[Asis-l] ACRL-STS Call for Research Papers for 2011 ALA Annual Conference - Deadline Extended

[Peter Kirlew]

***Please excuse cross posting***

ACRL-STS CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS

The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section is
hosting its Annual Research Forum at the 2011 American Library
Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

The Research Forum provides an excellent opportunity to share recent
research or research ideas addressing issues in science and technology
librarianship. The Committee will utilize a “blind” review process to
select proposals from the following two categories:

1.       Featured Paper Presentation.    The Featured Paper
Presentation is 30 minutes in length and is followed by a thoughtful
critique from a guest commentator who offers suggestions on how to
prepare the paper for publication.  Proposals should reflect research
that has been completed or initiatives that have already been
implemented. At a minimum, significant progress should have been made
toward completion or implementation.

2.       Short Paper Presentations.  Short Papers are 10 minutes in
length and may reflect research or initiatives that have been
completed or are currently in progress. Short papers may also solicit
feedback on research ideas that are being formulated, outlining
possible approaches and asking attendees and the guest commentator for
their response.

We encourage proposals for papers relating to the following program
theme:”Innovation in an age of Limits” While the tendency in hard
economic times is to be conservative and avoid risks, this environment
creates the need, and opportunities, to innovate. STS began 50 years
ago in an era of seemingly unlimited possibilities, with the Cold War
driving investment in scientific research, big technology, and higher
education.  Now we face grand challenges in science, engineering and
library services.  Current economic conditions are limiting, but our
only real limit is our ability to innovate.

One Featured Paper proposal and two Short Paper proposals will be
selected. Criteria for proposal selections are as follows:

For an empirical study, an abstract should include:

- The problem stated in one sentence if possible
- The objects, people, or behavior being studied (Manual says
“participants” and relevant characteristics)
- Essential features of the methodology
- Basic findings, including statistical limitations such as confidence intervals
- Conclusions, implications, or applications

For a case study, an abstract should include:

- The subject or characteristics of the objects studied
- The nature of the problem and solution illustrated by the case
- Questions for additional study

(from APA Style Manual, 6th Edition, pp. 26-27.)

In addition, the proposal should:

- Present ideas in a manner that is well written, clear, logical and
well organized.
- Develops a topic that is original, timely and relevant to
science/technology librarianship.
- Contribute to the advancement of science librarianship.
- Demonstrate innovative thinking.
- Contribute ideas for positioning librarians to be leaders both on
and off campus.
- Define strategies for effectively implementing new ideas and technology.

An abstract not exceeding 250 words should indicate presentation
category (Featured or Short Paper) and convey the title and purpose of
the project.  Please outline the following elements; its scope,
methodology, conclusions, and relevance to science and technology
librarianship. Be sure to include your name, institution, phone, and
e-mail address. Please indicate at the end of your abstract if the
project has been submitted to other conferences, for publication in a
journal, or has been published or presented before.

Acceptance of proposals reflects a commitment by the author(s) to
provide presentations of 10 minutes (Short Paper) or 30 minutes
(Feature Paper) at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: Extended to: Tuesday, February
15. Review of submissions will begin immediately by the STS Research
Committee. Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to Diana D.
Shonrock, shonrock at iastate.edu , Co-Chair of the STS Research
Committee.

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Best regards,

Peter Kirlew

University of Minnesota Libraries