(via Caitlin Plovnick, New York University Health Sciences Library)
We are seeking contributors for a forthcoming book we are editing, to be published by MLA Books, in collaboration with Bloomsbury Publishing. The book is entitled Health Sciences Library Instruction: Scenarios for Scalable Design.
About the Book
Health Sciences Library Instruction: Scenarios for Scalable Design is designed for librarians with teaching responsibilities in the health sciences and related areas. This book explores the ways that librarians have adapted instructional approaches to address constantly evolving educational needs.
Our focus is on practical examples and strategies for designing adaptable and scalable instruction materials, especially those working with limited resources. We aim to provide a resource that helps health sciences librarians extend the reach of their programs.
We are looking for chapters describing the process of developing new instruction sessions or resources, with specific attention to how the new instructional offerings have been adapted or scaled from existing content/materials.
Examples may include:
- Orientation sessions
- Course-integrated lessons
- On-demand instructional resources
- Incorporating emerging topics into instruction
- Advanced or expert-level instruction
- Train the trainer instruction
- Instruction for community visitors
Please submit proposals using this form by Tuesday, March 31. The proposal should include a brief description of your instructional activity and process for adapting it. Additional details, including a template and sample chapter are available here.
We are open to suggestions beyond the categories listed above. Full chapters are expected to be approximately 2,200-2500 words and submitted by August, 2026.
Authors will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis. Please e-mail scalableinstructionbook@gmail.com with any questions.