(via Ginny Boehme, Miami University in Ohio) The journal Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL) has recently published a four-part column series on social justice (SJ) and science librarianship (fourth part to be published in Issue No. 100). As a culmination to this project, we invite submissions that will amplify the work that Libraries…
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Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Digital Scholarship Section’s ResearchDataQ Editorials Due Sun., July 31
(via Lynda Kellam, University of Pennsylvania) The ResearchDataQ Editorial Board (part of the ACRL Digital Scholarship Section), is seeking proposals for editorials that will be featured prominently on the ResearchDataQ website. We are seeking editorials that describe services, support, or related activities around research data at your institution. Topics could include the following. Collaborative data…
Call for Proposals: New Review of Academic Librarianship Special Issue on “Diversifying, Decentering and Decolonizing Academic Libraries” (Deadline Fri., Aug. 19)
(via Dr. Tim Schlak–Director, University Library at Robert Morris University) The New Review of Academic Librarianship is an international journal that publishes reviews, research, critiques and exemplar case studies on substantive topics relevant to those providing library and information services to academic communities. The themed issue for 2023 will be “Diversifying, Decentering and Decolonizing Academic…
Call for Papers: Special Issue of The Journal of Academic Librarianship on Libraries’ Adaptations to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Priority Deadline Thurs., Dec. 1)
(via Bernd Becker, San Jose State University) The sudden changes brought about by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic gave libraries little time to prepare for what was to come. Universities suddenly closed their doors and either shifted services to an online environment or halted them altogether. These changes were equally significant for every function and service…
Call for Article Submissions: Upcoming Issues of Public Services Quarterly
(via Kimberly Mitchell, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) The journal Public Services Quarterly seeks quality original articles about public services in academic libraries. We are interested in research-based and theoretical articles as well as case studies that advance the understanding of public services–reference and research assistance, information literacy instruction, access and delivery services,…
Reminder: Registration Open for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Journal Club Discussion on the Role of Health Humanities in Physical Therapy (Online Thurs., June 30, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT)
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences LRC) On Thursday, June 30, at 3:00 PM CDT, please join the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) via Zoom for a virtual discussion of the article below. “Can Reading Tolstoy Make Us Better Physical Therapists? The Role of the Health Humanities in Physical Therapy”, from Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal (2020 Jun 23;100(6):885-889)…
Call for Article Submissions: Upcoming Issues of The Reference Librarian
(via Lauri Rebar, Florida Atlantic University) The Reference Librarian, a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal, is soliciting submissions for articles surrounding recent issues faced by reference librarians in their work. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following ones. distance learning and librarians digital literacy as part of library instruction other types of essential literacies…
Call for Article Submissions: Fall Issue of Documents to the People (Deadline Fri., July 1)
(via Jennifer Castle, Tennessee State University) The single-blind, open access journal Documents to the People wants your submissions! We’re looking for articles on government information and activities, and current events at the local, state, national, and international or intergovernmental levels. Submit your work by Friday, July 1, for publication in the Fall issue. Check here for more information.
Call for Proposals: ACRL Digital Scholarship Section’s ResearchDataQ Editorials (Deadline Sun., July 31)
(via Andrew Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder) The ResearchDataQ Editorial Board (part of the ACRL Digital Scholarship Section), is seeking proposals for editorials that will be featured prominently on the ResearchDataQ website. We are seeking editorials that describe services, support, or related activities around research data at your institution. Topics could include the following. Collaborative data…
Call for Chapter Proposals: Upcoming ALA Publication Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries (Deadline Fri., July 29)
(via Maoria Kirker, George Mason University) We are excited to share that an edited volume, tentatively titled Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries, will be published in 2024 by ALA Editions. This volume will be edited by Dani Brecher Cook, Maoria J. Kirker, and Diann Smothers. We are currently soliciting proposals for chapters that relate to…