CFP: Science and Technology Section: IFLA World Congress - Columbus, Ohio August 2016)

CALL FOR PAPERS

World Library and Information Congress 2016

Science & Technology Section

82nd IFLA General Congress and Assembly

Columbus, Ohio, USA 13-19 August 2016

Conference Theme:  Connections, Collaboration, Community

http://www.ifla.org/sci-tech-libraries

The Section’s 2 hour Open Session is: The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Scientific and Technological Data Management & Archiving

Data sets are increasing in importance around the world. Funding agencies are adopting policies that the research article and data associated therewith must be publicly accessible.  Additionally, at the end of the research funding period, the entire dataset must be available as well.   To insure proper identification, access, and preservation of the data set the principles of library and archival sciences must be applied to assist researchers to comply with these policy requirements and to establish new best practices within their disciplines.  This program will focus on the issues raised by these expanding roles of Libraries and Librarians in the data management process. 

The Science and Technological Libraries Section invites papers to explore this topic focused on the following themes.  Papers that report research findings rather than individual case studies will have a greater likelihood of selection for the program.

1.                 Global expectations - what is the status of access to data on the international scene?   What is the potential for collaboration on the international scene?

2.                 Policy Development – what are the challenges of policy development on the university, national and international levels?  Are there success stories and lessoned learned?  What are the principles that underlie a strong policy development?

3.                 Education and Training: are library/archival/information science programs focusing on this new role of librarianship?  If so, what is the curriculum?  Does this attract a different interest group from traditional librarianship? Does it require different disciplinary background that has not traditionally been attracted to librarianship? What type of professional development is necessary for librarians already in the profession to cultivate expertise in the area of data management

4.                 Partnerships, collaboration, expertise – what new partnerships must evolve between research fields and libraries, within institutions and in the research process

5.                 Software technologies and tools – is there a common understanding of software or tools available to manage data?  Is it a repository only or must it be something more integrated into the research process?  What is the role of ORCID, Data Cite and R3Data for providing access to data sets?

The section invites speakers from all library environments (academic, public, government, special) who can address any of these themes in a 15-20 minute presentation at the WLIC meeting.  The goal is to create a diverse program of 4-5 speakers representing libraries from different parts of the world who have different experiences to share that will advance this agenda. Proposed papers must be original and not have been published elsewhere and as previously stated, should report research findings rather than individual case studies.  It is hoped that all presenters will be able to prepare a formal paper, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, however IFLA realizes that it may be impractical to require that every speaker prepare a formal paper and PowerPoint slides.  If that is the case, those speakers must prepare a substantial abstract, including references with URLs and bibliographies to accompany their presentation.  All selected papers will have abstracts and links to full papers on the conference website.  Presentations can be made in any of the official IFLA languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, but an accompanying translation of all papers into English must be provided.  Discussion at the conclusion of the presentations will be highly encouraged.

Note to those who plan to submit: 

·         At least one of the paper’s authors must be present to deliver a summary of the paper during the program in Columbus, Ohio. Abstracts should only be submitted with the understanding that the expenses of attending the conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.

·         All papers that are presented at the WLIC 2016 will be made available online via the IFLA Library under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

·         Authors of accepted papers must complete the IFLA Authors’ Permission Form.

·         All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation letter can be issued to authors.

·         List of opportunities for support is available on the IFLA Conference Participation Grants webpage.

·         All proposals will be reviewed by a jury composed of members of the Science & Technology Section.

Important Dates with which to comply:

19 February 2016 – Deadline for submitting 300 word proposals for papers and presentations, or substantial abstracts of 500 words if no paper will be prepared, plus a very brief biographical statement of speaker(s).  Information should include: title of presentation; sub-themes that it addresses; abstract; all authors, noting likely presenter; institutional affiliations; contact information, including all eMail addresses

7 March 2016 – Announcement of final program and communication with all who submit proposals.  IFLA HQ notified of outcome from call.

3 June 2016 – Deadline for submission of final paper.  Papers should be no more than 3,000 words and papers can be submitted in any of the official IFLA languages: Arabic, Chinese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, but an accompanying translation of all papers into English must be provided.  Attempts will be made to provide translations into other official languages.

