Resources for College Libraries seeks dynamic and discerning bibliographers to serve as subject editors for the following areas:
* African American Studies
* African History, Languages, and Literatures
* Environmental Studies
* European History
* Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Languages and Literatures
Resources for College Libraries (RCL) is a bibliography of selected works spanning the college curriculum and comprising a recommended core collection for all academic libraries. Available both in print and online at RCLweb (http://rclweb.net), RCL covers 61 curriculum-specific subjects and identifies approximately 70,000 titles most necessary for teaching undergraduates, including electronic resources essential for academic study. Subject editors are responsible for selecting and maintaining the most critical resources related to the undergraduate curriculum.
RCL subject editors oversee the continuous revision of a subject area, with particular responsibilities including:
* Regularly adding new titles to the subject area
* Maintaining and developing the subject taxonomy
* Reviewing and removing unessential titles from the subject area
* Managing, if necessary, bibliographers to aid in selection
* Remaining aware of current trends in teaching, research, and academic resources related to the subject area
RCL is revised regularly and has a variety of uses: it is consulted by colleges and faculty adapting to new curricula, by student researchers, by librarians for collection development purposes, and by accrediting agencies. As successor to Books for College Libraries, RCL is a collaborative project between the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Choice magazine editorial staff, knowledgeable subject editors recruited from teaching faculty and academic librarians, and R.R. Bowker.
RCL subject editors must balance in-depth subject knowledge with the mission of establishing a core collection for the liberal arts and sciences college library. To join RCL’s editorial roster, interested applicants should submit a CV/résumé, along with a brief description of qualifications related to managing a core collection in the discipline. If you are interested in this professional service opportunity or would like more information, please contact me at adoherty@ala-choice.org.
Best,
Anne Doherty
Anne Doherty
Project Editor, Resources for College Libraries
http://rclweb.net
adoherty@ala-choice.org
860.347.6933×140 / via collib-l
Saturday, November 20, 2010
CFP - Workshop for Instruction in Library Use
Call for Proposals
Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2011 – ‘Learning Under Living Skies’
June 1-3, 2011
Regina, Saskatchewan
The tri-institutional WILU Committee from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at WILU 2011. We are very pleased and excited to bring WILU to our province – for the first time ever!
This is also a special year because this will be the 40th annual WILU! Over the decades, it has grown to encompass all aspects of library instruction and the emerging role of librarians as educators. Please visit About WILU 2011 for more information.
The sky looms large over Saskatchewan. It is bold, active and constantly changing – just like learning in libraries. And, as we all know, learning can happen anywhere…the sky’s the limit…
Suggested Topics:
Learning Spaces. Tell us about where learning takes place.
Who Learns? Tell us about who learns from you.
Today’s Tools. Tell us about the tools you use.
Why Teach? Tell us what motivates you to educate others.
Session Types:
Session Presentation
45-minute sessions, preferably grounded in formal research or applied practice, which include a 35-minute presentation and 10-minute discussion or question period.
Lightning Strike Session (with a Display Poster)
5-minute “quick hit” presentations on any topic related to information literacy or library instruction. A poster must accompany the presentation to create a lightning strike display circuit for all attendees.
Hands-on Tools
45-minute or 90-minute computer lab sessions where participants can interact with various online or electronic tools. There are four 24-seat computer labs available for WILU 2011. Other smaller computer labs are available as needed.
Submission Information:
Please submit proposals by December 17, 2010 through the online PDF submission form (you may also submit your proposal directly by email following these instructions).
The primary contact on the proposal will be notified by the end of January 2011 as to whether or not the proposal has been accepted for presentation. Note: proposals will only be reviewed by the committee after all information regarding the presenter’s name and institution has been excluded.
Questions? Please contact the WILU Program Committee, WILU2011@uregina.ca
Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2011 – ‘Learning Under Living Skies’
June 1-3, 2011
Regina, Saskatchewan
The tri-institutional WILU Committee from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at WILU 2011. We are very pleased and excited to bring WILU to our province – for the first time ever!
This is also a special year because this will be the 40th annual WILU! Over the decades, it has grown to encompass all aspects of library instruction and the emerging role of librarians as educators. Please visit About WILU 2011 for more information.
The sky looms large over Saskatchewan. It is bold, active and constantly changing – just like learning in libraries. And, as we all know, learning can happen anywhere…the sky’s the limit…
Suggested Topics:
Learning Spaces. Tell us about where learning takes place.
