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[|LACUNY Institute 2009: Call for Proposals]
Library Leadership: The Next Generation Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 9:00am - 3:00pm Location: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

The Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY) invites the submission of poster session proposals for its upcoming institute entitled: "Library Leadership: The Next Generation."

Conference Mission: According to recent estimates, libraries are undergoing a significant demographic shift that is dramatically changing the make-up of the profession. At the heart of this transformation is the uniquely large proportion of veteran librarians nearing retirement age and the potential impact of the perceived "graying of the profession." In addition to raising concern about a possible "brain drain" within academic libraries, this development has also prompted a closer examination of the attitudes and characteristics of the newer generation of librarians poised to assume leadership. In an effort to contribute to the ongoing dialogue regarding the future of academic library leadership, this conference seeks to address the following questions:

- Are academic libraries really experiencing a so-called "graying of the profession"? - If so, what are we potentially losing in terms of experience, expertise, and institutional memory? - What are libraries doing to ensure these qualities will be passed on to the next generation of library leaders? - What are the characteristics of so-called "next gen librarians" and how will their entry into the profession impact academic libraries? - How do we address generational differences within the workplace without fostering unnecessary stereotypes or division? - How are changes within the profession influenced by or reflective of larger social, political, and cultural transformations?

Suggested Poster Topics: Conference presentations are sought on all aspects of academic library leadership and next generation librarians, including but not limited to the following:

- The "Graying of the Profession": boomer generation retirements; impact of potential retirements on academic libraries; demographic impact of socio-economic factors on the profession - "Next Generation" Librarians: generational characteristics; impact on library services; leadership roles; usefulness of generational categorization - Generational Issues in the Workplace: administration and management; recruitment and retention; intergenerational collaboration; organizational culture; mentoring; staff skill development - Issues in LIS Education: recent growth of MLS programs; trends in LIS education and scholarship; preparation of recent graduates for the workforce - Professional Identity: professional image; identity issues; redefining librarianship in the 21st century

Submission Guidelines: A brief description of the poster (250 words or less) should be submitted via e-mail to:

Joseph Deodato Co-Chair, LACUNY Institute 2009 deodato@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Be sure to include your name, institution, phone, fax, e-mail address, and poster title. Proposal submission deadline is September 14, 2009.

A limited number of poster proposals will be selected for presentation. All presenters will receive free registration. Acceptance notifications will be made by September 30, 2009

Information Use and Reuse in the Library: The Creative Commons Solution When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Presenter: Michael Sauers Register here: []

With the debate over copyright raging, some are calling for the end of the “all rights reserved” regime, and libraries feeling like they’re caught in the middle. What are the alternatives? Creative Commons (CC) is the most respected alternative available today with its idea of “some rights reserved” as set by the content creators themselves. This presentation will talk about the principles of Creative Commons, show how you can easily apply it to your intellectual property today, and how you and your patrons can use CC to find material that can be legally reused in the creation of new content.