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Ex Libris users of Kentucky and beyond:

The eBUG Conference is scheduled for June 1, 2012 at Somerset Community College in Somerset Kentucky.

Proposals are now being accepted for presentations for the 2012 annual conference of the Ex Libris Bluegrass Users Group (eBUG). Presentations are being sought for all Ex Libris products, such as Primo, SFX, Voyager, etc. We highly encourage the submission relating to public services, library instruction, technical services, and systems.

All topics should be related to Ex Libris products and presentations should last approximately 45 minutes. Chosen presenters must agree to provide ELUNA and Ex Libris copies of their presentations for posting on their respective websites, if requested. Conference registration fees for presenters of accepted proposals will be waived.

Proposals can be submitted here<http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Sc9b5Vx7DcZ97jQ992Of81c> or by clicking on the 'Submit a Proposal' link below:

The deadline to submit a proposal is March 26, 2012. Notification regarding acceptance of proposals will take place by April 13, 2012.

Questions may be directed to the current eBUG officers.

On behalf of the eBUG officers,

Melissa Brooks (m.brooks@moreheadstate.edu<mailto:m.brooks@moreheadstate.edu?subject=eBUG%20Conference>) - Morehead State University

Randy Kuehn (randy.kuehn@louisville.edu<mailto:randy.kuehn@louisville.edu?subject=eBUG%20Conference>) - University of Louisville

Benjamin Rawlins (ben_rawlins@georgetowncollege.edu<mailto:ben_rawlins@georgetowncollege.edu?subject=eBUG%20Conference>) - Georgetown College



Submit a Proposal<http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Sc9b5Vx7DcZ97jQ992Of81c>

Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?

The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.  The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.

The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

1) The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or questions that can be answered by collecting data.
2) The applicant(s) clearly describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc. is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
3) The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
4) The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully complete the project.
5) The application provides evidence that sufficient time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate institutional commitment to the project has been secured. 

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve both a practicing librarian and a researcher. Deadline is December 12, 2011.

Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:  
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm

Questions?   Contact Randy Call, rcall@detroitpubliclibrary.org

J. Randolph Call
Assistant Director for Technical Services
Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
313-481-1312
FAX: 313-832-0877
rcall@detroitpubliclibrary.org

Call for Papers/Presentations

Deadline for submissions: January 15, 2012.

 

The RUSA/CODES Readers' Advisory Research and Trends Committee invites submissions of presentations and/or papers for the 5th Readers' Advisory Research and Trends Forum to be held in Anaheim, CA during ALA's Annual Conference. The Forum will take place on Saturday, June 23rd from 10:30-12:00.

 

We invite papers or presentations on various responses to:

 

Browsing for Pleasure Reading in the Digital Age

 

All aspects of the topic, including information encountering, 2.0 applications, the intersection of human/computer guidance, ILS integration, the impact of ebook sites, and the implications for cataloging, reviewing, organizing, and searching data are welcome. As are other interpretations and approaches to the topic.

 

The committee employs a blind review process and will select three projects for 20-minute presentations.

 

To submit: Send an abstract of your paper or description of your presentation (up to 350 words) to: rusa.raforum@gmail.com by January 15, 2012. Please include on a separate cover sheet your name, title of presentation/paper, institutional affiliation, full contact information, and any technological needs. Include on your abstract ONLY the title of your presentation/paper.

 

Notification of acceptance will be made by February 27, 2012.

 

 

 

 

The deadline for submissions is January, 2, 2012.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 18th Reference Research Forum at the 2012 American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness and assessment, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee's website:
http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstatistics

The Committee employs a blind review process to select three projects for 20 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Anaheim, CA.

Criteria for selection:

• Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;

• Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;

• Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;

• Research projects may be in-progress or completed;

• Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 2, 2012. Notification of acceptance will be made by Monday, February 6, 2012. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).

2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:

a. Title of the project;

b. Explicit statement of the research problem;

c. Description of the research design and methodologies used, and preliminary findings if any;

d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research

 

Please send submissions by email to:

Qiana Johnson

Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee

q-johnson@northwestern.edu

The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is initiating a new Book Review column. Please consider sharing your expertise with our readers. 

