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Subject:        Deadline Approaching: Call for Papers at ALA Annual
Conference, Washington, DC
Date:   Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:31:32 -0600
From:   Janice M. Jaguszewski <[log in to unmask]>
To:     maps-l




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Call for Paper Proposals: STS Research Forum, ACRL Science and
Technology Section (STS), ALA Annual Conference Washington, D.C., 2007.

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 24,
2007, from 4:00-5:30 pm at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
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: Mar. 12, 2007.* Review of
submissions will begin immediately by the STS Research Committee and
successful submitters will be notified by March 6th.

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 Washington, D.C.

SUBMISSIONS: Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to William Simpson
at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>, Co-Chair of the STS
Research Committee. Be sure to include *your name, institution, phone,
fax, and e-mail address.*

*STS Research Committee*
*Contacts for STS Research Committee questions:*
William Simpson
Senior Assistant Librarian, Reference Department
University of Delaware
302-831-0188
E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

*Sarah Hong - Ji Jeong
*Science Reference Librarian
Wake Forest University
336-758-4653
E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Janice M. Jaguszewski
Director, Academic Programs for the Physical Sciences and Engineering
University of Minnesota Libraries
108 Walter Library                                 Phone: (612) 626-0557
Minneapolis, MN 55455                     E-Mail: [log in to unmask]