Call for Chapters: Gender, Sexuality, Information: A Reader
While information needs and behavior have become a central research concern in library and information studies, the particularities of gender and sexuality have yet to be centered in the field. Bringing queer and feminist theories into conversation with current LIS research, Gender, Sexuality, Information: A Reader addresses this gap, gathering existing research along with new scholarship on the intersection of gender and sexuality and information use. Contributors address a range of concerns, including paradigms of information needs and behavior research, methodological challenges, and current approaches to assessing and meeting LGBTQ and women’s information needs. Responding to emergent critiques of positivism and behaviorism in LIS scholarship, this collection also seeks to trouble what we think we mean when we talk about gender and sex, as well as "information" and "behavior," as settled, stable constructs.
Critical and Interdisciplinary Focus
Current work in disciplines as diverse as legal theory, literary criticism, design, anthropology, and technology studies exercise a profound impact on LIS research. At the same time, the somewhat nebulous sub-disciplines within our field, such as information seeking behavior, information structures, archival studies, museology, information retrieval, and information policy, have been connected by researchers in new and innovative ways. LIS scholarship has also sought in recent years to challenge traditional approaches and suggest new directions for research into the purposes, practices, phenomenon, and organization of information. This reader serves as a comprehensive multidisciplinary anthology where different epistemologies and methodologies meet. It offers a timely and reasoned contribution to feminist and queer LIS research and promotes perspectives that can serve the cause of social justice.
Possible topics
Manuscripts can cover a range of topics, both professional and theoretical. The editors strongly encourage submissions concerning the intersection of gender and sexuality with race, ethnicity, religion, and socio-economics. Possible topics include but are not limited to the following: cataloging and classification, assessing user needs, information behavior, alternative social science methods, records management, preservation, documentation, oral history, collection development, curatorship, digital libraries and archives, Internet studies, human-computer interaction, sexual health, sex positive perspectives, activist or oppositional new media, informatics, queer or feminist zines, web design and digital aesthetics, computer coding, digital humanities, censorship and intellectual freedom, information technology policy, children and young adult services, international and comparative LIS issues, grant writing, administration and management, and history of the book and publishing.
Submission Guidelines
The editors encourage practitioners, activists, and both established and emerging scholars to submit manuscripts by September 1, 2011. Manuscripts should rage from 5,000-8,000 words and use the Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago University Press, 2010). Manuscripts should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) to gsireader.submissions@gmail.com.
About the editors
Rebecca Dean and Patrick Keilty are PhD candidates in information studies with a concentration in women’s studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Contact
UCLA Department of Information Studies
GSE&IS Building, Box 951520
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520
Phone: (310) 825-8799
Dean’s email: becdean [at] gmail [dot] com
Keilty’s email: pkeilty [at] gmail [dot] com
Friday, November 19, 2010
CFP: ILDS 2011 (12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference)
CFP: ILDS 2011 (12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference)
The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee invites papers for the 12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference to be held 19 - 21 September 2011 in Chicago, USA.
The conference theme is "Resource Sharing in the Digital Age" and the following topics are of particular interest for papers:
* Resource sharing activities of all types, including: interlibrary loan, cooperative collection development, cooperative reference, direct borrowing, consortial programs, and shared licensing/purchasing of
electronic resources
* International resource sharing concerns, such as: delivery methods, payment options, interoperability of systems, computer standards
* Intellectual property rights in different countries or regions, especially as they pertain to electronic resources
* Open source systems and their role in resource sharing
* Innovative approaches or trends in resource sharing in all types of libraries or in any part of the world
Proposals
Proposals for papers should be sent to Rose Goodier at rose.goodier@manchester.ac.uk no later than 31 January 2011 and include the following details:
* Author(s) name, title, institution, and contact information
* Brief biographical sketch
* Title of paper
* Abstract (100 to 250 words)
The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee (hereafter, the SC) has sole responsibility for the final conference programme. All accepted papers must be:
* Presented at the conference in English by at least one of the authors
* Original contributions, i.e., not previously published or under review for publication elsewhere
* Peer-reviewed by the SC and published in the full conference proceedings
Deadlines
31 January 2011 - Proposals due to SC
31 March 2011 - SC notifies authors whether proposal was accepted
31 July 2011 - Completed papers submitted by approved speakers
Please note that expenses of attending the conference, including travel, hotel, and conference registration fees will be the responsibility of the authors and at least one of the authors must attend the conference to present the paper.
Mary A. Hollerich
Director
Lewis University Library
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
mary.hollerich@gmail.com
847-275-0666 (cell)
The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee invites papers for the 12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference to be held 19 - 21 September 2011 in Chicago, USA.
The conference theme is "Resource Sharing in the Digital Age" and the following topics are of particular interest for papers:
* Resource sharing activities of all types, including: interlibrary loan, cooperative collection development, cooperative reference, direct borrowing, consortial programs, and shared licensing/purchasing of
electronic resources
* International resource sharing concerns, such as: delivery methods, payment options, interoperability of systems, computer standards
* Intellectual property rights in different countries or regions, especially as they pertain to electronic resources
* Open source systems and their role in resource sharing
* Innovative approaches or trends in resource sharing in all types of libraries or in any part of the world
Proposals
Proposals for papers should be sent to Rose Goodier at rose.goodier@manchester.ac.uk no later than 31 January 2011 and include the following details:
* Author(s) name, title, institution, and contact information
* Brief biographical sketch
* Title of paper
* Abstract (100 to 250 words)
The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Standing Committee (hereafter, the SC) has sole responsibility for the final conference programme. All accepted papers must be:
* Presented at the conference in English by at least one of the authors
* Original contributions, i.e., not previously published or under review for publication elsewhere
* Peer-reviewed by the SC and published in the full conference proceedings
Deadlines
31 January 2011 - Proposals due to SC
31 March 2011 - SC notifies authors whether proposal was accepted
31 July 2011 - Completed papers submitted by approved speakers
Please note that expenses of attending the conference, including travel, hotel, and conference registration fees will be the responsibility of the authors and at least one of the authors must attend the conference to present the paper.
Mary A. Hollerich
Director
Lewis University Library
1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
mary.hollerich@gmail.com
847-275-0666 (cell)
2nd Call for Abstracts Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference
2nd Call for Abstracts Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference
EBLIP6 – Valuing knowledge and expertise
The 6th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference 2nd Call for Submissions
The International Programme Committee for EBLIP6 invites the submission of abstracts for both papers and posters for the conference to be held at the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom from 27-30th June 2011.
Details of the conference can be found on the conference website at
http://www.eblip6.salford.ac.uk/
Submissions should be made on the form at http://eblip6.salford.ac.uk/abstracts.php
The completed form should emailed to eblip6@salford.ac.uk by 3rd December 2011.
EBLIP6 is aimed at all library and information professionals, whatever their discipline, sector, role or stage of career. The conference seeks to build on the success of the previous 5 conferences by providing for a wide range of researchers and practitioners to present their work. The conference will continue the practice of previous conferences by providing a supportive environment to those presenting or embarking on evaluation or research for the first time as well as being an outlet for more established practitioners in this area
The International Programme Committee looks forward to receiving papers which report research, review evidence,, report innovative practice, hot topic discussion papers and posters. Papers are not restricted to the Key themes which are:
- Evidence based practice: reflection
- Evidence based practice: outcomes, impact and value
- Evidence based practice: practical and applicable?
- Evidence based practice: innovation, education and research
Alison Brettle
Maria Grant
EBLIP6 Conference Chairs
EBLIP6 – Valuing knowledge and expertise
The 6th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference 2nd Call for Submissions
The International Programme Committee for EBLIP6 invites the submission of abstracts for both papers and posters for the conference to be held at the University of Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom from 27-30th June 2011.
Details of the conference can be found on the conference website at
http://www.eblip6.salford.ac.uk/
Submissions should be made on the form at http://eblip6.salford.ac.uk/abstracts.php
The completed form should emailed to eblip6@salford.ac.uk by 3rd December 2011.
EBLIP6 is aimed at all library and information professionals, whatever their discipline, sector, role or stage of career. The conference seeks to build on the success of the previous 5 conferences by providing for a wide range of researchers and practitioners to present their work. The conference will continue the practice of previous conferences by providing a supportive environment to those presenting or embarking on evaluation or research for the first time as well as being an outlet for more established practitioners in this area
The International Programme Committee looks forward to receiving papers which report research, review evidence,, report innovative practice, hot topic discussion papers and posters. Papers are not restricted to the Key themes which are:
- Evidence based practice: reflection
- Evidence based practice: outcomes, impact and value
- Evidence based practice: practical and applicable?
