(via Heather James, Gonzaga University)
This is a reminder that proposals for the 2022 Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM) are due on Tuesday, November 23. Please see below for more information.
The second Conference on Academic Library Management, or CALM, taking place virtually the week of April 25, 2022, invites proposals for presentations that inform and inspire the practice and application of management in academic libraries. This conference is geared towards current middle managers, administrators, coordinators, and those who aspire to take on those roles. We will focus on person-centered management practices that aim toward creating more just and inclusive workplaces.
We invite proposals for either 60-minute presentations or 10-minute pre-recorded lightning talks on all topics related to library management. These topics could incorporate tips and advice, practical application, research, and learning from failures in any area, but particularly the following ones.
- budget and fiscal planning
- hiring practices and policies
- crisis and emergency management
- communication and transparency
- advocacy and relationship-building
- work-life harmony and time management
- fostering well-being
- anti-racist management
- supervision and evaluation
- organizational culture/climate
- professional development
- managing up and sideways
- decision-making
- inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
- team building and cultivation
- motivation and empowerment
Proposal and Conference Timeline
Proposals due: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Notification of accepted proposals: Week of Saturday, January 15, 2022
Conference: Week of Friday, April 25, 2022
Proposals can be submitted using this Google form. Proposals will be evaluated with the following criteria.
- relationship to library management
- practicality
- originality
- clarity on how the management practice impacts individuals (at any level of the organization)
- appropriate amount of content for selected presentation format
If you have any questions or comments, let us know, at CALMConf@gmail.com.