Call for Papers: PAARL Summer Conference 2020

Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to announce its call for papers for the 2020 National Summer Conference with the theme "Better Together: Building Stronger Libraries through Partnerships and Collaboration"

The call is open to librarians/information professionals, library managers and administrators, researchers, faculty and graduate students of LIS.

The conference aims to support the Libraries = Strong Communities initiative highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening the communities. The campaign illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of the cities, towns, school and campuses, providing critical resources, programs and expertise where all community members, regardless of age, culture or income level, can come together to connect, learn and work together using new technologies.

(http://www.ala.org/conferen…/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek)

Papers to be submitted should be in line with the theme and should reflect library communities as partners and collaborators in terms of the following:

• Brand and reputation: The library’s enduring standards of inclusiveness and accessibility which help them connect to customers and the whole community.
• Information clearing house: Libraries provide help with research and data collection.
• Community center and meeting place: Libraries offer programming and community linkages.
• Service orientation: Libraries provide good customer service.
• Promotion of lifelong learning: Libraries provide many learning opportunities and tools.
• Economic development: Libraries provide career assistance, business resources and support community development.
• Infrastructure: Libraries can provide publicity, space, project supervision, and research expertise.
• Staff involvement: Library staff are committed to serving and supporting their community.
• Strong skill base: Libraries are often leaders in the area of information technology particularly in the area of content development and management.

Selection will be based on relevance to the theme, content, organization, and style.

Paper proposals must be submitted to paarl.2020summerconference@gmail.com on or

before October 30, 2019 indicating PAARL Conference 2020 in the subject line

Selected papers that meet the criteria for publication will be included in the PAARL Research Journal 2020. Authors of accepted papers for publication in the PRJ will receive the PAARL Research Incentive award in the amount of P5,000 to be shared among co-authors, if there is any, and a chance to be considered for the PAARL Best Research Award 2020.

Full details can be downloaded from:
https://tinyurl.com/PAARL2020SummerConferenceCFP

Call for Papers for Student Research Symposium

Call for Proposals: 2018 NCCA Grants

Call for Proposals 

Deadline: 31 August 2017

Call for Papers : 8th A-LIEP 2017

The 8^th Asia-Pacific Conference on Library &
Information Education and Practice

Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok, Thailand, November 13-14, 2017

Conference website	http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/dlives/index.html
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aliep2017
Abstract registration deadline	June 30, 2017
Submission deadline	July 15, 2017

The Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP) is an international conference which has been regularly held in the Asia-Pacific region every one or two years since 2006. The conference provides Library & Information Science (LIS) educators, researchers and practitioners with the opportunity for sharing their research results, experiences and innovations in LIS, and stimulating greater collaboration and cooperation regionally and globally.

The 8th A-LIEP (A-LIEP 2017) will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on 13-14 November 2017. This conference will be arranged, for the first time, together with the 19th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) to create synergy in the LIS development and advancement of digital libraries.

Submission Guidelines

Prospective authors are invited to submit their full papers, short papers, and posters which must be original and not simultaneously submitted to any journals or conferences and address the list of A-LIEP 2017 topics. The following paper categories are welcome:

Full papers: length 8 to 12 pages

Short papers: length 4 to 7 pages

Posters: abstract of 1 to 2 pages

The paper type of each submission should be indicated on the first page of the manuscript – full paper, short paper, or poster. As English is used as the official language of this conference, all submissions must be written in English. A paper template is provided for your reference (single-spaced, Times New Roman 11 pt. font). 

Please make your submission online in PDF format through the following EasyChair link: 

https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aliep2017

If you do not have an EasyChair account, please register first.  

Selected full papers will be published in a special issue of LIBRES e-journal (http://www.libres-ejournal.info/), after further revision.