For a preview of JERL articles and features, visit the Website at:

http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wacq20/current

If you are interested in joining our new group of book reviewers, please contact me with your qualifications so we can get started!
******************************************
* Mary Mallery, Ph.D.
* Book Review Editor, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship 
* Assoc. Dean for Technical Services 
* Harry A. Sprague Library
* Montclair State University
* Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
* Phone: 973-655-7150  
* Fax: 973-655-7780
* E-mail: mallerym@mail.montclair.edu  

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Journal of Science Policy and Governance is an interdisciplinary journal that seeks high-quality submissions on emerging or continuing policy debates. Current students (undergraduate or graduate) and recent graduates within three years of earning a degree (bachelors, masters, or doctoral) are eligible to submit. We seek to publish articles on a variety of policy areas including: scientific research, engineering, innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, bio-medicine, drug development, energy, the environment, climate change, the application of technology in developing countries, STEM education, and space exploration. Submissions on other topics are also welcome as long as they relate to the theme of science policy and governance. The Journal strives to publish articles in a timely manner to ensure that publications can be considered in the context of current policy debates.

Submission Guidelines
 
Policy Memos:

• Maximum of four pages or 2000 words
• 1-paragraph executive summary
• Must be directed to an individual or organization

Policy Analyses:

• Maximum of 30 pages
• Must include a one page executive summary
• Must include policy recommendations

Technology Assessments:

• Maximum of 35 pages
• Must include a one page executive summary
• Must examine the policy and governance implications of technology in question
• May include policy recommendations

Op-Ed:

• Maximum of 1000 words
• Must include policy or governance implications

Other styles of articles are also welcome as long as they relate to the theme of science policy and governance. Submissions must include all authors and institutional affiliations. Articles selected for publication will be edited and reviewed by two Associate Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Prior to publication, authors will be required to submit a one paragraph biographical statement and complete a copyright transfer statement.
 
Submissions should be in Word or Word compatible format. All submissions should be double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri font with 1" margins and page numbers. The primary authors' last name should be on every page as a right-aligned footer. Citations may be submitted in any standard format (MLA, APA, etc.), but may require reformatting upon publication.
 
For questions regarding submissions email jofspg@gmail.com.
 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 28, 2011.

The deadline for submissions is January, 2, 2012.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 18th Reference Research Forum at the 2012 American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness and assessment, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee's website:
http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstatistics

The Committee employs a blind review process to select three projects for 20 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Anaheim, CA.

Criteria for selection:

• Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;

• Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;

• Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;

• Research projects may be in-progress or completed;

• Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 2, 2012. Notification of acceptance will be made by Monday, February 6, 2012. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).

2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:

a. Title of the project;

b. Explicit statement of the research problem;

c. Description of the research design and methodologies used, and preliminary findings if any;

d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research

 

Please send submissions by email to:

Qiana Johnson
Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee
q-johnson@northwestern.edu

If you attended ALA Annual or other professional conferences this summer, you are invited to submit reports for programs dealing with electronic resources in libraries to the "E-Resource Round Up" column for volume 23, number 4 of the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL).

 

The "E-Resource Round Up" column is dedicated to helping JERL readers better understand topics related to the ever-changing world of electronic resources and their roles in libraries. It covers developments in the areas of new and emerging technologies and systems related to electronic resources and the digital environment; reports from professional discussion groups, meetings, presentations, and conferences; news and trends related to electronic resource librarianship; tips and suggestions on various aspects of working with electronic resources; opinion pieces; vendor activities; and upcoming events of potential interest to JERL readers. 

 

Your contribution to the column does not have to be lengthy, and could be on any of the topics listed above. This could be an ideal opportunity for you to report on sessions you attended that may benefit others in our profession. If you are interested in submitting a report, please check with the presenters first to make sure they are not planning to write their own version for publication.

 

The editors would like to receive contributions to the column by Friday, August 5, 2011.

 

If you have a submission or questions, please contact the column editors:

 

Bob Wolverton

Mississippi State University Libraries

(662) 325-4618

bwolverton@library.msstate.edu

 

Karen Davidson

Mississippi State University Libraries

(662) 325-3018       

kdavidson@library.msstate.edu

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