 | IATUL 2023: 43rd International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Annual Conference Zayed University & American University of Sharjah Dubai, UAE, March 13-16, 2023 |
| Conference website | https://iatul2023.zu.ac.ae |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iatul2023 |
| Abstract registration deadline | December 22, 2022 |
| Submission deadline | December 22, 2022 |
| Full paper submission deadline | March 31, 2023 |
Call for Papers Open Now
The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) invites proposals for papers and posters for the 43rd Annual IATUL Conference in the United Arab Emirates, 13-16 March 2023.
IATUL offers an influential and inclusive community of university library directors from around the world. The Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to share views and develop new collaborations. Papers are invited on the following theme: Libraries Pushing Boundaries
Proposals should align with the following tracks:
Vision, leadership and Professional Development
- Highlighting value and quality
- Strategic partnership and collaboration, globally and locally
- Leading and transforming / emerging leaders
- Work environments - problems and solutions
Digital and Service Delivery
- Users as co-creators of services and spaces
- Spaces for discovery
- AI and robots in the library
- Discovery services and systems
- Marketing for maximum returns
Developing Capable Citizens
- Information- and further- literacies (globally and locally)
- Student success pathways
- Employability and career support
- Sustainability initiatives
Impact and Surfacing Research
- Sharing and promoting research
- Managing openness
- Future-proofing/preservation
- #Hashtag social media experiences
- Mapping Sustainable Development Goals
Proposals should reflect international perspectives and provide insight into regional issues, with the aim of engaging attendees in networking and relationship/capacity building.
A written paper will be required for the conference proceedings, however a range of presentation formats are possible.
Poster presentations are also invited. Poster authors will have an opportunity to speak briefly about their poster at the conference during the 'Poster Presentation Session'.
Presenters are expected to attend the conference in person and register as an attendee.
The Call for Papers is open NOW! The deadline for proposals/abstracts is December 22, 2022.
More information and submission process is available at https://iatul2023.zu.ac.ae and https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iatul2023.