(via Dr. Shannon Oltmann, University of Kentucky)
The Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy announces a special call for papers focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries, and privacy concerns.
With this special issue of the Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy, we seek contributions that explore issues of privacy in various types of libraries, stemming from new and modified services during the COVID-19 pandemic and, especially, the privacy implications for future library work.
Suggested topics include the following.
- protecting patron privacy in the virtual setting
- the library’s role in educating about digital privacy
- contact-tracing and patron privacy
- library employee privacy
- how to evaluate library technology for privacy and security risks
- exposed problems with existing services
- patron privacy and online learning
- equality of access during the pandemic
- freedom of speech versus misinformation in the context of COVID-19
The Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy publishes two kinds of articles.
Features: Original research articles submitted for peer review. Submissions should be 4,000-8,000 words (references included), formatted in Chicago Style (author-date), and anonymized for double-blind peer review.
Commentaries: Shorter essays, think pieces, or general commentary on topical issues, controversies and emerging questions for the field. Commentaries are typically 500-1000 words (references included) and formatted in Chicago Style (author-date). Commentaries will be reviewed by the editorial staff.
Submission details:
- Submissions due: Friday, December 31, 2021
- Deadline for decisions: March 05, 2022
- Publication of special issue: Spring 2022
To submit, follow Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy guidelines, using the “SUBMISSIONS” button at the top right of the home page. Please note “SPECIAL ISSUE SUBMISSION: COVID-19” in the “comments to the editor” section during submission. Questions should be addressed to the editor, Dr. Shannon M. Oltmann, at shannon.oltmann@uky.edu.