30 June 2016 – Deadline for all PowerPoint presentations from Speakers

June/July 2016 – All speakers will be notified of the date & time of the program.

Please submit abstracts as an attachment in MS Word to  Annelie Janred at annelie.janred@ub.qu.se by 19 February.

ACRL Science & Technology Section Discussion List 

Call for Proposals: Innovation and Risk Taking in Business Academic Librarianship: Lightning Talks (ALA Annual)

BRASS Members,

Do you have an innovative idea or project that you’re dying to share with others interested in academic librarianship, instruction, or business reference?  Did you take a risk that didn’t go how you planned, failed, and learned from the failure?

The Business Reference in Academic Libraries is hosting a set of seven lightning talks for their Forum at ALA Annual 2016. Lightning talks are 5-7 minute presentations and could present on a diversity of topics including successes or failures, innovative products implemented, new tools for reference, or risky new services.

Due March 1

Notification by April 15

Submit here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xwY0x6SSq7ATUnP9B3BKjfcIWnEyBWvTi6nH8YZNo6M/viewform

Van Houlson

​Chair, Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee

University of Minnesota 

612-624-1140

https://www.lib.umn.edu/about/staff/van

CFP: Catholic Library World

Call for Submissions: Catholic Library World

Catholic Library Association

Submissions are being accepted on an ongoing basis for upcoming issues of Catholic Library World.

Catholic Library World is the official journal of the Catholic Library Association. Established in 1929, CLW is an international refereed quarterly journal. CLW publishes articles that focus on all aspects of librarianship, especially as it relates to Catholicism and Catholic Studies. CLW articles are intended for an audience that is interested in the broad role and impact of various types of libraries, including, but not limited to academic, public, theological, parish and church libraries, and school libraries. 

The preferred method for submitting manuscripts is as a word-processed attachment in e-mail. Author’s full name, affiliation, and e-mail address must accompany any manuscript submission.

Articles should provide something new to the existing literature. The word count should be 3500- 5000 words and should adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style (humanities is preferred). The style should be accessible and well-documented.

Submission deadline: Submissions are ongoing.

For more information, please visit this website: http://www.cathla.org/catholic-library-world-clw

Send submissions and queries to: Sigrid Kelsey, General Editor, sigridkelsey@gmail.com

CFP: RUSA Voices

Raise your Voice!  Consider blogging for RUSA Voices, the new blog for RUSA members and those who support the mission and goals of RUSA.

We are looking for folks (RUSA member or interested parties) to blog about items or interests or things that really grind your gears throughout the year.

Going to Annual this summer or other library conferences and want to share what you learned? Bring it on! No topic is taboo and since this is a user generated blog, we want to hear what you think. RUSA wants to hear what you think. ALA wants to hear what you think.

Please check out RUSA Voices at http://blog.rusa.ala.org/

Questions?  Interest?  Contact David Midyette (dmidyette@roseman.edu)

Call for Chapters: Creative Approaches to Instructional Design in Libraries: Moving from Theory to Practical Application

We’re excited to invite you to submit chapter proposals for our forthcoming ACRL book, *Creative Approaches to Instructional Design in Libraries: Moving from Theory to Practical Application*.

*Focus of the Book*:

Libraries increasingly emphasize innovative services that connect patrons to information. Given these changes, instructional design (ID) is becoming an important concept in librarians’ day-to-day activities. Unique, library-specific challenges call for creative ideas that are grounded in solid research and theory. Applying the theory to your institution or
circumstance is often challenging. This book will attempt to break down librarians’ preconceptions of what ID is and inspire them to implement ID in creative ways.

There are many variations in how different sectors understand and apply the concept of instructional design. *For purposes of this book*, we define it as intentional, sound instructional or programmatic creation, delivery, and assessment that takes into account the audience, course/program context, and shared learning goals.

*Book Structure*:

This book will have three main sections – *Information Literacy Instruction, Programming and Outreach, *and *Online Initiatives*.

We welcome chapters that focus on practical and creative approaches to ID implementation. What problem were you trying to solve? What ideas did you generate to solve that problem? Who was involved? What was the result? How can the ideas be adapted beyond your library situation?