Who Learns? Tell us about who learns from you.
Today’s Tools. Tell us about the tools you use.
Why Teach? Tell us what motivates you to educate others.
Session Types:
Session Presentation
45-minute sessions, preferably grounded in formal research or applied practice, which include a 35-minute presentation and 10-minute discussion or question period.
Lightning Strike Session (with a Display Poster)
5-minute “quick hit” presentations on any topic related to information literacy or library instruction. A poster must accompany the presentation to create a lightning strike display circuit for all attendees.
Hands-on Tools
45-minute or 90-minute computer lab sessions where participants can interact with various online or electronic tools. There are four 24-seat computer labs available for WILU 2011. Other smaller computer labs are available as needed.
Submission Information:
Please submit proposals by December 17, 2010 through the online PDF submission form (you may also submit your proposal directly by email following these instructions).
The primary contact on the proposal will be notified by the end of January 2011 as to whether or not the proposal has been accepted for presentation. Note: proposals will only be reviewed by the committee after all information regarding the presenter’s name and institution has been excluded.
Questions? Please contact the WILU Program Committee, WILU2011@uregina.ca
CFP - user research and technology
Library Hi Tech has issued a call for papers about “user research and technology”. The topic includes both user research about technology and technology for user research.
Those interested in submitting an article should send a brief proposal (200 words max) to lht.editorial.staff (at) googlemail.com. Library Hi Tech has an enduring interest in this topic. Articles submitted before 15 February 2011 will be considered for a special issue, which will focus on user research and technology.
Articles should be between 4000 and 8000 words. References should use the Harvard style. Please submit completed articles via the Scholar One online submission system.
Library Hi Tech is a peer-reviewed, ISI-indexed journal published by Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd.
Best wishes … Michael Seadle
–
Dean, Faculty of Arts I / Dekan, Philosophische Fakultät I
Professor & Director, Berlin School of Library and Information Science
(Institut für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Editor, Library Hi Tech
Those interested in submitting an article should send a brief proposal (200 words max) to lht.editorial.staff (at) googlemail.com. Library Hi Tech has an enduring interest in this topic. Articles submitted before 15 February 2011 will be considered for a special issue, which will focus on user research and technology.
Articles should be between 4000 and 8000 words. References should use the Harvard style. Please submit completed articles via the Scholar One online submission system.
Library Hi Tech is a peer-reviewed, ISI-indexed journal published by Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd.
Best wishes … Michael Seadle
–
Dean, Faculty of Arts I / Dekan, Philosophische Fakultät I
Professor & Director, Berlin School of Library and Information Science
(Institut für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Editor, Library Hi Tech
CFP - Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults
Call for Papers: Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults
The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is an online open access peer reviewed journal (http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya) launching November 2010. The purpose of Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is to enhance the development of theory, research, and practices to support young adult library services.
Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults promotes and publishes high quality original research concerning the informational and developmental needs of young adults; the management, implementation, and evaluation of library services for young adults; and other critical issues relevant to librarians who work with young adults. The journal also includes literary and cultural analysis of classic and contemporary writing for young adults.
Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults invites manuscripts based on original qualitative or quantitative research, an innovative conceptual framework, or a substantial literature review that opens new areas of inquiry and investigation. Case studies and works of literary analysis are also welcome. The journal recognizes the contributions other disciplines make to expanding and enriching theory, research and practice in young adult library services and encourages submissions from researchers and practitioners in all fields.
The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults uses the Chicago Manual of style endnotes. For complete author guidelines including examples citations, please visit the author guidelines website at, http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsapubs/research/authorguidelines.cfm.
While submissions average 4,000 to 7,000 words, manuscripts of all lengths will be considered. Full color images, photos, and other media are all accepted.
Submissions
Please contact editor Jessica Moyer at yalsaresearch@gmail.com or jessicaemilymoyer@gmail.com to discuss submissions and/or author guidelines. All completed manuscripts should be submitted as email attachments to Jessica Moyer at yalsaresearch@gmail.com or jessicaemilymoyer@gmail.com as email attachments. Please attach each figure or graphic as a separate file.
The first issue of the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults will be available online at http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/ Monday November 1, 2010 and will feature the papers that will be presented at the 2010 YALSA Symposium on Young Adult Literature.
Manuscripts are currently being accepted for the Winter 2011 and Spring 2011 issues.
