LRRT (Library Research Round Table)

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The mission of the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

Learn more about LRRT on the ALA website.

  • 1.  CFP: 2nd Annual Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium / Comics and Graphic Novels!

    Posted Dec 08, 2017 03:21 PM

    Please excuse duplicate posts!     


     


    Kent State University


    School of Information


    Reinberger Children’s Library Center and
    the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art


    present the


    2nd Bi-Annual Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium


     


    Comics and the Graphic Narrative: The Future of the Movement


    August 5-7, 2018
    Kent State University, Kent, Ohio


     


    Keynotes: Carol Tilley, PhD; Graphic Artist, Rafael Rosado


    Other notable speakers to come!


     


    This call for proposals seeks original, interdisciplinary research in areas related to comics and graphic novels.


     


    Presentation Formats:


     


    The Committee especially encourages presentations and research in the following formats:


     


    1.     Twenty-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of discussion


    2.     Panel submissions comprised of three 20-minute presentations followed by 20 minutes of discussion (or four 15-minute presentations followed by 15 minutes of discussion)


    3.     Posters


    Prospective participants should submit abstracts that report on recent research and scholarship. Contributions to this call for papers may not have been previously published, and all research methodologies from all disciplines are welcomed.


    Apply here


     


    Deadlines:


    January 15, 2018:   


           


    Deadline to submit abstracts


    March 1, 2018:                   


    Notification of acceptance


    Once selected, presenters are responsible for their own expenses related to the conference, including but not limited to registration fees, lodging, transportation and meals.


    Students are encouraged to participate.


    Possible topics, as related to the conference theme, include (but are not limited to):


     



    • Cultural constructions of comics and graphic novels

    • Reaching diverse readers via comics and graphic novels

    • Historical perspectives on comics and graphic novels

    • Visual history/storytelling in comic books and graphic novels

    • Comics and graphic novels as propaganda directed at youth

    • The future of  comics and graphic novels Political issues in comics and graphic novels


     


    Conference Program Co-chairs


     
















    Mary Anne Nichols, MLS


    Senior Lecturer


    mnichol1@kent.edu

    Michelle Baldini, MLS


    Director, Reinberger Children’s Library Center


    mbaldini@kent.edu


    		  

     


    Marianne Martens, Ph.D.


    Assistant Professor


    mmarten3@kent.edu

     


    Meghan Harper, Ph.D.


    Associate Professor


    sharper1@kent.edu


    		  

     


     


    Marianne Martens, Ph.D. 


    Assistant Professor 


    Kent State University 


    School of Information 


    Reinberger Children's Library Center 


    Marantz Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art 


     



  • 2.  RE: CFP: 2nd Annual Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium / Comics and Graphic Novels!

    Posted May 15, 2018 08:48 AM
    I am always seeking new opportunities to do scholarship that is of interest to me. But it looks like this deadline has already past. Aside from here, where do you typically post CFP and other information related to publication?

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    GEMMICKA PIPER
    Humanities Librarian
    Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
    Indianapolis IN
    (317) 274-0978
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  • 3.  RE: CFP: 2nd Annual Marantz Picturebook Research Symposium / Comics and Graphic Novels!

    Posted May 16, 2018 08:02 AM
    This website has many CFPs: A Library Writer's Blog
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    A Library Writer's Blog
    Have writer's block? Hopefully this resource will help librarians identify publishing and presentation opportunities in library & information science, as well as other related fields. I will include calls for papers, presentations, participation, reviewers, and other relevant notices that I find on the web. If you find anything to be posted, please drop me a note.
    View this on Librarywriting >
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    Rachel Fischer, MLIS, MSM
    Metadata Librarian
    University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL
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