Supporting ID theory and models can supplement your ideas, but should not be the focus of your proposed chapter.

Proposals will be considered in any of the following categories within one of the three main sections (Information Literacy Instruction, Programming and Outreach, and Online Initiatives):

Suggested subtopics include:

   -     Intentional planning using ID principles (e.g., lesson planning, designing targeted programs, moving from face-to-face to online instruction)
   -     Collaboration with faculty, staff, and other on-campus support services
   -     Assessment planning using ID principles
   -     Obstacles and creative solutions to ID issues

*Don’t see your topic here?* Contact the editors at CreativeIDBook@gmail.com to discuss how your idea may fit within this book’s scope.

*Proposal Guidelines*:

A short form with an attached Word document (.doc or .docx) is required for proposal submission. The Word document should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt., be double-spaced, and include:

   -     A working title
   -     Names of all contributing authors & their respective institutions
   -     Contact information for the primary author
   -     A paragraph describing the proposed chapter
   -     One final sentence that explains how your idea can be adapted beyond your library setting

*Proposals are due by Friday, February 5, 2016*, and can be submitted to
https://form.jotform.com/53554577686169

   -     Contributors will be notified of their status (acceptance or rejection) by February 23, 2016
   -     Deadline to submit the first draft of accepted chapters: April 1, 2016
   -     Estimated length of chapter: 2,500–4000 words
   -     Projected publication date: September 2016

ACRL Publications Agreement FAQ:
http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/publicationsfaq

Thank you,

Brandon West (Social Sciences Librarian, SUNY Geneseo)
Kim Davies Hoffman (Head of Outreach, Learning and Research Services,
University of Rochester)
Michelle Costello (Head of Instructional Services, SUNY Geneseo)

Call for chapters from Advances in Librarianship: Rural and Small Public Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities

Rural and Small Public Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities

Call for chapters from Advances in Librarianship

Rural and Small Public Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities is an edited volume from the Advances in Librarianship book series. It is meant to act as both a scholarly guide to the state of rural and small libraries (RSLs) and a practical guide that can help rural and small libraries to improve their service offerings, better advocate for greater funding and support, and form partnerships that will help them meet the needs of their communities.

For the purpose of this book, rural and small public libraries are defined as libraries that are designated by the Census or other national geographic classification system as being located in a rural area, or that have service populations of 25,000 or less for those located in more populated areas. Proposals for chapters are welcome from academics, librarians, and professionals who engage with RSLs to promote the goals of their organizations.

This book is edited by Brian Real, PhD. Chapters may focus on, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Perspectives on RSL funding and support;

• RSL partnerships, including collaboration with government agencies and local businesses;

• Education and training for rural and small librarians;

• The importance of professional organizations such as the Association of Rural and Small Libraries, Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, and the American Library Association, as well as how these organizations can improve their services to RSLs;

• Advocacy and promotion for RSLs, especially in ways that can lead to increased funding and support;

• How digital technologies have expanded RSL services, including efforts to promote digital inclusion;

• The technology offering and capability divide between RSLs and libraries in more populated areas;

• The value of bookmobiles in expanding service to RSLs' communities;

• How community centers, church computing centers, and other local organizations perform similar functions to RSLs;

• Challenges faced by tribal libraries and the similarity of these outlets to RSLs; and

• The role of RSLs in promoting and preserving regional culture.

Chapter proposals should include a ~500 word abstract. Supplemental materials and additional, longer form proposals may also be included with abstracts. 

Please direct inquiries and chapter ideas to Brian Real at breal@umd.edu.

The proposal submission deadline is February 7, 2016. If accepted, full chapters will be due on June 16, 2016.

Call for contributions to column in the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship

This is a call for contributions to the "E-Resource Round Up" column for volume 28, issue 2 of the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL). Submissions can be related to any aspect of electronic resources and their use in libraries, including conference reports, professional discussion groups, meetings, and practices in using electronic resources in-house. This would be a great opportunity for you to report on topics that may benefit others in our profession.