- Evidence based practice: innovation, education and research
Alison Brettle
Maria Grant
EBLIP6 Conference Chairs
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
*Call for Applications (Editorial Advisors): Evidence Based Library and Information Practice *
*Call for Applications (Editorial Advisors): Evidence Based Library and Information Practice *
*Editorial Advisors *
*Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP)* is looking to add approximately ten *Editorial Advisors (peer reviewers) *to our team. We are especially interested in expressions of interest from those working in public, special, school, or non-library settings, and from those with demonstrated knowledge of research methods.*
* Specific responsibilities of editorial advisors include:
- Providing in-depth peer review of original research articles, evidence summaries and classic evidence summaries. The total number of peer review requests will vary depending upon content submitted to the journal, but you would likely be asked to review 2-4 submissions per year.
- Contributing to the overall success of the journal by providing unbiased, fair, and timely reviews of submissions that are assigned.
- Serving a two year term.
- Communicating with the Editorial Board about areas where the journal could improve.
- Promoting *EBLIP* as an avenue of publication to colleagues
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 denise.koufogiannakis@ualberta.ca by December 3, 2010.
**Please note that *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining experience in reviewing or critically appraising
library related research.
**Only those applicants who are selected or shortlisted will be contacted by the Editors.
*About the journal:*
Published quarterly by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access
to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* will enable librarians to practice their
profession in an evidence based manner.
Please visit the *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* web site (http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP) for further information about the journal.
*Editorial Advisors *
*Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP)* is looking to add approximately ten *Editorial Advisors (peer reviewers) *to our team. We are especially interested in expressions of interest from those working in public, special, school, or non-library settings, and from those with demonstrated knowledge of research methods.*
* Specific responsibilities of editorial advisors include:
- Providing in-depth peer review of original research articles, evidence summaries and classic evidence summaries. The total number of peer review requests will vary depending upon content submitted to the journal, but you would likely be asked to review 2-4 submissions per year.
- Contributing to the overall success of the journal by providing unbiased, fair, and timely reviews of submissions that are assigned.
- Serving a two year term.
- Communicating with the Editorial Board about areas where the journal could improve.
- Promoting *EBLIP* as an avenue of publication to colleagues
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 denise.koufogiannakis@ualberta.ca by December 3, 2010.
**Please note that *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* is a non-profit, open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid. The positions are an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and gaining experience in reviewing or critically appraising
library related research.
**Only those applicants who are selected or shortlisted will be contacted by the Editors.
*About the journal:*
Published quarterly by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open access journal is targeted at all library and information professionals interested in an evidence based model of practice. By facilitating access
to librarianship research via original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the library literature, *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* will enable librarians to practice their
profession in an evidence based manner.
Please visit the *Evidence Based Library and Information Practice* web site (http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP) for further information about the journal.
PIUG 2011 Annual Conference - Call for Papers
PIUG 2011 Annual Conference - Call for Papers
URL: http://www.piug.org/2011/an11call.php
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati, OH on May 21 - 26, 2010. The theme for this 23rd annual meeting is "Best Practices Beyond Free-text: The Value of Indexing and Classification when Searching and Analyzing Patents".
We are particularly interested in papers from information users within corporations, patent offices, law firms, universities, individual or small consultancies and others who are able to discuss one of the following topics:
Indexing and Classification Best Practices in Patent Search, Analysis and Visualization – For this we want to hear from patent information professionals who have worked in areas considered to be the best practices for searching, analysis and visualization of patent information.
New Frontiers and Emerging Technologies in Indexing and Classification – This session will focus on examples of what’s new and what’s on the horizon for indexing and classification, especially with regards to incorporation and implementation of new technologies and tools.
Indexing and Classification, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Case studies on the uses of indexing and classification codes in everyday patent searching including tales of woe or success stories that could not have happened without the use of specific coding, comparative examples of the utility of various coding systems and examples of when one coding system should be used over another.
The History and Current Process of Indexing and Classification – For this session we are interested in speakers who can enlighten us as to the birth and development of the Indexing and Classification schema we rely on so heavily as information professionals. We are particularly interested in receiving submissions from actual indexers and classification practitioners.
Indexing and Classification in End User/Client Interactions and Education – If Indexing and Classification is a mysterious art to many information professionals, it’s an unknown art to our clients and customers. We are interested in hearing about examples where educating our clients in this area has benefited both them and us.
Patent Office Updates – This session will focus on updates with regards to advances and changes in the practices of both major and minor patent offices. Talks from patent office staff, patent office liaisons as well as others having practical knowledge of this aspect are invited.
Patent Law Updates – Patent prosecution and litigation are affected by various court decisions and changes both in the law and from rulings and procedures from the patent offices. In turn, patent information professionals must be aware of these changes and how they affect methods and strategies to insure effective retrieval of proper information. Talks from patent attorneys, patent agents as well as others having practical knowledge of this aspect are invited.
Non-Patent Literature – Non-patent literature is a critical part of the patent information professional’s work. We are interested in hearing from those who have worked in areas considered to be the best practices for searching, analysis and visualization of non-patent information.
The Patent Information Professional – In this session we are interested in hearing from patent information professionals on topics that currently define or may define in the future the role of a patent information professional. For example, topics may include, but are not limited to, best practices, atypical roles for patent professionals in a large organization, starting an independent consultancy and certification.
If the above or related themes fall into your area of expertise or interest then we would like to hear from you!
In addition, the program will contain a session based on the popular and successful round table format used in the 2010 Annual Meeting. If you are interested in participating in the organization of the round table session, would like to suggest topics you feel would be of interest to the PIUG community at large or would like to lead the discussion at one of the tables please let us know.
Please send your presentation title, abstract, proposed speaker name, company name, brief biography and full contact information to bbridgewater @ dow.com (remove spaces) on or before February 5, 2011 for full consideration.
If you think you may be interested in speaking but require management approval beforehand, please let us know so that we can begin to consider your general proposal for a paper in the meantime (submission of just a few descriptive sentences will be sufficient). If you already have management approval to attend the 2011 meeting as a speaker please indicate this in your submission.
The organizers reserve the right to accept abstracts at their discretion in order to assemble the best possible program. Invited speakers may take precedence over other speakers. Please be advised that your abstract submission may be published on the Internet or elsewhere, shortly after receipt or at any time thereafter. Therefore, do not include confidential or business-sensitive information in your abstract.
If you would like to make a recommendation for a speaker on a particular topic or suggest another topic of interest, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact the 2011 PIUG Annual Conference organizers with your views.
Further news about the program and updates regarding the conference will be posted on the PIUG Discussion Forum (PIUG-DF) and on the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference web pages.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to seeing you at the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference in Cincinnati.
Brian Bridgewater
Chair - Program Committee
bbridgewater @ dow.com
URL: http://www.piug.org/2011/an11call.php
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati, OH on May 21 - 26, 2010. The theme for this 23rd annual meeting is "Best Practices Beyond Free-text: The Value of Indexing and Classification when Searching and Analyzing Patents".
We are particularly interested in papers from information users within corporations, patent offices, law firms, universities, individual or small consultancies and others who are able to discuss one of the following topics:
Indexing and Classification Best Practices in Patent Search, Analysis and Visualization – For this we want to hear from patent information professionals who have worked in areas considered to be the best practices for searching, analysis and visualization of patent information.
New Frontiers and Emerging Technologies in Indexing and Classification – This session will focus on examples of what’s new and what’s on the horizon for indexing and classification, especially with regards to incorporation and implementation of new technologies and tools.
Indexing and Classification, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Case studies on the uses of indexing and classification codes in everyday patent searching including tales of woe or success stories that could not have happened without the use of specific coding, comparative examples of the utility of various coding systems and examples of when one coding system should be used over another.
The History and Current Process of Indexing and Classification – For this session we are interested in speakers who can enlighten us as to the birth and development of the Indexing and Classification schema we rely on so heavily as information professionals. We are particularly interested in receiving submissions from actual indexers and classification practitioners.
Indexing and Classification in End User/Client Interactions and Education – If Indexing and Classification is a mysterious art to many information professionals, it’s an unknown art to our clients and customers. We are interested in hearing about examples where educating our clients in this area has benefited both them and us.
