CFP: 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.

URL: http://journal.code4lib.org.

We are now accepting proposals for publication in our 37th issue.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 37th issue, which is scheduled for publication in mid July 2017, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to journal@code4lib.org by Friday,  April 14, 2017. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message and the acceptance of the Journal’s US CC-By 3.0 license in the body of the message. The editorial committee will review all proposals and notify those accepted by Friday, April 21, 2017.  Please note that submissions are subject to rejection or postponement at any point in the publication process as determined by the Code4Lib Journal’s editorial committee.

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 earlier issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org.

Send in a submission. Your peers would like to hear what you are doing.

-Sara Amato, Coordinating Editor for Issue 37

-Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee

Call for Chapters: Library Services in Support of International Students and English as a Second Language Learners

Call for Chapter Proposals 

Improving Library Services in Support of International Students and English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners (working title) 

Editors – Leila Rod-Welch & Kendra Skellen 

  

Proposal submission deadline: April 30, 2017   

  

Submit your proposals to:  https://goo.gl/forms/XBMRbVX0ImTs4C4C2 or email  

ILSSISESL-L@listserv.emory.edu  

Editors Leila Rod-Welch and Kendra Skellen invite the submission of chapter proposals for a book on international aspects of American libraries. The focus of the book is to inform librarians about the challenges that international and ESL learners face in using academic libraries in the U.S. and to provide librarians the tools they need to help retain these learners, bring more diversity into libraries, introduce various outreach programs, learn how to collaborate with campus partners, and build international and ESL collections within the library. 

New and completed research and case studies are welcome, provided any new studies can be completed within the timeline explained below. Chapters based on completed research must not be previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. 

We are seeking proposals for the topics described below. However, we will consider other topics provided they are within the spirit of the book and will add another dimension to the overall discussion:   

·       Growth of international students in America 

·       Introduction on who are our international students and what are their needs 

·       Outreach initiatives to international students 

·       Outreach initiatives to ESL learners 

·       Collaborating with campus partners 

·       Building a library collection for ESL learners   

·       Best library instruction practices 

·       Library resources for instructors of International Students  

·       Lesson plans 

·       Scavenger hunts 

·       Event planning 

  

Submission procedure: Please submit chapter proposals of up to 500 words, a short author’s statement, and a writing sample, list of previous publications if applicable to  

https://goo.gl/forms/XBMRbVX0ImTs4C4C2  by April 30^th, 2017. If you are proposing new, uncompleted research, please provide a tentative timeline that includes a date for completion, evidence of institutional approval, if appropriate, as well as any additional dates you think are relevant.  

If there are multiple authors for a chapter, please submit author statements for each author and at least one writing sample - it is optional to provide multiple writing samples (i.e. not all co-authors have to submit writing samples, but if you feel it best represents your team to submit  

more than one, please do.)  

Note: This initial stage requires a 500-word description, so just planning out your article now is fine. Final manuscripts should be approximately 1,500 to 5,000 words.  

For additional information, contact the editors: 

Dr. Leila Rod-Welch is the Outreach Services Librarian and Associate Professor at the University of Northern Iowa. leila.rod-welch@uni.edu 

Kendra Skellen is the Robert W. Woodruff Library Service Desk Manager and the Marian K. Heilbrun Music & Media Library Manager. knskellen@emory.edu 

Call for Chapters - Library Go: Augmented Reality in Libraries (LITA Book)

Library Go: Augmented Reality in Libraries

Upcoming LITA Title (2017)

Edited by Christine Elliott, Marie Rose, and Jolanda-Pieta van Arnhem

Chapter Deadline: May 1, 2017

Many libraries face the problem of wanting to integrate new technologies into their services, but lack the information to help them get started. With the widespread use and popularity of Pokemon Go, and devices like the Oculus Rift, augmented and virtual reality are fantastic technological concepts that libraries can easily use for enhancing existing services.