List of Topics

The list of conference topics is divided into three tracks: LIS Education, LIS Practice, and LIS Research. It includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

LIS Education

LIS pedagogies

Reading advisory

Cooperative education

Challenges in LIS education

Collaboration among LIS schools/departments

Curriculum design

GLAM – Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums

Community engagement

Digital education

Quality assurance and accreditation of LIS programs

Lifelong learning

Impact of LIS education to society

LIS Practice

Technology application for LIS

Service design and design thinking in libraries

Digital and data curation, Digital preservation, Digital stewardship

GLAM – Galleries, Libraries Archives, and Museums

Relevance of libraries to society

Leadership development and strategic management in libraries

Libraries as a place: physical and virtual

New competencies in LIS

Evaluation in LIS

Evidence-based librarianship

Mobile platforms of libraries

Collaboration among libraries and with other professions 

LIS Research

Digital repositories

Human Information Interaction

Information literacy, Digital literacy, Data literacy, Media literacy

Organization of Data, Information, and Knowledge

Semantic web and linked data

Knowledge management and knowledge services

Text and data mining

Digital humanities and digital cultural heritage

Big Data and data science

Information visualization

Research evaluation in Science, Social Science, and Humanities

Search as learning

Gamification in libraries

Digital scholarship

Call for Papers : IFLA Journal

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

- The development and role of professional ethics in creating privacy norms within libraries and information organizations
- Legislative rights and constraints on privacy in libraries and information organizations
- Internet technologies and privacy
- Privacy standards and norms in new information professions
- Public perceptions and behaviors regarding privacy, information access, and communications
- Education programs to inform public of issues regarding privacy and information access
- Privacy policies and practices of specific organizations
- Library interactions with public policy on privacy
- Collection, preservation, and safeguarding of digital data
- Confidentiality of services and usage information

Call for Papers: PAARL Summer Conference

PAARL announces its call for papers for the 2017 Summer Conference with the theme "Philippine Libraries in Transformation", to be held on April 24-26, 2017 in Camarines Sur. The call is open to librarians and information professionals, and graduate students of LIS. Selected papers will be included in the PAARL Research Journal 2017 and will get the chance to receive the Best Research Award 2017. PLEASE READ (download/print) the guidelines HERE. 

Call for Papers - ReCALIS 2016

2^nd PLAI-STRLC Research Congress for the Advancement of Library and Information Services (ReCALIS 2016)

9-10 August 2016
Queen Margarette Hotel
Domoit Diversion Road, 4301 Lucena City, Philippines

Theme: Re-examining the Future of Philippine Libraries and Information Centers : What Does Research Says?

We cordially invite you to submit a paper/abstract/poster to the 2nd PLAI-STRLC Research Congress for the Advancement of Library and Information Services (ReCALIS 2016), 9-10 August 2016. These could be accounts of original research, unique viewpoints, case studies, trend analyses etc.

The conference will consider, but not be limited to the following topics/themes:

• Bibliographic Control : Trends & Challenges
• Changes in Learning, Research and Information Needs and Behavior of Users
• Comparative Studies in LIS Education
• Conceptual and Organizational Perspectives of Knowledge Communication
• Copyright, Electronic Publishing & Creative Commons
• Data Mining, Development and Assessment of Digital Repositories
• Digital Archives, Digital Preservation & Digitization
• E-research, E-science, E-Learning
• Information Management & Knowledge Management
• Information Literacy & Lifelong Learning
• Information Retrieval
• Leadership and Change in LIS Profession
• Library Cooperation: Problems and Challenges
• Library Performance Measurement and Competitiveness
• Library Science, Archives Science, Museum and Gallery Studies
• Records / Document Management
• Semantics, Semantic Web, Software, Distance learning
• Technology & Innovations in Libraries and their Impact on Learning, Research and Users

Paper proposals should be submitted in the form of a structured abstract (500-600 words). The format/contents of the abstract should be based on the 'Emerald' description available here <http://www.emeraldinsight.com/authors/guides/write/abstracts.htm?part=1#2>. Submit your proposal to mbatiancila@gmail.com.

Important dates for the call for paper: 

• 18 Apr - 20 May 2016 – Paper proposal/abstract or full paper submission
• 30 May 2016 – Notification of acceptance 
• 15 June 2016 – Closing date for the submission of the conference presentation and final paper

Call for Papers: 2016 PAARL Research Journal

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 2016 issue of the PAARL Research Journal, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes scholarly articles and other materials on the different aspects of the history, theory, and practice of library and information science in the Philippines.