Patent Office Updates – This session will focus on updates with regards to advances and changes in the practices of both major and minor patent offices. Talks from patent office staff, patent office liaisons as well as others having practical knowledge of this aspect are invited.
Patent Law Updates – Patent prosecution and litigation are affected by various court decisions and changes both in the law and from rulings and procedures from the patent offices. In turn, patent information professionals must be aware of these changes and how they affect methods and strategies to insure effective retrieval of proper information. Talks from patent attorneys, patent agents as well as others having practical knowledge of this aspect are invited.
Non-Patent Literature – Non-patent literature is a critical part of the patent information professional’s work. We are interested in hearing from those who have worked in areas considered to be the best practices for searching, analysis and visualization of non-patent information.
The Patent Information Professional – In this session we are interested in hearing from patent information professionals on topics that currently define or may define in the future the role of a patent information professional. For example, topics may include, but are not limited to, best practices, atypical roles for patent professionals in a large organization, starting an independent consultancy and certification.
If the above or related themes fall into your area of expertise or interest then we would like to hear from you!
In addition, the program will contain a session based on the popular and successful round table format used in the 2010 Annual Meeting. If you are interested in participating in the organization of the round table session, would like to suggest topics you feel would be of interest to the PIUG community at large or would like to lead the discussion at one of the tables please let us know.
Please send your presentation title, abstract, proposed speaker name, company name, brief biography and full contact information to bbridgewater @ dow.com (remove spaces) on or before February 5, 2011 for full consideration.
If you think you may be interested in speaking but require management approval beforehand, please let us know so that we can begin to consider your general proposal for a paper in the meantime (submission of just a few descriptive sentences will be sufficient). If you already have management approval to attend the 2011 meeting as a speaker please indicate this in your submission.
The organizers reserve the right to accept abstracts at their discretion in order to assemble the best possible program. Invited speakers may take precedence over other speakers. Please be advised that your abstract submission may be published on the Internet or elsewhere, shortly after receipt or at any time thereafter. Therefore, do not include confidential or business-sensitive information in your abstract.
If you would like to make a recommendation for a speaker on a particular topic or suggest another topic of interest, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact the 2011 PIUG Annual Conference organizers with your views.
Further news about the program and updates regarding the conference will be posted on the PIUG Discussion Forum (PIUG-DF) and on the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference web pages.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to seeing you at the PIUG 2011 Annual Conference in Cincinnati.
Brian Bridgewater
Chair - Program Committee
bbridgewater @ dow.com
In Media Res is seeking curators for its spring 2011 schedule
In Media Res is seeking curators for its spring 2011 schedule.
Among the theme weeks for which we are currently seeking proposals for curators include:
Technological Object Orientations
Productions of Digital Culture
DVD Translations and Transmissions
Posthumanism and Media
Primetime Animation
Race & Television
Autism in the Media
TV Failures
Labor in the Media Industries
Technology and the Horrible
Proposals need not be any longer than a sentence or two. For more information, as well as deadlines for each individual week, please go to:
http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/current-calls
Curated pieces include a 30-second to 3-minute clip, an image, or a slideshow accompanied by a 300 to 350 word response to/contextualization of the clip, image, or slideshow. In addition to curating your piece, you will be expected to engage with the other pieces presented that week as a means of fostering discussion and further fleshing out the individual topic in relation to the week’s theme/
Alisa Perren
Department of Communication
Georgia State University
404-413-5633
Email: inmediares.gsu@gmail.com
Visit the website at http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/current-calls
Among the theme weeks for which we are currently seeking proposals for curators include:
Technological Object Orientations
Productions of Digital Culture
DVD Translations and Transmissions
Posthumanism and Media
Primetime Animation
Race & Television
Autism in the Media
TV Failures
Labor in the Media Industries
Technology and the Horrible
Proposals need not be any longer than a sentence or two. For more information, as well as deadlines for each individual week, please go to:
http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/current-calls
Curated pieces include a 30-second to 3-minute clip, an image, or a slideshow accompanied by a 300 to 350 word response to/contextualization of the clip, image, or slideshow. In addition to curating your piece, you will be expected to engage with the other pieces presented that week as a means of fostering discussion and further fleshing out the individual topic in relation to the week’s theme/
Alisa Perren
Department of Communication
Georgia State University
404-413-5633
Email: inmediares.gsu@gmail.com
Visit the website at http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/current-calls
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
CFP: Academic Libraries 2011-Innovate, Collaborate, Connect (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
CFP: Academic Libraries 2011-Innovate, Collaborate, Connect (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
The Michigan Library Association and Academic Libraries 2011 Work Group are pleased to announce MLA's second two-day event for academic library professionals, Academic Libraries 2011: Innovate, Collaborate, Connect. The event will be held on May 5-6, 2011 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
The AL2011 Work Group is accepting proposals for presentation at this event. For more information, and to download an application, see http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/events/academic. Proposals will be accepted through
November 30, 2010.
Academic Libraries 2011: Innovate, Collaborate, Connect will build on the success of 2010's two-day event, and is specifically designed with fellow academic library colleagues in mind. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from their peers and hear two outstanding keynote speakers: Rick Anderson from the University of Utah, and Steven J. Bell from Temple University.
Please visit the event website for additional information: www.mla.lib.mi.us/events/academic.
Thank you, and we hope to see there.
Academic Libraries 2011 Work Group
Jennifer Dean (jldean@svsu.edu) & Beth Johns (bmjohns@svsu.edu), Co-Chairs
The Michigan Library Association and Academic Libraries 2011 Work Group are pleased to announce MLA's second two-day event for academic library professionals, Academic Libraries 2011: Innovate, Collaborate, Connect. The event will be held on May 5-6, 2011 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
The AL2011 Work Group is accepting proposals for presentation at this event. For more information, and to download an application, see http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/events/academic. Proposals will be accepted through
November 30, 2010.
Academic Libraries 2011: Innovate, Collaborate, Connect will build on the success of 2010's two-day event, and is specifically designed with fellow academic library colleagues in mind. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from their peers and hear two outstanding keynote speakers: Rick Anderson from the University of Utah, and Steven J. Bell from Temple University.
Please visit the event website for additional information: www.mla.lib.mi.us/events/academic.
Thank you, and we hope to see there.
Academic Libraries 2011 Work Group
Jennifer Dean (jldean@svsu.edu) & Beth Johns (bmjohns@svsu.edu), Co-Chairs
Monday, November 15, 2010
Call for Peer Reviewers: Internet Reference Services Quarterly
Call for Peer Reviewers: Internet Reference Services Quarterly
The editor of Internet Reference Services Quarterly seeks new members to serve as peer reviewers on the Editorial Board of IRSQ. Visit the Journal’s website for a complete description of the journal. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t792306879~tab=summary
Editorial responsibilities:
Critique the presentation, style, and quality of manuscripts
Provide candid and respectful comments
Encourage at least two author(s) to submit papers each year to the Journal
Serve as a generalist and review all topics within the scope of IRSQ
Administrative responsibilities:
Provide a quick turn-around for reviews, usually 3 weeks
Review at least one manuscript per year. Some board members review two or three.
Be responsive in email correspondence
Serve for three years
To apply, please submit the following to Brenda Reeb, Editor, at brenda.reeb@rochester.edu:
CV
1-3 writing samples
An essay of 200-500 words indicating why you want to serve and describing your experience with Internet reference resources and services.
Application review begins December 6, 2010.
Brenda Reeb
Head, Business & Government Information Library
University of Rochester
PO Box 270055
Rochester, NY 14627
ph 585.275.8249
brenda.reeb@rochester.edu
The editor of Internet Reference Services Quarterly seeks new members to serve as peer reviewers on the Editorial Board of IRSQ. Visit the Journal’s website for a complete description of the journal. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t792306879~tab=summary
Editorial responsibilities:
Critique the presentation, style, and quality of manuscripts
Provide candid and respectful comments
Encourage at least two author(s) to submit papers each year to the Journal
Serve as a generalist and review all topics within the scope of IRSQ
Administrative responsibilities:
Provide a quick turn-around for reviews, usually 3 weeks
Review at least one manuscript per year. Some board members review two or three.
Be responsive in email correspondence
Serve for three years
To apply, please submit the following to Brenda Reeb, Editor, at brenda.reeb@rochester.edu:
CV
1-3 writing samples
An essay of 200-500 words indicating why you want to serve and describing your experience with Internet reference resources and services.
Application review begins December 6, 2010.
