Call for submissions: Journal of Library Administration, Global Perspectives Column

The Journal of Library Administration informs readers on research, current developments, and trends related to the leadership and management of libraries. Stressing the practical, this forward-looking journal provides information that library administrators need to manage their organizations efficiently and effectively. In today’s global environment, library administrators must make complex and challenging decisions to help institutions achieve their mission, vision and goals.

The “Global Perspectives” column gathers views on current topics of global interest from authors worldwide.

Topics of importance to library administrators may include:

• Collaboration across types of libraries, regions, and national boundaries
• The Role of international Library and Information Science (LIS) associations and organizations
• Role of technology in the management of library and information centers
• Building rich, robust, and sustainable digital collections
• Assessment – new perspectives and methods
• Facilities-Creative/ new models and how to use space effectively
• Human Resources- Good practices, effective management styles
• Information Literacy
• Equitable Access to Information
• Open Access (OA) / Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Multilingual Information Access
• Services to multicultural / diverse populations
• User Experience

Interesting research, reports, opinion pieces, case studies or comparative studies are welcome! Both successful and unsuccessful projects have value to readers who want to learn and an exchange of ideas is crucial for library administrators who seek to create the best organizations possible. Contributions from across the globe add a richness that is the voice of today’s global information infrastructure.

Submission Instructions
Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals are invited to submit proposals and articles to the column editor at pnzomo@kent.edu. In keeping with the JLA’s focus, articles should clearly articulate the role of administrator(s) or management. Articles should be at least 3000, and should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

For more information about the Journal of Library Administration, including complete submission instructions, visit the journal’s webpage at www.tandfonline.com/WJLA

Applications for the 2019 Anthony Thompson Award are open until 31 December 2018

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and its International Library and Information Group (ILIG) invite applicants from new professionals working in Europe to apply for a funded study tour to the United Kingdom in July 2019. This award enables a qualified librarian from outside the United Kingdom (UK) to visit and study some aspects of UK library and information work.

If you have any enquiries about this award, please direct them to Anna Jablkowska, the ILIG Secretary, at ilig@cilip.org.uk
 
Anthony Thompson was the first full-time Secretary-General of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), serving from 1962 to 1970. Following his death in 1979, a trust fund was set up for the study of international and comparative librarianship.

Applicants should have a maximum of five years post-qualification experience and not have made a previous professional visit to the UK.

The selection panel encourages applications for the 2019 award from Europe. Given the emergence and importance of new professionals within international librarianship, applications for 2019 will be considered from qualified librarians of any age with up to five years post-qualification experience.
A panel comprising members of CILIP and members of the ILIG committee will consider applications. Their decision will be final and they will not enter into correspondence on it.

Normally visits last for up to three weeks in June or July and it is hoped that the scholarship visit will be planned to coincide with CILIP’s Conference to be held 3-4 July 2019 in Manchester. The scholarship supports transport to and from the UK, travel within the UK and a small daily maintenance allowance.

Applicants should submit:

1. A formal proposal in English of up to 500 words (equivalent to 1–2 pages of A4 paper) detailing how the visit will support their professional development within the context of their career to date and using the headings:
• Visit objectives
• Planned approach and content including proposed activities
• Expected outcomes and impact post-visit
2. A Curriculum Vitae of up to four pages in length, including the names of two referees in senior posts. Applicants are encouraged to seek the support of their line-manager or organisation, prior to submitting an application.

Within six months of their visit, applicants will be required to write a reflective report of not more than 4,000 words and a version for publication in Focus, CILIP ILIG’s journal.

The deadline for the receipt of proposals for the 2019 scholarship is 31 December 2018. The successful applicant will be notified by the end of February 2019.

The selection of the successful candidate will be based on the following criteria:

• The benefits of the project to the broader profession as well as to the award recipient.
• The relevance of the application to the purpose of the Award.
• The clarity of the proposal, including aims and objectives, presented in sufficient depth to allow the selection panel to make an informed decision as to its feasibility.
• The expected outcomes of the proposed study (e.g. its impact on professional development or place of work).

The proposal should be sent by e-mail to Anna Jablkowska, the ILIG Secretary, at ilig@cilip.org.uk

2018 Achievement in Library Diversity Research winner announced

Raymond Pun, doctoral student in educational leadership at California State University (CODEL), is the recipient of the 2018 American Library Association (ALA) Achievement in Library Diversity Research Honor. As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of library-based diversity research, the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee and the ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) are pleased to recognize his contributions to the profession and his promotion of diversity within it. Achievement is defined as a body of work or a groundbreaking piece whose dissemination advances our understanding of or sparks new research in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Pun has conducted numerous research projects and published a series of collections, articles, and digital/print pieces in support of diversity, inclusivity and social justice in the LIS profession. Most recently, he co-edited the book Asian American Librarians and Library Services: Activism, Collaborations and Strategies with Janet H. Clarke and Monnee Tong. This is the first book on Asian-Pacific American librarians' experiences and perspectives in the field. The stories reflect a diversity of experiences in the field and provide first-hand accounts of APA librarians conducting innovative outreach service to support their communities.

