[Asis-l] 2nd Call for Poster Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section (ACRL-STS), ALA Annual Conference, Washington D.C., 2010

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> Second Call for Poster Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology
> Section (ACRL-STS),
> ALA Annual Conference, Washington D.C., 2010.
>
> The ACRL STS Research Committee and STS Program Planning Committee invite
> proposals for posters to be exhibited during the STS program reception at
> the ALA Annual Conference in Washington. Posters will be displayed from 11:00
> a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2010, immediately following the STS
> program, which starts at 8:30 a.m.
>
> We encourage proposals for posters relating to the following program theme:
> "Federal Friends: Creating greater access to and support for science and
> technology information." This program will explore how Federal agencies are
> essential sources of science and technology information. Posters should
> illustrate ways to address the role of the federal agencies as essential
> sources of science and technology information for the librarian in
> scientific research. Although posters related to this theme are preferred,
> the committee will consider other poster proposals that are relevant to
> science and technology librarianship.  To be part of this program of the
> Science and Technology Section of ACRL, submit your poster ideas by
> Wednesday January 6, 2010.
> Poster proposals should be:
> ?       Well written, clear, logical and well organized (250 words or less).
> ?       Original, timely and relevant to science/technology librarianship.
> ?       Contribute to the advancement of science librarianship.
> ?       Develop ideas, offer significant conclusions, and provide useful and
> practical findings.
> ?       Appeal to and engage the audience, providing opportunities for
> discussion and interaction.
> ?       Provide a good visual description of the project.
>
> Special attention will be given to proposals that:
> ?       Relate to this year's theme.
> ?       Generate ideas or report on work that contributes to an ongoing
> discussion about the future of  science and technology librarianship.
> ?       Demonstrate innovative thinking.
> ?       Contribute ideas for positioning science and technology librarians to
> be leaders both on and off campus.
> ?       Present strategies for effectively implementing new ideas.
>
> DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Wednesday, January 6th 2010. Review of submissions
> will begin immediately.
>
> Poster proposals (250 words or less) should be submitted via e-mail to:
> Diana D. Shonrock, Co-Chair of the STS Research Committee,
> shonrock at iastate.edu .
>
> Be sure to include your name, institution, phone, fax, e-mail address, and
> poster title. We do not accept proposals from vendors.
>