Brenda Reeb
Head, Business & Government Information Library
University of Rochester
PO Box 270055
Rochester, NY 14627
ph 585.275.8249
brenda.reeb@rochester.edu
CFP: The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge
CFP: The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge
URL: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/home/call_for_papers
The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge
Saturday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Timberline Lodge
One hour east of Portland, Oregon on the slope of Mt. Hood
http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/
Call for Papers
WHAT IS The Acquisitions Institute?
* Since 2000, the pre-eminent Western North America conference on acquisitions and collection development held at Timberline Lodge.
* A small, informal and stimulating gathering in a convivial and glorious Northwestern setting.
* A three-day conference focusing on the methods and madness of building and
managing library collections to be held May 14-17, 2011.
Please visit the Acquisitions Institute home page at: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/ for more information
WHAT TOPICS are we looking for?
The planning committee is open to presentations on all aspects of library acquisitions and collection management. Presenters are encouraged to engage the audience in discussion. Panel discussions are well received. The planning committee may wish to bring individual proposals together to form panels.
The committee is especially looking for submissions on the following topics:
*All aspects of managing and directing acquisitions and/or collection development operations
*Acquisitions functions in open source catalogs, networked integrated library systems, etc.
*Evolving consortial roles in collection development and acquisitions
*Staffing, training and development, and recruiting issues, challenges, successes
*The future of scholarly communication--its impact on acquisitions and collection development
*Data curation and management and other new roles for subject librarians and technical services specialists
*Web 2.0 applications and implementation in collection services
*Patron-driven acquisitions, purchase on demand, streaming content, and other user-centered collection services
*The development and management of digital collections, electronic resources
*The impact of discovery services on collection and content access and usage
*External and internal factors driving a library's collection management decisions
*Assessment tools, methods, and projects-- (i.e., linking collections with learning outcomes; usage studies)
*Return on investment studies—how do we demonstrate our impact?
*Acquisitions and collection development: the small academic library or public library perspective
*The future of print: what are the collection management issues?
The DEADLINE for submitting a proposal is December 30, 2010.
To submit a proposal, send an abstract of 200 words or less to:
Faye A. Chadwell
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
faye.chadwell@oregonstate.edu
phone: 541-737-8528 fax: 541-737-3453
URL: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/home/call_for_papers
The Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge
Saturday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Timberline Lodge
One hour east of Portland, Oregon on the slope of Mt. Hood
http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/
Call for Papers
WHAT IS The Acquisitions Institute?
* Since 2000, the pre-eminent Western North America conference on acquisitions and collection development held at Timberline Lodge.
* A small, informal and stimulating gathering in a convivial and glorious Northwestern setting.
* A three-day conference focusing on the methods and madness of building and
managing library collections to be held May 14-17, 2011.
Please visit the Acquisitions Institute home page at: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/ for more information
WHAT TOPICS are we looking for?
The planning committee is open to presentations on all aspects of library acquisitions and collection management. Presenters are encouraged to engage the audience in discussion. Panel discussions are well received. The planning committee may wish to bring individual proposals together to form panels.
The committee is especially looking for submissions on the following topics:
*All aspects of managing and directing acquisitions and/or collection development operations
*Acquisitions functions in open source catalogs, networked integrated library systems, etc.
*Evolving consortial roles in collection development and acquisitions
*Staffing, training and development, and recruiting issues, challenges, successes
*The future of scholarly communication--its impact on acquisitions and collection development
*Data curation and management and other new roles for subject librarians and technical services specialists
*Web 2.0 applications and implementation in collection services
*Patron-driven acquisitions, purchase on demand, streaming content, and other user-centered collection services
*The development and management of digital collections, electronic resources
*The impact of discovery services on collection and content access and usage
*External and internal factors driving a library's collection management decisions
*Assessment tools, methods, and projects-- (i.e., linking collections with learning outcomes; usage studies)
*Return on investment studies—how do we demonstrate our impact?
*Acquisitions and collection development: the small academic library or public library perspective
*The future of print: what are the collection management issues?
The DEADLINE for submitting a proposal is December 30, 2010.
To submit a proposal, send an abstract of 200 words or less to:
Faye A. Chadwell
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4501
faye.chadwell@oregonstate.edu
phone: 541-737-8528 fax: 541-737-3453
CFP: Next Generation Learning Landscapes, Next Generation Learners (Special issue call for papers from Reference Services Review)
CFP: Next Generation Learning Landscapes, Next Generation Learners (Special issue call for papers from Reference Services Review)
Reference Services Review (RSR) is seeking authors to write on the theme of learning landscapes and the new reality. The theme issue - - Volume 39 Number 3, will be published in August 2011. Completed manuscripts will be due by April 1, 2011. Manuscripts are evaluated using a double-blind peer review process. Authors can expect to work on major and/or minor revisions in late April and early May 2011.
The journal is pre-published through Emerald EarlyCite http://www.emeraldinsight.com/authors/writing/earlycite.htm?PHPSESSID=2rl81bpeu186f25o4og6j29p61
and issues are made available before the official publication date. More details about the journal, including author guidelines are at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/rsr.htm
Learning Landscapes encompass the physical and virtual spaces where today’s library users encounter information and learn to use it effectively.
Papers might focus on
· The interplay of physical and virtual learning landscapes and what this means for teaching, reference, collaboration, and management – new learners, new faculty, and new roles;
· The impact of library/information commons’ spaces on learning, service design and delivery, collections, and library administration – planning, implementation, assessment, re-examination and evolution;
· Research on user expectations, needs and perceptions as next generation users interact with next generation information environments – what do library staff need to know to meet their needs? and
· Other aspects of learning, working and researching at the intersection of place and placelessness where libraries exist in the digital age.
Send expressions of interest, proposals, abstracts or inquiries to:
Margy MacMillan: MMacMillan@mtroyal.ca
or
Sarah Barbara Watstein: watsteins@uncw.edu.
Reference Services Review (RSR) is a quarterly, refereed, international journal dedicated to the enrichment of reference knowledge and the advancement of reference and library user services.
RSR covers all aspects of reference and library user services, including reference, instruction, and user service design, delivery, management and assessment; marketing and communication; user populations; electronic services; virtual reference services; cooperative reference services; existing and emerging technologies and their intersection with service design and delivery; service forecasting; standards, guidelines and best practices; performance of reference and user services providers; and professional competencies for reference and user services librarians.
RSR prepares its readers to understand key trends and to respond to critical challenges affecting reference functions, instructional services and the information needs of library users. RSR contributors draw on current research and practice; their own considerable expertise, experience and perspectives; and the expertise of their home communities to identify issues, practices and technologies that are relevant to service design, delivery, management and assessment.
RSR articles include research papers, technical papers, conceptual papers, case studies, literature reviews, and reviews of previously published research on a wide number of topics. Commentary, including point/counterpoint articles, is also welcome. Mini theme and theme issues support the more detailed exploration of topics. A diverse mix of authors and contributors enhance the journal’s value, as does an international team of editorial advisors.
Reference Services Review (RSR) is seeking authors to write on the theme of learning landscapes and the new reality. The theme issue - - Volume 39 Number 3, will be published in August 2011. Completed manuscripts will be due by April 1, 2011. Manuscripts are evaluated using a double-blind peer review process. Authors can expect to work on major and/or minor revisions in late April and early May 2011.
The journal is pre-published through Emerald EarlyCite http://www.emeraldinsight.com/authors/writing/earlycite.htm?PHPSESSID=2rl81bpeu186f25o4og6j29p61
and issues are made available before the official publication date. More details about the journal, including author guidelines are at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/rsr.htm
Learning Landscapes encompass the physical and virtual spaces where today’s library users encounter information and learn to use it effectively.
Papers might focus on
· The interplay of physical and virtual learning landscapes and what this means for teaching, reference, collaboration, and management – new learners, new faculty, and new roles;
· The impact of library/information commons’ spaces on learning, service design and delivery, collections, and library administration – planning, implementation, assessment, re-examination and evolution;
· Research on user expectations, needs and perceptions as next generation users interact with next generation information environments – what do library staff need to know to meet their needs? and
· Other aspects of learning, working and researching at the intersection of place and placelessness where libraries exist in the digital age.
Send expressions of interest, proposals, abstracts or inquiries to:
Margy MacMillan: MMacMillan@mtroyal.ca
or
Sarah Barbara Watstein: watsteins@uncw.edu.
