Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship

ISTL's There’s an App for That... column deals with technology in science and technology libraries. Articles are welcomed which share successful initiatives, innovative ideas, uses, applications, and best practices in the application of technology in sci-tech libraries.

The scope of the column is broad and topics can address any aspect of mobile apps, web apps, software, or hardware. These may be specifically related to sci-tech libraries or may be innovative or specific uses of more general programs in the context of sci-tech libraries.

Topics may include but are not limited to the following examples:

technology as a tool for enriching the teaching and learning experience
technology in data stewardship & curation
apps and tools for productivity, writing, notetaking, research, reading
repurposing apps and software for sci-tech library applications
creative ways to incorporate mobile tools and devices into coursework and learning
mobile gaming in sci-tech library applications & mobile information literacy
self-service trends in library apps (e.g., tablets preloaded with course materials, lecture capture, tutorials, orientations, interactive publications)
bring your own device (BYOD) trends & applications
electronic lab notebook (ELN) trends & applications
digital fabrication in sci-tech libraries
social media, chat, IM, text reference
technology risk and experimentation

The There’s an App for That... editor will consult on any changes necessary before submitting manuscripts to ISTL for final publication.

Length: There is no firm limit on the length of a submission, but 1,000-1,500 words would be a good target length.

Draft columns or proposals should be submitted electronically (attach MS Word file, images in GIF, JPG, or PNG files) to:

Cristina Sewerin
University of Toronto Libraries
Toronto, Canada
e-mail: csewerin@istl.org

Updated: April 8, 2014

Instructions for Authors of "There's an App for That..."