Guest editors Ellen Schmid and Katy Miller invite you to submit a proposal
for an article in an upcoming special issue of Information Technology and
Libraries that will explore the integration of Generative AI tools within
library, archive, and museum research environments. *Article proposals are
due February 1, 2026* for this special issue planned for September 2026.
We welcome contributions that provide practical insights, case studies, or
user research on the development, deployment, and impact of AI-enhanced
research tools. Topics of interest include user-focused interfaces,
implementation processes, UX assessments, and the influence of GenAI on
workflows, data analysis, and research practices. Articles should present
first-hand experience with designing, testing, or evaluating AI helpers,
and may cover commercial or open-source solutions.
A proposal includes a 500-word abstract and a brief statement about the
author's experience in the field. Authors will be notified of acceptance in
late February, with a submission of the first draft of the article (no more
than 5,000 words) due May 1, 2026. Articles will go through the same
rigorous peer review, copyediting, and proofreading process as any other
ITAL article.
This issue will be guest edited by Ellen Schmid and Katy Miller in
collaboration with ITAL's Editor (Ken Varnum) and Assistant Editor (Joanna
DiPasquale).
Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/aSjdjpvoR2QG4By87
Any questions? Contact either:
- Ellen Schmid, Law Librarian and Judicial Communications Manager, Kane
County Law Library, Illinois 16th Judicial Circuit,
schmidellen_at_16thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov
- Katy Miller, Department Head, Learning Engagement, John C. Hitt
Libraries, University of Central Florida, katy.miller_at_ucf.edu
--
Ken Varnum
Senior Program Manager and Discovery Strategist
Library Information Technology | University of Michigan Library
varnum_at_umich.edu | *he, him, his*
https://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum
*Want to improve transparency in library discovery? Submit your Open
Discovery Initiative (ODI) conformance statement
<https://groups.niso.org/apps/group_public/download.php/23872/NISO_RP-19-2020_ODI_Open_Discovery_Initiative.pdf>
and
be part of the solution.*
Received on Thu Jan 15 2026 - 15:17:46 EST