Library Trends is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for an issue on data literacy-an effort to empower library patrons to confidently identify, collect, evaluate, analyze, interpret, present, and protect data(sets) they encounter.
This issue will explore current research and practice in data literacy in order to understand the field's evolution and future directions. The journal welcomes articles on both the theoretical and practical aspects of data literacy in libraries. Potential topics include (but are not limited to):
- Data literacy's relationship to other literacies (i.e., AI and algorithmic literacy, information literacy, media literacy)
- Critical aspects of data literacy such as data justice and feminism
- Data literacy competencies across different library types and/or audiences
- Pedagogical approaches for data literacy instruction
- Data literacy initiatives in various types of libraries, including academic, public, and special libraries
- Data literacy in community engagement projects
- Trends/insights in data literacy concerning micro-credentialing and digital badging managed by libraries
- Data literacy in relation to the "Collections as Data" movement
The complete Call for Papers, including a timeline for publication, is available on the Library Trends website. Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract outlining their proposed article by December 16, 2024.
Inquiries about the planned issue and ideas for articles should be directed to Ben Chiewphasa, Guest Editor (bbc2129@columbia.edu).
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Ben Chiewphasa
Social Sciences and Policy Librarian
Columbia University
He/Him/His
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