The editors would like to receive contributions to the column by Friday, February 19, 2016. Contributions should not be published elsewhere.

If you have a submission or questions, please contact the column editors:

Bob Wolverton

Mississippi State University Libraries

(662) 325-0548

bwolverton@library.msstate.edu

Karen Davidson

Mississippi State University Libraries

(662) 325-3018             

kdavidson@library.msstate.edu

CFP: ALAO Distance Learning Interest Group - 2016 Spring Workshop (Miami Univ of Ohio, April 29, 2016)

The Academic Library Association of Ohio's Distance Learning Interest Group (DLIG) is pleased to announce that Inov8 2016 (DLIG's Spring Workshop) will be held at Miami University's Voice of America Center in West Chester, OH (just north of Cincinnati) on Friday, April 29. The workshop will focus on ways to revitalize your approach to distance learning by looking at current practices, emerging technologies and trends, and possibilities for the future.

We are accepting proposals for presentations that will motivate and inspire our distance learning colleagues. We especially welcome submissions that feature innovative use of freely available technologies, successful strategies for connecting to our students and faculty, or tips for librarianship in learning management systems or online courses.

Proposals should be 150-250 words in length and include a very brief bio of the presenter(s), as well as links to any publicly viewable electronic materials referenced. The DLIG Planning Committee will select from the proposals submitted. The deadline for submitting proposals is February 15, 2016.

For more details or to submit a proposal, please email: ohiodlig@gmail.com

Call for Chapters: Information Literacy in Music

Have you created an especially successful information literacy assignment for a music course? Would you like to share your idea with others? We are now accepting submissions for the forthcoming A-R Editions publication, Information Literacy in Music: an Instructor’s Companion. This book is a compilation of information literacy assignments, along with explanations of underlying context and pedagogy, for music as a discipline. We welcome solo or joint submissions from librarians and/or faculty working with undergraduate or graduate courses that address any area of music and related sub-disciplines, including but not limited to: music history, ethnomusicology and world music, music education, popular music, music business, music therapy, etc.

Successful submissions will feature creative, innovative or unique assignment ideas. They will outline the pedagogy behind an assignment, as well as the results of any completed assessment, whether formal or informal. Preference will be given to assignments designed to help students gain skills, competencies, etc., rather than those designed to teach students the mechanics of a research tool, such as citation management software or a database. In order to ensure a diverse range of contributions, the editors may consider external factors such as sub-discipline, institution type, etc. when evaluating submissions for inclusion. 

To submit, please see the below guidelines:

Name(s), title(s), and institutional affiliation:

In a Word document of approximately 1000 words or less, please address the following:

● Include a brief description of the course for which this assignment was created: its role within the music curriculum at your institution, course setting, etc. 

● Describe learning objectives for this assignment. What should students be able to do upon completion of this assignment? Why did you create this assignment? Is there a particular issue with student learning that this assignment is designed to address? If this assignment was created using national pedagogical standards or guidelines, such as the ‘Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education,’ from the Association of College and Research Libraries, please describe.

● Provide a brief description of the assignment itself.

● Include plans for assessment. Please describe any assessment of this assignment you have completed, whether formal or informal. How did you measure the success of this assignment? What did you learn as a result of this assessment? What ideas or suggestions do you have for others who would use 

Please include a copy of the assignment itself as distributed to students. 

Deadline for submission is January 29th, 2016. Please send all materials via email attachment to editors Marian Ritter (marian.ritter@wwu.edu), Beth Christensen (christeb@stolaf.edu), and Erin Conor (econor@reed.edu).

CFP: The Active Librarian

Transform those great ideas from ALA Midwinter into concrete publications! Well, digital publications. So perhaps not concrete in the literal sense...but surely in the metaphorical?

The Active Librarian (TAL) is accepting proposals and manuscripts for publication.  Peer-reviewed, open-access, and practical, we publish the programs, initiatives, and services of public librarians, aiming to house the best practices from which librarians can draw inspiration.

TAL is a practical rather than theoretical journal. Submissions report on an initiative, program, or service at your library. We adhere to important practices of publishing original work vetted by peer review. However, we forgo overly-rigid academic norms in order to emphasize application. Would other libraries benefit from the work you have done? What are the features of your work and steps it takes to implement it? These are general questions that can guide TAL articles.