Reference Services Review (RSR) is a quarterly, refereed, international journal dedicated to the enrichment of reference knowledge and the advancement of reference and library user services.
RSR covers all aspects of reference and library user services, including reference, instruction, and user service design, delivery, management and assessment; marketing and communication; user populations; electronic services; virtual reference services; cooperative reference services; existing and emerging technologies and their intersection with service design and delivery; service forecasting; standards, guidelines and best practices; performance of reference and user services providers; and professional competencies for reference and user services librarians.
RSR prepares its readers to understand key trends and to respond to critical challenges affecting reference functions, instructional services and the information needs of library users. RSR contributors draw on current research and practice; their own considerable expertise, experience and perspectives; and the expertise of their home communities to identify issues, practices and technologies that are relevant to service design, delivery, management and assessment.
RSR articles include research papers, technical papers, conceptual papers, case studies, literature reviews, and reviews of previously published research on a wide number of topics. Commentary, including point/counterpoint articles, is also welcome. Mini theme and theme issues support the more detailed exploration of topics. A diverse mix of authors and contributors enhance the journal’s value, as does an international team of editorial advisors.
CFP: LIBRARY TRENDS, International Journal of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science Special Issue on Trends in Next Generation Discovery and Access
CFP: LIBRARY TRENDS, International Journal of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science Special Issue on Trends in Next Generation Discovery and Access
URL: Library Trends: http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/library_trends/
The library catalog, along with other traditional information retrieval tools, is in a state of flux. Contributing factors include changing codes, changing priorities, and changing expectations. In the past four years, many institutions have implemented radically new approaches to the traditional library catalog. Whether we call these Third Generation Catalogs, Next Generation Catalogs, or Next Next Generation Catalogs, these are most often characterized by the introduction of faceted search capabilities and reliance on social technologies like tagging that encourage user interaction and participation. This period marks a new phase of experimentation that has not been seen since the late 1970s and early 1980s when the OPAC burst upon the scene. Since the unveiling of the new catalog at North Carolina State University in 2006, impassioned exchanges have occurred throughout the grey literature of our field today, from blog posts to the NGC4LIB listserv.
To provide a more permanent record of the ideas driving these exchanges, the international journal Library Trends is planning a special issue, Trends in Next Generation Discovery and Access. This issue of Library Trends aims to investigate the historical background of the developments and innovations in the catalog, and to support articulation work that describes both the theory and practices that underlie Next Generation Discovery and Access. Some of these instantiations are traditional catalogs with new window dressing, but many institutions are rethinking fundamental technologies and practices. It is these experiments that will be highlighted by this issue. Proposals for articles may address a specific implementation or types of implementations; these articles may be written in a brief case study format. In addition, as benefits the aims of the journal, authors are encouraged to write more extended articles that interpret, contextualize and describe a relevant topic. Contributions on the history, theory and philosophy of developments in library catalogs are welcome.
Proposals of no more than 300 words to be sent by 30 December 2010 to
Dr. Kathryn La Barre (klabarre@illinois.edu) Assistant Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Decisions will be communicated to contributors no later than 15 January 2011.
Delivery date of manuscripts: December 1, 2011. Each article will be in the range of 5,000-8,000 words (Case studies may be more brief).
Articles will be published in Volume 60:4 (Spring 2012).
URL: Library Trends: http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/library_trends/
The library catalog, along with other traditional information retrieval tools, is in a state of flux. Contributing factors include changing codes, changing priorities, and changing expectations. In the past four years, many institutions have implemented radically new approaches to the traditional library catalog. Whether we call these Third Generation Catalogs, Next Generation Catalogs, or Next Next Generation Catalogs, these are most often characterized by the introduction of faceted search capabilities and reliance on social technologies like tagging that encourage user interaction and participation. This period marks a new phase of experimentation that has not been seen since the late 1970s and early 1980s when the OPAC burst upon the scene. Since the unveiling of the new catalog at North Carolina State University in 2006, impassioned exchanges have occurred throughout the grey literature of our field today, from blog posts to the NGC4LIB listserv.
To provide a more permanent record of the ideas driving these exchanges, the international journal Library Trends is planning a special issue, Trends in Next Generation Discovery and Access. This issue of Library Trends aims to investigate the historical background of the developments and innovations in the catalog, and to support articulation work that describes both the theory and practices that underlie Next Generation Discovery and Access. Some of these instantiations are traditional catalogs with new window dressing, but many institutions are rethinking fundamental technologies and practices. It is these experiments that will be highlighted by this issue. Proposals for articles may address a specific implementation or types of implementations; these articles may be written in a brief case study format. In addition, as benefits the aims of the journal, authors are encouraged to write more extended articles that interpret, contextualize and describe a relevant topic. Contributions on the history, theory and philosophy of developments in library catalogs are welcome.
Proposals of no more than 300 words to be sent by 30 December 2010 to
Dr. Kathryn La Barre (klabarre@illinois.edu) Assistant Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Decisions will be communicated to contributors no later than 15 January 2011.
Delivery date of manuscripts: December 1, 2011. Each article will be in the range of 5,000-8,000 words (Case studies may be more brief).
Articles will be published in Volume 60:4 (Spring 2012).
CFP: Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2011 Conference
CFP: Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2011 Conference
Technical Services Renaissance
Miami University, Oxford, OH
May 15-17, 2011
CFP URL: http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/call-for-proposals by December 3, 2010:
URL: http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/
Description: In this time of turmoil for libraries, some Technical Services librarians are building a foundation for the future. Some study past successes and failures to guide future decisions and actions. Others apply
current tools and concepts to reinvent existing services and to create innovative new services more relevant to today’s information environment. Finally, some are creating entirely new concepts and paradigms that will
help drive the future of libraries. The foundation we are building will support a rebirth of function, form and purpose — a Technical Services Renaissance.
Keynote speakers: Karen Coyle, Librarian and Consultant, and Susan Gibbons, Vice Provost and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.
The Conference Program Committee invites forward thinking submissions in all areas related to technical services librarianship including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resources and preservation in academic, public, and special libraries. Participants are encouraged to think about where we are headed and where we want to go and to share work in areas on the leading edge of librarianship. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
• Approaches to metadata creation, reuse and interoperability
• Approaches to training
• Authority control in open source repository platforms
• Automation / technology assisted cataloging and metadata creation
• Cloud based solutions
• Collaboration within and outside the library
• Digital library projects
• Digital object curation and preservation
• Discovery and access
• Emerging roles for technical services / technical services librarians
• Integration of metadata creation with traditional cataloging workflows
• Linked data publishing and applications
• Local documentation practices
• Network level data management
• New staffing models
• Role of Technical Services in open access and scholarly communication
• Patron driven acquisitions and services
• Role of the catalog
• Special formats cataloging
• Strategies for working with limited budgets and resources
• Use and development of open source tools and platforms
• Vendor relations
Participants are invited to submit proposals that report on recent research, address emerging trends, or showcase new tools, services and projects. Time slots for all sessions are 50 minutes in length including time for questions.
Submissions for presentations, workshops and panel sessions will be considered in addition to specific proposals to lead sessions in non-traditional formats (birds of a feather, lighting rounds, free-for-all
forums, unconferences).
Submit the following information at
http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/call-for-proposals by December 3, 2010:
* Title
* Abstract (no longer than 250 words)
* Names, affiliations, and contact information of all presenters
* Primary contact for presenters
* Format (presentation, lightning round, workshop, etc.)
* Equipment and other special needs
Presenters will be notified of proposal acceptance by February 1, 2011. For
more information, please contact Jody Perkins at perkintj@muohio.edu
About OVGTSL
The Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians (OVGTSL) was founded in 1924 and draws its members from the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The annual conference rotates among these three states on a regular basis. Membership is open to anyone interested in library technical services.
Technical Services Renaissance
Miami University, Oxford, OH
May 15-17, 2011
CFP URL: http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/call-for-proposals by December 3, 2010:
URL: http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/
Description: In this time of turmoil for libraries, some Technical Services librarians are building a foundation for the future. Some study past successes and failures to guide future decisions and actions. Others apply
current tools and concepts to reinvent existing services and to create innovative new services more relevant to today’s information environment. Finally, some are creating entirely new concepts and paradigms that will
help drive the future of libraries. The foundation we are building will support a rebirth of function, form and purpose — a Technical Services Renaissance.
Keynote speakers: Karen Coyle, Librarian and Consultant, and Susan Gibbons, Vice Provost and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.
