Monthly Archives: February 2019

EBSS Research Forum

Posted on February 26, 2019 | Leave a comment

The EBSS Research Forum is moving online!

The Education and Behavioral Sciences Section Research Committee invites proposals for presentations at a virtual research forum to be held online in early May, 2019. The Research Forum offers librarians an opportunity to present research that is currently underway in a 10-minute lightning talk format. Lightning talks will be selected via a competitive, blind review process.

Proposals are due March 18, 2019. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance the week of April 1.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the extent to which they:

1. Measure or investigate issues of high interest to librarians, especially those in Education and Behavioral Sciences.

2. Represent innovative, original research.

3. Show evidence of carefully planned research design and thoughtful analysis.

4. Clearly identify what stage of the project has been completed and estimate a timeline for the remainder of the project. Research that has been previously published or accepted for publication by January 1, 2019 will not be considered.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals should be 250-350 words.

To facilitate blind peer review, the first page should include:

  • Presenter name and institution

  • Phone number

  • E-mail address

  • Proposal title

Subsequent page(s) should include:

  • Proposal title

  • Statement of the research question(s)

  • Research goals and objectives

  • Design/methodology

  • Potential findings

  • Practical implications/value

Email submissions to EBSS Research Chair Samantha Godbey at samantha.godbey@unlv.edu  by Monday, March 18, 2019.

 

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Posted in Academic Libraries, ACRL, ALA/ACRL, Education, Engagement, Higher Education, Information Literacy, Information Science, Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology, Libraries, Reference

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Journal of Play in Adulthood”

Posted on February 25, 2019 | Leave a comment
The new “Journal of Play in Adulthood” now has an open call for papers!
This new diamond open access journal (free to read and publish in) would welcome papers from information literacy practitioners and researchers. Research based articles are subject to double blind peer review, but we also welcome articles from practice, extended essays, and reviews that might be of interest to our readers.
Key topics of interest to the journal include the role of play in learning, work, our social and cultural lives, the benefits to individuals and society, and the interrelationship between play and other areas of adult life. The focus of this journal is on play in adulthood to explicitly distinguish it from children’s play, and to highlight that the motivations, contexts, and forms of play are, in many cases, different. In summary, it covers playful living, playful working, and playful learning.

Contact:

Andrew Walsh MSc MCLIP FHEA FRSA IFNTF

University Teaching Fellow, National Teaching Fellow

Academic Librarian for Education and Professional Development.

Editor of the Journal of Play in Adulthood

https://www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk

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Posted in Academic Libraries, Adult Education, Education, Gender Studies, Higher Education, Information Literacy, Information Science, Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology, Libraries, Men's Studies, Public Libraries, Women's and Gender Studies

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Northeast OER Summit

Posted on February 19, 2019 | Leave a comment

The Call for Proposals are open! The Northeast OER Summit Conference Committee invites you to share your ground-breaking ideas, research and best practices in Open Educational Resources at the 3rd Annual Northeast OER Summit.

When: Wed, May 22nd, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Thurs, May 23rd, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Where: University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Cost: $195 for both days/$110 for a single day – Registration will open on March 1, 2019. All presenters will be expected to register and pay for their attendance to this event.

Please review the following guidelines: 

Timeline: 

  • Proposal deadline: Thursday, March 7, 2019
  • Notifications of acceptance : Friday, March 15, 2019

Ready to submit?  Visit our conference submission portal to submit your proposal.

Questions? Email Jody Carson or Sue Tashjian

#NEOERSummit2019

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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education journals

Posted on February 18, 2019 | Leave a comment

AACE Invites You to Submit for Publication in These Internationally Respected Journals!

 AACE Journals Include:

Submission guidelines http://publish.aace.org/begin/

AACE Publications | Email: pubs@aace.org| aace.org/pubs

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Posted in Education, Information Literacy, Information Science, Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology, Libraries, Technology

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ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum,

Posted on February 15, 2019 | Leave a comment

Call for panelists for the ACRL IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum,

2019 ALA Annual Meeting

The IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum is an excellent opportunity for instruction librarians to explore and discuss current topics related to library instruction and information literacy. The steering committee welcomes proposals from individuals interested in participating in a panel discussion on alternatives to deficit models in academic libraries.

