Proposals for the Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM) are due on November 23, 2021!
The second Conference on Academic Library Management (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, encompassing tips and advice, practical application, research, and learning from failures, in any area, especially:
- Budget & fiscal planning
- Hiring practices & policies
- Crisis & emergency management
- Communication & transparency
- Advocacy & relationship building
- Work-life harmony & time management
- Fostering well-being
- Anti-racist management
- Supervision & evaluation
- Organizational culture/climate
- Professional development
- Managing up & sideways
- Decision-making
- Inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility
- Team building & cultivation
- Motivation & empowerment
Proposal and Conference Timeline:
- Proposals due: November 23, 2021
- Notification of accepted proposals: Week of January 15, 2022
- Conference: Week of April 25, 2022
Proposals can be submitted using this Google form. Proposals will be evaluated with the following criteria:
- Related 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.