(via Jill Emery, Portland State University) The co-editors of Collaborative Librarianship invite proposals for a themed, double issue of the journal on collaboration for equity, diversity and inclusion. See below for details. Throughout the world, thousands have been protesting police brutality and systemic oppression following the brutal killings of Black Americans including George Floyd in Minnesota,…
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Call for Participation: Survey for Book Chapter on Burnout in Academic Libraries
(via Lis Pankl, Dean of Library & Information Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) We are conducting research on burnout in academic libraries and are asking library staff to take a brief survey to help collect information. The title of this study is “The effect of dysfunctional organizational culture on burnout in academic libraries”. The…
Call for Notable Works List Submissions: ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group (Deadline Fri., March 5)
(via ACRL) The ACRL Academic Library Services for Graduate Students Interest Group’s (ALSGS) Notable Works for Library Support of Graduate Students Working Group seeks nominations for its inaugural annual Notable Works List. The goal is to recognize and showcase excellent professional contributions that inform the work of library colleagues who support graduate students. Submissions can…
Call for Contributors: June 2021 Issue of ILA Reporter
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Reporter Advisory Committee is calling for authors for the June 2021 issue. We are seeking the following types of pieces. articles that explore an issue, rather than promoting a particular initiative or program, with examples from more than one library or type of library writing that considers a…
Deadline Extended — Call for Chapters: Intersections of Wellness and Leadership in Higher Education Text (Due Wed., Feb. 24)
(via Amy Tureen–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) The deadline for chapter proposals for the forthcoming text Intersections of Wellness and Leadership in Higher Education has been extended to Friday, February 24. Higher education employees are invited to submit chapters focused on the intersections of wellness and leadership of all types. Chapter topics can include, but are…
Call for Submissions Extended: Theological Librarianship’s Diversity Forum (New Deadline Sun., Feb. 28)
(via Garrett Trott, University Librarian at Corban University) In light of recent events in the country and in recognition of long-standing inequities in the library profession, Theological Librarianship (TL) is planning to devote the Spring 2021 issue to a forum addressing questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in theological libraries and librarianship. Such questions take…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming MLA Publication Virtual Services in the Health Sciences Library (Deadline Sun., Jan. 31)
(via Pamela Bagley, Dartmouth College) The COVID-19 pandemic sowed chaos in early 2020 as libraries scrambled to shut down physical operations on short notice and quickly pivot to electronic resources and virtual services. As closures stretch on or limited re-openings have demanded new ways of viewing physical spaces, the timing is ideal to reflect on…
Call for Papers–DttP: Documents to the People Open-Access Journal
(via Laura Sare, Texas A&M University) The editors of the open-access journal DttP: Documents to the People are soliciting submissions for upcoming issues. We are interested in publishing articles on government information and government activities at the local, state, national, and international or intergovernmental levels. We are especially interested in articles regarding government and current events….
Call for Article Submissions: March and June Issues of ILA Reporter
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Reporter Advisory Committee is calling for authors for the March and June 2021 issues. We are seeking the following types of pieces. articles that explore an issue, rather than promoting a particular initiative or program, with examples from more than one library or type of library writing that…
Call for Chapter Proposals–ACRL Publication Exploring Inclusive & Equitable Pedagogies: Creating Space for All Learners (Deadline Fri., Jan. 15)
(via Melissa Mallon, Vanderbilt University) The call for chapter proposals is now open for Exploring Inclusive & Equitable Pedagogies: Creating Space for All Learners, an upcoming ACRL Press publication. Published by ACRL Press. The link to the full call is here. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, January 15. More information is below. About the…