Call for Papers

The editors of Communications in Information Literacy (CIL) are now accepting manuscripts for their Fall 2008 issue (volume 2, issue 2). They seek manuscripts on subject matter of interest to professionals in the area of higher education who are committed to advancing information literacy. Manuscripts may be theoretical, research-based or of a practical nature. Some suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Definitions and standards for IL
• Pedagogies and learning theories
• Assessment
• Developing an IL strategy within your institution
• Designing an IL program
• Lesson planning
• Classroom instruction
• Online instruction
• Instructional competencies

The deadline for submission is August 1. It is recommended that prospective authors query the CIL editors before submitting their manuscripts, but it is not necessary. Prospective authors may query the Editors-in-Chief at: editors@comminfolit.org. For more information, visit www.comminfolit.org/index.php/cil/announcement/view/8.

Call for Participation

A conference entitled "A Reference Renaissance: Current and Future Trends," sponsored by Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR) and Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), will explore all aspects of reference services in a broad range of contexts, including libraries and information centers, in academic, public, school, corporate and other special library environments. This two-day conference, which will be held August 4-5, 2008 in Denver, CO, will incorporate the multitude of established, emerging and merging types of reference services including both traditional and virtual reference.

Submissions of papers, panels, and workshop proposals are welcomed that analyze issues, identify best practices, advance organizational and technological systems, propose standards, and/or suggest innovative approaches that will reveal as well as invent the future of reference in this exciting and unfolding landscape. Themes of interests may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Virtual reference (including e-mail, chat, IM, SMS, Second Life, etc.)
• Innovative service models (including face-to-face, outreach, and Web 2.0)
• Managing reference services
• Approaches, values and philosophy of references services
• Wild card (including, but not limited to, controversial issues, comparisons, other innovative topics–be creative!)
• Vendor (including demonstrations and workshop)

Types of submissions:
1. Papers (500 word abstracts): include reports and research studies on any aspect of reference, user studies, evaluation projects, innovative practical applications, theme papers, or theoretical developments. Submissions should include: 1) a cover sheet with the paper title, author(s), contact information and affiliations(s) for each author, conference track(s) and 2) a second page consisting of a 500 word abstract that summarizes the paper but does NOT show your name or any contact information.
2. Panels: include proposals for 1.5 hour-long sessions on topics such as reference innovations, implementation of new technology, evaluation projects, reports by practitioners on current initiatives, theme panels, and contrasting viewpoints on controversial or hot issues. Submissions should include: panel title, names, affiliations, and contact information for all participants (moderators, panelists, respondents, etc.), conference track(s) and a brief overview (250 words) of the issues, projects or viewpoints to be discussed.
3. Workshops, demonstrations and reports from the field: include proposals for 30-minute sessions on working projects, new services, new approaches to reference instruction, or to developments in progress. Submissions should include workshop or demonstration title, names and affiliations of all participants, contact information, conference track(s) and a brief overview (250 words) of the session.

Deadlines:
April 4, 2008 - Deadline for all submissions
May 5, 2008 - Notification of acceptance to speakers

Submission Instructions:
Submissions should be sent in electronic format (as an e-mail attachment in Word or PDF format) to Program Chair Marie L. Radford (mradford@scils.rutgers.edu). For more information, visit www.bcr.org/referencerenaissance/docs/CallParticipation.pdf.

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