Category Archives: Libraries

GSISC 2020 Technologies and Race, Gender, Sexuality, and the Body in Information Studies

This gathering seeks to create an inclusive space for difficult, fruitful conversations around technology, however defined, as it affects and is affected by race, gender, sexuality, and ability. We aim to foster conversations that consider “technology” as the expression of material cultures, labor, and embodiment; as well as sites of empowerment or oppression.

In libraries, and in the professional discourses of librarianship and information studies, we often talk about “technology” as a means to an end. Or, we speculate about technology as though it emanated from the horizon of a futurity that appears sometimes threatening, sometimes empowering, but always inevitable: e.g., artificial intelligence will “revolutionize” the ways we find and use information. Both kinds of discourse omit the ways technologies begin and end in the flesh — how technologies shape habits of body and mind, just as those habits influence the design and construction of technologies.

The planning committee for the 2020 Gender and Sexuality in Information Studies Colloquium invites you to join continue these conversations July 24, 2020 in Washington, DC at George Washington University.

We invite proposals that address the problems, power, and potential of “technologies” in libraries and archives, past, present, and future, and seek a range of interpretations of the concept of technology.

Questions might include, but are not limited to:

  • How do search algorithms, metadata standards, and user interfaces challenge or reinforce white supremacy, heteronormative patriarchy, and ableism?
  • How do our catalogs, databases, finding aids, and collections disguise the traces of oppression, even while perpetuating the violence visited upon the oppressed?
  • How do we talk about the absence of voices (either in the historical record or from our present-day communities) that haunts the architecture and design of our systems?
  • How have technologies been used to selectively forget pasts to perpetuate certain futures? How are technologies used to unearth the forgotten?
  • How do we address the absent presence of laboring bodies behind our technologies, especially those bodies whose labor is devalued and poorly remunerated?
  • How do we begin to redress the inequities that library and information technologies perpetuate, where the default user is most often white and able-bodied, and whose architects, designers, and managers are most often white cis men?
  • What kinds of digital cultural memory and community-based projects are critical right now?

We invite submissions from individuals as well as pre-constituted panels. Submit your proposals here: http://bit.ly/GSISC2020

Deadline for submission: November 15, 2019
Notification by January 15, 2020
Registration opens February 1, 2020

Please direct any questions or concerns to GSISC2020@gmail.com

Organizing committee:
Jennifer Brown, Barnard College
Emily Drabinski, The Graduate Center, CUNY
Leah Richardson, The George Washington University
Hannah Scates Kettler, University of Iowa
Kristan Shawgo, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dolsy Smith, The George Washington University
Tonia Sutherland, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
Hannah Wang, Wisconsin Historical Society

Southeast Data Librarian Symposium

The conference planning committee of the 2019 Southeast Data Librarian
Symposium (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fse-datalibrarian.github.io%2F2019%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdxf19%40psu.edu%7C5b31b6a855a5439a568508d6fa4ffba4%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C636971618770125520&sdata=PPJczbHrCPo3vK2geUsmCjgSwCeNBj3Me%2BN%2FsLA%2BjzE%3D&reserved=0) (SEDLS) invites proposals for workshops, short talks, and poster presentations for SEDLS 2019! We are also seeking prospective panelists on several topics. Submit proposals for workshops, panelists, short talks, and posters at this form if you are interested in presenting.

The Southeast Data Librarian Symposium is intended to provide a low-cost
opportunity for librarians and other research data specialists to gather and
explore developments in the field of data librarianship, including the
management and sharing of research data.
In addition to learning about new work in the field, attendees will have the
opportunity to network and build partnerships with regional colleagues. It is
open to all who wish to attend, including students, data managers and
scientists, and those situated outside the Southeast. The program will consist
of workshops and networking opportunities over a two day period.

The 2019 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium will be October 10 & 11 in New
Orleans, LA at Tulane University. Presenters will be asked to register as
attendees.