Deficit models of education focus on a learner’s weaknesses, including the knowledge, motivation, experiences, or cultural values that they presumably lack. This panel will question the use of deficit models in library instruction and information literacy, and present alternative approaches.

This virtual discussion will take place in advance of the 2019 ALA Annual Meeting: Tuesday, June 11 at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST. No previous experience with virtual presentations is necessary. The committee will work with selected panelists in advance to prepare for the online environment.

If you would like to share your knowledge and work on alternatives to deficit models in academic libraries, submit a proposal to be a panelist for the IS Current Issues Virtual Discussion Forum today!

Application Deadline: March 10, 2019 To submit a proposal, please use the onlinesubmission form Applicants will be notified by March 31, 2019

Questions?

Contact the ACRL IS Discussion Group Steering Committee Chair, Lauern Hays (ldhays@mnu.edu) or Vice-Chair, Melissa Harden (mharden@nd.edu).

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Mobile App Develepment in Libraries

Posted on February 15, 2019 | Leave a comment

Primary Research Group, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.Primaryresearch.com&data=02%7C01%7Cdxf19%40psu.edu%7C439b9351e97c4a15ff0708d693751594%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C636858528416762512&sdata=t9uuib3QAJ1m7VbOZz4v%2B%2BeaH%2BxZp7lILagFEGYLmE4%3D&reserved=0, is seeking an author to write a monograph of approximately 10,000 words on academic library use of mobile apps, both vendor and library developed The monograph should include at least 6 interviews primarily with colleges and universities  (at least three of which should be research universities) averaging about 1,500 words each. In addition, the author might include results of a summary of a literature search or interviews with app private sector app publishers. Some of the issues that might be discussed are: use of vendor supplied apps, info literacy training in apps for students and faculty, measurement/assessment of app use,  breakdown of app use by application and platform, development and cost of library apps, staff training for app development, determination of app needs, and more.

This is a compensated assignment.  To apply to write this monograph please
send your resume to jmoses@primaryresearch.com.

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Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences

Posted on February 14, 2019 | Leave a comment

We are pleased to announce our annual conference will be held Friday, June 21
at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI. This year’s
program, “Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences,” will explore the
use of student-centered teaching in information literacy instruction.

We seek proposals that provide examples of student-centered approaches that
may include, but are not limited to, inquiry based learning, critical library
pedagogy, exercising empathy and care, collaborative construction of meaning,
instruction design, and librarian as facilitator of student success.

Each presenter should plan on speaking for 30-35 minutes with an additional
10-15 minutes for questions and discussion (45 minutes total). We are looking
for individual, group, or panel presentations by librarians and/or their
collaborative colleagues. Interactive workshops involving computers/devices
and hands-on activities are welcome.

NELIG encourages librarians with any amount of experience to submit a
proposal, and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for librarians to
learn practical ideas from one another. Please feel free to email us if you
have any questions about presenting.

Proposals are due by Friday, March 22, 2019 and should be submitted via the
link below. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by Friday,
April 12, 2019 after a blind review by the planning committee.

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfL45c2IuJceQJvi2FxfLzT9T1f-FgeTQaurrVBZXM4Ztq52w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link&data=02%7C01%7Cdxf19%40psu.edu%7C7632beecd3444836484908d691d88277%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C636856756418745985&sdata=TdIszUYya2K3jvU4Ss8lyN%2FtJ9Lf1ycvGZEDDYzPWdw%3D&reserved=0

Email your questions and concerns to acrlnelig@gmail.com

-Kelly Faulkner & Katie Harding, 2019 NELIG Program Committee Co-Chairs

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Culturally Responsive Teaching in Libraries

Posted on February 14, 2019 | Leave a comment

Conference Announcement & Call for Proposals:

Culturally Responsive Teaching in Libraries

MILEX 2019 Spring Conference

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Loyola Graduate Center, 8890 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD

(Registration forthcoming)

The Maryland Information Literacy Exchange (MILEX) is a collaborative of Maryland academic librarians to promote information literacy in higher education.

