CFP

EALC 2024: 13th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference

Nazarbayev University

Astana, Kazakhstan, May 29-31, 2024

Conference website	https://nu.kz.libguides.com/ealc2024
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ealc2024
Abstract registration deadline	March 7, 2024
Submission deadline	May 1, 2024

Topics: academic libraries information literacy knowlege management library and information science

13th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference (EALC)

29-31 May 2024

Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan

Theme: Connect, Collaborate, Create: Advancing Library Associations and Partnerships to Future-proof Our Profession

The Nazarbayev University Library in collaboration with IFLA Management of Library Associations and with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Association of University Libraries in the Republic of Kazakhstan cordially invite library and information professionals, researchers, and practitioners, as well as students currently pursuing or who have recently graduated from a Library and Information Science program to the 13th Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference. Representatives from medical, special and public libraries are also welcome to attend.

This year's EALC main theme is Connect, Collaborate, Create: Advancing Library Associations and Partnerships to Future-proof Our Profession.

The role of a modern academic library is constantly evolving and expanding. Technology advancements continue to influence academic libraries and the educational environment, and with this, there are new expectations and challenges for our profession and library service. AI is a major and exciting development, and we are again witnessing a significant change.

The 2024 EAL Conference is a forum to share experiences and practical solutions, discuss professional topics and support each other. As librarians, we must remain flexible and receptive to new advancements to future-proof our profession and benefit our customers. It is essential that we collaborate, connect, and form partnerships to attain our collective goals.

Call for Submissions

The program committee seeks submissions in line with the main theme and based on the following topics:

Success stories and best practices in academic libraries

Innovative strategies for engaging students in academic libraries.
Outreach and activities for library users
Innovative approaches in teaching and learning, engagement, marketing, etc.
Instructional design for information literacy, including teaching practice, session design, lesson plans, and self-paced modules to enhance performance.
Information Literacy and Virtual Learning Environments /online learning
AI in libraries and opportunities and obstacles in teaching information skills
Implementing the theory of information literacy into practice
Teaching information discovery and searching strategies
Library Systems and technology
Library projects and collaboration
Application of relevant SDG in academic libraries

Information skills for life, information organisation and management

Information skills and lifelong learning in a changing educational landscape,
Information skills and technological developments (AI and other emerging technologies and innovation)
Developing information skills for the next generation
Ethical challenges of AI in libraries and teaching information skills
Information Skills and the Knowledge Economy
Information skills education and training
Information skills and academic libraries
Information skills and blended and distance learning
The future of information literacy
Plagiarism: teaching, tools, policies, challenges

Strategic planning and management in academic libraries

The role of libraries in supporting the delivery of institutional goals and strategy
Local and global collaborations and partnerships as a strategy for change
Restructuring of libraries
Professional communication
Management and leadership for the future
Managing change in libraries
Planning staff development
Strategic planning for student and academic engagement
Library policies and strategic development
Branding, promotion and marketing of libraries

Research practice in libraries

Supporting research and Open Access
Digital Repositories
Supporting Research Data lifecycle in libraries
Open Access Publishing
The Read and Publish Agreements
Open Educational Resources
Libraries' role and contribution to the Open Science movement
Research Data management
Open Access Management
Role of Academic Library in Open Research
Modernising repositories for the era of Open Science

Submission Guidelines

All submissions should be done via EasyChair link.

Informative Abstracts

Must be original and have not been published or presented at any other prior conferences.
Must be written in English.
A 500-word abstract is required
Include the purpose of the study, methodology, findings, practical applications, and a statement of originality (the value of the paper).

Full Paper

Participants are invited to contribute papers such as research and case studies aligned with the theme and other relevant aspects. All accepted papers will be notified and included in the conference proceedings.
Details such as author/s names, designation, affiliation, and email addresses should be included.
The paper should not be published or presented elsewhere and should be written in English, Russian, or Kazakh.
Papers will undergo blind review by at least 2 experts in the field.
An informative abstract with less than 500 words should include the purpose of the study, methodology, findings, practical applications, and a statement of originality (the value of the paper). (See submission guidelines for Abstracts)
In submitting full papers, authors should register and create their EasyChair account and upload papers using this conference paper management system. Ensure you submit in the correct conference with this acronym (EALC 2024).
Papers should be double-spaced. Limit the number of words to less than 5,000. Use Times New Roman with font size 12.
Include a brief biographical note containing less than 50 words.
Use APA style (7th ed.) for referencing and citation.

Presentation format

The committee would appreciate receiving presentations using MS PowerPoint.
If other than MS PowerPoint, please let us know before 1 May 2024.

Accepted papers must be presented by the author/s during the conference. Authors will be given 20 minutes each to present.

PechaKucha

PechaKucha is a short, focused and inspiring narrated slideshow of 20 slides (20 seconds per slide) using MS PowerPoint. It will typically include progress updates, new developments, innovations, and best practices.

See more information about PechaKucha https://www.pechakucha.com/

Abstract length: 500 words

Presentation format

The committee would appreciate receiving presentations using MS PowerPoint.
If other than MS PowerPoint, please let us know before 1 May 2024.

Poster

Poster presentation includes work-in-progress reports as well as new developments and innovations During the conference, presenters will display posters and be available to discuss their work at specific times. The display should summarise your research results using visuals such as tables, graphs, and pictures.

Posters should be A1 Portrait (85 cm x 120 cm) and printed on paper for display on poster boards. Please bring the posters with you.Submit a digital version for the archive in an accessible format, ideally a PowerPoint or a PDF that will work with a screen reader.

Abstract length: 500 words

Submitted posters should be original and written in English, Russian and Kazakh languages.

In submitting posters, authors should register and create their EasyChair account and upload documents using this conference paper management system.

Use APA style 7th edition in citing and referencing.

Workshops

Workshops are interactive sessions where participants engage in discussions and activities that aim to improve their skills or generate practical ideas for future use. To participate, submit a 500-word proposal that includes details such as the topics to be covered, objectives, expected outcomes, target audience, and required equipment.

Presentation format (if applicable)

The committee would appreciate receiving presentations using MS Powerpoint.
If other than MS Powerpoint, please let us know before 1 May 2024.

Submission Terms and Conditions

When submitting an abstract, indicate whether it is for oral or poster presentation (e.g. Title [oral], Title [poster]).
All submitted materials will go through a peer-review process by an international review committee. Each document will be reviewed by three individual reviewers.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitting (corresponding) author.
All accepted papers will be published in the proceedings. All accepted posters will be published in the Abstract Book.

Oral and Poster Presentations Terms

Either one of the authors of the accepted papers or posters must be present during the conference. Oral presenters will be given 20 minutes each to present.
Poster presenters are responsible for creating and printing their own posters.
Accepted posters will be displayed at the poster session (the exact time and location will be listed in the final program). A representative of the study is also expected to remain by the poster during the coffee breaks.

Important Dates

Call for Papers	20 January 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline	7 March 2024
Notification of Acceptance	15 March 2024
Full Paper Submission Deadline	1 May 2024
Submission of Powerpoint presentation	10 May 2024
Start of Registration	31 January 2024
Conference	29-31 May 2024

Contact Details

For inquiries, please send them to:

EALC 2024 Program Committee at <ealc@nu.edu.kz>, add in CC: Monika Anna Bukowska <monika.bukowska@nu.edu.kz> and/or April Manabat <april.manabat@nu.edu.kz>.