Submit your proposal at
https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeQbqCugN7tCuu1NCc6Fs3V2aYW0YfQFRkO1CLJtgFx05-WFw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link&data=02%7C01%7Cdxf19%40psu.edu%7C5b31b6a855a5439a568508d6fa4ffba4%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C636971618770125520&sdata=Fq4n2LvzawXqjjWNyND69yPrwCCOxLsYrJNWIVebl50%3D&reserved=0

Questions should be directed to se.datalibrarian@gmail.com. Follow
@SEDataLibrarian on Twitter.

International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES) and International Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (IConEST )

Dear Colleague

You are invited to participate in the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES – https://www.iconses.net) and International Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (IConEST – https://www.iconest.net) which will take place on October 7-10, 2020 in Chicago, USA. The conferences are organized annually by the International Society for Technology, Education and Science (ISTES) and supported by Iowa State UniversityIndiana University, and University of Northern Colorado. The conferences invite submissions which address the theory, research or applications in all disciplines of education and social sciences for IConSES and all disciplines of engineering, science and technology for IConEST. The conferences are organized for:
– Faculty members in all disciplines of education and social sciences
– Faculty members in all disciplines of engineering, science and technology
– Graduate students, Researchers
– K-12 administrators, Teachers, Principals
– All interested in engineering, sciences and technology
– All interested in education and social sciences

After peer-reviewing process, all full papers will be published in the Proceedings.

Best regards,

Prof.Dr. Valarie Akerson, Indiana University, United States
Prof. Dr. Mack Shelley, Iowa State University, United States
Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Kersey, University of Northern Colorado, United States

 

2019 Conferences
You are also invited to participate to International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES) 2019 and International Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (IConEST) 2019conferences will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center-Centennial on October 7-10, 2019 in Denver, CO, USA.

Important Dates
– Submission of Abstracts: Continues until August 01, 2019
– Early Registration: April 01, 2019
– Regular Registration: June 01, 2019
– Late Registration: August 01, 2019
– Event Date: October 7-10, 2019
– Fulltext Submission: November 01, 2019
– Proceeding Book Publication: December, 2019

 

VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Virtual presentations are accepted and published as regular presentations. Virtual presenters receive regular presentation certificates and their papers are included as regular papers in the program/abstract/proceeding books. All documents of the virtual presenters are the same as the ones of oral/poster presenters.You will receive all documents Program Book, Abstract Book, Certificate of Participation, and Proceedings Book electronically. After peer-reviewing process, all full papers will be published in the conference proceedings book or journals.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

– Submission of Abstracts: Continues until August 01, 2020
– Early Registration: April 01, 2020
– Regular Registration: June 01, 2020
– Late Registration: August 01, 2020
– Event Date: October 7-10, 2020
– Fulltext Submission: November 01, 2020
– Proceeding Book Publication: December, 2020

 

PUBLICATION OF PRESENTATION PAPERS

After peer-reviewing process, selected papers will be published in:
– International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES)
– International Journal on Engineering, Science and Technology (IJonEST)

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

– Prof. Dr. Valarie Akerson(Indiana University) – “The Role of Nature of Science within an Era of STEM”
– Prof. Dr. Mack Shelley (Iowa State University) – “Application of Statistical Methods to Education”

 

CONTACT

International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES) – https://www.iconses.net
International Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (IConEST) – https://www.iconest.net

 

Theological Librarianship

Does your librarianship involve working with religious studies?  Are you looking for a venue through which you can share your ideas or thoughts about religious/theological librarianship?  Please consider submitting publications to Theological Librarianship (TL).  TL is the open access journal of Atla.  It can be accessed at: https://theolib.atla.com/theolib. Established in 1946 as the American Theological Library Association, Atla is an association of librarians and information professionals, and a producer of research tools, committed to advancing the study of religion and theology.  While Atla is a membership association, TL accepts submissions on a variety of topics from anybody passionate about connecting and/or collecting religious and theological content, and/or promoting worldwide scholarly communication in religion and theology.  Details regarding our submission process are available at: https://theolib.atla.com/theolib/about/submissions.

