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*Call for Proposals*
*The Future of Librarianship: Exploring what’s next for the Academic
Librarian*
*LACUNY Institute 2017*
*Date:* May 12, 2017
*Location:* LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York
*Keynote Speaker: *TBA
*Submission Deadline:** February 1, 2017*
*Submission Form <https://goo.gl/forms/Hekf7ZiK2lcFigjG3>*
Librarians cannot predict the future but they can speculate about it. . .
The LACUNY Institute 2017 is seeking futuristic proposals that think beyond
the current to share a vision of the academic librarians’ position in a
changing information landscape.
In addressing the theme, the Future of Librarianship: Exploring what’s next
for the Academic Librarian, we are interested in proposals that address the
implications of current events and changes in higher education on the way
that academic librarians plan a career in librarianship, engage students,
faculty, and the community, how and where they offer services and resources
to patrons, and how librarians can navigate the current trends in library
science and in the global world to prepare for a successful career in
librarianship.
The LACUNY Institute Committee seeks proposals that address the future of
academic librarians in college and university libraries, archives, and the
information studies, across myriad roles (staff, faculty, students,
patrons, etc.) and functions (technical services, public services,
instruction, etc.). Such proposals can deal with innovation already in
practice and/or futuristic ideas concerning librarianship.
Example topics include but are not limited to:
- Impact of current events on library trends
- Innovation and changes in roles, responsibilities, services and
resources
- Impact of technology
- Leadership, leadership development, and workforce planning
- Diversity & inclusion,
- Career planning, professional development
- Post-truth information literacy, digital literacy, and visual literacy
- MLS, Curriculum development, and preparedness
- Civic engagement, partnerships, and community building
- Librarians as knowledge gatekeepers, personal freedom, and privacy
The Institute will have four tracks: panel presentations, facilitated
dialogues, and alt-sessions.
- *Panel papers (15 minutes/presenter):* Moderated panel presentations
with time for questions and discussion.
- *Facilitated dialogues (45 minutes):* Teams of two lead a discussion
on topic of their choice related to the theme, with one person presenting
context and the other facilitating conversation.
- *Alt-sessions* *(15-30 minutes): *An opportunity for exploring topics
through multiple ways of knowing (e.g., short documentary, spoken word,
performance art).
- *Poster sessions:*
Please submit proposals, including a 300-500 word abstract by February 1,
2017 <https://goo.gl/forms/Hekf7ZiK2lcFigjG3>.
The goal of this event is to create a space for respectful dialogue and
debate about these critical issues. We will be publishing a formal code of
conduct, but the event organizers will actively strive to create a public
space in which multiple perspectives can be heard and no one voice
dominates.
Questions may be directed to Co-Chairs Kimberley Bugg,
kbugg_at_citytech.cuny.edu or Simone L. Yearwood, Simone.Yearwood_at_qc.cuny.edu.
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Linda Miles
MLS, MA, PhD
lmiles.librarian_at_gmail.com
917-902-6963
http://lindamiles.wordpress.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamilesnyc
@lmiles
Received on Tue Nov 29 2016 - 07:58:04 EST