CCRIG ALA Midwinter 2012 draft call for proposals

CCRIG ALA Midwinter 2012 draft call for proposals

The ALCTS CaMMS Cataloging & Classification Research Interest Group is seeking proposals for presentations at its ALA Mid-Winter meeting in Dallas, TX. The meeting will be on Sunday, January 22nd from 10:30 am-Noon.

 The theme of the meeting will be "Traditions and Transitions in Library Catalogs". Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

 *   Research on evidence-based decision making and best practices for cataloging and classification in an era of budget reduction

 *   Research on transitioning from AACR2 to RDA

 *   Research on cataloging in a mixed metadata environment with records in multiple schemas, formats, and standards

 *   Research on transitioning from a traditional catalog to a web-based next-generation or FRBR catalog

 *   Research on measuring or implementing quality control in an era of batch loaded data from multiple sources

 Full presentations should be 15 to 20 minutes long. Audience questions and discussion will be encouraged after the presentations.  Brief 5 to 10 minute summaries of less extensive projects or research in progress will also be considered.

Email proposals by Friday, Oct. 21 to Susan Massey (susan.massey@unf.edu). Please include:

 *   Presentation title

 *   A brief (1 page or less) summary of the focus of the proposed presentation

 *   Stage of project completion by January 2012

 *   Amount of time needed to make the presentation

 *   Names and positions of presenter(s)

 *   Email address(es) of presenter(s)

We look forward to hearing from you!

CCRIG Chair 2011/12

Susan A. Massey

Head of Discovery Enhancement

Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 32224

susan.massey@unf.edu

CCRIG Vice-Chair 2011/12

Masha Misco,

Catalog & Slavic Librarian

Miami University

Oxford, OH 45056

stepanm@muohio.edu

CFP: Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2012 Conference (OVGTSL 2012)

CFP: Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2012 Conference (OVGTSL 2012)

Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2012 Conference

Catching the Next Wave of Technical Services

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana

May 2-4, 2012

Hosted by: University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Library

The conference program committee invites forward thinking submissions in all areas of technical services librarianship (acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resources, and preservation.) Participants are encouraged to think of where we are headed in librarianship and its impact in the technical services environment. Proposals are invited for reports on recent research, addressing emerging trends, or showcase new services, projects, or technology.

Please submit proposals by November 30, 2011. Presenters will be notified of proposal acceptance by February 1, 2012.

For more information, please see http://www.usi.edu/library/OVGTSL_2012/program.html

The Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians (OVGTSL) was founded in 1924 and draws its membership from the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The annual conference rotates among these three states on a regular basis. Membership is open to anyone interested in library technical services.

Call for proposals for the ALA Research Series

The ALA Office for Research & Statistics invites book proposals for the peer reviewed ALA Research Series.

The ALA Research Series expands the knowledge base of library research by publishing accessible and practical analysis that addresses topics of importance to libraries, librarians and professional educators. The annual series welcomes proposals for complete monographs and for articles toward an edited volume. The series seeks research based on methods other than surveys, such as observational research, content analysis, grounded theory research, ethnographic technique and historical research, as well as research that blends different methods.

Topical areas of interest to the review panel include shared collections, digital preservation and curation, archiving, disaster recovery, assessing return on investment for technology applications (e.g., Web 2.0), information literacy, new forms of engagement in learning/scholarship, ‘digital citizenship’ and the impact of economic downturn on library services. Research on other topics may be submitted. Research must have been conducted in the past three years and be near completion at the time of the proposal. For the purposes of the proposal, preliminary findings of ongoing research are acceptable. Only original research will be accepted.
The ALA Research Series is a peer reviewed publication with an editorial panel comprised of experienced library researchers and researchers/practitioners.  The reviewer panel has membership representing a broad array of expertise and perspectives in library research topics.  Manuscript and proposal review is blind. Submissions from non-U.S. authors are welcomed if their research is international in scope or has obvious applicability to American libraries. 

All submissions must be received electronically by 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Please visit http://www.ala.org/ala/professionalresources/publications/alaresearchseries/alaresearchseries.cfm  for more information about the call for manuscripts, author guidelines and timeline.

Reminder: Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Seeks Associate Editor (Articles)

*Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP)* is looking for an Associate Editor, responsible for Articles, to join our Editorial Team. The current Associate Editor (Articles) will be taking over as Editor-in-Chief beginning January 2012, at which time the successful candidate will take over her responsibilities for Articles.