We hope you'll consider submitting your thesis, dissertation, or research project by 31 May 2016 for publication in the PAARL Research Journal. After undergoing the peer review process, which can only help strengthen your manuscript, the top three will be asked to present their findings at a forum on 18 November 2016. The Best Research Paper will win P10,000, and the runners-up will win P5,000 each. All will be published in the next issue of PRJ.

Thanks to Ricky Punzalan and Nora Agustero for agreeing to join me on PAARL's Research Committee, and to Fe Angela Verzosa, for continuing as Editor of the PAARL Research Journal.

Call for Papers : PLAI National Congress 2016

Theme: “Library as a Place: Continual Learning in 

the New Information Landscape”

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS) and the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), will be conducting its Annual National Congress on November 22-25, 2016 in Davao City.

CONGRESS OBJECTIVES

1. To explore the concept of “Library as a Place” and the different strategies needed to transform libraries as a “Third Place”;

2. To examine how libraries can improve their facilities, create new programs, develop collections, and upgrade their services to meet the changing information needs of a multi-sectoral society;

3. To recognize the role of libraries as agents of development by implementing formal, informal, and lifelong learning programs;

4. To identify strategies on how libraries can work effectively with different stakeholders of society to develop, deliver, and sustain its programs, services, and access to information;

5. To identify functions and areas of collaboration for libraries, archives and museums (LAMs) as venues to promote personal, intellectual, cultural, and social development.

The Conference Committee invites submission of proposals for paper/oral (professional category) and poster (professional and/or student categories) presentations. The proposals should be in line with the general theme and based on the following sub-themes/topics:

I. Infrastructure (Space and Design)

Library building design, green technologies in libraries, spaces for social interactions and intellectual fora, community place, experiencing culture, disaster resilience/preparedness(building)

II. Collection and Services

Digital library, blended/hybrid collection, online collection, innovations, resource management, storage of print and digital collections, ICT, special collections, use and access, standards and accreditation

III. Users

Profiling programs, special groups, user expectations, information literacy programs

IV. Management and Role of Librarians

Project management, partnerships, collaborations, directions, changing functions and roles of libraries and librarians, CPD for librarians, staff development programs, support of library/librarians associations, mentoring

V. Valuation, Marketing, Promotion, and Advocacy

Market research, social valuation, impact indicators, social marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Return of Investment

VI. Cultural Heritage and Preservation

Heritage preservation; restoration and conservation projects, preventive conservation

PRESENTATIONS

Paper/oral presentation (Professional Category): 20-30 minutes presentation, with 10-15 minutes for questions during the plenary session.

Poster presentation (Professional and Undergraduate Student Categories): Presentation describing the research project with the aid of the text and visuals in the poster (size: 2 ft wide and 5 ft tall). Author(s) must be present to interact and respond to the questions from the participants. 

SUBMISSION

Proposals for paper and poster presentations should be submitted using the following format:

1. Title of Paper (in capital letters, Times New Roman font size 14)

2. Name of Presenter/s. Use * for the presenting author

3. Institution/Company Affiliation (including official designation and office address)

4. Contact details: email address and mobile number

5. Paper abstract (not more than 300 words, Times New Roman font, size 12) 

6. Keywords (2-5 words)

7. Regional Council to which the member belongs

8. Author's short bio (not more than 100 words for each author)

Proposals must be sent to:
PLAI Conference Committee
nbot@plai.org.ph; plainbot2015@gmail.com

Indicate PLAI Congress Proposal Submission [Paper or Poster (Professional or Student Category)] in the subject line.

Please be informed that only upon the acceptance of the full paper (for oral presentation) by the Committee that you will be invited to present your paper at the conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 30, 2016 - Submission deadline of proposals

June 20, 2016 - Notification of accepted proposals (paper and poster)

August 15, 2016 - Submission deadline of full papers (oral presentation)

August 30, 2016 - Final notification of acceptance and invitation for paper presentation

November 22-25, 2016 - PLAI National Congress 2016

CONGRESS SUBSIDY AND BEST POSTER AWARD

Paper presenters: One author per approved proposal for paper presentation will be provided with airfare transportation subsidy (maximum of P3,000), free registration, and accommodation.