Chapters are being accepted on real-life applications of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in academic and public libraries that show librarians how they can easily augment materials, displays, lesson plans, and more to incorporate a new level of interactivity to existing services and activities.

LOOKING FOR CHAPTERS RELATED TO:

·         Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality Usage Theory

·         Assessment of VR and/or AR programs or tools

·         Case studies of VR and/or AR integration within libraries

·         The Future of VR and/or AR in libraries

This LITA guide aims to provide librarians with and without AR/VR experience with the tools, knowledge and real world examples to incorporate a new level of interactivity into existing Library services and activities.

The book is currently drafted to be divided into the following chapters:

·         Introduction

·         Chapter 1: About AR and VR

o    History of AR & It’s Uses

o    History of VR & It’s Uses

o    Differences & Similarities ****Chapters Needed

o    Theory ****Chapters Needed

·         Chapter 2: Library Case Studies

o    Research/Lit Reviews

o    Instruction

o    Learning Materials & Curriculums

o    Services/Outreach/Collections/Displays

o    Events/Activities

o    Patron Interaction

·         Chapter 3: Assessing AR/VR ****Chapters Needed

o    Assessment efforts ****Chapters Needed

o    How to assess ****Chapters Needed

·         The Future of AR and VR in Libraries ****Chapters Needed

Submission Process Authors interested in submitting chapters should complete this form <https://goo.gl/forms/tlAC1fFaaStbp63b2> on or before April 7, 2017.

Proposal Format:

·         Proposed chapter title

·         150-300 words

·         Author(s) name, professional title, & contact information

·         Short 100 word bio for author(s)

Please send questions, or inquiries to LITAlibraryAR@gmail.com.

Chapter Format:

·         2500-5000 words

·         Submit chapters in Microsoft Word format

·         Use Times New Roman 12-point font

·         Double-space entire chapter

·         Do not insert hyperlinks

·         Do not import figures or other artwork into your document; use placement callouts instead (e.g., <Insert Figure 1.1>).

·         Use the latest Chicago citation style for any references used

If submitting supplemental images (screenshots, graphs, etc.):

·         Minimum image resolution: 300 dpi (at least 1500 pixels)

• Maximum image size: 7.5 inches wide x 9.5 inches high

Thank you,

Christine Elliott, MLIS, The Citadel

Marie Rose, MLIS, The Citadel

Jolanda-Pieta van Arnhem, MFA, MLIS, The College of Charleston

CFP: Digital Library Perspectives (DLP) Special Issue on Digital Library Interface

Digital Library Perspectives (DLP) is looking for articles for a special issue on the digital library interface, and its intersections with partners both internal and external. Examples could include the wider organizational information technology (IT) environment such as intellectual property and governance, security and privacy, collection storage, and preservation, as well as issues and challenges that concern digital content creators and providers.  Articles can be of any length, and figures and screen shots are encouraged. DLP is a peer-reviewed journal.

Inquiries can be sent directly to the editor's email listed below (please do not reply to the list).  Please send a title and short proposal, along with contact information, to the editor no later than March 31, 2017.  Accepted proposals will be due by November 1, 2017, and can be submitted directly to the Emerald ScholarOne system at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/dlp.  

If you have any questions, please contact the editor directly.  Thanks.  Brad


Bradford Lee Eden, Ph.D.
Editor, Digital Library Perspectives
Dean of Library Services
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana  46383
brad.eden@valpo.edu
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Digital Library Perspectives (DLP)

Journal history

Previously published as OCLC Systems & Services:  International Digital Library Perspectives

Aims & Scope

Digital Library Perspectives (DLP) is a peer-reviewed journal concerned with digital content collections.  It publishes research  related to the curation and web-based delivery of digital objects collected for the advancement of scholarship, teaching and learning.  And which advance the digital information environment as it relates to global knowledge, communication and world memory.

The journal aims to keep readers informed about current trends, initiatives, and developments.  Including those in digital libraries and digital repositories,  along with their standards and technologies.

The editor invites contributions on the following, as well as other related topics:

• Digitization
• Data as information
• Archives and manuscripts
• Digital preservation and digital archiving
• Digital cultural memory initiatives
• Usability studies
• K-12 and higher education uses of digital collections

CFP: Collaboration and Innovation in Library Practices (CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference - Chicago April 2017)

2017 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference

Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Midwest Chapter
Theme: Collaboration and Innovation in Library Practices
Date: April 21, 2017 (Friday), 9:00 am-4:45 pm CST
Format of Conference: Hybrid
Physical Location: Chicago Public Library Chinatown Branch (2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago IL 60616)
Virtual Location: URL for accessing the teleconference will be provided in early April.

Call for Proposals:

Collaboration and innovation permeate everyday practice of library professionals. In the changing context of technology and service, collaborative innovation and innovative collaboration together form an environment that is conducive to problem-solving and better facilitates the visioning of the future of libraries and librarianship. How do you embrace new methods/tools in reference service and instructions? How do you create plans for adapting technical service procedures to your local institution? How do you work with your colleagues to improve a workflow? How do you implement a new idea of community outreach? How do you partner with faculty/students in developing new projects? How do you initiate or move forward a digital project? How do you apply any creative approach during your career development? As a library school student, how do you prepare yourself to be a library professional by doing something collaboratively with your mentors? This conference will provide a great venue for not only sharing your experiences and reflections, but also proposing new models of collaboration and innovation.


If you would like to submit a proposal for the CALA Midwest annual conference, please fill out the online proposal form at:

http://midwest.chapters.cala-web.org/2017-cala-midwest-chapter-annual-conference/


Have something shorter than a paper presentation? No problem! This year we also welcome submissions for 10-min lightning talks and posters.



Deadline for submission is March 10. Notification of proposal acceptance will be sent out by March 24. Please contact Liangyu Fu (liangyuf@umich.edu), Minhao Jiang (minhao.jiang@wayne.edu), or Susan Matveyeva (susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu) if you have any questions.



Thank you very much!


CALA Midwest Chapter Professional Development Committee

CFP: Access 2017 Library Technology Conference (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - September 2017)

Access 2017 Library Technology Conference - http://accessconference.ca/

The 2017 Program Committee invites proposals for participation in the upcoming Access Conference, which will be held September 27-29th 2017 in downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Library.

Access is Canada’s premier annual library technology conference bringing librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers from all library sectors together to discuss cutting-edge library technologies. Whether this is your first Access conference or your 25th there will be plenty of opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other!

Access 2017 is a single stream conference featuring exciting keynotes, presentations, lightning talks, a hackathon, and lots of time for networking and social events.

We are seeking proposals for:

• 20 min presentations (15 min presentation, ~5 min questions)
  • These could be demos, theory or practice, case studies, original research, etc.
  • These submissions will be double blind peer-reviewed
• 30 min panel sessions
• 5 min lightning talks

Ready to submit? Fill out this form by April 5, 2017 (you will need to create an account/login to submit your proposal).

Need some ideas? Check out the 2016 conference program!

Questions? Contact us at accesslibcon@gmail.com

Access 2017 is making every effort to be as inclusive and as safe an environment as possible. Check out or Diversity Scholarship Program and our Code of Conduct.

CFP: NASIG Conference Student Spotlight Sessions (Indianapolis - June 2017)

The NASIG Student Outreach Committee (SOC) invites proposals for the Student Spotlight Sessions for the 32nd NASIG conference in Indianapolis, IN, June 8 to 11. The theme of the conference is "Racing to the Crossroads.”

The Student Spotlight Sessions will be held on Friday, June 9, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Presenters must be available to present their spotlight session during that time.

The Student Spotlight Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations by current (or recently graduated) library school students. If you would like to try speaking at a professional
conference, but don’t feel like you have enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you.