Pun was named a “Mover & Shaker" by Library Journal in 2012. He was a 2014 ALA Emerging Leader sponsored by CALA. He holds an MLS degree from Queens College and an MA in East Asian Studies from Saint John’s University.

“I believe my research and publications have created new opportunities for other folks who are underrepresented in our fields to affirm that their stories and experiences matter,” shares Pun. He has written for many trade and open access publications to advocate for social justice in LIS and to share his experiences as a librarian of color. 

Call for Papers: International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference

The 10^th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference has issued a Call for Papers. Conference theme: Using evidence in times of uncertainty.

The use of evidence is becoming more and more important as a routine part of library planning and decision making. This inclusive conference theme will encourage practitioners and researchers to think about what evidence is, how we collect it, and how we use it in these uncertain times. Pre-conference workshops covering a range of topics relating to research, evaluation and evidence-based practice will be held on 15-16 June 2019. The main conference will take place 17-19 June 2019.

The conference will provide a practical and accessible forum for librarians and information practitioners from all sectors to discover, use and disseminate evidence that may contribute to decision-making and advocacy in today's professional practice. This includes those who:

• Are interested in the evaluation of library services or library assessment
• Need to demonstrate the impact or value of their library service
• Wish to build an evidence-based approach to their practice
• Collect data about their services but don't know what to do with it
• Wish to include the user experience in library decision making
• Are interested in methods for evidence-based library and information practice

EBLIP conferences tend to be relatively small and particularly friendly places offering a stimulating environment for librarians across sectors to meet and share ideas. First-time conference attendees are welcome and can look forward to a lively social programme to complement the academic content.

Proposal submissions:
Submissions are invited in the form of papers (for an oral presentation - 20 minutes) or  posters. For papers and posters, abstracts of no more than 350 words should be submitted using a structured abstract form (Title, Aim, Methods, Results, Discussion/ Conclusion). 
Submissions should address an area related to the conference theme: Using evidence in times of uncertainty.

Key Dates:

• 7^th September 2018 – call for papers opens
• 30th November 2018 - call for papers closes
• 15 January 2019 - Authors of submissions notified of decision
• 15 February 2019 - Deadline for authors of submissions to confirm participation
• Spring 2019 - Registration opens

More information is available on the Conference Website at https://eblip10.org

For programme queries, contact the International Programme Chair, Alison Brettle at a.brettle@salford.ac.uk

Building Strong LIS Education: A Call to Global and Local Action

The Building Strong Library and Information Science Education (BSLISE) Working Group (lisedu.wordpress.edu) of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is working to develop an international quality assurance framework that will guide and promote international educational standards in Library Information Science.

The Working Group has released a White Paper based on their findings from an international survey to understand the qualification requirements for library and information “professional” practice around the world.

Read the full report online at http://openbooks.uct.ac.za/liseducation/index.php/liseducation/catalog/book/1

ACRL international Perspectives Webinar

Interested in learning about working at the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries? Hal Kirkwood, formerly at Purdue Libraries recently took the position as the Business Librarian in the Bodleian Libraries. Join us to hear what's it like working in one of the most important research libraries in the world. He will share his experiences working abroad, and his transition to his exciting role there.

Join ACRL on October 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM (Pacific Time) for this free webinar featuring University of Oxford Bodleian Libraries' Business Librarian Hal Kirkwood.

Register at https://fresnostate.zoom.us/meeting/register/0ddc4fd3bc2887dfcde7dc3c8da9331e 

The webinar will be recorded.

IFLA and the Global Day of Action for the SDGs

2019 will be a big year in IFLA’s work on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

With a focus on SDG 4 (education), SDG 8 (employment), SDG 10 (inequality) and SDG 16 (which includes access to information), IFLA looks forward to many opportunities to highlight the importance of libraries for development.

IFLA is hosting a free 30 minute webinar on 20 September at 1:30pm (time is UTC+1. Click here to see when this is where you are) to inform international librarians about the following:

• What is coming up at the UN in the next 12 months
• What plans IFLA has, and what briefings are available
• How you can engage, starting with getting your events and initiatives highlighted on the Global Day of Action for the SDGs on 25 September

Join the webinar at the following link:  https://zoom.us/j/798791368. No registration required.

A recording of the webinar will be posted on IFLA's event page.

Meet Le Yang: ALA International Spotlight

September's ALA International Spotlight features Le Yang, an academic librarian from the People’s Republic of China.

Le Yang is Head of Digital Library Collection Development at Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), a Sino-American jointly-operating university founded in 2012, with a current undergraduate enrollment of over 2,000 students.

Yang is Past President of the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) and a member of several other library associations. He has published research results in scholarly journals and presented at national and international conferences and has served as editorial board member, guest editor, and reviewer for several library and information science journals.

Read the full International Spotlight feature at http://www.ala.org/aboutala/i-am-ala-international-spotlight-le-yang to learn more about Le Yang, international librarian.

I am ALA INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT is one of several new initiatives by ALA President 2018-2019 Loida Garcia-Febo to expand ALA’s global presence. By highlighting and recognizing talented international members from different regions around the world, ALA is truly a global association with a strong mission in supporting library workers and advocates. Each month, I am ALA INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT will feature a new international member who will share how ALA has supported their work and how they see the profession today.