Charleston Conference – call for papers now open
Organisers of the Charleston Conference are now accepting proposals for presentations at this year’s event, which will take place in the South Carolina city from 3 to 7 November.
The team is seeking proposals on topics related to collection development and acquisitions, including, but not limited to, the following threads:
- Analysis and Analytics
- Collections/Collection Development
- Library Services
- Management
- Preservation/Archiving
- Scholarly Communication
- Technology & Trends
- Up & Coming – Foundational information for those new to the profession.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 27 June.
The organisers point out that conference sessions are meant for librarians, publishers, and vendors to discuss issues of interest to them all – they are not an opportunity for marketing products or services. All proposals must include at least one librarian or library worker at the time of submission. Conference sessions should include a diverse representation from the different viewpoints and stakeholders in the scholarly communications process.
Evaluation criteria includes:
- Practical Information
- Does the proposal provide concrete, actionable takeaways for library or publishing professionals?
- Does it offer tools, techniques, or case studies, rather than purely theoretical information?
- Originality
- Will attendees learn something new from this session?
- Does the proposal introduce fresh insights, unique perspectives, or innovative approaches?
- Has this topic been widely covered at other conferences before, or does it offer a novel take?
- Timeliness
- Does the proposal address an emerging trend or pressing issue?
- Is it forward-thinking and relevant to today’s library and scholarly communication landscape?
- Does it provide insights that are immediately applicable?
Diversity remains a core value of the Charleston Conference. Reviewers are asked to consider:
- Does the session include a diverse representation of perspectives from different stakeholders in scholarly communication (e.g., librarians, publishers, vendors, researchers)?
- If applicable, does the panel reflect diversity in terms of institution type, geography, career stage, or lived experiences?
- Does the topic acknowledge or address issues of equity, inclusion, or accessibility in the field?
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