{"id":9004,"date":"2019-02-10T22:24:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-10T22:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hsli.org\/?p=9004"},"modified":"2019-02-10T22:24:14","modified_gmt":"2019-02-10T22:24:14","slug":"call-for-proposals-iolug-2019-conference-deadline-march-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hsli.org\/newsletter\/call-for-proposals-iolug-2019-conference-deadline-march-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals: IOLUG 2019 Conference (Deadline March 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(via the Indiana Online Users Group)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iolug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">IOLUG 2019 Conference<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Tackling Data in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges in Serving User Communities<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submit proposals at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iolug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.iolug.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Deadline is Friday, March 1, 2019<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Submissions are invited for the IOLUG Spring 2019 Conference, to be held May 10th in Indianapolis, IN. Submissions are welcomed from all types of libraries and on topics related to the theme of data in libraries.<\/span><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Libraries and librarians work with data every day, with a variety of applications &#8211; circulation, gate counts, reference questions, and so on. The mass collection of user data has made headlines many times in the past few years. Analytics and privacy have, understandably, become important issues both globally and locally. In addition to being aware of the data ecosystem in which we work, libraries can play a pivotal role in educating user communities about data and all of its implications, both favorable and unfavorable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">The Conference Planning Committee is seeking proposals on topics related to data in libraries, including but not limited to:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00b7<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Using tools\/resources to find and leverage data to solve problems and expand knowledge,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Data policies and procedures,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Harvesting, organizing, and presenting data,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Data-driven decision making,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Learning analytics,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Metadata\/linked data,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Data in collection development,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Using data to measure outcomes, not just uses,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Using data to better reach and serve your communities,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Libraries as data collectors,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Big data in libraries,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Privacy,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Social justice\/Community Engagement,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Algorithms,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Storytelling, and<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Libraries as positive stewards of user data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">The Conference Planning Committee encourages presentations that are practical, hands-on, and include take-awayable tools, techniques, and\/or strategies that librarians, library staff, and information professionals can implement to improve their resources and services for patrons, students, faculty, etc.<\/span><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">We are especially interested in hearing from presenters who would like to lead a longer workshop around the conference theme. Workshops could cover multiple session times and have use of the on-site computer lab, if desired.<\/span><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Presentations will be reviewed and selected by the Conference Planning Committee.<\/span><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">IOLUG is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for individuals to share and learn about current trends in libraries and technology to inspire innovation. IOLUG strives to:<\/span>\u00b7<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Foster an environment for individuals to network and grow professionally in the area of Librarianship,<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Provide opportunities for members to share current technology trends in libraries, and<\/span>\u00b7<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_vfb-help-block\">Provide continuing education opportunities on current technologies that impact libraries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Submit proposals at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iolug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.iolug.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(via the Indiana Online Users Group) IOLUG 2019 Conference Tackling Data in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges in Serving User Communities Submit proposals at\u00a0www.iolug.org Deadline is Friday, March 1, 2019 Submissions are invited for the IOLUG Spring 2019 Conference, to be held May 10th in Indianapolis, IN. 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