Acceptable topics include any library-related idea that can be generalized to and applied by other librarians--i.a. fostering an educational partnership, developing a community "makerspace," writing a troubleshooting guide for Envisionware's Time Management service, hosting an open mic experience night (as will be featured in our upcoming issue). Put simply, if you do something well, we want to hear about it.

Please note that academic librarians are encouraged to submit if their work can apply to public librarianship, or if they are working in partnership with public libraries.  International (non-American) submissions are also welcome. 

We invite you to submit to TAL if you believe your project is best publicized widely and freely, and understood as practical application rather than theory-building or historicizing.  Feel free to contact us if you are unsure whether your project “fits.”

You can access our journal contents on, and submit manuscripts to, http://www.activelibrarians.com.  To submit a proposal, please email me directly.

Thank you for reading, and for those who came to ALA I can confirm that the Boston-area is once again cold and hope you are in warmer climes,

Michael J. Carlozzi
Librarian for Information and Technology Services
Canton Public Library
786 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
781-821-5027
http://www.activelibrarians.com

Call for Chapters: Emerging Business Models and Managerial Strategies in the Nonprofit Sector

Call for Chapters: Emerging Business Models and Managerial Strategies in the Nonprofit Sector

Editors
Lindy Lou West, Griffith Business School, Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics, Griffith University. Andrew Charles Worthington, Griffith Business School, Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics, Griffith University.

Chapter proposals due - 28 February, 2016
Full Chapters Due - 30 June, 2016
Final revised chapter due - 30 September, 2016

Introduction
Globally, not for profit (NFP) (also nonprofit) organisations, entrepreneurial startups and hybrid NFP entrepreneurial organisations, operate in a dynamic world of increasing competition, commercialism, technologically connected and ever-changing environments with finite government funding, challenging regulatory requirements, emergent policies, business analytics and big data models where the dominant constants are transition, transformation or termination. With the emergence of contracts and compliance, new regulatory frameworks, changes in funding, user-pay and evidence based services, emerging capitalisation approaches, mergers and acquisition, NFP sectors are experiencing a trajectory of constant changes. To gain new insights, increase funding sustainability, adhere with contractual obligations, deliver quality goods and services outcomes, improve customer satisfaction in line with laws, regulation, standards and compacts, NFP organisations, entrepreneurial startups and hybrid NFP-entrepreneurial startups globally, are searching for new ideas, concepts, models and systems. To this end, innovative business and management models, business analytics models, big data infrastructure and strategic performance management systems are increasingly becoming more important to the sectors. This book aims to examine and evaluate diverse theories, concepts, frameworks, typologies, knowledge information and data across and within interdisciplinary subjects as they relate to the NFP sector and individual organisations. It will identify gaps, provides a bridge between traditional and contemporary business models, systems and visions, information and business analytics and qualitative and quantitative research. The book proposes a contemporary research agenda for the ever deconstructing and reconstructing NFP sector, the internal and external NFP marketplace, existing challenges, emerging issues, future research and practical directions.

Objective
The objective is to synthesize and advance an interdisciplinary approach to NFP research and to provide an international platform for researcher, practitioners, government departments, funders, philanthropists and the IT industry, including specialists and developers, to contribute to and share innovative research on NFP business management, strategic performance, business analytics, big data concepts, systems processes, and management models and frameworks. The book shares innovative ideas, generates knowledge, and adopts new mindsets relevant to the dynamic NFP sector organisations from multiple interdisciplinary approaches.

Target Audience
Academics, NFP practitioners, entrepreneurs, hybrid NFP–entrepreneurial startup founders, philanthropists, crowdfunders, social venturers, business analysts, NFP consultants, NFP legal advisors, qualitative and quantitative researchers, business analysts, program and project managers, strategic management practitioners, performance managers, crowd funders, economists, sociologists, executive managers, field officers, and postgraduate research students. The themes in the book include, but are not limited to, NFP sector organisations, strategic performance management models, innovative business analytics, social ventures, big society, small government concepts, crowdsourcing, user-pay and evidence based funding, information technology and methodological advances, consumerism, commercialism, borders and boundaries of the status of NFP organisations, competitive behaviour and social ventures.

