- About the Conference
- Conference Themes
- Important Dates
- Submission and Acceptance Guidelines
- Instructions for Authors - Abstract Submission
- Submission Details
- Submission Review Rubrics
- Author Incentives
- Committee
- For Inquiries
The De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) Library Commission and the PLAI Negros Island Region Librarians Council are inviting librarians and library staff from DLSP and Visayas to submit paper proposals for presentation at the 5th DLSP Librarians' Conference. The conference will be held onsite at the Cody Conference Hall, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City on 26-28 June 2024, and is open to the public.
This Conference is a venue for librarians and library staff from DLSP and Visayas to share their research studies, learn best practices from among libraries, tap collaborations for interdisciplinary engagements, discover new possibilities, and contribute to the knowledge capital of the Library and Information Science (LIS) field and its related fields of study.
This year’s conference theme is Unbound and Unstoppable Libraries: Reimagining Access, Embracing Innovation. It highlights the boundless capabilities that academic libraries possess amidst the globalized higher education and digital era. The conference aims to explore two key areas: (1) leveraging technological advancements to innovate library services and enhance the user experience; and, (2) exploring novel approaches to ensure equitable access to resources for library patrons, including international students and faculty. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, such as the development of library services, digital transformation, fostering partnerships and collaboration, ensuring diversity, inclusion, and equity, utilizing data and analytics, and the future of libraries in a landscape that is undergoing rapid change.
The Commission is interested in papers that contribute to the following topics along the theme:
Libraries as centers for social connection, learning, and community engagement
- Creating welcoming and inclusive spaces
- Programming for lifelong learning and skill development
- Partnering with community organizations
- Supporting entrepreneurship and innovation
Libraries as champions of equity and access
- Digital inclusion initiatives
- Combating disinformation and promoting media literacy
- Advocating for open access and intellectual freedom
- Collaborating with communities to address information needs
Libraries as incubators for innovation and expression
- Makerspaces and innovative technologies in libraries
- Programming for artists, writers, and entrepreneurs
- Supporting community innovation and creative projects
- Partnering with cultural institutions and organizations
Libraries on the global stage
- Sharing best practices and resources across borders
- Supporting international development and information access
- Promoting cultural understanding and knowledge exchange
- Addressing global issues like misinformation and digital divide
The ethics of information
- Data privacy regulations and user expectations
- Ethical implications of AI in libraries and information services
- Balancing access and privacy in the digital age
- Promoting responsible and ethical information practices
Sustainability and libraries
- Green library initiatives and resource conservation
- Promoting sustainability through information resources and programs
- Collaborating with communities on environmental issues
- Building sustainable library buildings and operations
| Deadline for abstract submission | March 30, 2024 |
| Notification of acceptance | April 15, 2024 |
| Submission of full paper and final presentation slide | June 07, 2024 |
| Conference proper | June 26-28, 2024 |
- Papers submitted to this conference are not exclusive to DLSP, thus, may still be submitted to other research dissemination conferences.
- Submitted abstracts shall undergo a blind peer-review process to conceal the authors’ identity from reviewers.
- Upon receipt of notification of abstract acceptance with review, authors shall be given time to incorporate revisions to complete his/her full paper.
- Authors must submit a full paper with his/her presentation slides on or before 07 June 2024.
- Authors are required to follow the Instructions for Authors to be considered for acceptance.
- Submit a 700-1000-word count abstract, strictly adhering to this structure (all should appear):
- Introduction/research problem
- Research questions
- Research objectives
- Methodology (design, approach)
- Findings and discussion (expected results)
- Conclusion and recommendations (if available)
- Research limitations
- Practical implications/value of the paper
- Include keywords (3-6)
Submit your abstract through the Google Form DLSP Librarians’ Conference 2024: Call for Abstract
| Criteria | Under-Developed (1-2pt/s.) |
Developing (3-4 pts.) |
Developed (5-6 pts.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | The title does not convey the research topic. | The title partly conveys the research topic. | The title clearly conveys the research topic. |
| Introduction | The introduction does not explain why the topic merits investigation. No general overview is provided. | The introduction partly outlines why the topic merits investigation. General overview is weak. | The introduction persuasively demonstrates why the topic merits investigation. General overview is strong. |
| Purpose of the study | The abstract does not present a clear purpose, or the purpose is unfocused | The main purpose of the abstract is presented, but it is not well-defined | The main purpose of the abstract is clear and concise. |
| Relevance to conference theme | Topic is not in consonance with the conference’s theme | Topic is somewhat connected to the conference’s theme | Topic is strongly adherent to the conference theme |
| Originality | The abstract contains minimal original treatment or new perspectives on the topic. | The abstract contains some original treatment or new perspectives on the topic. | The abstract contains a highly original treatment or new perspectives on the topic. |
| Appropriateness of method/s used | Method/s used is/are inadequate and/or not appropriate to the purpose of the study. | Method/s used is/are basic but still appropriate for the purpose of the study, and is/are somewhat consistent with the chosen research design (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed). | Method/s used is/are novel and appropriate for the purpose of the study, and is/are consistent with the chosen research design (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed). |
| Discussion | The abstract does not discuss how the results relate to previous research cited in the literature review. | The abstract partially discusses how the results relate to previous research cited in the literature review. | The abstract provides a robust discussion of how the results relate to previous research cited in the literature review. |
| Conclusion | The conclusions are just minimally persuasive and do not appear to be significantly supported by the research data. | The conclusions are moderately persuasive and only partially supported by the research data. | The conclusions are very well formulated, persuasive, and strongly supported by the research data. |
| Contribution to professional discourse | The abstract does not explain the contribution to current professional concerns. | The abstract presents current concerns of the profession, but the unique contribution is not well-defined. | The abstract presents a significant contribution to the current concerns of the profession. |
| Style | The abstract is difficult to read/understand due to sentence/paragraph structure, word selection, and lack of explanations. | The abstract is mostly understandable, with a few minor inconsistencies that may be addressed. | The abstract is clear, concise, and consistent. It is easily understandable and enjoyable to read. |
| References | References are missing throughout the abstract. No way to trace back detailed information to its original source. | References are mostly cited appropriately using APA citation 7th edition throughout the abstract. Some detailed information cannot be traced back to its original source. | References are cited appropriately using APA citation 7th edition throughout the abstract. Detailed information can be traced back to its original source. |
Authors of accepted papers for conference presentation shall receive a certificate of paper presentation, and a modest honorarium per presented paper.
| Overall Chair | Marian Ramos-Eclevia Director of Libraries DLSU Libraries |
| Co-Chair for Registration and Logistics | Ma. Girlie De Guzman Head, Learning Resource Center University of St. La Salle Bacolod |
| Co-Chair for Sponsorship | Raymond Jesus Mijares Achives and Acquisitions Librarian De La Salle College of St. Benilde |
| Co-Chair for Conference Accreditation | Collette Abequibel PLAINISRLC |
| Co-Chair for Marketing and Promotion | Elmark Gerasol PLAINISRLC |
| Co-Chair for Finance | Sandra de Erit PLAINISRLC |
For further information and other queries, please send an e-mail to Ms. Marian R. Eclevia at marian.eclevia@dlsu.edu.ph
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