The Associate Editor (Articles) is responsible for:
  - Overseeing the complete editorial process for items submitted to the
   Articles section (this includes assignment of peer reviewers, monitoring the
   peer review process, communicating with authors and peer reviewers, making
   acceptance decisions, ensuring required changes to manuscripts are made,
   communicating with copyeditors and the production editor to ensure the final
   copy is as expected).
   - Communicating and consulting with the Editor-in-Chief on a regular
   basis.
   - Attending Editorial Team meetings on a monthly basis and participating
   in the overall governance of the journal.
   - Ensuring that all necessary deadlines are met.
   - Communicating with potential authors and responding to queries.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in evidence based practice and research methods. This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position prior to applying. It is estimated that the workload is approximately 10-15 hours per month.

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 Denise Koufogiannakis, Editor-in-Chief, at denise.koufogiannakis@ualberta.ca by October 31, 2011. The current Associate Editor (Articles) is happy to answer specific queries about the role on request.  Please email a.brettle@salford.ac.uk.

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


About the journal:

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

CFP: "Emerging Research in Collection Management & Development​​t" at ALA Annual 2012

CFP: "Emerging Research in Collection Management & Development​​t" at ALA Annual 2012

Reminder, Call for Papers
The Third Annual Collections Research Forum
Emerging Research in Collection Management & Development
ALA Annual 2012
 
The Publications Committee of the Collection Management Section of ALCTS is sponsoring the Third Annual Collections Research Forum, "Emerging Research in Collection Management & Development," at the 2012 American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim.

This is an opportunity to present and discuss your research.  Both completed research and research in progress will be considered.  All researchers, including collection practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

The Committee will use a "blind review” process to select two projects.  The selected researchers are required to present their papers in person at the forum.  Each researcher should plan for a 25-30 minute presentation, with a 10-15 minute open discussion following each presentation.    Criteria for selection are:
     Significance of the study for improving collection management and development practices
     Potential for research to fill a gap in collections scholarship or to build on previous studies
     Quality and creativity of the methodology
     Previously published research or research accepted for publication prior to November 4, 2011, will not be accepted.

The submission must consist of no more than two pages.  On the first page, please list your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information (including your mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address).  The second page should be a one-page proposal, and it should NOT show your name or any personal information.  Instead, it must include only:
     The title of your project
     A clear statement of the research problem
     A description of the research methodology used
     Results of the project, if any
     The deadline for proposals is November 4, 2011.
Notification of acceptance will be made by December 2, 2011.  
 
Please send submissions to:
Stephen Dew
Chair, CMS Publications Committee
E-mail: shdew@uncg.edu
TEL:   336-334-4300
FAX:  336-334-5399

New Members Round Table Student and Student Chapter Outreach (SASCO) Committee Call for Speakers

New Members Round Table Student and Student Chapter Outreach (SASCO) Committee Call for Speakers

The New Members' Round Table (NMRT) Student and Student Chapter Outreach (SASCO) committee provides our student chapters the opportunity to have active NMRT and ALA members speak to student chapters about involvement in the Association and professional development.   It's a wonderful opportunity for ALA's best and brightest to be ambassadors to the next generation of library leaders and to keep our professional organization viable. 

If you are interested in being added to our list, kindly fill out the following form: http://tinyurl.com/nmrtspeakerpool

Please note that you do not have to be a member of NMRT to be a speaker, nor are you obligated to speak at any events by simply completing this form.  

Kindly contact me as listed below with questions or concerns, and please post to your own professional networks as appropriate.  Thank you for your support of our committee. 

Best, 

Kate Kosturski

Co-Chair

NMRT Student and Student Chapter Outreach Committee

Kate Kosturski, MSLIS, Pratt Institute
librariankate7578@gmail.com
609-235-7658 (mobile)
http://www.katekosturski.com

http://www.librariankate7578.com

Twitter: librarian_kate

Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2012 in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada)

Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2012 in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada)

 

Call for Papers Coming soon!

 

The WILU 2012 conference will be hosted by Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, from May 23-25, 2012. 

 

URL: http://sites.macewan.ca/wilu2012/

 

The Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) is an annual conference that highlights the latest research, education, and innovations in the areas of information literacy, library instruction, and research skills. This is the 41st annual WILU conference.

 

"We must never lose sight of the values of the past, vigour, thrift, self-resourcefulness, upon which the individual and the nations of the world will stand or fall.”
~ Grant MacEwan (Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, 1966-1974)

 

Inspired by the words of our namesake, this year the conference theme of “Vigour, Thrift, and Resourcefulness” builds upon Grant MacEwan’s legacy and encourages participants to reflect on how we might ensure sustainable, accountable information literacy programs that build on past successes while embracing growth and change.

 

Call for Proposals and Registration Information coming soon!

 

Contact wilu2012@macewan.ca for more information.