Suggested Topics
We are seeking qualitative, quantitative, case studies on business models, business systems, business analytic models, big data, performance management models in not for profit/nonprofit organisations. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: a) Historical overview / comparative analysis of NFP organisations. b) Definitions of NFP organisations. c) Traditional narratives of NFPs and the global financial crisis. d) Social welfare and economic theories of NFP organisations. e) Bureaucracy, borders and boundaries of government and the NFP sector. f) Government influence on the NFP sector and organisations such as education and research, hospitals and health, legal and mental health centres, community organisation. g) Internal and external marketplace environments in which NFP organisations operate. h) Legal frameworks, laws and regulations which influence NFP decision making. i) Commercialism, evidence-based funding, user-pay funding and NFP organisations. j) Big society theory and the concept of small government. k) Competition theory, contract theory, regulation and regulatory compliance. l) Market versus nonmarket NFP organisations. m) Strategic performance management models and systems. n) Business analytics systems such as EPR, SAP, CRM, big data, social media, information technology and business models and tools. o) Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs and hybrid nonprofit-entrepreneurial organisations. p) Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding as alternative sources of future NFP funding

Submission Procedure
Submit brief chapter proposals on or before 28 February 2016. Chapter proposals should be approximately 1,500 words (2–4 pages) (including background, objective, and chapter structure). Full chapters should be 8,000–10,000 words (25–35 pages) original works, never published, and not available on or accessible from any website. Full chapters are due on or before 30 June 2016. All chapters undergo a double-blind peer review editorial process. A final acceptance notification will be issues to all authors of accepted manuscripts by 15 October 2016.

Chapter authors may be invited to contribute as peer reviewers for this publication. There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this volume. All authors are to provide a short biography of 120 words.

Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global. IGI Global is an international academic publisher which specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. The anticipated date for publication is December 2016. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

Inquires
lindy.west@griffith.edu.au

Submission URL: http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/submit/2057

Code4Lib Journal - 2nd Call for Papers

The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.

We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 32nd issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 32nd issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid April 2016, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at
http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to journal@code4lib.org by Friday, January 15, 2016.  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 31 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org.

Remember, for consideration for the 32nd issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to journal@code4lib.org no later than Friday, January 15, 2016.

CFP: Knowledge Management (KM) Section Satellite Conference IFLA World Library and Information Congress (Columbus, Ohio - August 2016)

Knowledge Management (KM) Section Satellite Conference
IFLA World Library and Information Congress

82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly
August 13-19, 2016,
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Theme: Sharing Practices and Actions for Making Best Use of Organizational Knowledge in Libraries
Date: Friday, August 12, 2016
Venue: Langsam Library, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Organizer: Knowledge Management Section

Primary Contact: Spencer Acadia, Program Chair, AcadiaS1@gmail.com

Conference Focus
This one-day Satellite Conference will focus on organizational knowledge in all varieties of libraries and information centers with particular attention to best practices and activities for optimal dissemination and use. With a global interest inmind, this Satellite Conference will aim to provide a thoughtful and engaging discussion about an array of worldwide issues regarding the organization of knowledge within library and information settings.


Some examples of possible topics:

· Best practices for advisory committees
· Building leadership from within
· Capturing the organizational knowledge and making it available for reuse
· Developing successful mentoring and job-shadowing programs
· Developing better workflows
· Innovative use for staff blogs and intranets
· Research data services
· Supporting and funding staff/student innovation

Librarians, information specialists and professionals, knowledge managers, researchers, and others interested in knowledge management are invited to submit paper proposals on these topics or similar topics pertaining to the centraltheme of the conference.

The KM Section welcomes case studies and theoretical papers from different contexts (e.g., different types of libraries, information organizations, cultural institutions, and public and private sector institutions).

