The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the University of Washington Libraries, and the Library Assessment Conference Steering Committee invite paper; poster; short, practical learning session; and challenge talk proposals for the 2022 Library Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment. This ninth biennial conference will be offered in a virtual format November 1–4, 2022.
The conference aims to build and further a vibrant library assessment community by bringing together interested practitioners and researchers who have responsibility or interest in the broad field of library assessment. The event provides a mix of formats that stimulate discussion and provide workable ideas for effective, sustainable, and practical library assessment.
Proposal Topics
Proposals that cover any aspect of library assessment in any type of library are invited, as well as the special topics listed below:
Assessment program establishment/development/sustainment
Collaborative assessments (including intra-institutional, multi-institutional and accreditation)
COVID-19 and libraries
Critical and/or theoretical perspectives on assessment
Data presentation and visualization
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Usability/user experience/accessibility
Presentation Formats
Descriptions of the paper, poster, and learning session formats are provided below, and full details are on the conference website. Proposals are required to include a title, author names and short biographies, format, and abstract (maximum 500 words).
Papers
Papers can present practical or conceptual approaches on research. Research should be concluded or well underway.
Proposals should submit a structured abstract addressing the following points:
Purpose & Goals: What issue, question, or problem is the paper addressing?
Design & Methodology: What materials, traditions, methods, data, and/or literature are you drawing on to explore your question?
Findings: What conclusions (even tentative) do you anticipate / have you drawn?
Practical Implications & Value: How do you envision the community acting on your work? How does this contribute to the overall body of work in library assessment or related areas?
Current Status: Share what status the work is currently in.
Audience: What audience is the paper addressing?
Topics & Keywords
Logistics
Presentation Time: 15 minutes, maximum.
Format: All presentations must be pre-recorded and submitted by October 24. There will be an opportunity for presenters to engage with conference participants during the virtual conference November 1–4.
Final Papers: Due by November 30 and are expected to be 3,000–5,000 words in length for the conference proceedings.
Evaluation Criteria
Paper proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Relevance to effective, sustainable, and practical library assessment
Importance, uniqueness, or utility of the issue, question, or problem undertaken
Potential for influence on future community action
Potential of content to contribute to the overall body of work in library assessment or cognate areas
Clarity of expression
Posters
Posters may report in-progress work, pilots, or finished work. Proposals should submit a structured abstract that addresses the following points:
Purpose & Goals: What issue, question, or problem is the poster addressing?
Design & Methodology: What materials, traditions, methods, data, and/or literature are you drawing on to explore your question?
Findings: What conclusions (even tentative) do you anticipate / have you drawn?
Practical Implications & Value: How do you envision the community acting on your work? How does this contribute to the overall body of work in library assessment or related areas?
Current Status: Share what status the work is currently in.
Audience: What audience is the poster addressing?
Topics & Keywords
Logistics
Presentation Time: 5 minutes, maximum. Poster presentations will be grouped by topic and presented during synchronous sessions with time available for discussion.
Format: All posters must be submitted by October 24. There will be an opportunity for presenters to engage with conference participants during the virtual conference November 1–4. Sample templates and size dimensions will be provided after the poster submission/acceptance process is completed.
Evaluation Criteria
Poster proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Relevance to effective, sustainable, and practical library assessment
Importance, uniqueness, or utility of the issue, question, or problem undertaken
Potential for influence on future community action
Potential of content to contribute to the overall body of work in library assessment or cognate areas
Clarity of expression
Assessment Accelerator Learning Sessions
Assessment Accelerator sessions are short classes teaching practical knowledge on an assessment topic with colleagues. These presentations may share innovative strategies or approaches related to or necessary for library assessment; orient other library professionals to new perspectives to consider in their practice; or update colleagues’ knowledge to meet current needs. Session presentations are 60–90 minutes.
Because these sessions will serve to educate colleagues on a topic that is related to current issues and needs in the library assessment community, the recommended session structure is as follows:
Introduction: Explain the topic and its context in an engaging mini-lecture.
Structured Activity: Include an activity to involve active engagement of participants.
Extension: Facilitate guided discussion.
Summary: Include key takeaways.
Assessment Accelerator proposals provide a structured abstract addressing the following points:
Detailed Outline of the session content including descriptions of the four areas listed above
Three Learning Outcomes
Target Audience
Presenter Experience/Expertise in Teaching/Topic
Final conference format: Synchronous, not recorded.
Evaluation Criteria
Assessment Accelerator proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Relevance of the topic to effective, sustainable, and practical library assessment
Feasibility of learning outcomes within time requested
Active engagement of participants in learning activities
Demonstrated content and pedagogical expertise/experience of presenters
Clarity of expression
Challenge Talks
Challenge Talks are short presentations to share an assessment effort that did not go as planned. Issues described in these talks may be currently occurring, persistent, chronic, or resolved. Challenge Talks will use a single PowerPoint slide in quad chart style describing:
Key project details: What did you do? What did you intend to happen? Include the who, what, when, where, why information.
The central issue, problem, or challenge: What tricky spots or sticking points emerged/exist/persist?
Complications: What didn’t work, and why?
Lessons learned, ideas for moving forward, and/or questions that presenters would like feedback on from attendees.
The emphasis of the 5-minute talk should be on lessons learned, ideas for moving forward, and/or questions for attendees. Sessions will be presented in groups of 4–5 talks, followed by a 20-minute discussion period with attendees. Talks are limited to 1 presenter, although up to 3 other team members may participate in the discussion with the lead presenter.
Challenge Talk submissions will use a structured abstract with these headings: (1) Key Project Details, (2) Central Issue/Problem/Challenge, (3) Complications, (4) Lessons/Ideas/Questions.
Final conference format: Synchronous, not recorded.
Evaluation Criteria
Challenge Talk proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Relevance to effective, sustainable, and practical library assessment
Incisiveness and broad appeal of questions posed for feedback
Lessons learned that are potentially applicable beyond the project, activity, or institution
The primary author will be required to create a profile. One author should complete the form submission and enter co-author information.
Proposal submissions are due Friday, April 29, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific daylight time. Those submitting proposals will be notified of their status in June.
Drafts of papers will be due by October 17 and final papers for the proceedings will be due by November 30.
The Library Assessment Conference Review Committee will evaluate proposals based on the criteria presented for each format.
Each accepted presenter will be guaranteed a conference registration place and will be expected to pay the registration fee by August 31. Registration will be available in June. We estimate registration fees will be between $100 and $200.
Papers will be published in the conference proceedings, which will be freely and openly available via the conference website. Poster abstracts and PDF versions of posters will also be available on the conference website. Authors retain the copyright to their original work and are encouraged to publish their work in other established venues and professional journals.
Summary Due Dates
April 29: Proposal submissions due by 11:59 p.m. PDT
June 2022: Proposals acceptance notification
October 17: Draft papers due by 11:59 p.m. PDT
October 24: Paper presentations must be pre-recorded and submitted by 11:59 p.m. PDT
October 24: Posters due by 11:59 p.m. PDT
October 24: Challenge Talk quad charts due by 11:59 p.m. PDT
November 30: Final papers for proceedings due by 11:59 p.m. PST
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