There is a call for proposals for the Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (ESiLS) online conference taking place 26 March 2024. The proposal deadline is 20 December 2024. "This summit aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students who are engaged in empirical studies that advance our understanding of library practices, user behaviors, the impact of libraries on their communities, and more!" It is particularly aimed at practitioners who are interested in research methods and approaches.
Options are for a short or long presentation or asynchronous poster. Proposals are encouraged for:
- Innovative methodologies in library research
- User experience and satisfaction studies
- Data-driven decision-making in library services
- Impact assessment of library programs and services
- Trends in information seeking and user behavior
- Collaboration between libraries and community organizations
- The role of libraries in promoting digital literacy
- Case studies highlighting successful empirical research in libraries.
More information at https://www.esils.org/
Photo by Sheila Webber: carving, Greenwich Park, October 2024
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