ACRL invites proposals for 2011 National Conference

Contact: Margot Conahan


ACRL


312-280-2522


mconahan@ala.org

NEWS


For Immediate Release


November 10, 2009

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites proposal submissions for the ACRL 2011 National Conference to be held March 30 – April 2, 2011, in Philadelphia.

Contributed paper, panel session, preconference and workshop proposals are due May 10, 2010. Cyber Zed Shed presentation, poster session, roundtable discussion and Virtual Conference Webcast proposals are due Nov. 1, 2010. Submit proposals via the online form at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/ind….

The ACRL 2011 National Conference theme, “A Declaration of Interdependence,” reflects the idea that in order to be successful, libraries must cooperate with each other and interconnect with their campus communities. ACRL invites individuals to submit their most innovative or radical proposals to help make ACRL 2011 a truly revolutionary conference. Submitters are encouraged to investigate the issues and topics described as part of the conference tracks. Track and session format descriptions are available at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/ind….

Complete details about ACRL 2011, including the full call for participation, are online at http://www.acrl.org/acrl/nationalconference. Questions about the Call for Participation or ACRL 2011 should be directed to Margot Conahan at (312) 280-2522 or  mconahan@ala.org.


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The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA) representing nearly 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. ACRL is on the Web at
http://www.acrl.org/.