For a forthcoming double issue of the Journal of Access Services, a recent call for papers has been extended until May 15. The theme is Best Practices in Access Services, and the full details are as follows:
The Journal of Access Services is currently accepting manuscripts for consideration of publication in a special issue on Best Practices in Access Services. Papers are sought on the following topics, but are not limited to:
• telephone-based circulation transactions (renewal, notification, etc.)
• unique payment options (PayPal, declining balance, volunteering)
• drive-through library service
• mini book trucks for patron use
• kiosks
• shelving activities of student workers
• printing & photocopying solutions
• student/staff training
• student scheduling
• motivating staff (in general or on special projects)
• combined service point (circulation & reference)
• retrieval services
• mentoring Access Services librarians
• shelving reserve items (owned vs. instructor copies used in multiple classes)
• DVD and other equipment management
• study facilities
• security
• laptop checkout
• storage—digitization, automated retrieval, processing, cooperative collection management
• patron privacy
• using LibQual+ data to improve services
• E-Reserves administration/copyright issues
• use of “Social Software” to communicate internally or externally (Blogs, RSS, Wikis, social networking software)Submission deadline is May 15th, 2007. Electronic submission is acceptable via e-mail directly as an attached Word document. Complete information about submission requirements is available at: http://JAS.HaworthPress.com under “Instructions for Authors” or from the Associate Editors:
Bede Mitchell, Dean of the Library, Zach S. Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University,
P.O. Box 8074, Statesboro, Georgia 30460–8074; Tel: (912) 681–5115; Fax: (912) 681–0093;
E-mail: wbmitch@georgiasouthern.eduLori Driscoll, Chair, Access Services, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida,
P.O. Box 117001, Gainesville, FL 32611–7001; Tel: (352) 273–2524; Fax: (352) 392–6540;
E-mail: ldriscoll@uflib.ufl.eduFor more information about the Journal of Access Services, to order a subscription, or to request a FREE sample copy, go to: http://JAS.HaworthPress.com
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2 Responses to “CFP extended: Special Issue of Journal of Access Services”
Hi Paul,
If you could give an example of what a “best practices” article would look like, those of us who would be interested in writing something, but are intimidated by the standard to which we need to meet, would have a better idea of what you’re looking for. For me, I have to admit that I’d like to write something but I don’t really understand what is meant by an article on best practices. When I think best practices, I think writing a policy not a journal article.
Also, I’ve now received my second issue and I’m glad I’m subscribing 🙂
Laurie
Laurie, you should probably go right to the editors of the issue with a brief proposal outlining what you’d like to write about, but I’d say 8-10 pages describing something that you’ve done that works well at your institution. Preferably something that others would both find interesting/useful AND might be able to emulate.