Dear List,


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.*



This conference will offer attendees the opportunity to reconnect,
re-engage, share ideas with and learn from colleagues and friends from
around the world. For the first time since 2019, the IATUL Annual
Conference will be held fully in-person.



Papers are invited on the following theme:



*Libraries Pushing Boundaries*



The 43rd IATUL Conference will be an exploration of forward-thinking in
academic libraries and information services and a chance to share
experiences of transforming and renewing services, spaces, and resources to
add value to our organizations.



Proposals should consider:



   -

   *Vision, Leadership and Professional Growth*
   -

      Highlighting value and quality, strategic partnership and
      collaboration, leading and transforming, 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 digital literacies, student success pathways,
      employability and career support, sustainability initiatives
      -

   *Impact and Surfacing Research*
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      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.



The Call for Papers is open NOW! The deadline for proposals/abstracts is
December 2, 2022.



More information and submission process is available at
https://iatul2023.zu.ac.ae and https://easychair.org/cfp/iatul2023


-- 
Fiona Glasgow
Scholarly Communications Librarian
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

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