Guidelines for Authors
IATUL, in line with open access principles, does not claim shared copyright with the author, only a non-exclusive right to publish. IATUL may publish both the abstract and the full-text of the paper online.
IATUL Copyright Policy
IATUL may also disseminate or license the content of the paper to appropriate third parties. With the online submission of your abstract, you also agree to Author Agreement below.
IATUL may publish both abstract and full-text online and disseminate to third parties.
Author Agreement
I represent and warrant to IATUL that all submitted Work is my original Work and does not, to the best of my knowledge, infringe or violate any rights of others nor does it violate any applicable laws.
I further represent and warrant that I have the authority and/or have obtained all necessary rights to permit IATUL to use, duplicate and distribute the Work and that any third party owned content is clearly identified and acknowledged within the Work.
References & Formatting
Use Harvard style; references must be alphabetical.
Cite in-text using square brackets and list alphabetically by surname.
Submission Deadlines
Submit full papers by the portal deadlines.
- Check the online portal regularly
- Late submissions may not be accepted
- Ensure all co-authors approved the paper
Paper Length
Full papers should not exceed 8 pages, including references and figures.
Use the provided template and adhere strictly to page limits.
Poster Guidelines
The IATUL “best poster” prize is awarded at each IATUL conference. The winner receives a prize money of currently € 500 and is published in the IATUL newsletter and on the website. The award is known as the Irmgard Lankenau Poster Prize .
Irmgard Lankenau was an IATUL Board member, and until her death in 2004 she was director of the Koblenz-Landau University Library, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Poster Format & Size
Posters must be designed in A0 size (841 mm x 1189 mm). Portrait orientation is strongly recommended unless otherwise specified.
Ensure all text and visuals are clearly readable from at least 1–2 metres away.
Demonstrate Innovation
Your poster should present an original idea, project, service, or research initiative that contributes new thinking to academic librarianship.
Clearly highlight what is innovative and why it matters.
Communicate with Clarity
Structure your poster logically (e.g., Introduction, Project/Approach, Outcomes, Impact).
Use concise language, bullet points, and clear headings so the main message can be quickly understood.
Design for Visual Impact
Use a clean, professional layout with readable fonts and balanced white space.
Incorporate diagrams, charts, or visuals where appropriate. Avoid excessive text and overcrowding.
Show Evidence of Impact & Present Confidently
Clearly demonstrate outcomes, results, or lessons learned.
During the poster session, be prepared to deliver a concise 2–3 minute overview and engage confidently with attendees and judges.