CFP electronic journal of academic and special librarianship

E-JASL:
THE ELECTRONIC JOURNAL
OF ACADEMIC AND SPECIAL
LIBRARIANSHIP
Call for Papers
E-JASL: The Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship is looking for outstanding articles in all areas of academic and special librarianship, regardless of region or country. We publish articles in English and French. Send your manuscript as an attachment in your e-mail to:
phaschak@selu.edu
E-JASL is an independent, professional, permanently archived, indexed, refereed, electronic library journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in all areas of academic and special librarianship.
E-JASL is on the World Wide Web (WWW) at:
http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org
E-JASL is currently in its 7th year as an open access journal.
LISA: Library and Information Science Abstracts indexes and abstracts E-JASL. Coverage begins with the Volume 5, Number 1 issue (2004).
Library Literature & Information Science indexes E-JASL. Coverage begins with the Volume 1, Number 1 issue (1999).
E-JASL is international in scope. Besides having an international readership, E-JASL has published articles by authors from China, India, Iran, Chile, South Africa, Botswana, Nigeria, Finland, Greece, Vietnam, as well as the United States.
E-JASL was founded by Mr. Paul G. Haschak, Mr.
Adam Chandler, and Ms. Elizabeth Dickerson in 1999.
It was originally entitled The Journal of Southern Academic and Special Librarianship. It changed its name to its present title in 2002.
It is published and distributed on the WWW by the International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication (ICAAP) in Athabasca, Alberta, Canada. The ICAAP was recognized in the Chronicle of Higher Education (Guernsey, 1998) as "the first large-scale project designed to encourage scholars to publish their work on their own."
E-JASL is permanently archived by the ICAAP at Athabasca University, and by the Library and Archives Canada, formerly called the National Library of Canada, in their "Electronic Publications Collection."
E-JASL is committed to the principles of open access for academic research.
E-JASL is listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals.
Become a part of our success. Become a part of the open access movement. Send your manuscript electronically as an attachment in your e-mail to Paul G. Haschak: phaschak@selu.edu
The staff at E-JASL looks forward to seeing your manuscript submission.
Our next issue, Volume 7, number 3 is scheduled for publication in December 2006.

Regards, Paul G. Haschak, Co-Founder, President, & Senior Editor of E-JASL, phaschak@selu.edu


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CFP: New Review of Hybermedia and Multimedia

**CALL FOR PAPERS*** [with apologies for cross-posting]
THE NEW REVIEW OF HYPERMEDIA AND MULTIMEDIA, SPECIAL ISSUE
"STUDYING THE USERS OF DIGITAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES: THEORIES, METHODS AND ANALYTICAL APPROACHES"

Guest editor: Michael Khoo, National Science Digital Library, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, United States mjkhoo@ucar.edu

Submission deadline: 16 May 2007
Acceptance notification: 2 July 2007
Final manuscripts due: 20 August 2007

Digital technologies are increasingly integral components of educational settings and Digital Libraries, serving for instance as repositories, as scaffolds to enhance face-to-face pedagogy, and as distance-learning tools. How might we understand the impact of these technologies on knowledge and learning, and what lessons might be learnt from their use, that could be applied to future technologies?
Addressing these research questions requires recognition of the highly complex character of digital education technologies: they vary in size from handheld PDAs to large distributed digital library projects; they are used in a range of formal and informal educational settings ranging from schools and universities to hospitals, clinics, museums and art galleries; and they serve learners of all ages. How may researchers approach this heterogeneity and work towards useful research outcomes?

This special issue of NRHM addresses issues associated with the qualitative understanding of the use of digital educational technologies in real-life contexts (with a focus on digital libraries, broadly conceived), by emphasizing the importance of contextual sociotechnical studies of technology use and design. The issue will consider educational technologies as complex mixtures of people, practices and technologies, embedded in a range of institutional, technological and social contexts. The editor therefore invites contributions that address the qualitative and sociotechnical study of digital educational technologies and users ‘in the wild.’ Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
Theoretical approaches
- Ethnographic, anthropological, sociological, sociotechnical, activity theory, practice-based, and other approaches to the analysis of digital educational technologies
Methodological approaches
- Ethnography
- HCI, user testing, scenarios, interviews, focus groups, etc.
- Discourse analysis
- Webmetrics and use models
- Etc.
Applications to particular domains
- Science education
- Medical
- Digital Libraries
- User groups and use-in-context
- Etc.
Applied approaches
- Case studies
- Qualitative research and project evaluation strategies
- Communicating qualitative research results to digital library developers and sponsors
- Etc.

