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

[susan.macdonald at utoronto.ca]

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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.
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