From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:00:49 -0500




*IFLA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Library Publishing*

*2019 Midterm Meeting*

*Thursday February 28th - Friday March 1st 2019*

*Dublin Business School, Dublin, Ireland*



*Call for Participation*



*THEME:  Mentoring and Education for Excellence in Library Publishing: An
International Knowledge Exchange*



*Aim*

Library publishing (including new-model university presses housed in
libraries) is in its infancy in many countries around the world.  The IFLA
SIG aims to bring together experienced practitioners and would-be
publishers to share information and advance this exciting field of
endeavor. New and emerging library publishers will gain insight into the
experiences and practices of established presses, and all attendees will
learn from new and innovative approaches. The presentations from both sides
and the ensuing discussions will advance the excellence and sustainability
of library publishing ventures



The aim of the event is to bring together a broad spectrum of publishing
programs, to exchange knowledge, and to foster networks and mentoring
relationships among library publishers at all stages, also highlighting the
important role that the Library Publishing Coalition
<https://librarypublishing.org/> plays in this regard.



The SIG meeting also invites participation by library schools and others
engaged in efforts to educate the next generation of library publishers.



*Call for Presenters:*

   - We seek stories, case studies, experiences, research and programs that
   present evidence of startup or successful approaches in library publishing
   - We are also interested in hearing from library schools about any
   publishing courses or programmes that you offer or are initiating.
   - We would like to hear about library publishing networks that you have
   established or are involved in
   - The SIG welcome proposals of presentation types including *30 minute
   presentations*, fifteen minute *lightning presentations*, *round table
   discussions and workshops.*


*Event Program*

The program will structured over a day and a half as follows:



*Day 1*

·      *International knowledge exchange*: to feature a range of
presentations from new and established library-based publishers sharing
their successes, discussing their challenges, and identifying lessons
learned. Topics may include program development, editorial and production
processes, and use of technology to support publishing. Presentations will
be interspersed with *breakout table sessions* for reflection and
discussion.

·      *Education* - to feature a range of presentations from library
school initiatives which empower the next generation of library graduates
with the publishing skillset.

*Day 2*

·      *Concluding Workshop - Challenges in Library Publishing: * to
feature a panel comprising international experts, fielding questions from
students, audience members and virtual attendees.

*Pricing*

Delegate Rate: €75

Student Rate: €50

*Submission Guidelines*

   - Title of proposed presentation
   - Type of presentation
   - Abstract of the proposal (no more than 300 words)
   - Name(s) of presenter(s) plus position/s and/or title/s
   - Language of presentation
   - Employer/affiliated institution
   - Contact information including email address, telephone number
   - Short biographical statement of presenter(s) (no more than 100 words)


*Please submit *abstracts by *15 January 2019* as an *attachment* in MS
Word to:  Jane Buggle ([log in to unmask]) and Marie O Neill (
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