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

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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 Chicago. 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.