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Call for Book Chapters: Cultivating Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Librarianship

  • 1.  Call for Book Chapters: Cultivating Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Librarianship

    Posted Nov 11, 2024 02:12 PM

    Good Afternoon Colleagues!

     

    We are co-editors for an upcoming book, Cultivating Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Librarianship, from Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. We are seeking chapter authors and would like to invite you to share your work in this area. 

     

    Communities of practices play a crucial role in library science by providing a structured yet flexible approach for information professionals to share knowledge, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions. This book aims to explore the significance of these communities in addressing feelings of isolation within the profession, highlighting their potential to build supportive networks that contribute to personal and professional development. This text will examine practical strategies for establishing and nurturing communities of practice alongside real-world examples that illustrate their impact. By fostering connections and collaborative relationships, communities of practice not only enhance individual practice but also strengthen the resilience and adaptability of the profession as a whole.

     

    Description

    Each chapter should be no more than 15-20 double-spaced pages (case studies are expected to be no more than 5-10 double-spaced pages); Times New Roman, 12pt font; Citations in APA style. Authors are encouraged to include tables, graphs, case studies, images, and citations when appropriate.

     

    If you're interested in contributing to this work, please complete the Proposed Chapter Submission Form at https://forms.office.com/r/a3rvff7Vb0 by January 10, 2025.

     

    We hope you will join us on this journey and share your stories, experiences, and wisdom for the book. 

     

    Thank you in advance for considering this invitation!

     

    Shannon D. Jones, EdD, MLS, M.Ed, AHIP

    Director of Libraries

    Medical University of South Carolina

    843-792-8839 | joneshan@musc.edu

     

    Tamara Nelson, MLIS, AHIP

    Director of Library Engagement & User Experience

    Medical University of South Carolina

    843-792-8272 |nelsotam@musc.edu 

     

    Laura Haygood, MLIS, AHIP

    Health Sciences Librarian for Public Health

    Brown University

    laura_haygood@brown.edu 

     

    Sandra Desjardins, MS, MA, MLIS, CHIS

    Research & Instruction Librarian

    Texas Medical Center Library

    sandra.desjardins@library.tmc.edu

     

    Kay Strahan, MSLIS, AHIP

    Northwest Campus Librarian

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Campus

    479-521-7615  |  kstrahan@uams.edu 

     

     

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    Shannon D. Jones, EdD, M.Ed, MLS, AHIP, FMLA (she/her)

    Director of Libraries & Professor

    Chair, Academic Affairs Faculty

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Director, NNLM Region 2

    171 Ashley Avenue, Suite 415, MSC 403

    Charleston, SC 29425-4030

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