[Sigsti-l] Final call for research papers, ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum

[Peter Kirlew]

***Apologies for cross-posting***

CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS, ACRL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTION RESEARCH FORUM

The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section  is  hosting its Annual Research Forum at the 2012 American 
 Library  Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA Sunday June 24,  2012.

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:

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 Anaheim on Sunday June  24, 2012.
 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: Friday, January 6, 2012. Review  of  submissions will begin immediately by the STS Research 
 Committee.  Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to Andrew  Stuart  stuarta at ohio.edu , Co-Chair of the STS Research 
Committee.

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Best regards,

Peter Kirlew
Sciences Liaison
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts