[Web4lib] Call for Paper Proposals: ACRL Science and Technology Section

[Mary M. LaMarca]

Call for Paper Proposals: STS Research Forum, ACRL Science and Technology
Section (STS), ALA Annual Conference New Orleans, 2006.

The deadline for Paper Proposals wanted for the ACRL Science and Technology
Section (STS) Research Forum, ALA Annual Conference New Orleans, 2006 has
been extended through Friday, February 24th.  Review of submissions will
begin immediately and successful submitters will be notified by March 6th.

The ACRL Science and Technology Section's (STS) Research Committee invites
submission of abstracts of research papers to be given at the STS Forum for
Science & Technology Library Research on Sunday, June 25, 2006, from
4:00-6:00 pm at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The Research
Forum provides an excellent opportunity to share recent research addressing
issues in science and technology librarianship in its broadest sense. Two
proposals will be selected through a blind review process on the basis of
timeliness, evidence of scholarship, and relevance to science and technology
librarianship.

ABSTRACT: An abstract not exceeding 250 words should convey the title and
purpose of the project, its scope, methodology, conclusions, and relevance
to science and technology librarianship. Priority will be given to papers
that indicate research analyses, either quantitative or qualitative.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: February 24, 2006. The STS Research
Committee will select papers for the New Orleans session through a blind
review process on the basis of timeliness, thoughtfulness, and relevance to
sci/tech librarianship.

PAPERS: Acceptance of proposals reflects a commitment by the author(s) to
provide presentations of no longer than 30 minutes at the ALA Annual
Conference in New Orleans.

SUBMISSIONS: Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to Karen Grigg at
grigg012.mc.duke.edu, Co-Chair of the STS Research Committee. Be sure to
include your name, institution, phone, fax, and e-mail address. STS Research
Committee and STS Program Planning Committee Contacts for STS Research
Committee questions:

William Simpson
Senior Assistant Librarian, Reference Department
University of Delaware
302-831-0188
wsimpson at udel.edu <mailto: wsimpson at udel.edu

Karen Stanley Grigg
Head, Collection Development and Electronic Resources
Duke University Medical Center Library
919-660-1122
grigg012 at mc.duke.edu <mailto:grigg012 at mc.duke.edu