Call for Paper Proposals: STS Research Forum, ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS), ALA Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2008.

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 29, 2008, from 4:00-5:30 pm at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. 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: Monday, January 7, 2008. Review of submissions will begin immediately by the STS Research Committee.

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 Anaheim, CA.

SUBMISSIONS: Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to Sarah Jeong at jeongsh@wfu.edu, 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:

Sarah H. Jeong
Research & Instruction Librarian-Sciences
Wake Forest University
Work: (336) 758-4653
E-mail: jeongsh@wfu.edu

Janice M. Jaguszewski
Director of Academic Programs
University of Minnesota, Science & Engineering Library
Work: (612) 626-0557
E-mail: j-jagu@tc.umn.edu