Best Journals for Instructions Librarians

Research Strategies (yes, it's still being published but appears to be on a delayed schedule)
portal: Libraries and the Academy
C& RL News
Computers in Libraries
Journal of Academic Librarianship
College and Research Libraries
Reference Services Review (mentioned twice) Reference Librarian Library Trends LOEX Currents LOEX Quarterly (mentioned twice) Reference and User Services Quarterly Teaching Professor The Chronicle of Higher Education Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning College Teaching Informedlibrarian.com

An article in College and Research Libraries July 2005 issue, "The perception of library and information science journals by LIS education deans and ARL library directors" by Thomas Nisonger and Charles Davies was also suggested, as it looks for prestige journals that librarians should consider when publishing.
At some point it would be interesting to do some assessment and evaluation to develop a top 5 list, but that will have to wait until I have time for another research project! In the meantime, happy reading!

Call for Articles: Libri

The editors of Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services are committed to bringing new information and ideas to our readers as quickly as possible. The search for excellent articles on timely topics is always our most pressing concern. Our streamlined review process results in quicker responses from our referees to ensure that we get papers into print quickly.

We are committed to raising the visibility and impact of papers published in Libri. Libri is already well established in the ISI Social Science Citation Index. Libri is now available online to subscribers, and during 2006 we expect to offer a quarterly Table of Contents notification service. Issues go on open access 12 months after publication, and a significant backfile of older issues has already been digitised and made available at http://www.librijournal.org/.

Of course, Libri is well known for its review articles on the library and information programmes of different countries, particularly in the developing world, and we always enjoy receiving those articles. But the aim of Libri is to publish original articles on ALL aspects of libraries and information services, and good scholarly papers on any topic and in keeping Libri’s traditional high standard of academic writing are always welcome at any time. Libri has the following specific objectives:

to examine the functions of libraries and information services, from both a historical as well as a current perspective
to analyse the role of information in cultural, organisational, national and international developments
to report on current trends in librarianship and information work to follow the transformation of libraries and information services resulting from the introduction of the new information technologies and working methods
to improve the image and status of library and information profession
to disseminate the results of original research in librarianship and information science

In particular, we are interested in topics that address digital libraries and the technologies that support them.

Libri publishes original articles of two types: full-length articles, which should normally be around 5,000-7,000 words in length, and briefer ones that are more report-like in nature on projects or research in progress. Exceptionally, longer articles (up to 10,000 words) may be considered suitable. Guidelines for authors may be found on our web site.

Authors submitting a paper do so on the understanding that the work has not been published before, is not being considered for publication elsewhere and has been read and approved of by all its authors.

Prospective authors are encouraged to contact Libri as soon as possible at libri@statsbiblioteket.dkto express their interests.

Call For Articles: Public Services Quarterly

Public Services Quarterly, a quarterly journal published by Haworth Press, is looking for articles.

This peer-reviewed journal examines traditional and nontraditional areas of public service in academic libraries. Combining research findings and case studies with authoritative articles, the journal tracks the changing patterns in organizational and managerial structures to present new initiatives for expanding and improving library services.

Public Services Quarterly covers a broad spectrum of public service issues, presenting practical strategies for implementing new initiatives and research-based insights into effective practices. It highlights the latest initiatives in reference and research assistance, user education and instruction, information literacy, and access and delivery services, and examines creative ways to use technology to provide your students and faculty with the support they need. The journal also provides outreach activities that can help raise your library's profile in the community and increase its value to patrons—on campus and off—through innovative efforts and successful marketing strategies that promote resources and services.

Potential topics include, though are not limited to:

collaborating with classroom instructors
developing teaching competencies for instructors in the academic library
training for enhanced reference service
defining electronic librarianship
aiming library orientations at academic administrations
testing Web usability on a shoestring budget
creating Web research guides
using a committee to reach patrons
maintaining high-density remote storage
plus circulation, document delivery, interlibrary loan, e-reserves, digital collections, electronic theses and dissertations, and much more

For submission guidelines, please see the PSQ website. Articles should be submitted electronically to Trudi Jacobson, PSQ Editor.

ARLD Day with Robin!

“Games Librarians Play: Discover Your Inner Geek”
Academic and Research Libraries Division Day 2006

Sponsored by the Academic & Research Libraries Division of the Minnesota Library Association
Join your academic librarian colleagues for this one-day conference held at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Friday, April 28th, 2006
Agenda
9:00-9:30 AM: Registration and refreshments
9:30-11:45 AM: Keynote
Gaming and libraries in the digital ageConstance Steinkuehler, Assistant Professor, Educational Communication & Technology, UW-MadisonKurt Squire, Assistant Professor, Educational Communication & Technology, UW-Madison
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 PM Breakout I:
Blog Panel
Matt Bailey (Carleton College), Gary Fouty (U of Minnesota Twin Cities), and Sarah Gewirtz (College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University)
OR
Researching the Research Habits of Students
Carla Pfahl, Kate McCready, Van Houlson, and Cecily Marcus (U of Minnesota Twin Cities)
1:45 – 2:15 PM Afternoon Break & Poster Sessions
2:15 - 3:30 Breakout II:
Resource Description and Access and FRBR
Stephanie McConnell (Bemidji State University), Virginia Dudley (MINITEX), Anchalee (Joy) Panigabutra-Roberts (St. Cloud State University)
OR
Adapting gaming principles to library instruction
Robin Ewing (St. Cloud State University) and Justine Martin (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
3:30 PM – Tour the grounds on your own / Depart
Directions, Parking & Maps: http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/visitor/map.htm
Registration Form àQuestions? Please contact Karen Docherty at 651-644-3878 or dochertyk@macalester.edu

Minitex library information Network 5th reference symposium

Registration is now open for:Library as Place: Physical Realms, Virtual Possibilities
University of Minnesota Libraries/MINITEX Library Information Network
5th Reference Symposium Monday, May 15, 2006
8:45am - 4:00pmContinuing Education and Conference Center (formerly the Earle Brown Conference Center)
St. Paul CampusUniversity of Minnesota
Registration info at http://sdt.lib.umn.edu/reference
Highlights of the day include:
Keynote by Stephen Abram, Vice President for Innovation for SirsiDynix
Panel on local libraries using IM, blogs and wikis for reference
Panel on the growing role of libraries in the learning process
Posters on local reference-related projects Join your colleagues and come away with new ideas for your reference service!

How to Get Published in LIS Journals: A Practical Guide

From Beyond the Job

How to Get Published in LIS Journals: A Practical Guide

Elsevier has just come out with a new edition of its "How to Get Published" pamphlet, which you can read online in PDF format or request as a printed copy. Contents include my own "Write Now! Publishing for MLS Students," as well as eight other articles on various aspects of writing for publication.