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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 Washington D.C.  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. All
proposers for accepted posters must be present to answer questions.

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 6^th 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,
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Be sure to include your name, institution, phone, fax, e-mail address,
and poster title. We do not accept proposals from vendors.