Proposals may highlight research projects or thesis, workflow problem-solving ideas, or other topics of interest to the NASIG Community. Proposals should name any particular products or services
that are integral to the content spotlight session. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, spotlight sessions should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution.

Submit your Student Showcase proposal here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASIGSpotlight2017

Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Members of the Student Outreach Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by mid-April. (Note: Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Friday single day registration.)

Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG SOC Chair Katy DiVittorio, at outreach@nasig.org

We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis!


Leigh Ann DePope
Publicist, NASIG, Inc.
publicist@nasig.org | @NASIG

Call for Chapters - Library Services for Online Patrons: A Manual for Facilitating Access, Learning, and Engagement

Call for Proposals:

Book Title: Library Services for Online Patrons: A Manual for Facilitating Access, Learning, and Engagement

Publication spring/summer 2018, ABC-CLIO/ Libraries Unlimited

Editors: Joelle Pitts, Laura Bonella, Jason Coleman | Kansas State University Libraries

Although the library literature addresses issues relating to online librarianship, there isn’t currently a volume with a practical, pragmatic, and holistic approach to serving this population. This book is intended to be a manual for librarians who work with patrons learning, studying, and researching online. Though public services librarians have the most obvious connections to online patrons, this book will also be helpful to technical services staff who provide access and services to remote patrons. We will focus on ways to build library services and resources using the principles of universal design, as well as how to cater to the specific needs of online patrons (both students and faculty). We will also address how to effectively reach out and target marketing to the online population, and how to collaborate with campus stakeholders who work directly with them. As a result, librarians who work with online patrons will have a practical blueprint to follow in implementing or improving their services and marketing.

The book will serve as a manual for anyone involved in serving or providing access to patrons outside of the physical library. The emphasis is on “practical application” and the tone will be closer to management/training manuals than heavy scholarly writing.

We seek proposals for short case studies, descriptions, best practices, testimonials and other examples of distance education services and resources. These will be used to augment each chapter with practical applications of the topic. The following areas would be of particular interest:

Taking Stock of your Library

• Take stock (What services/resources are provided? How is your library communicating these? What relationships already exist?)
• Perform an access test
• Survey distance faculty
• Perform a market scan of similarly sized and populated institutions
• Collection Analysis

Setting Goals

• User-centeredness
• Value of evidence-based decision making
• Guidance for setting long-term and short-term goals
• Mission - what do we want to see
• Needs analysis

Universal Design

• How it works for distance/online patrons
• Mobile access and service
• How universal do you go? Drawing the line

Reference for Online Patrons

• Models for point-of-need reference
• Models for appointment-based reference
• Examples of well-designed reference services for online learners

Instruction for Online Patrons

• Synchronous instruction for online patrons
  • Technology considerations
  • Pedagogical considerations
• Asynchronous, self-paced instruction
  • Chunking
  • Embedding
  • Customization

Embedded Librarianship

• Models of embedded librarianship
• Time commitment
• Impact on student learning

Relationship building

• Gatekeepers and portals
• Building relationships directly with online patron

Marketing your Services and Resources

• Push vs pull marketing techniques
• Surveys as educational tools
• More marketing means more business - are you ready?
• Assess your marketing

Advocating for Access

• Tech Services
  • Library and campus IT
  • Access for those overseas, behind firewalls, military bases, etc.
  • Authentication. Is the authentication method problematic for online patrons?
  • Licensing
• Interlibrary Loan
  • Mailing physical items, who pays, how do they get them back, etc.
  • Models for document delivery services
• Special Collections, reserves, reference, current periodicals, etc. – materials with special rules that limit access

Please fill out the CFP form by March 31^st with your information and a brief explanation of what you would like to contribute. Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 15^th. Final submissions of no more than 800 words will be due by June 15^th 2017. Please feel free to contact Joelle Pitts at jopitts@ksu.edu with any questions about suitability of proposal ideas and the scope of the publication.

Joelle Pitts

Associate Professor | Instructional Design Librarian

204 Hale Library | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506

785.532.5008 | jopitts@ksu.edu