Northeastern University Libraries
320 Snell Library
Boston MA 02115
a.aaron@neu.edu
The ALCTS CRS E-Resources Interest Group (ER IG) requests presentation proposals for our Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10:30am-12:00pm.
The topic is: Down for the Count: Making the Case for E-Resource Usage Statistics
We are looking for speakers to help us kick off discussion about the collection and usage of e-resource statistics, covering some of the following areas:
*Innovative ways of collecting or using e-resource statistics
*Using e-resource statistics to inform renewals and cancellations
*Using e-resource statistics for cost per use analysis
*SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative) standard for e-resource statistics
*Use of ScholarlyStats and other services to gather e-resource statistics
*Use of statistics from proxy service or link resolver What are the vendor services we still need in this area?
*Each presentation should be approximately 10-15 minutes and the panel will be followed by questions and answers, with ample discussion.
Please e-mail proposals by May 20, 2010 to Amira Aaron (a.aaron@neu.edu)
Include in your proposal:
- Title of presentation
- Brief summary of proposed presentation
- Name(s) and position(s) of presenter(s)
- E-mail address(es) of presenter(s)
Thank you for your participation!
--------------------
Amira Aaron
Associate Dean, Scholarly Resources
Northeastern University Libraries
320 Snell Library
Boston MA 02115
a.aaron@neu.edu
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