The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is an online open access peer reviewed journal (http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya) launching November 2010. The purpose of Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is to enhance the development of theory, research, and practices to support young adult library services.
Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults promotes and publishes high quality original research concerning the informational and developmental needs of young adults; the management, implementation, and evaluation of library services for young adults; and other critical issues relevant to librarians who work with young adults. The journal also includes literary and cultural analysis of classic and contemporary writing for young adults.
Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults invites manuscripts based on original qualitative or quantitative research, an innovative conceptual framework, or a substantial literature review that opens new areas of inquiry and investigation. Case studies and works of literary analysis are also welcome. The journal recognizes the contributions other disciplines make to expanding and enriching theory, research and practice in young adult library services and encourages submissions from researchers and practitioners in all fields.
The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults uses the Chicago Manual of style endnotes. For complete author guidelines including examples citations, please visit the author guidelines website at, http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsapubs/research/authorguidelines.cfm.
While submissions average 4,000 to 7,000 words, manuscripts of all lengths will be considered. Full color images, photos, and other media are all accepted.
Submissions
Please contact editor Jessica Moyer at yalsaresearch@gmail.com or jessicaemilymoyer@gmail.com to discuss submissions and/or author guidelines. All completed manuscripts should be submitted as email attachments to Jessica Moyer at yalsaresearch@gmail.com or jessicaemilymoyer@gmail.com as email attachments. Please attach each figure or graphic as a separate file.
The first issue of the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults will be available online at http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/ Monday November 1, 2010 and will feature the papers that will be presented at the 2010 YALSA Symposium on Young Adult Literature.
Manuscripts are currently being accepted for the Winter 2011 and Spring 2011 issues.
Webinars - 2011 Virtual Convergence
On behalf of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), I am thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming webinar series we’re calling the 2011 Virtual Convergence.
Throughout the day, from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21, we’ll be offering webinars on a variety of topics relevant to all types of libraries and library job functions.
It’s an opportunity to take a few hours at the start of the year to focus on you and the knowledge that will help you improve your job performance, enhance your library’s service delivery or take your career in a whole new direction—all from the convenience of your computer at a very reasonable price.
Registration for a single session starts at $40 for ASCLA members. Save $$ when you sign up for more than one session.
More information is available at the ASCLA website: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/virtualconverg.cfm
There’s also information at the ASCLA blog: http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2010/11/vc2011-regopen/
REGISTER NOW by going to this link, scrolling down to “Virtual Convergence” and clicking “Register” at right:
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X
I’ve included a list of webinar titles below, but you can download a full schedule—titles, descriptions, dates and times—here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/asclavcschedule_20101110.pdf
Please share this information with colleagues and other distribution lists that might find it of interest. Thank you!
WEBINAR TITLES:
* “Grant Writing 101”
* “Presenting Topics to People who are Autistic, Deaf, Disabled, and Non-Disabled”
* “Teaching Ophelia: Assisting At-Risk Teenagers”
* “Why Reinvent the Wheel? Tools for Serving the Fast-growing Teen Population”
* “Knowledge Management: Process and Tools for Convergence”
* “Using Learning Objects to Enhance Distance Reference Services”
* “The Disability Experience in a Post- 2.0 World: Implications for Libraries”
* “Contract Librarianship: Concepts and Strategies”
* “Accessibilty 101: Assure That Your Library Is Welcoming & Usable for Persons With Disabilities”
* “A Copyright Policy Update on Access to Information for Persons with Print Disablities”
* “Public Computer Conundrums: Policy and Program Choices That Improve Patron Outcomes”
* “How to Build a Bridge: Connecting Different Types of Libraries”
* “Starting a New Library for At-risk Young Adults in a Digitally Divided Community”
* “Libraries and Information Access for Differently-able Patrons: What We Can Do to Ensure Equality”
* “Extending Our Reach: Using Extension Programs to Promote Statewide Resources.”
* “Attracting Latinos to the Library: It’s All About Relationships”
* “Conducting Successful Virtual Meetings”
* “Careers in Federal Libraries”
* “How to Find a Federal Job”
* “Managing Library Adult and Family Literacy Programs”
* “Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques”
* “Saks Fifth Avenue Service on a Dollar General Budget”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Learn more about ASCLA at www.ala.org/ascla.