Submissions & Selection Process

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please provide the following in English:
· Name(s) and affiliation(s) of author(s)/presenter(s)
· Proposed title of the paper
· Proposed abstract of the paper (no more than 500 words)
· Brief biographical information of all author(s)/presenter(s)
· Contact information, including email, of all author(s)/presenter(s)

The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2016. Email proposals in .docx of .pdf format to Spencer Acadia, Program Chair, AcadiaS1@gmail.com.

All proposals will be reviewed by four members of the IFLA KM Satellite Conference Organizing Committee. Selection will be based on proposal content and fit to the conference theme. Proposal authors will be notified via email on March15, 2016.

Authors should submit proposals only if they are able to attend the Satellite Conference. At least one author for each accepted paper MUST attend the Satellite Conference to deliver a presentation. This requirement ensures that the author(s)of the papers and attendees of the Satellite Conference have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion with colleagues about the presentations and other KM topics, leading to a more robust professional experience.

The deadline for final papers is June 1, 2016. Papers should be original work written in English, not published elsewhere, and should be no longer than 15 double-spaced pages using a standard 12-point font. Authors will be required topresent their papers at the IFLA KM Satellite Conference. Use of PowerPoint or other visual program is encouraged for benefit of the entire audience. The official language of the Satellite Conference, including presentations, is English.

In accordance with IFLA’s Open Access Statement, all papers presented at the Satellite Conference will be available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) license. Authors of accepted papers will need to signIFLA’s author form upon notification. Papers and presentations will be made available through the IFLA website.

Important Dates

• February 1, 2016 - Deadline for submission of paper proposals (No proposals can be accepted after this date!)
• March 15, 2016 - Notification to authors by email
• June 1, 2016 - Deadline for submission of final paper (No papers can be accepted after this date!)
• July 15, 2016 - Deadline for Satellite Conference free registration (all presenters and participants are required to register)
• August 12, 2016 - Satellite Conference in Cincinnati, OH, USA
• August 13, 2016 - Main IFLA Conference begins in Columbus, OH, USA

Contact

For questions about the Call for Papers, please contact Spencer Acadia, Program Chair,
AcadiaS1@gmail.com.

Additional information about the IFLA Knowledge Management (KM) Section can be found online via the following:

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All expenses are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA or the IFLA KM Section. The Satellite Conference is free of charge, but registration is still required. Lunch and possibly otherrefreshments on the day of the Satellite Conference will be provided.

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CFP: Future of Library Space (Advances in Library Administration and Organization 2016)

Call for proposals

Advances in Library Administration and Organization 2016 Volume:  The Future of Library Space

Series Editor: Samantha Hines, Missoula College at the University of Montana

Libraries are dealing with unprecedented changes on several fronts: technological developments, funding difficulties, and an increasing need to prove themselves to a demanding population.  These factors understandably impact physical library space.  Looking toward the future, what changes can we expect to see in how libraries use space? 

The first 2016 volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization will focus on the future of library spaces.  ALAO offers long-form research, comprehensive discussions of theoretical developments, and in-depth accounts of evidence-based practice in library administration and organization.  The series aims to answer the questions, “How have libraries been managed, and how should they be managed?” It goes beyond a platform for the sharing of research to provide a venue for dialogue across issues, in a way that traditional peer reviewed journals cannot.  Through this series, practitioners can glean new approaches in challenging times and collaborate on the exploration of scholarly solutions to professional quandaries. 

We are currently seeking proposals for the 2016 volume on the future of library space. If you are interested in being part of this volume, please send a proposal including author details and estimated length of final submission to Samantha.hines@umontana.edu by February 15, 2016.

Submission deadlines:

• Submission deadline for proposals: Feb. 15, 2016
• Notification of acceptance sent by March 1, 2016
• Submission deadline for full chapters: May 1, 2016
• Comments returned to authors: June 15, 2016
• Submission deadline for chapter revisions: July 15, 2016

CFP: Student Retention and the Academic Library

Call for proposals

Advances in Library Administration and Organization 2016 Volume:   Student Retention and the Academic Library

Series Editor: Samantha Hines, Missoula College at the University of Montana

Volume Editor: Kellian Clink, Minnesota State University, Mankato

As the costs of education continue to rise and competition increases, colleges and universities must find strategies to increase student retention. Do libraries have a role in student retention? Are the ways we deploy finances, personnel and other resources making a difference? What about the relationship between library staff and students, or the availability of study spaces and social spaces on campus or elsewhere—do they help create a sense of community that helps students stay in college?   What about specialized collections such as self-help books for wellness or dictionaries to address our immigrant students’ needs?  What does your library do, or ought to do, to intentionally support student retention, and how can it inform the future of libraries in student retention? 