The Conference Program Committee invites forward thinking submissions in all areas related to technical services librarianship including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resources and preservation in academic, public, and special libraries. Participants are encouraged to think about where we are headed and where we want to go and to share work in areas on the leading edge of librarianship. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
• Approaches to metadata creation, reuse and interoperability
• Approaches to training
• Authority control in open source repository platforms
• Automation / technology assisted cataloging and metadata creation
• Cloud based solutions
• Collaboration within and outside the library
• Digital library projects
• Digital object curation and preservation
• Discovery and access
• Emerging roles for technical services / technical services librarians
• Integration of metadata creation with traditional cataloging workflows
• Linked data publishing and applications
• Local documentation practices
• Network level data management
• New staffing models
• Role of Technical Services in open access and scholarly communication
• Patron driven acquisitions and services
• Role of the catalog
• Special formats cataloging
• Strategies for working with limited budgets and resources
• Use and development of open source tools and platforms
• Vendor relations
Participants are invited to submit proposals that report on recent research, address emerging trends, or showcase new tools, services and projects. Time slots for all sessions are 50 minutes in length including time for questions.
Submissions for presentations, workshops and panel sessions will be considered in addition to specific proposals to lead sessions in non-traditional formats (birds of a feather, lighting rounds, free-for-all
forums, unconferences).
Submit the following information at
http://techserv.lib.muohio.edu/ovgtsl11/call-for-proposals by December 3, 2010:
* Title
* Abstract (no longer than 250 words)
* Names, affiliations, and contact information of all presenters
* Primary contact for presenters
* Format (presentation, lightning round, workshop, etc.)
* Equipment and other special needs
Presenters will be notified of proposal acceptance by February 1, 2011. For
more information, please contact Jody Perkins at perkintj@muohio.edu
About OVGTSL
The Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians (OVGTSL) was founded in 1924 and draws its members from the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The annual conference rotates among these three states on a regular basis. Membership is open to anyone interested in library technical services.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
CFP: Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2011 - ‘Learning Under Living Skies’
CFP: Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2011 - ‘Learning Under Living Skies’
June 1-3, 2011
Regina, Saskatchewan
The tri-institutional WILU Committee from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at WILU 2011. We are very pleased and excited to bring WILU to our province – for the first time ever!
This is also a special year because this will be the 40th annual WILU! Over the decades, it has grown to encompass all aspects of library instruction and the emerging role of librarians as educators. Please visit About WILU 2011 for more information.
The sky looms large over Saskatchewan. It is bold, active and constantly changing - just like learning in libraries. And, as we all know, learning can happen anywhere…the sky's the limit…
Suggested Topics:
-Learning Spaces. Tell us about where learning takes place.
-Who Learns? Tell us about who learns from you.
-Today’s Tools. Tell us about the tools you use.
-Why Teach? Tell us what motivates you to educate others.
Session Types:
Session Presentation
45-minute sessions, preferably grounded in formal research or applied practice, which include a 35-minute presentation and 10-minute discussion or question period.
Lightning Strike Session (with a Display Poster)
5-minute "quick hit" presentations on any topic related to information literacy or library instruction. A poster must accompany the presentation to create a lightning strike display circuit for all attendees.
Hands-on Tools
45-minute or 90-minute computer lab sessions where participants can interact with various online or electronic tools. There are four 24-seat computer labs available for WILU 2011. Other smaller computer labs are available as needed.
Submission Information:
Please submit proposals by December 17, 2010 through the online PDF submission form (you may also submit your proposal directly by email following these instructions).
URL: http://www2.uregina.ca/wilu2011/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/WILU2011_CFP_form1.pdf
Instructions: http://www2.uregina.ca/wilu2011/program/call-for-proposals/email-submissions
The primary contact on the proposal will be notified by the end of January 2011 as to whether or not the proposal has been accepted for presentation. Note: proposals will only be reviewed by the committee after all information regarding the presenter’s name and institution has been excluded.
Questions? Please contact the WILU Program Committee, WILU2011@uregina.ca
June 1-3, 2011
Regina, Saskatchewan
The tri-institutional WILU Committee from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at WILU 2011. We are very pleased and excited to bring WILU to our province – for the first time ever!
This is also a special year because this will be the 40th annual WILU! Over the decades, it has grown to encompass all aspects of library instruction and the emerging role of librarians as educators. Please visit About WILU 2011 for more information.
The sky looms large over Saskatchewan. It is bold, active and constantly changing - just like learning in libraries. And, as we all know, learning can happen anywhere…the sky's the limit…
Suggested Topics:
-Learning Spaces. Tell us about where learning takes place.
-Who Learns? Tell us about who learns from you.
-Today’s Tools. Tell us about the tools you use.
-Why Teach? Tell us what motivates you to educate others.
Session Types:
Session Presentation
45-minute sessions, preferably grounded in formal research or applied practice, which include a 35-minute presentation and 10-minute discussion or question period.
Lightning Strike Session (with a Display Poster)
5-minute "quick hit" presentations on any topic related to information literacy or library instruction. A poster must accompany the presentation to create a lightning strike display circuit for all attendees.
Hands-on Tools
45-minute or 90-minute computer lab sessions where participants can interact with various online or electronic tools. There are four 24-seat computer labs available for WILU 2011. Other smaller computer labs are available as needed.
Submission Information:
Please submit proposals by December 17, 2010 through the online PDF submission form (you may also submit your proposal directly by email following these instructions).
URL: http://www2.uregina.ca/wilu2011/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/WILU2011_CFP_form1.pdf
Instructions: http://www2.uregina.ca/wilu2011/program/call-for-proposals/email-submissions
The primary contact on the proposal will be notified by the end of January 2011 as to whether or not the proposal has been accepted for presentation. Note: proposals will only be reviewed by the committee after all information regarding the presenter’s name and institution has been excluded.
Questions? Please contact the WILU Program Committee, WILU2011@uregina.ca
Monday, November 08, 2010
CFP: deadline extended for ALA Annual Discussion group proposals
CFP: deadline extended for ALA Annual Discussion group proposals
The deadline for proposals for the Instruction Section Discussion Group has been extended to November 15th. Please take time out of your busy schedule to send us a proposal for a discussion group. These discussions are always very successful, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, and the experience does help your career so join the cadre of lauded discussion leaders.
Recent topics have included preparing students to transition to college, the academic library’s role in supporting undergraduate researchers, and teaching students through experiential research. A complete list of past topics can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/eventsconferences/discforumdigests.cfm.
Don’t see your current focus on the list? Now you have a chance to convene a discussion about the instruction-related topic you’re most passionate about! The IS Discussion Group Steering Committee needs your proposal for discussion groups to be held at ALA's Annual Conference in New Orleans next year.
The call for Proposals is up at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/committees/discussiongroup.cfm
Or you can download the document directly:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/eventsconferences/isdgcfpannual2011.doc
Contact us, the committee co-chairs Liz Evans (eevans@pointpark.edu) or Kate Gronemyer (Kate.Gronemyer@osucascades.edu] with any questions and please get those proposals to us ASAP.
Kate Gronemyer
Instruction Librarian
Oregon State University Cascades Campus
Cascades Library Services
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
p: 541.322.3163
f: 541.383.7507
kate.gronemyer@osucascades.edu
The deadline for proposals for the Instruction Section Discussion Group has been extended to November 15th. Please take time out of your busy schedule to send us a proposal for a discussion group. These discussions are always very successful, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, and the experience does help your career so join the cadre of lauded discussion leaders.
Recent topics have included preparing students to transition to college, the academic library’s role in supporting undergraduate researchers, and teaching students through experiential research. A complete list of past topics can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/eventsconferences/discforumdigests.cfm.
Don’t see your current focus on the list? Now you have a chance to convene a discussion about the instruction-related topic you’re most passionate about! The IS Discussion Group Steering Committee needs your proposal for discussion groups to be held at ALA's Annual Conference in New Orleans next year.
The call for Proposals is up at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/committees/discussiongroup.cfm
Or you can download the document directly:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/is/eventsconferences/isdgcfpannual2011.doc
Contact us, the committee co-chairs Liz Evans (eevans@pointpark.edu) or Kate Gronemyer (Kate.Gronemyer@osucascades.edu] with any questions and please get those proposals to us ASAP.
