CFP: Inclusive Practices: Advancing Access and Belonging in Academic Libraries (Book Chapters) #ACRL

Call for ProposalsInclusive Practices: Advancing Access and Belonging in Academic LibrariesWe are pleased to invite chapter proposals for the forthcoming ACRL publication Inclusive Practices: Advancing Access and Belonging in Academic Libraries. This book will center on how academic libraries can navigate today’s challenging political landscape while still advancing inclusion, equity, and access.Contributions are welcome from librarians, educators, administrators, and researchers who are advancing equity and inclusion through their work. (Authors are welcome to remain anonymous in the published version of the book if they prefer.) This publication aims to share practical insights, evidence-based approaches, and personal narratives that inspire a more inclusive and equitable future for academic libraries:Provide practical, real-world strategies for advancing inclusivity in academic libraries amidst anti-DEI legislation and backlash Center the historical and ethical role of libraries as inclusive institutions Offer guidance for both administrators at all levels and librarians leading from the middle on leading with integrity in politically charged climates Equip libraries to influence broader institutional culture and resilience through action, not rhetoric Topics could include:Section I: Library Leaders Creating Cultures of InclusivityGetting Started: Introducing an Inclusive Culture to Your LibraryBest Practices for Inclusive Management in Academic LibrariesHelping Early Career Librarians Support Inclusivity from the BeginningWorking with Resistant ColleaguesSection II: Learning about InclusivityLifelong Learning of InclusivityBeginning Inclusivity Training: Where Can You Learn the Basics?Advanced Inclusivity Training: When You’ve Learned the Basics, Where Can You Learn More?Section III: Librarians Leading and Practicing InclusivityHow Can Librarians Lead Inclusive Practice from the Middle?Coaching Colleagues in InclusivityCulture of Humility in Workplace/Academic/Community ContextsTools for Assessing Inclusivity and Climate on CampusSection IV: Inclusivity in Specific Areas of WorkInclusivity in InstructionInclusivity in Reference/Research ConsultancyInclusivity in Special Collection & ArchivesInclusivity in Collection Management & CatalogingInclusivity in Library Human ResourcesSection V: Academic Libraries Serving as Models of Inclusivity for their InstitutionsHow Academic Libraries Can Lead the Way for Inclusivity across their InstitutionsHow Academic Libraries Can Support Faculty Across Campus in Inclusive TeachingClosing Words: A Vision for the FutureSubmission DetailsPlease submit a proposal including author names, job titles, emails, and institutional affiliations. Also include a working chapter title, an abstract up to 500 words, and a link to a current CV or list of publications. Proposal deadline: November 24, 2025Notification of acceptance: December 22, 2025Chapter drafts due: May 1, 2026Chapter drafts returned to authors for revisions: July 15, 2026Chapter length: [e.g., 4,000–6,000 words]Submission contact: inclusive.practices.2027@gmail.comWe encourage diverse perspectives and welcome contributions from both emerging and experienced voices in the profession. We also welcome proposals for additional topics that align with the themes outlined in this call.  Read original article: Read More