[Sigsti-l] Final Call for Research Paper Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section, 2011 ALA Annual Conference

[Peter Kirlew]

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FINAL 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.

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

- Presents 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.
- Uses appropriate and creative research methodology.
- Contributes to the advancement of science librarianship.
- Demonstrates innovative thinking.
- Contributes ideas for positioning librarians to be leaders both on and off
campus.
- Defines 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,
its scope, methodology, conclusions, and relevance to science and technology
librarianship. Be sure to include your name, institution, phone, fax, 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.

Presentations from last year’s Research Forum are available here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/sts/conferences/researchforum2010.cfm

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. Remember, if you propose a
submission, we expect you to present it.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: Monday, December 27, 2010. (Deadline
extended) 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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Peter Kirlew
Biosciences Librarian
University of Minnesota Libraries