The New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia (NRHM) is published by Taylor & Francis and appears in both print and digital formats. For more details, see the journal website:
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/13614568.asp
Submissions should be sent by email to the guest editor, preferably in pdf format. Questions and enquiries concerning this call should be directed to the guest editor. Open topic papers meeting NRHM's scope in general are also welcome (send to Editor, dstudhope@glam.ac.uk).

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CFP: Computers in Libraries 2007

CFP: Computers in Libraries 2007 (Arlington, Virginia, USA)
Deadline: August 7, 2006
Conference: April 16-18, 2007
URL: http://www.infotoday.com/cil2007/CallforSpeakers.shtml

BEYOND LIBRARY 2.0: BUILDING COMMUNITIES, CONNECTIONS, & STRATEGIES
Whether you call it Web 2.0, as first mentioned in 1999 but popularized by Tim O’Reilly in 2005, Web services, social media, or a new platform, social computing is enabling librarians and information professionals to interact with their clients and communities in new and exciting ways. New tools and processes have ignited creative integrated content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing with voluminous information flows. Our conference theme, Beyond Library 2.0, captures leadingedge online initiatives and innovations in all types of information enterprises, tools and techniques for enhancing user-friendly digital information flows, information discovery and visualization methods for dealing with today’s information overload, building new communities and supporting online connections in engaging ways, and more. Join us at the most comprehensive conference for library and information professionals interested in technology to discover the insights, strategies and practices that will allow us to manage computers, libraries, digital information, and people in a cohesive and productive way.

Information Today, Inc., a key provider of technology conferences for more than 20 years with Internet Librarian and KMWorld & Intranets, is pleased to announce the 22nd annual Computers in Libraries—the most comprehensive North American conference and exhibition concentrating on all aspects of library technology. The conference offers a multifaceted program designed to meet the needs of librarians, information managers, systems professionals, Webmasters and Web managers, content evaluators, intranet strategists, portal creators, and information specialists. The focus of the conference is on cutting-edge technology that is transforming library operations, products and services, and roles within all types and sizes of library and information services.

Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge, offering four simultaneous tracks plus many workshops, networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibit hall. This year’s tracks and themes encompass: Building Communities; Integrating Systems & Strategies; Information Discovery & Search; Technology Planning; Managing Content & E-Resources; Web Tools & Leading-Edge Technology; Intranets & Portals; Search Engines; Case Studies of Internet & Intranet Librarians; Digital/Virtual Library Services; Library Automation & Infrastructure; Managing Information and Knowledge Assets; E-Learning &
Training; Web Design & Development; Streaming Multimedia; Managing Digitally; and more. Speakers are knowledgeable, authoritative and focus on practical applications, “how-to” solutions, and case studies as well as technical and managerial issues. Please consider sharing your knowledge and sending us a proposal to speak. To the right are some of the topics we hope to cover, but don’t let this list limit your imagination!We look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like to participate in Computers in Libraries 2007 as a speaker or workshop leader, please submit a proposal as soon as possible (August 7, 2006 at the very latest). Include the following brief details of your proposed presentation on the form: title,
abstract, a few sentences of biographical information that relate you to the topic, and full contact information for you and your co-presenters (title, address, e-mail, phone & fax). All abstracts are reviewed by the Organizing/Review Committee and notification regarding acceptance will be made in the fall.

PROGRAM CHAIR
Jane I. Dysart
Dysart & Jones Associates
jane@dysartjones.com
Phone: 416-484-6129

CFP: Online Northwest

CFP: Online Northwest 2007

WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST?A one-day conference focusing on the use of technology within libraries, attracting librarians from the Pacific Northwest and around the country. It is sponsored by the Oregon University System LibraryCouncil.

WHEN IS THE CONFERENCE?February 16, 2007

WHAT TOPICS ARE APPROPRIATE?The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:*Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery)*Collection development and assessment*Assessing the impact of technology on patrons or services*User interface design and evaluation*Information literacy and instruction*Metadata design, application, or evaluation*Management of electronic resources or digital repositories*Computer programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?Use the online submission form available at: https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocse/register.php?event=133

For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL?Monday, October 10,

2006WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE?CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon StateUniversity campus)