Call for Case Studies - Libraries and Nonprofits: Collaboration for the Public Good

Libraries and Nonprofits: Collaboration for the Public Good (published by Library Juice Press) are seeking case studies which highlight successful (or problematic) collaborations between libraries and nonprofit organizations for inclusion. 

Case studies can cover but are not limited to:

• civic engagement
• public health
• social safety nets/social work
• arts and culture
• education/literacy
• environment/sustainability/food justice
• LGBTQIA
• anti-racism
• disability rights
• legal aid/human rights
• housing/planning
  

Proposals should be submitted as a Word or PDF document by 20th February 2017. The proposal should be in Chicago Style and explain the intent and details of the proposed case study as it relates to the topics. Proposed case studies should be based on unpublished work, unique to this publication and not submitted or intended to be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

Proposals should include:

• Author name(s), institutional or organizational affiliation, job title/role
• Brief author(s) bio
• Proposed case study title
• A summary of the proposed case study (300-500 words)

Authors will be notified by 27th March 2017 about the status of their proposals and sent case study guidelines. Completed case studies are expected to be 2,000-4,000 words. Full case studies are expected to be submitted by 26th June 2017.