Save money on these and other professional development events by becoming an ASCLA member now at www.ala.org/membership, or by calling 1-800-545-2433.
Throughout the day, from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21, we’ll be offering webinars on a variety of topics relevant to all types of libraries and library job functions.
It’s an opportunity to take a few hours at the start of the year to focus on you and the knowledge that will help you improve your job performance, enhance your library’s service delivery or take your career in a whole new direction—all from the convenience of your computer at a very reasonable price.
Registration for a single session starts at $40 for ASCLA members. Save $$ when you sign up for more than one session.
More information is available at the ASCLA website: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/virtualconverg.cfm
There’s also information at the ASCLA blog: http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2010/11/vc2011-regopen/
REGISTER NOW by going to this link, scrolling down to “Virtual Convergence” and clicking “Register” at right:
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X
I’ve included a list of webinar titles below, but you can download a full schedule—titles, descriptions, dates and times—here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/asclavcschedule_20101110.pdf
Please share this information with colleagues and other distribution lists that might find it of interest. Thank you!
WEBINAR TITLES:
* “Grant Writing 101”
* “Presenting Topics to People who are Autistic, Deaf, Disabled, and Non-Disabled”
* “Teaching Ophelia: Assisting At-Risk Teenagers”
* “Why Reinvent the Wheel? Tools for Serving the Fast-growing Teen Population”
* “Knowledge Management: Process and Tools for Convergence”
* “Using Learning Objects to Enhance Distance Reference Services”
* “The Disability Experience in a Post- 2.0 World: Implications for Libraries”
* “Contract Librarianship: Concepts and Strategies”
* “Accessibilty 101: Assure That Your Library Is Welcoming & Usable for Persons With Disabilities”
* “A Copyright Policy Update on Access to Information for Persons with Print Disablities”
* “Public Computer Conundrums: Policy and Program Choices That Improve Patron Outcomes”
* “How to Build a Bridge: Connecting Different Types of Libraries”
* “Starting a New Library for At-risk Young Adults in a Digitally Divided Community”
* “Libraries and Information Access for Differently-able Patrons: What We Can Do to Ensure Equality”
* “Extending Our Reach: Using Extension Programs to Promote Statewide Resources.”
* “Attracting Latinos to the Library: It’s All About Relationships”
* “Conducting Successful Virtual Meetings”
* “Careers in Federal Libraries”
* “How to Find a Federal Job”
* “Managing Library Adult and Family Literacy Programs”
* “Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques”
* “Saks Fifth Avenue Service on a Dollar General Budget”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Learn more about ASCLA at www.ala.org/ascla.
Save money on these and other professional development events by becoming an ASCLA member now at www.ala.org/membership, or by calling 1-800-545-2433.
CFP - Library Technology Conference
Library Technology Conference 2011
Call for Proposals
The Library Technology Conference 2011 planning committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations at the Lib Tech 2011 conference to be held on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN from March 16-17, 2011. To submit a proposal, please visit the conference website http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference/ and click the “Call for Session Proposals” tab. Priority consideration will be given to proposals received by Friday, December 13th.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
This popular and growing two-day conference is now in its fourth year. The conference includes keynote, concurrent, hands-on and poster sessions highlighting many of the technologies affecting how users interact with libraries, as well as how libraries are using technology to create new and better ways to manage existing resources. It’s a great opportunity for library staff and the technologists to discuss how changing technologies are affecting library services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with these technologies; and to allow participants to learn specific skills or knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own library.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
We are looking for a balance of sessions that will appeal to a broad library audience and provide a combination of “right now” solutions and “see the future” technology presentations. Projects can be already implemented or still in process. Long-term experiments that stretch the boundaries of how we work, or will work, in libraries, as well as “out of the box” solutions and ideas for libraries struggling to ‘keep up’ are welcome topics. What has worked for you? Why? What brought you to that solution? What benefits has it provided to your organization?
POSSIBLE PROGRAM TYPES:
* Traditional Session – 60 minute lecture-style presentation highlighting a technology resource or service.
* Workshop Session – 90-120 minute session offering participants a hands-on experience working with a technology or learning details of a service. Be sure to tell us if there is a maximum number of participants you feel would be appropriate. Computer lab presentation spaces are available.
* Group / Panel Discussion – 90-minute group discussion involving a variety of presenters focusing on single topic or specific technology-based service or innovation; should also include an opportunity for audience discussion.
