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 Contributions should not be published elsewhere.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:

· Website
· Facebook
· LinkedIn

Notice

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.

Jennifer A. Bartlett * Head of Reference Services & The Hub at W.T.'s
Academic Liaison for English, Linguistics, ESL and WRD
University of Kentucky Libraries * 2-22 William T. Young Library
Lexington, KY 40506-0456 * 859-218-1236
jen.bartlett@uky.edu * http://works.bepress.com/jenbartlett

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.

CFP: Special issue on Information Literacy: Library and Information Research

The Library and Information Research journal has put out a call for papers for a special issue of this journal focussing on strategic and policy making issues in information literacy, both in the UK and worldwide. It is due for publication in September – October 2016.  Please see the further details below.

CFP URL: http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/2016/01/call-for-papers-special-issue-on-information-literacy-library-and-information-research/

CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECIAL ISSUE, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESEARCH

The journal Library and Information Research (LIR) is seeking papers for a special issue on strategic and policy making issues in information literacy, both in the UK and worldwide to be published in September – October 2016. Papers may be factual reports, peer-reviewed articles or opinion pieces and submission details are given below. The final date for submission of papers is Friday 27th May 2016.  Please address any queries and expressions of interest to the Guest editor for this issue, Dr John Crawford johncrawford705@yahoo.co.uk

Much of the research and work on information literacy has focused on education and more specifically higher education. This issue aims to address a broader agenda, namely policy making and strategic thinking in information literacy provision for a widely defined public at national, regional or local level. With the widespread development of digital strategies it is important for information professionals to respond to this challenge with appropriate information literacy strategies to inform and advise decision makers. Topics suitable for inclusion will include:

• Information literacy policies and strategies
• Influencing politicians and decision makers
• Information literacy and the civic agenda (promoting democratic agendas)
• The relationship between digital inclusion and information literacy strategies
• Social inclusion
• Health literacy policies and strategies
• Information literacy in the workplace
• Information literacy and social justice
• Information literacy and specific groups e.g. young people, senior citizens, gender issues, minority and ethnic groups, disability issues etc.
• Information literacy and e-government

This list is not exhaustive and other topics within this broad agenda will be considered. Library and Information Research is the journal of the UK’s Library and Information Research Group, but contributions are welcome from practitioners, researchers or others working in fields relating to information literacy in any country.

The journal welcomes:

1. Rigorously written reports describing the development of good practice in an institution or institutions which will be of value to people working in similar areas. These will be subject to editorial review. Although not of the same standard as research articles report articles should have the following components:
   • An introduction setting out the background to the study and the reasons for undertaking it
   • A short review of the wider context of the study taking account of similar work elsewhere and some reference to relevant published work. Appropriate bibliographical citations should be provided
   • A description of the activity
   • Conclusions to be drawn from the study
   • How the findings relate to other similar work
   • Any recommendations for further action and how the study might inform similar work
2. Research articles, typically of between 2000 and 7000 words, which will be peer reviewed.
3. Opinion pieces, focusing on any of the topics suggested in this call for papers

Timescales are below

• 27th May 2016  – submission deadline
• May-August 2016 – reviewing and revision process
• September-October 2016 – target date for publication

Submission of articles

Articles should be submitted through the Library and Information Research journal website atwww.lirgjournal.org.uk.

Best wishes

Dr. John Crawford, BA, MA, PhD, FCLIP,  FSA (Scot),
Independent Libraries Professional,
Founder Chair, Information Skills for a 21st Century Scotland,
And Chair, Leadhills Heritage Trust,

Home address:

21 Polbae Crescent,
Eaglesham,
Glasgow
G76 0LW

Email  johncrawford705@yahoo.co.uk

Call for Chapter Proposals - Creative Approaches to Instructional Design in Libraries

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)

CFP: SEMLOL Spring Meeting: Library Collaborations (Southeastern Michigan - Detroit Area - April 2016)

SEMLOL is preparing a program for the Spring meeting on library collaborations. Libraries collaborate with faculty, students, K-12 educators, civic groups, and more to enhance our institutions and our communities. We invite proposals on topics such as consortial projects, innovative faculty/student collaborations, community engagement initiatives, and other examples of library partnerships. Best practices, case studies, and creative ideas are all welcome.

The Spring SEMLOL meeting will take place in April. The location, date and time will be announced soon. Presentations should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions.

To submit a presentation proposal, please send the title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board@gmail.com by February 1, 2016. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of February.


We look forward to your submissions!

Jonathan Scherger

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www.semlol.org

Call for Collection Profiles: Libraries and Museum Collections focused on the Midwest United States

Are you an archivist/librarian/curator/museum director that’s eager to highlight a particular collection or collections? Are you a researcher that uses an exciting and rich collection, in an institution in the Midwest or beyond? If so, consider contributing a short Collection Profile to H-Midwest. The network would like to create a comprehensive resource listing Midwest-related research collections found in public or private libraries, (house) museums, research centers, archives, and personal collections. The goal is to provide researchers with a comprehensive list of collections and resources related to life and culture in the Midwest, and to draw attention to the diverse and rich historical resources available about/in the region.