Kate Gronemyer
Instruction Librarian
Oregon State University Cascades Campus
Cascades Library Services
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
p: 541.322.3163
f: 541.383.7507
kate.gronemyer@osucascades.edu
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
CFP: 20th Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
CFP: 20th Annual North Carolina Serials Conference
March 10, 2011
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Chapel Hill, NC
The 2011 North Carolina Serials Conference Program Planning Committee invites proposals and suggestions for presentations on any aspect of the serials industry or serials management. The Committee welcomes participation from all members of the serials profession including publishers, vendors, and systems developers, in addition to faculty and library staff in all types of libraries. Students seeking a forum to share findings from serials-related research or work experience are also encouraged to submit proposals. The Committee hopes to continue previous successes by assembling a program that both shares and inspires creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking.
Submit proposals by e-mail in a document attachment to Beth Bernhardt at brbernha@uncg.edu.
Deadline for submission is December 15, 2010.
When submitting a proposal, please include the following information.
1. Name(s)
2. Mailing Address
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed speakers
5. Proposed title
6. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its relationship to serials, and its relevance for conference attendees
7. Estimate of time required to present topic
Please note: Travel and registration expenses will have to be paid by the presenter.
The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, relevance to the current serials environment, and fit with the overall Conference content. The Committee reserves the right to refocus or combine proposals as needed to reach a diverse audience and to maximize use of program time slots.
March 10, 2011
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
Chapel Hill, NC
The 2011 North Carolina Serials Conference Program Planning Committee invites proposals and suggestions for presentations on any aspect of the serials industry or serials management. The Committee welcomes participation from all members of the serials profession including publishers, vendors, and systems developers, in addition to faculty and library staff in all types of libraries. Students seeking a forum to share findings from serials-related research or work experience are also encouraged to submit proposals. The Committee hopes to continue previous successes by assembling a program that both shares and inspires creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking.
Submit proposals by e-mail in a document attachment to Beth Bernhardt at brbernha@uncg.edu.
Deadline for submission is December 15, 2010.
When submitting a proposal, please include the following information.
1. Name(s)
2. Mailing Address
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed speakers
5. Proposed title
6. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its relationship to serials, and its relevance for conference attendees
7. Estimate of time required to present topic
Please note: Travel and registration expenses will have to be paid by the presenter.
The Program Planning Committee will review all submitted proposals for their content, timeliness, relevance to the current serials environment, and fit with the overall Conference content. The Committee reserves the right to refocus or combine proposals as needed to reach a diverse audience and to maximize use of program time slots.
Monday, November 01, 2010
SAA Student Chapter 2011 Conference - Call for Papers
SAA Student Chapter 2011 Conference - Call for Papers
The SLIS Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA-SC) recently announced a "call for papers" for their March 2011 conference. This is the third conference hosted by this student group. The two previous conferences have met with great success.
2010 Conference: http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=2128
2008 Conference: http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=1634
The deadline to be considered as a presenter for the next conference is on Friday, December 3, 2010 (see details below).
• Conference Blog: http://iusaaconference.blogspot.com/
Preserving our Cultural Heritage:
A Conference for Students and Beginning Professionals on Archives, Rare Books, and Special Collections
March 5-6, 2011
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University's student chapter of the Society of American Archivists is proud to announce our third conference for students and beginning professionals, to be held on Saturday March 5 - Sunday March 6, 2011 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
If you are a graduate student in a library science, archives, or rare books program or have entered the profession within the previous three years, we invite you to submit your papers on topics related to archives, rare books, or special collections for presentation at the conference. The conference theme of "Preserving our Cultural Heritage" can be interpreted broadly; we welcome papers on diverse topics within the field. In addition to paper sessions, the two-day conference will include a workshop and tours of Indiana University special collections and repositories.
Each paper session will be an hour long and will include two presenters. Each presenter will have approximately 20 to 25 minutes to speak, and the session will conclude with a ten to fifteen minute period for questions and answers.
To be considered as a presenter, please submit your paper (or, if your paper is not yet complete, an abstract of 150 to 200 words and a working title) to iusaaconference@gmail.com by Friday, December 3, 2010. Along with your paper or abstract, please include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and any audio/visual needs you may have.
The papers will be discussed and voted on in a blind judging process and you will receive an acceptance or rejection by the end of December. If you have only submitted an abstract, your acceptance will be conditional. You will be required to submit the completed paper by mid-February to have your acceptance finalized.
If your paper is accepted, you will be sent a more detailed registration form. At that time, you will also be asked to submit a registration fee of $30 to cover the meals provided during the conference. More details about meals, accommodations available in Bloomington, and other logistics will also be provided at this time.
Feel free to send any questions you may have to iusaaconference@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Sincerely,
The Conference Committee
The SLIS Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA-SC) recently announced a "call for papers" for their March 2011 conference. This is the third conference hosted by this student group. The two previous conferences have met with great success.
2010 Conference: http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=2128
2008 Conference: http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=1634
The deadline to be considered as a presenter for the next conference is on Friday, December 3, 2010 (see details below).
• Conference Blog: http://iusaaconference.blogspot.com/
Preserving our Cultural Heritage:
A Conference for Students and Beginning Professionals on Archives, Rare Books, and Special Collections
March 5-6, 2011
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University's student chapter of the Society of American Archivists is proud to announce our third conference for students and beginning professionals, to be held on Saturday March 5 - Sunday March 6, 2011 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
If you are a graduate student in a library science, archives, or rare books program or have entered the profession within the previous three years, we invite you to submit your papers on topics related to archives, rare books, or special collections for presentation at the conference. The conference theme of "Preserving our Cultural Heritage" can be interpreted broadly; we welcome papers on diverse topics within the field. In addition to paper sessions, the two-day conference will include a workshop and tours of Indiana University special collections and repositories.
Each paper session will be an hour long and will include two presenters. Each presenter will have approximately 20 to 25 minutes to speak, and the session will conclude with a ten to fifteen minute period for questions and answers.
To be considered as a presenter, please submit your paper (or, if your paper is not yet complete, an abstract of 150 to 200 words and a working title) to iusaaconference@gmail.com by Friday, December 3, 2010. Along with your paper or abstract, please include your name, email address, institutional affiliation, and any audio/visual needs you may have.
The papers will be discussed and voted on in a blind judging process and you will receive an acceptance or rejection by the end of December. If you have only submitted an abstract, your acceptance will be conditional. You will be required to submit the completed paper by mid-February to have your acceptance finalized.
If your paper is accepted, you will be sent a more detailed registration form. At that time, you will also be asked to submit a registration fee of $30 to cover the meals provided during the conference. More details about meals, accommodations available in Bloomington, and other logistics will also be provided at this time.
Feel free to send any questions you may have to iusaaconference@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Sincerely,
The Conference Committee
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Handheld Librarian 4 Online Conference: Call for Program Proposals!
Handheld Librarian 4 Online Conference: Call for Program Proposals!
TAP Information Services and LearningTimes invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit program proposals related to the topic of mobile library services for the online Handheld Librarian 4 conference to be held February 23 and 24, 2011.
Proposals are due December 1, 2010. Go to http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/proposal-submissions
to submit a proposal
The Handheld Librarian 4 conference will feature interactive, live online sessions and links to recorded events following the conference. We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in mobile library services. This year, we will feature a program track with presentations by graduate library students. These include but are not limited to the following program tracks:
ebooks
location-based social networking
augmented reality
twitter
apps
device and OS trends
QR codes
reference
mobile trend spotting
mobile technologies impacting society
web/app development best practices
Proposal Submissions:
Submit your proposal by completing the webform at http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form by December 1, 2010.
Online presentations may be conducted in one of four formats:
a 45-minute live online session (i.e. synchronous webcast)
a 15 minute student presentation ***
a 10 minute live online session or
a pre-recorded presentation (i.e. narrated web tour or slides).
You will be notified by January 15, 2011 if your proposal has been accepted. Conference registration fees are waived for speakers.
Presenters Are Expected To:
-Conduct your session using Adobe Connect (computer, Internet, mic required)
-Provide a digital photo of yourself for the conference website
-Respond to questions from attendees
-Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the conference
Thank you for considering submitting a proposal. If you have questions, please contact:
Lori Bell, lbell927@gmail.com
Tom Peters, TAP Information Services, tpeters@tapinformation.com
Susan Manning, LearningTimes, susan@ltgreenroom.org
Proposals are due December 1, 2010. Go to http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form
to submit a proposal.
TAP Information Services and LearningTimes invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit program proposals related to the topic of mobile library services for the online Handheld Librarian 4 conference to be held February 23 and 24, 2011.
