-------- Original Message -------- 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 ***Please excuse cross-posting *** 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]