We are soliciting brief, 300-750 word descriptions of institutions, research centers, or specific archival collections that address any aspect of Midwestern history, culture, and life, including manuscript collections, audio-visual materials, and collections relating to Midwestern art, film, material- and visual culture. Send to editorial-midwest@mail.h-net.msu.edu. 

Please provide the following information:

• Name of Institution
• Location
• URLs to Institution or collection-specific webpage(s)
• Name of Collection(s)
• Description of the institution and collection, highlighting any key materials
• Relevant image(s); these will be visible on the network, so please make sure that copyright is observed

CFP: 2016 Seguimos Creando Enlaces Conference (San Diego, California - March 2016)

The 2016 Seguimos Creando Enlaces Conference is scheduled for March 10th in San Diego, CA and March 11, 2016 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The committee is calling for presentation proposals on the topics of “International collaborations between libraries” or “Emerging technologies for Latino and/or Spanish-speaking communities”. Please register your proposal here: https://seguimoscreandoenlaces2016.eventbrite.com by January 31st.

A hotel stipend may be available for those presenters who live outside of San Diego County.

Please visit http://creandoenlaces.org/ for more information.

Call for Chapters: Women's Studies in the Library: Case Studies of Innovative Programs and Resources

Women's Studies in the Library: Case Studies of Innovative Programs and Resources

Book Publisher: McFarland

Carol Smallwood, ed. Library's Role in Supporting Financial Literacy for Patrons (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016); public library administrator, special, school librarian.

Lura Sanborn, co-ed. Women, Work, and the Web, contributor, (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015); public, academic, school librarian.

One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS faculty, sharing practical know-how about what works for women's studies programs and resources. Chapters are encouraged that could apply to more than one type of library: useful to public, school, special, LIS faculty. Proven, creative, case studies encouraged. How-to chapters based on experience to help colleagues; innovative workshops, outreach, grant resources highly valued.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter; each chapter by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors, or if one or two chapters: author discount on more copies.

Please e-mail titles of proposed chapters, each described in a few sentences by February 28, 2016, brief bio on each author; place WOM, Your Name on subject line: smallwood@tm.net

Call for Chapters: Male Gender Studies in the Library: Case Studies of Innovative Programs and Resources

Male Gender Studies in the Library: Case Studies of Innovative Programs and Resources
Carol Smallwood:   Essays on Women's Studies in the Library (McFarland, 2016); public library administrator, special, school librarian.

Vera Gubnitskaia: How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014); public, college librarian.

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield. Exploring feasibility---when enough responses have been received you'll be contacted.

Anthology: 3,000-4,000 word chapters by public, school, special, academic librarians, LIS faculty and those involved with library outreach, programming, collection development, resources, community partnerships in the United States and Canada. Innovative chapters on a rapidly changing topic in popular media and an increasing presence in college and graduate classes.

One, two, or three authors per chapter; each chapter by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or if one or two chapters: author discount on more copies.

Please send title for one or two proposed chapters: one or two sentence description for each chapter; brief bio to: smallwood@tm.net with MAL in subject line by February 28, 2016

Call for Chapters: Technology Instruction in Libraries for Staff, Patrons, and Students

Technology Instruction in Libraries for Staff, Patrons, and Students
Book Publisher: McFarland

Carol Smallwood, co-ed. Google  for Patron Library Use  ed. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015); public library administrator, special, school librarian.

Lura Sanborn, co-ed. Women, Work, and the Web, contributor, (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015); public, academic, school librarian.

One or two chapters sought from U.S. practicing academic, public, school, special librarians about technology instruction for staff, patrons, and students. Chapters are encouraged that could apply to more than one type of library: public, school, special, academic, LIS faculty. Creative case studies especially encouraged. How-to chapters based on experience to help colleagues; innovation highly valued.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter; each chapter by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter accepted no matter how many co-authors or one/two chapters: author discount on more copies.

Please e-mail titles of proposed chapters each described in a few sentences by February 28, 2016, brief bio on each author; place TECH, Your Name on subject line: smallwood@tm.net

Call for Chapters: Library Outreach to Writers and Poets: Interviews and Case Studies of Cooperation

Library Outreach to Writers and Poets: Interviews and Case Studies of Cooperation
Book Publisher: McFarland

Carol Smallwood:  Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Picket Fences (Lamar University Press, 2014);  Women on Poetry: Writing, Revising, Publishing and Teaching is on Poets & Writers Magazine list of Best Books for Writers.

Vera Gubnitskaia: contributor, Bringing the Arts into the Library (ALA, 2014); co-editor, Continuing Education for Librarians (McFarland, 2013); indexer

One or two chapters sought from U.S. writers, poets, academic, public, school, special librarians, LIS and Creative Writing faculty, sharing practical know-how about outreach, workshops, literary festivals, readings, librarian/author/poet visits to schools and other groups, spotlights-on-authors, book talks/clubs. Interview format chapters by librarians/writers/poets welcomed.

No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One, two, or three authors per chapter/interview; each by the same author(s). Compensation: one complimentary copy per 3,000-4,000 word chapter/interview accepted no matter how many co-authors, or if one or two chapters: author discount on more copies.

Please e-mail titles of proposed chapters, each described in a few sentences by February 28, 2016, brief bio on each author; place WRI, Last Name on subject line: smallwood@tm.net