Proposals are due December 1, 2010. Go to http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/proposal-submissions
to submit a proposal
The Handheld Librarian 4 conference will feature interactive, live online sessions and links to recorded events following the conference. We are interested in a broad range of submissions that highlight current, evolving and future issues in mobile library services. This year, we will feature a program track with presentations by graduate library students. These include but are not limited to the following program tracks:
ebooks
location-based social networking
augmented reality
apps
device and OS trends
QR codes
reference
mobile trend spotting
mobile technologies impacting society
web/app development best practices
Proposal Submissions:
Submit your proposal by completing the webform at http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form by December 1, 2010.
Online presentations may be conducted in one of four formats:
a 45-minute live online session (i.e. synchronous webcast)
a 15 minute student presentation ***
a 10 minute live online session or
a pre-recorded presentation (i.e. narrated web tour or slides).
You will be notified by January 15, 2011 if your proposal has been accepted. Conference registration fees are waived for speakers.
Presenters Are Expected To:
-Conduct your session using Adobe Connect (computer, Internet, mic required)
-Provide a digital photo of yourself for the conference website
-Respond to questions from attendees
-Attend an online 30-60 minute training on Adobe Connect prior to the conference
Thank you for considering submitting a proposal. If you have questions, please contact:
Lori Bell, lbell927@gmail.com
Tom Peters, TAP Information Services, tpeters@tapinformation.com
Susan Manning, LearningTimes, susan@ltgreenroom.org
Proposals are due December 1, 2010. Go to http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/submissions-form
to submit a proposal.
Friday, October 29, 2010
CFP: EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference 2011
CFP: EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference 2011
URL: http://net.educause.edu/content.asp?SECTION_ID=566&bhcp=1
CFP URL: http://net.educause.edu/Program/1027391
Call for Proposals
Play an active part in a leading higher education IT conference by presenting at the Southeast Regional Conference, June 1–3, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This year’s conference, "Working Together to Manage Increased Complexity with Finite Resources," will look at concrete ways you can “do more with less” by leveraging the benefits of networking, professional development, and applied understandings of cloud computing and other emerging trends and technologies.
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute your thoughts to this conversation—submit a presentation proposal.
The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2010.
URL: http://net.educause.edu/content.asp?SECTION_ID=566&bhcp=1
CFP URL: http://net.educause.edu/Program/1027391
Call for Proposals
Play an active part in a leading higher education IT conference by presenting at the Southeast Regional Conference, June 1–3, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This year’s conference, "Working Together to Manage Increased Complexity with Finite Resources," will look at concrete ways you can “do more with less” by leveraging the benefits of networking, professional development, and applied understandings of cloud computing and other emerging trends and technologies.
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute your thoughts to this conversation—submit a presentation proposal.
The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2010.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
CFP: Journal of Design History's Archives, Collections and Curatorship Feature
CFP: Journal of Design History's Archives, Collections and Curatorship Feature
The Journal of Design History welcomes contributions that introduce and explore aspects of a design archive, collection, or exhibition as a resource for design historical research. These are published in our Archives, Collections, and Curatorship (AC&C) feature. Some authors may wish to take a critical perspective, i.e. not simply describing the strengths, but also analysing weaknesses of an archive or collection or uncovering institutional biases and historical gaps and suggesting ways of resolving these issues.
Others may wish to reflect on the practice of collecting, archiving, and doing research in archives or collections. Archives and collections can include those held by museums, libraries, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations. The resources discussed may be accessed on site or via images on the Web. The feature also welcomes essays on the display of design collections within exhibitions. These might take the form of an exhibition review or reflection on the practice of design display and curatorship.
We welcome contributions from archivists, curators, designers, historians, museum professionals, and advanced graduate students. Submissions should be between 2500 and 4500 words in length, with up to eight images in colour or black-and-white, and provide information on how to access the archive, collection, or exhibition. Contributions are subject to a double-blind review process. Further guidance to authors can be found at the Journal’s online portal at http://jdh.oxfordjournals.org/ under Instructions to Authors. (Please disregard the length and abstract instructions for full-length articles.) Submissions should be uploaded through the portal at Submit Now!
Please send questions to Dr Regina Lee Blaszczyk (Reggie.Blaszczyk@gmail.com), editor of the Archives, Collections, and Curatorship feature, Journal of Design History, Oxford University Press.
The Journal of Design History welcomes contributions that introduce and explore aspects of a design archive, collection, or exhibition as a resource for design historical research. These are published in our Archives, Collections, and Curatorship (AC&C) feature. Some authors may wish to take a critical perspective, i.e. not simply describing the strengths, but also analysing weaknesses of an archive or collection or uncovering institutional biases and historical gaps and suggesting ways of resolving these issues.
Others may wish to reflect on the practice of collecting, archiving, and doing research in archives or collections. Archives and collections can include those held by museums, libraries, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations. The resources discussed may be accessed on site or via images on the Web. The feature also welcomes essays on the display of design collections within exhibitions. These might take the form of an exhibition review or reflection on the practice of design display and curatorship.
We welcome contributions from archivists, curators, designers, historians, museum professionals, and advanced graduate students. Submissions should be between 2500 and 4500 words in length, with up to eight images in colour or black-and-white, and provide information on how to access the archive, collection, or exhibition. Contributions are subject to a double-blind review process. Further guidance to authors can be found at the Journal’s online portal at http://jdh.oxfordjournals.org/ under Instructions to Authors. (Please disregard the length and abstract instructions for full-length articles.) Submissions should be uploaded through the portal at Submit Now!
Please send questions to Dr Regina Lee Blaszczyk (Reggie.Blaszczyk@gmail.com), editor of the Archives, Collections, and Curatorship feature, Journal of Design History, Oxford University Press.
Call for ALA-Midwinter Proposals: ACTS CRS Electronic Resources Interest Group
Call for ALA-Midwinter Proposals: ACTS CRS Electronic Resources Interest Group
The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section, Electronic Resources Interest Group (ERIG) is seeking proposals for presentations at our program at the ALA Mid-Winter meeting in San Diego, CA. The
ALCTS CRS ERIG meeting will be on Saturday, January 8th from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
Electronic Resources Management as a Public Service: Delivering quality content at the right time, in the right places
Consider contributing to a panel discussion on a topic, such as:
*Methods for assessing user experiences with e-resources
*Staffing models and workflows that facilitate prompt trouble-shooting and problem resolution
*Means of providing user support for e-resources
*Sharing user feedback with publishers/providers to improve product functionality
*Interfaces that streamline user access to e-resources
*Tools that embed e-resources and search interfaces in other platforms
*Approaches to spur development of innovative e-resource delivery
Each panelist/group will have approximately 15 minutes for the presentation, and audience questions and discussion will be encouraged after the presentations.
Email proposals by Wednesday, November 17th to Christine Turner, cturner@library.umass.edu. Please include:
*Presentation title
*Brief summary of proposed presentation
*Names and positions of presenter(s)
*Email address(es) of presenter(s)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
Christine Turner
Chair, ALCTS CRS ERIG
cturner@library.umass.edu
Liz Babbitt
Vice Chair/Chair-Elect, ALCTS CRS ERIG
elizabeth.babbitt@montana.edu
The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section, Electronic Resources Interest Group (ERIG) is seeking proposals for presentations at our program at the ALA Mid-Winter meeting in San Diego, CA. The
ALCTS CRS ERIG meeting will be on Saturday, January 8th from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
Electronic Resources Management as a Public Service: Delivering quality content at the right time, in the right places
Consider contributing to a panel discussion on a topic, such as:
*Methods for assessing user experiences with e-resources
*Staffing models and workflows that facilitate prompt trouble-shooting and problem resolution
*Means of providing user support for e-resources
*Sharing user feedback with publishers/providers to improve product functionality
*Interfaces that streamline user access to e-resources
*Tools that embed e-resources and search interfaces in other platforms
*Approaches to spur development of innovative e-resource delivery
Each panelist/group will have approximately 15 minutes for the presentation, and audience questions and discussion will be encouraged after the presentations.
Email proposals by Wednesday, November 17th to Christine Turner, cturner@library.umass.edu. Please include:
*Presentation title
*Brief summary of proposed presentation
*Names and positions of presenter(s)
*Email address(es) of presenter(s)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
Christine Turner
Chair, ALCTS CRS ERIG
cturner@library.umass.edu
Liz Babbitt
Vice Chair/Chair-Elect, ALCTS CRS ERIG
elizabeth.babbitt@montana.edu
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