Poster presenters: One author per approved poster will be provided with 50% discount for registration only.

The Best Poster presentation will be awarded with P3,000 cash prize for professional and P 2,000 for undergraduate student category (with minimum of 5 entries for each category).

PUBLICATION

All selected abstracts will be published in the PLAI National Congress 2016 Book of Abstracts. Full papers (oral presentation) will undergo peer-review for possible inclusion in the PLAI Journal.

PLEASE NOTE

Proposals not selected for paper presentation may be considered for poster presentation due to the limited number of available slots. For the poster presentation, each Regional Council is encouraged to have submissions for both professional and undergraduate student categories. Regional eliminations may be conducted by the Regional Councils.

Call for Paper/Research Presentation

Call for Papers : PLAI National Congress 2015

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. (PLAI) in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS) and the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), will be conducting its Annual National Congress on November 25-27, 2015 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This year’s Congress theme is “ASEAN 2015: Borderless Librarianship, Limitless Opportunities”. The Congress aims to prepare Filipino librarians in responding to the opportunities, challenges and limitless possibilities brought about by ASEAN integration.

In this connection, a call for papers is being conducted. The Conference Committee encourages the submission of oral (professional) or poster (professional and/or student) presentations. The presentation should be in line with the theme and the following sub-themes/topics:

• ASEANization (e.g. Awareness; Opportunities; Mobility; Challenges)
• Education and Professional Development (e.g. Continuing Professional Development (CPD), LIS Education; Outcomes-based Education; K-12; Multi-Culturalism, Internationalization)
• State of Philippine Libraries and Librarianship (e.g. Standards; Benchmarking; Accreditation; Issues; Research Capability)
• Leadership and Competencies (e.g. Code of Ethics; Project Management; Mentoring)
• Innovations and Best Practices (e.g. Disaster Management; New Services; Valuation of Services and Collections; Altmetrics)
• Collaborations and Networking (e.g. Resource Sharing; Inter-Library Loan; Regionalism)
• Library Professional Organizations and Associations (e.g. Contributions and Commitment of Members; Benefits; Expectations)

Paper proposals (oral and poster) must be submitted on or before May 15, 2015 using the following format:

• Title of Paper (in capital letters, Times New Roman font size 14)
• Name of Presenter/s. Use * for the presenting author
• Institution/Company Affiliation (including official designation and office address)
• Contact details: email address and mobile number
• Paper abstract (not more than 300 words, Times New Roman font, size 12) 
• Keywords (2-5 words)
• Regional Council to which the member belongs
• Author's short bio (not more than 100 words for each author) 

Authors whose abstracts are accepted by the Committee will be notified on or before 30 June 2015. There will also be invited speakers and experts for the plenary. Kindly indicate (PLAI Congress Paper Submission [ either Oral or Poster ( Professional or Student )] Category)as the subject upon submission of paper to: PLAI Secretariat (nbot@plai.org.ph;plainbot2015@gmail.com)]. Submitted abstracts (oral and poster) will be published in the PLAI 2015 National Congress Handbook of Abstracts. Full papers (oral presentation) will undergo peer-review for possible inclusion in the PLAI Journal. Full papers (oral) and Powerpoint files are to be submitted via e-mail by 30 September 2015. Approved oral presenters (one author/presenter per paper) will be provided with airfare subsidy (maximum of P3,000), free registration, accommodation.

Papers submitted for oral presentation may be accepted/considered as poster presentation due to the limited number of available slots for oral presentation. For poster presentation, each Regional Council is encouraged to have a representative for both professional and/or student categories. Regional eliminations may be conducted by regional councils. Posters shall be printed in a 2x5ft size tarpaulin/photo paper by authors and brought to the conference venue. There will be an hour session for poster viewing and author(s) should be present to interact with the audience. Best poster presentation will be awarded with 5,000 cash prize. Poster presenters (one presenter per poster) shall be entitled to a 50% discount in the registration fee.

Yours truly,

Stephen B. Alayon

Conference Chair and PLAI Executive Vice President

Noted:

Elvira B. Lapuz

PLAI President

CFP : PLAI Congress 2014