If you have any questions in relation to submission protocol, ideas for articles, or about TL, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Garrett Trott
Editor-in-Chief of Theological Librarianship

ACRL/NY 2019 Annual Symposium: Outside of the Box: Redefining Ethical Innovation in the Academic Library Poster Sessions

ACRL/NY 2019 Annual Symposium
Outside of the Box: Redefining Ethical Innovation in the Academic Library

December 6, 2019
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
(Baruch Vertical Campus)

For this year’s ACRL/NY Symposium, we are seeking posters about new and ethically informed practices in the academic library.

Proposals from persons of diverse identities and professional backgrounds are encouraged.

Potential topics include (but are not limited to):

●     Diverse voices in our profession: enhancing diversity and advocating for underrepresented groups at all levels in the academic library, including staff, professionals, students and administration      

●     Ethically Innovative Leadership: for example, challenging traditional hierarchies, incorporating different perspectives, navigating organizational structures, labor relations, facilitative management and support for professional growth and development

●     Public Services and Instruction: new and creative types of reference and instruction initiatives (e.g. incorporating critical pedagogy, environmentally responsible maker spaces, culturally responsive instruction)

●     Acquisitions/Collection Development: outreach and curating of collections (e.g. community based collections, OER Open Education Resources, responsible purchasing, ownership models)

●     Technical Services: transforming technical services; accommodating new forms of technology, data, and strategic planning (e.g. weeding ethically, critical cataloging, accessibility)

As academic libraries continue to evolve in the 21st century, ACRL continues to be dedicated in discovering new approaches that enhance and foster our scholarly community.

Selections will be done by a blind review; please do not include any identifying information in your abstract. Proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2019.

Poster proposals can be submitted using this form: https://acrlny2019symposium.wordpress.com/posters/

The ACRL/NY 2019 Symposium will be held on December 6, 2019 at the Vertical Campus at Baruch College, City University of New York.

If you have questions about the poster selection process, please contact Maureen Clements at  mclements2@mercy.edu

International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning special issue on Virtual Reality and Learning

Are you exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) to support learning? Consider submitting your manuscript to the International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning . For this special issue we define VR as any technology that provides its users with an interactive computer-generated experience through text, audio, visual, spatial and/or speed messages within a simulated environment that engages its users in multi-sensory interactions and reactions for learning. By this definition, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), hybrid reality and extended reality (XR) are included. Initial proposal submissions are due by July 12, 2019. Additional submission information and notes for authors can be found here . Questions can be directed to guest co-editors Charles Xiaoxue Wang or Michele Stork.

Distance Education special issue: Distance Education Across Critical Theoretical Landscapes

The  purpose  of this  special  themed  issue  is  to provide  a  venue  for scholars, researchers, instructional  designers, and classroom  teachers  to engage  with critical  theories  and diversity in open, flexible  and technology-mediated distance  learning environments.  To provide  the  most opportunity for inclusion, we  invite  submissions  that  consider a  wide  variety of technologies, pedagogies,  modes  and settings  (e.g., K-12, higher education, and industry/corporate  settings). We encourage  submissions  that  represent  the  theoretical  landscape, and which demonstrate  the breadth and depth of theoretical  lenses  that  have  been historically underrepresented. This includes, but  is  not  limited to the  following:  critical  race  theory, critical  pedagogies, disability studies, feminisms, heutagogy, and LGBTQIA+ studies. Finally, we  invite  a  variety of research paradigms  as  well  as  theoretical  pieces, meta-analyses, and strategic  reviews  of the literature.
More information can be found here: https://t.co/ 5WZg7UpOUkqncapes

Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Library: Using Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Software Tools for Library Management

