Call for Proposals: Current Topics Discussion Group Talks
The ACRL University Libraries Section Current Topics Discussion Group will host one or two virtual presentations in Spring 2023. We invite proposals for either lightning talks (10-15 minutes) or full session talks (30-45 minutes). Presentations should be focused on issues and problems of current interest to university libraries and librarians.
Please submit your proposal by Thursday, February 16, 2023 via this submission form. If you have any questions please contact the Discussion Group Co-Conveners, Meredith Knoff at merknoff@iu.edu and/or Rosan Mitola at rosan.mitola@unlv.edu.
Possible topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Outcomes of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives
- Current trends in scholarly communication
- Changing public service models
- Partnerships/collaborations with non-library partners
- Open pedagogy initiatives and applications
- Change management and morale
- Distributed library workforces / campus interest in library spaces
- Succession planning
- Implication of work redistribution in light of smaller staffing models
- Student employment related topics – hiring, retaining, mentoring
- Supporting underrepresented student populations
- Support for undergraduate research opportunities
- Services for graduate students
- Re-engaging students or university colleagues
- Planning or forecasting for the enrollment cliff
Thank you!
Current Topics Discussion Group:
Meredith Knoff (Co-Convener)
Rosan Mitola (Co-Convener)
Alyssa Denneler
H.J. Pedelty
Kimberly Shotick
