If you’re looking to get involved in research, presentations, editing, or peer reviewing this year, here’s a curated list of exciting opportunities in the library, archives, and information science fields. These calls cover a wide range of topics—from AI ethics to institutional repositories, open access, and well-being in academia.
1. Ethical AI in GLAM — Collections Journal Focus Issue
Deadline: October 20, 2025
Format: Peer-reviewed journal articles
Focus: Ethical issues surrounding AI in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM). Case studies and reflections on digital stewardship encouraged.
Details: Articles up to 5,000 words. Contact Angela Fritz (aifritz465@gmail.com) and Juilee Decker (jdgsh@rit.edu) for info.
2. Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship (JBFL) — Call for Reviewers
Deadline: Ongoing
Format: Peer reviewing manuscripts
Focus: Business and finance librarianship across academic, public, and corporate sectors.
Details: Interested reviewers can contact Estephan at estephan2@icloud.com.
3. 2025 Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries (MIRL) Symposium
Date: November 20, 2025 (Virtual)
Deadline for Proposals: September 5, 2025
Format: Presentations (20 min) and lightning talks (10 min)
Focus: IR practices, policies, platform migration, open access, and innovations in medical and health sciences repositories.
Submit: MIRL CFP
Contact: Steven Moore (smoore31@hfhs.org)
4. LOEX Fall Focus 2025 Conference
Dates: November 17–19, 2025 (Virtual)
Deadline for Proposals: September 5, 2025
Format: 50-minute presentations and 7-minute lightning talks
Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Archives & Special Collections, Sense of Belonging in library instruction and information literacy.
Submit: LOEX Fall Focus CFP
5. Ticker: The Academic Business Librarianship Review — Call for Articles
Deadline for Summer Issue: October 10, 2025
Format: Peer-reviewed and editorial-reviewed articles
Focus: Research and case studies related to business librarianship, with encouragement for early-career authors.
Submit: Ticker Journal
Contact: Ash Faulkner (faulkner.172@osu.edu)
6. OA25 Open Access Conference — Defend Research, Defend Open Access
Date: October 21, 2025 (Virtual)
Deadline for Proposals: August 1, 2025
Format: 20- or 40-minute presentations
Focus: Addressing government censorship, open access preservation, labor issues, and global perspectives on open research environments.
Contact: Dawn Hackman (dawn.hackman@sjsu.edu)
7. Humanities Methods in Librarianship — Call for Editors
Deadline to Apply: September 15, 2025
Format: Editorial roles
Focus: Publishing peer-reviewed research that applies humanities methods to library science. Open to diverse academic backgrounds.
Apply: Via form linked in the CFP or email editors@humanitiesmethods.org for info.
8. FACRL 2025 Virtual Conference — Well-Being in Higher Education: The Library's Evolving Role
Date: October 24, 2025 (Virtual)
Deadline for Proposals: July 11, 2025 (rolling reviews begin May 19)
Format: 45-minute presentations, posters, lightning talks
Focus: Innovative programs, spaces, and strategies promoting mental health and wellness in academic libraries.
Contact: Leah Plocharczyk (lplochar@fau.edu)
More info: Potential publication opportunity in The Reference Librarian.
Whether you want to share your research, contribute to open access, support well-being initiatives, or dive into the ethics of AI in libraries, these calls offer many ways to get involved and make an impact. Mark your calendars and submit your proposals — your expertise and voice are needed!
