Call for Papers
Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2024
The University of Iowa Law Library invites paper proposals for its Symposium, “Law Collections Symposium: Seeding Our Future” to be held at the University’s Boyd Law Building from Friday, September 20, 2024 to Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Earlier this year, the American Bar Association significantly revised its accreditation Standards for law libraries and information resources. Determining the best path forward for the academic law library community requires thoughtful, sustained discussion and calls to action. This Symposium seeks to bring together librarians exploring issues around our fundamental missions, stewarding and curating collections, and the impact on libraries’ ability to provide services when they are ever more reliant on licensing unstable content than owning physical collections. The goal of the Symposium is to generate and challenge ideas, channel discussions, and provide attendees with actionable ideas to bring back to their institutions, no matter the size. We will work together to create a fruitful environment for ideas to grow and take root.
For full consideration, please submit proposals in the form of abstracts no more than 400 words by July 15, 2024 to the University of Iowa Law Library (law-library@uiowa.edu). Proposals will be vetted by the selection committee. We are interested in ideas and will not be evaluating proposals on the scholarly record of the authors or the stage of progress. Selection will be based on relevance, originality, and ability to engage meaningful discussion.
Participants will be notified of their selection during the AALL Annual Meeting in July. Drafts of papers (between 5,000 and 10,000 words) will be due approximately two weeks prior to the Symposium. Those whose proposals are accepted will be invited to present at the Symposium and will have the opportunity to publish their completed work in the Iowa Law Review Online.
We look forward to your submissions. Questions can be directed to either of the co-organizers: Carissa Vogel (carissa-vogel@uiowa.edu) or Amanda Runyon (arunyon@law.upenn.edu).
Draft Schedule
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Dine arounds |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Library tours |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and check-in |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Welcome address |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Paper 1 |
| 11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Paper 2 |
| 12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Paper 3 |
| 2:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. | Workshops /Deep Dives |
| 5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Reception |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Paper 4 |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Paper 5 |
| 11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Paper 6 |
| 12:15 p.m.–12:30 p.m. | Wrap-up & thanks |
Registration Information
Welcome! Registration is now open. We hope to have robust attendance from librarians with a variety of experience and expertise. Because of the discussions, formal and informal, we hope to foster, this will be an in-person event.
There is no registration fee for the event. Breakfast and snacks on Thursday and Friday as well as lunch and a reception on Thursday will all be covered by the hosts. And, yes, Iowa corn will make an appearance at least once.
To help us plan for the right number of people, please register by August 15, 2024.
We look forward to your time with us in Iowa City as summer turns to fall, one of the most beautiful times to visit a Midwestern college town. Register now!
Travel and Accommodations
Hotel information
We have arranged a block of rooms at The Graduate in Iowa City for $129/night from September 19–21, 2024. To take advantage of this discounted rate, make your reservation before August 15, 2024 by calling (319) 337-4058 and referencing the UI Law Library Symposium or visiting this booking link and using code 6646626.
Parking is available in the adjacent public ramp.
Airport Information
The closest airport to Iowa City is the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (CID). There are a variety of ground transportation options for the short trip (less than 30 minutes) from the airport to Iowa City.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Amy Koopmann in advance at 319-335-9823.