Join us at this year’s MILEX Spring Conference featuring presentations on the role of libraries in culturally responsive teaching.  A keynote will be given by Ashleigh D. Coren, Special Collections Librarian for Teaching and Learning at University of Maryland Libraries, whose teaching focuses on diverse students and finding stories in the collection. Coren is co-developer of the LGBTQ Oral History Project at UMD, and was recognized as an Emerging Leader by ALA in 2018.

Registration fees (light breakfast and hot lunch included):

MILEX member                      $45

Non-member                           $75

Membership + Registration     $65

Student                                    $20

For more information, visit the MILEX website: www.milexmd.org.

Call for Proposals! (Due March 4th)

We’re looking for presentations that demonstrate how librarians are engaging in culturally responsive teaching. Submit proposals to the chair of the conference committee, Jordan Sly, at jsly@umd.edu by Monday, March 4, 2019.

Include the following in your proposal:

1.       In a paragraph or two, what your presentation will entail; a general outline is fine.

2.       Student learning outcomes (what will students learn/develop as a result of the activity)

3.       Optimal amount of time that should be allotted for your presentation

4.       Any resources you will need

5.       Short biographical statement

Registration will open on March 12 at the MILEX website:www.milexmd.org/events.html.

Register early, as space will be limited.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Jordan Sly with your questions and concerns: 301-405-9290.

Funds raised will be administered by the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of MILEX – Maryland Information Literacy Exchange.

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Reference Services Review

Posted on February 11, 2019 | Leave a comment

Reference Services Review seeks journal article contributions for a special issue that will explore themes related to academic libraries and the 45th President of the United States. The issue will be published in January, 2020 (48/1). Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

  • the impact of misinformation, disinformation, and distrust of media outlets on library education services
  • the impact of the partial government shutdown on access to federal government information and/or services, grant funded research, etc.
  • campus climate: safety and security, free speech versus hate speech, collaboration with student organizations
  • campus/community engagement and programming
  • work with and/or support services for DACA students
  • the impact on federal government documents, e.g., removal of the phrase “climate change,” requests from federal agencies to purge historical documents and records, archiving the President’s social media posts, etc.
  • library involvement with social justice initiatives on campus
  • innovative dissemination of election, candidate, and voter registration information to constituents

The journal welcomes thought pieces, case studies, and articles about issues and trends that address specific opportunities or challenges related to academic libraries and the current administration. Potential contributors are encouraged to be creative in developing topics.

Topic proposals should be submitted to Mary Ellen Spencer via the web form at https://tinyurl.com/rsr-45th.  Please direct any questions to her at mespencer@pstcc.edu.

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E-Learn–World Conference on E-Learning

Posted on February 7, 2019 | Leave a comment

New Orleans, LA

November 4-7, 2019

FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DUE: JULY 8, 2019

Submission Form

Invitation

E-Learn–World Conference on E-Learning is an international conference organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) and co-sponsored by the International Journal on E-Learning.

This annual conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-Learning in the Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education sectors.

E-Learn, the premiere international conference in the field, spans all disciplines and levels of education and is expected to attracts many leaders in the field from 70+ countries around the world.

We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit proposals for papers, panels, best practices, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, and corporate showcases/demos.The Conference Review Policy requires that each proposal will be peer-reviewed by for inclusion in the conference program, proceedings book, and online proceedings available on LearnTechLib–The Learning and Technology Library.

Topics

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to e-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. All topics listed here.

  • Content Development
  • Evaluation
  • Implementation Examples and Issues
  • Instructional Design
  • Policy Issues
  • Research
  • Social and Cultural Issues
  • Standards and Interoperability
  • Tools and Systems

PRESENTATION TYPES

F2F Presentations Virtual Presentations

The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information. These include keynote and invited talks, full and brief paper presentations, poster/demonstration sessions, tutorials, workshops, panels, and best practice sessions. For Presentation Category descriptions, and information about what to submit with your proposal, click here.

  • Keynote Speakers
  • Invited Panels/Speakers
  • Papers
  • Panels
  • Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
  • Workshops
  • Roundtables
  • Symposia
  • Virtual Papers

For Presentation descriptions, and information about what to submit with your proposal, click here.

If you have a question about the E-Learn Conference, please send an e-mail to AACE Conference Services

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