[Hum-DIS] CFP Australian Library Journal

[Gaby Haddow]

Call for papers: ALJ Special Issue "International Librarianship"

Special issue: International Librarianship: cross-border innovation and
strategies

 

Guest Editor: Fiona Bradley

Contact: Fiona Bradley email: Fiona.bradley at ifla.org 

 

Important Dates

Abstract submission: July 4 2011

Full papers due: August 30 2011

Authors receive reviews: November 21 2011

Final papers due: December 19 2012

Anticipated Publication: Early 2012

 

The Australian Library Journal has been published since 1951. Published
quarterly, it contains a wide coverage of Australian library issues
ranging from ongoing research to day-to-day news from the workplace. It
is the acknowledged flagship publication of the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA). Further information on the journal can
be found at http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/alj

 

Issue Focus

 

In an increasingly networked world, and an economic climate where many
libraries face resource challenges, the opportunities and need to
collaborate internationally are great. International librarianship can
be practiced by individuals, and by organisations that work across
borders to develop services. From mass digitisation projects to gaming,
innovations that make the most of resources and opportunities can be
found globally. Authors are invited to submit articles that present
examples of innovation in international librarianship with application
to the Australian or Asia-Pacific context; and articles that explore
strategies for collaborating internationally, adapting project and
research outcomes to different national or regional contexts. Papers
co-authored between different countries are encouraged. Contributors may
like to consider the following list of possible topics (please note this
is not an exhaustive list):

 

*	Case studies of innovative library services in the Asia-Pacific
region and their application to the Australian context
*	Creative cross-border collaboration, and strategies to develop
cross-border partnerships
*	Libraries and development priorities in the region
*	The role of national and international organisations in
supporting advocacy efforts in the current economic climate
*	Developing the next generation of international professionals:
priorities for LIS curricula, development opportunities, motivating
professionals to seek international perspectives 

 

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION

Prospective authors should submit a 500 word abstract. The successful
authors will be invited to submit their full articles of up to 5,000
words which adhere to the style guide: 
http://www.alia.org.au/publishing/alj/notes.html All articles will be
double-blind reviewed. Please submit abstracts to Fiona.bradley at ifla.org


 

 

Gaby Haddow
BAppSci Hons (Curtin), PhD (UWA)
Lecturer | Department of Information Studies

Curtin University
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Email | G.Haddow at curtin.edu.au <mailto:G.Haddow at curtin.edu.au>  
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