Call for papers

IATUL 2014 – 35th Annual Conference – Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
2-5 June 2014

Call for Papers – The dead line closed on the 1st of November 2013, we no longer accept abstracts

The IATUL 2014 Programme Committee invites proposals for papers and posters for the 35th IATUL Annual Conference
“Measures for Success:  Library Resources and Effectiveness under Scrutiny”.

University libraries today are faced with leading and responding to continuous change, accelerated by the exponential growth of technological innovation and very wide ranging expectations by academic administrators and leaders. Information discovery tools are no longer the monopoly of libraries and increasing “openness” characterizes the whole process of engaging in and disseminating science.

More and more, libraries are challenged to demonstrate the “value added” and “return on investment” (ROI) components, especially at times of financial constraints and uncertainty. To resonate among users and stakeholders, libraries need to be able to produce flexible, relevant, robust, and scalable responses in a dynamic, global and constantly evolving higher education environment.

We invite papers and posters that will contribute to an informative and lively exploration of the following topics:

• Metrics: bibliometrics, altmetrics, statistics, quality management (performance indicators), library analytics etc.
• Marketing: advocacy (stakeholders’ perspective), outreach to patrons, communication channels, etc.
• Library organization and redesign
• Library as space: for patrons, for librarians; hosting emerging technologies
• Information resources internal: acquisition models, cataloguing, LMS, monopolies in information provision, etc.
• Information resources external: open access, copyright, repositories, virtual library, visualization, servicing MOOCs & other online and distance education models
• Competencies for a complex environment: challenges in the library profession, professional perspectives, educational models for librarians, training & development

Instructions

Papers:
1) Papers may report the results of completed or preliminary findings of research, analysis on current concerns or present a position on an issue related to the above themes.
2) Papers must be written in English and should not exceed 4,000 words.
3) All papers submitted must be original and have not been published or presented before.
4) Authors of accepted papers must attend the conference for the paper to be presented.
5) Authors will be given 20 minutes to present their paper with 5 additional minutes for questions and answers.
6) Authors of accepted papers and posters are required to submit final abstracts and their bio-data and passport size photographs for inclusion in the Conference Programme by 15 February 2014.
7) Authors of accepted papers are required to submit the full written paper and the IATUL2014copyrightform no later than 1 May 2014.
8) Authors of accepted papers are required to submit their PowerPoint presentations about their papers no later than the 15th of May.
9) Accepted papers and PowerPoint presentations concerning the papers will be published on the IATUL web site.
10) From these links one can study how the auditorium (http://dipoli.aalto.fi/en/organiser/facilities/auditorium/), Hall 4B (http://dipoli.aalto.fi/en/organiser/facilities/hall_4b/) and Hall 4A (http://dipoli.aalto.fi/en/organiser/facilities/hall_4a/) are equipped. Please note that the rooms are equipped with PCs operating on Windows OS. If you are unsure whether your device is compatible with the venue’s systems, please contact IATUL2014@aalto.fi
11) Should your presentation have any other special technical requirements, please inform us about these also on or before the 15^th of May.

See the detailed instructions for authors.

Selection criteria
The Programme Committee will evaluate submissions for quality, relevance to the conference, theme, clarity, originality and timeliness.

Posters:
1) Posters are informal presentations featuring solutions to problems and innovative projects with lessons for the academic and research library community.
2) Posters must be written in English. The best configuration of your poster is A1 vertical (841mm height x 594mm width). Your poster size must not exceed 117cm height x 87 cm width.
3) Authors of accepted posters must attend the conference for the poster to be displayed and presented.
4) Posters will be displayed in a designated space at the Conference venue. Display panels will be provided. Please bring your printed poster as we are unable to provide printing service.
5) Display panels for posters will be ready by Monday, 2nd June 2014 at noon and all posters should be put up before the last session of the day.
6) Personal laptop computers and visual display devices may be used at the poster display area. Should your presentation include a laptop or the use of other electronic devices, please inform us about these on or before the 15th of May.
7) Authors of accepted papers and posters are required to submit final abstracts and their bio-data and passport size photographs for inclusion in the Conference Programme by 15 February 2014.
8) A final abstract for the poster as well as your profile will be published in the Programme Guide. Final abstracts will be published on the IATUL website.

Best Poster Award
The posters will be evaluated by two IATUL Board members for content, innovation and presentation of the poster. The Irmgard Lankenau Poster Prize will be announced at the conference closing session on Thursday, June 5^th 2014.

Important dates

Electronic submission

Email your proposal abstract (max 250 words) to the IATUL 2014 Programme Committee: IATUL2014(at)aalto.fi  by 1st November 2013.