* Poster Session – posters and handouts describing and explaining a technology resource or service offered in a library.
If you have questions or if we can be of assistance as you prepare for your presentation proposal, please contact conference planners as libtechconference@macalester.edu
Call for Proposals
The Library Technology Conference 2011 planning committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations at the Lib Tech 2011 conference to be held on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN from March 16-17, 2011. To submit a proposal, please visit the conference website http://www.macalester.edu/libtechconference/ and click the “Call for Session Proposals” tab. Priority consideration will be given to proposals received by Friday, December 13th.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
This popular and growing two-day conference is now in its fourth year. The conference includes keynote, concurrent, hands-on and poster sessions highlighting many of the technologies affecting how users interact with libraries, as well as how libraries are using technology to create new and better ways to manage existing resources. It’s a great opportunity for library staff and the technologists to discuss how changing technologies are affecting library services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with these technologies; and to allow participants to learn specific skills or knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own library.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU:
We are looking for a balance of sessions that will appeal to a broad library audience and provide a combination of “right now” solutions and “see the future” technology presentations. Projects can be already implemented or still in process. Long-term experiments that stretch the boundaries of how we work, or will work, in libraries, as well as “out of the box” solutions and ideas for libraries struggling to ‘keep up’ are welcome topics. What has worked for you? Why? What brought you to that solution? What benefits has it provided to your organization?
POSSIBLE PROGRAM TYPES:
* Traditional Session – 60 minute lecture-style presentation highlighting a technology resource or service.
* Workshop Session – 90-120 minute session offering participants a hands-on experience working with a technology or learning details of a service. Be sure to tell us if there is a maximum number of participants you feel would be appropriate. Computer lab presentation spaces are available.
* Group / Panel Discussion – 90-minute group discussion involving a variety of presenters focusing on single topic or specific technology-based service or innovation; should also include an opportunity for audience discussion.
* Poster Session – posters and handouts describing and explaining a technology resource or service offered in a library.
If you have questions or if we can be of assistance as you prepare for your presentation proposal, please contact conference planners as libtechconference@macalester.edu
CFP - Conference of the American Association of School Librarians
The ALA/AASL Educators of Library Media Specialists Section (ELMSS) of the American Association of School Librarians invites submissions for papers to be reviewed through a blind, juried process. Selected papers will be presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the American Association of School Librarians to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 27-30, 2011.
Educational reform of instructional practice is on the cusp of restoring a balance between authentic teaching and assessment for accountability. The Common Core Standards movement and a new generation of assessments from the U.S. Department of Education will replace teaching to multiple choice tests that narrow curriculum content and constrain critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Papers that are selected position school libraries in the context of educational reform that addresses issues such as, but not limited to, emerging adolescent literacy (grades 4-12); digital literacy; differentiation and intervention to address individual learning needs; collaboration for teaching and learning; critical thinking, innovation, and creativity; and learning content and competencies through inquiry.
Papers should be original research that focuses on school library practice and related subjects, or school librarianship, and be within a 5,000 word limit using APA style. Research in progress that reports preliminary findings is accepted. Please submit papers in electronic form to Carol Gordon, carol.gordon@rutgers.edu. Deadline for submission is January 3,
2011 at 11:59 EST. Papers for presentations will be accepted and evaluated on an on-going basis until the deadline. Authors of the selected papers will be contacted on February 1, 2011.
Educational reform of instructional practice is on the cusp of restoring a balance between authentic teaching and assessment for accountability. The Common Core Standards movement and a new generation of assessments from the U.S. Department of Education will replace teaching to multiple choice tests that narrow curriculum content and constrain critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Papers that are selected position school libraries in the context of educational reform that addresses issues such as, but not limited to, emerging adolescent literacy (grades 4-12); digital literacy; differentiation and intervention to address individual learning needs; collaboration for teaching and learning; critical thinking, innovation, and creativity; and learning content and competencies through inquiry.
Papers should be original research that focuses on school library practice and related subjects, or school librarianship, and be within a 5,000 word limit using APA style. Research in progress that reports preliminary findings is accepted. Please submit papers in electronic form to Carol Gordon, carol.gordon@rutgers.edu. Deadline for submission is January 3,
2011 at 11:59 EST. Papers for presentations will be accepted and evaluated on an on-going basis until the deadline. Authors of the selected papers will be contacted on February 1, 2011.
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