Call for Proposals: Library Publishing Forum 2020

[Johanna Meetz]

Library Publishing Forum 2020

The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in (or considering) publishing initiatives to define and address major questions and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; and to strengthen and promote this community of practice. The Forum is sponsored by the Library Publishing Coalition, but you do not need to be a member of the LPC to attend. The 2020 Forum will be held in Worcester, MA, May 4-6, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Call for Proposals A call for proposals is now open! In addition to the full sessions and individual presentations formats we have used for the last couple of years, we are also welcoming two new proposal formats: poster talks and experimental sessions. We warmly encourage proposals from first-time presenters and representatives of small and emerging publishing programs. Proposals may address any topic of interest to the library publishing community and all disciplines. However, with the conference being hosted by the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), we extend a special invitation to sessions exploring projects or topics related to STEM publishing and the Open Science Movement. The proposal deadline is November 15th. Learn more and submit a proposal Library Publishing Forum Award The Library Publishing Coalition is pleased to offer the third annual Library Publishing Forum Award. This year, we will offer up to three awards to aid individuals from diverse backgrounds in attending and contributing at the Forum. Applications for the Forum Award are due by November 15.   Learn more and apply Questions?  Email con...@librarypublishing.org.

2020 Committees Program Committee Laureen Boutang, University of Minnesota (chair) Sonya Betz, University of Alberta Matt Ruen, Grand Valley State University Elizabeth Scarpelli, University of Cincinnati Robin Bedenbaugh, University of Tennessee Justin Gonder, California Digital Library Johanna Meetz, Pacific University Regina Raboin, University of Massachusetts Medical School (Host Liaison) Sarah Hare, Indiana University (Board Liaison) Library Publishing Forum Award Committee Michelle Wilson, Columbia University (chair) Harrison Inefuku, Iowa State University Hanni Nabahe, University of Virginia Joshua Neds-Fox, Wayne State University Willa Tavernier, Indiana University Jody Bailey, Emory University (Board Liaison) About the Forum The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in (or considering) publishing initiatives to define and address major questions and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; and to strengthen and promote this community of practice. The Forum includes representatives from a broad, international spectrum of academic library backgrounds, as well as groups that collaborate with libraries to publish scholarly works, including publishing vendors, university presses, and scholars. The Forum is sponsored by the Library Publishing Coalition, but you do not need to be a member of the LPC to attend.  Copyright © 2019 Library Publishing Coalition, All rights reserved.