The second 2016 volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization will focus on the role of the academic library in student retention.  ALAO offers long-form research, comprehensive discussions of theoretical developments, and in-depth accounts of evidence-based practice in library administration and organization.  The series aims to answer the questions, “How have libraries been managed, and how should they be managed?” It goes beyond a platform for the sharing of research to provide a venue for dialogue across issues, in a way that traditional peer reviewed journals cannot.  Through this series, practitioners can glean new approaches in challenging times and collaborate on the exploration of scholarly solutions to professional quandaries.  

We are currently seeking proposals for the 2016 volume on the role of the academic library in student retention. The place, the people, or the collections might be your focus.  If you are interested in being part of this volume, please send a proposal including author details and estimated length of final submission to Kellian.clink@mnsu.edu  by January 19,  2016.  

Submission deadlines:

Submission deadline for proposals: January 19. 2016

Notification of acceptance sent by:  February 28, 2016

Submission deadline for full chapters:  May 30, 2016

Comments returned to authors:  July 15, 2016

Submission deadline for chapter revisions:   August 15, 2016

ALA Seeks Proposals for 2016-2017 Diversity Research Grants

he American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services seeks proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program.  Applications may address any diversity-related topic which addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity, equity, and outreach issues within library and information science.

 

The application deadline is March 1, 2016. Applicants must be current ALA members. 

 

The Diversity Research Grant consists of a one-time $2,500 award for original research.  A jury of ALA members will evaluate proposals and select up to three awards. Grant recipients will be announced ahead of the 2016 ALA Annual Conference and will be expected to compile the results of their research into a paper and to present and publish the final product in conjunction with the American Library Association within the year following the completion of their research. The duration of the grant is for one year. 

 

A complete proposal must include the following: a cover letter, a one-page vita for each of the researchers involved (including their current ALA membership number), a concise abstract of the project and a description of the project detailing the justification and needs for the research project, research objectives, expected outcomes and benefits, budget plan and timeline.

 

For a complete list of the criteria, please visit: http://www.ala.org/research/larks/diversity.

Submissions should be submitted in a PDF or Word document attachment, and emailed to diversity@ala.org. 

 

For more information or to inquire about possible research topics, please email diversity@ala.org or call (800) 545-2433 FREE ext. 5295.

Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan (May 2016)

Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016
Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan

May 12 & 13, 2016
Central Michigan University - Park Library
You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan.

We're interested in poster proposals on topics in every area of librarianship, from the front lines and from behind the scenes, addressing the range of issues of critical concern to academic libraries. Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges).

Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. Poster proposals will be evaluated on relevance to the academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes.

Please submit your poster proposal by January 31, 2016. Submitters will be contacted about the status of their proposed poster by February 26, 2016.

You must be a member of MI-ALA to submit a proposal. Regardless of the decision on a proposal, MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted.

Any questions may be sent to the Poster Session Coordinator, Kristen Mapes (kmapes@msu.edu).

Find out more about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php
Submit a poster proposal here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1703147
Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://miala.org/

Call for Proposals Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant

Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant Call for Proposals

Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?

The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.  The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.

The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

·      The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc. is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the literature review is the primary method of collecting data.

·      The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.

·      The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate institutional commitment to the project has been secured.

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve both a practicing librarian and a researcher.

Deadline is January 15, 2016.

Procedures and an application form are available at:  http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.  See the section on How to Apply

Also see related documents linked near the bottom of the page for:

·      Schedule and Procedures http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures

·      Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements

The full press release is available at: http://www.ala.org/news/baber-submissions-2016 

Questions?   Contact Billie Peterson-Lugo, Baylor University, at billie_peterson@baylor.edu.