Please consider submitting proposals and/or chapters for a forthcoming book in the LITA Guide series. See below for a brief description of the book and the full call for more details.
Call for Chapters: Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Library: Using Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Software Tools for Library Management
Proposals Submission Deadline: August 1, 2019
Full Chapter Drafts Due: November 30, 2019
Editors: Lauren Magnuson (California State University, San Marcos) and Nikki DeMoville (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
Series: LITA Guides
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Introduction:
Business intelligence (BI) and data analytics software tools are becoming increasingly ubiquitous at a time when libraries, like other organizations, are seeking realistic frameworks and workflows to support data-driven decision making. Library technology managers, administrative leadership, collection managers, and teaching librarians are in need of practical, straightforward technical and operational guidance to understanding, using and optimizing business intelligence and data analytics software packages like Tableau, Oracle Business Intelligence, SAP BusinessObjects, and more. This book will provide an overview of strategies that library professionals can use to sustainably incorporate data-driven practices into library operations.
Submission Procedure
Please send a proposed title, 500-word abstract, and a 100-word author bio to lmagnuson@csusm.edu on or before August 1, 2019. Authors will be notified by August 15, 2019 about the status of their proposals.
See the full call  for recommended topics and more details. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

 

Marketing Libraries Journal

Marketing Libraries Journal (MLJ) is a peer-reviewed, independently published, open-access scholarly journal that focuses on innovative marketing activities that libraries are engaged in.  Our aim is to publish research and practical examples of library marketing campaigns, library marketing research, public relations campaigns, SWOT analysis, segmentation research, assessment of marketing activities, and tools used for marketing activities.  In addition to peer reviewed articles, the Journal also contains practical articles from different columns. Columnists will be accepting shorter articles on advocacy, branding, library marketing campaigns, “from the trenches”, and technology tools.

Guidelines for Submissions
The editorial board seeks submissions in the following two categories:

1. Articles (double blind peer reviewed) (20-25 pages): research-driven articles that aim to provide original scholarship in the field of library marketing, communications, and outreach.
2. Practical Articles  (peer reviewed) (10-15 pages) : articles from different columns (advocacy, branding, “from the trenches”, campaigns, and technology tools). Practical articles are reflective and provide best practices, however they are written in an academic tone (3rd person).

Manuscript Format

• Manuscript style should follow the conventions of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition
• Submissions should be 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced with 1 inch margins on all sides
• Page number and running head should be placed in the upper right-hand corner of each page
• The title page should be submitted as a separate document and include each author’s name, affiliation, and e-mail address
• Submitted manuscripts should begin with a 100-word abstract, with a list of 5 keywords, numbered as page 1
• One submission per author per call
• Allow 3 months for manuscript status notification

Submission Process

Scholarly Submissions http://journal.marketinglibraries.org/schol-submit.html  

Practical (ColumnSubmissions http://journal.marketinglibraries.org/column-submit.html

Please ensure that your manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Review of manuscripts will begin after the call for papers deadline.  When a manuscript has been  accepted for publication, authors will be required to submit a complete electronic copy of the final version.

Editorship and Ethics

We reserve the right to make editorial changes for style, clarity, and consistency. To ensure ethical practices, all reviewers, editors,  and authors must contact the Journal if there may be any conflict of interest.  For more information, please contact the editor at map@marketinglibraries.org

Open Access

The Journal is open access “gold” and “green”. There are no author processing fees. Authors are never charged any article submission or processing fees. Both readers and authors can access articles for free. Authors can self archive their articles at the time of publication. Authors can self archive in digital repositories or on their own personal websites at publication. Please ensure to indicate the URL of the journal when self archiving.  Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights. Articles are published under a CC-BY-NC-SA license.

Indexing and Discoverability

Marketing Libraries Journal is indexed in the International ISSN database, World Cat, Ulrich’s Serials Directory, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

ISSN: 2475-8116

The Library Collective

The Library Collective is back with a 2020 theme so awesomely nerdy, you won’t want to miss it!
For The Collective 2020 gathering, we’re challenging librarians to “Roll for Initiative” (that’s right, D&D nerds!). While proposals need not make reference to Dungeons & Dragons or gaming, we hope this year’s session ideas will connect with the broader themes evoked by the title, including but not limited to storytelling, improvisation, role-playing, innovation, creativity, empathy-building, and the many other ways librarians are taking initiative in their libraries.

 

Our unique proposal and review process includes a public ideation and commenting phase followed by a blind peer review. Read more and submit your ideas, vote, or comment now until August 2!