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LIBRARY TRENDS

International Journal of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

CALL FOR PAPERS

Special Issue

Information literacy beyond the academy: towards policy formulation


Edited by

Dr. John Crawford,

Glasgow Caledonian University

Information literacy has not been chosen as a subject for an issue of Library trends since 1991 vol. 39 (3) Winter 1991: Toward Information Literacy -- Innovative Perspectives for the 1990s �  http://www.ideals.uiuc.edu/handle/2142/5379/browse?type=dateissued

The issue was heavily focused on the Higher education sector. Since then research, development and practitioner activity has moved on and activity and research and development work around information literacy also takes place in career choice and management, employability training, skills development, workplace decision making, adult literacies training and community learning and development, public libraries, school and further education, lifelong learning and health and media literacies. Information literacy has matured sufficiently to have become a national and international policy issue as evidenced by President Obama's proclamation http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/2009literacy_prc_rel.pdf �  and such international statements as the Prague Declaration of 2003. http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=19636&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

The planned issue which will contain 8-10 papers will celebrate this broadening of the agenda by calling for papers on the above subject areas and also those focusing on national and international policy making. Papers submitted must reflect on the wider policy implications of their content and suggest how findings can be more widely applied. Individual case studies and exemplars of good practice without a wider context will not be appropriate. While papers on the HE sector will be welcomed they must focus on information literacy training and activity in a wider or cross sectoral context such as employability training or working with other education sectors such as schools or colleges or the workplace and other non-educational environments. Papers are invited from all information sectors and academia.

Proposals of no more than 300 words to be sent by 15 January 2010 to:

John Crawford at jcr@gcal.ac.uk �  or polbae2003@yahoo.co.uk

In framing proposals intending authors may wish to be view author guidelines on the journal website at http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/library_trends/guidelines.html

Decisions will be communicated to contributors no later than 26 February 2010.

Deliver date of manuscripts: 30 November 2010 . Each article will be in the range 3,000-10,000 words. All copyright permissions must be obtained by the author. Proof of permission must be sent at the same time that the manuscript is submitted. Articles will be published in Volume 60:1 Summer/August 2011.

Zadar, Croatia, 24 - 28 May 2010

University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia (http://www.unizd.hr/)

Full information at: http://www.ffos.hr/lida/  Email: lida@ffos.hr

 

The annual international conference Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information systems and services in the digital world. Each year a different and 'hot' theme is addressed, divided in two parts; the first part covering research and development and the second part addressing advances in applications and practice. LIDA brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, and developers from all over the world in a forum for personal exchanges, discussions, and learning, made easier by being held in memorable locations.

Themes LIDA 2010

Part I: DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP: support by digital libraries

Contributions (types described below) are invited covering the following topics:

• research, practices, and values related to digital scholarship, including conceptual frameworks that emerged;
• contemporary nature of the scholarly information and communication environment in general and as involving digital libraries in particular;
• developments in digital humanities;
• navigating shifting patterns of scholarly communication;
• the impact digital libraries have on digital scholarship and on education in various fields, and vice versa; the impact of digital scholarship on digital libraries;
• studies on how faculty, researchers, and students  make use of digital scholarly resources for their research or in education;
• practices that emerged in libraries related to support of digital scholarship, such as resource/collection building, digitization, preservation, access, services and others;
• international aspects of digital libraries with related trends in globalization and cooperative opportunities for support of digital scholarship;
• research and discussions on general questions:  How are we to understand new forms of scholarship and scholarly works in their own right? How are we to respond in digital libraries? What are the opportunities and challenges?

Part II: DIGITAL NATIVES: challenges & innovations in reaching out to digital born generations

Contributions (types described below) are invited covering the following topics:

• research and discussions on general questions:  who are these digital natives? How they are different from older generations - or digital immigrants - and what is the world they're creating going to look like?
• the impact of digital natives on libraries;
• digital libraries and social networks on the Web;
• the cultural and technological challenges faced by digital libraries in serving digital natives;
• examples of library services specifically aimed at digital natives;
• efforts by libraries to help people that are more digital immigrants to  become more digitally natives;
• role of libraries in e-learning and education in general;
• is the future of libraries closely associated with how successfully they meet the demands of digital users?

Types of contributions

Invited are the following types of contributions:

1. Papers: research studies and reports on practices and advances that will be presented at the conference and included in published Proceedings
2. Posters: short graphic presentations on research, studies, advances, examples, practices, or preliminary work that will be presented in a special poster session. Proposals for posters should be submitted as a short, one or two- page paper.
3. Demonstrations: live examples of working projects, services, interfaces, commercial products, or developments-in-progress that will be presented during the conference in specialized facilities or presented in special demonstration sessions.
4. Workshops: two to four-hour sessions that will be tutorial and educational in nature. Workshops will be presented before and after the main part of the conference and will require separate fees, to be shared with workshop organizers.
5. PhD Forum: short presentations by PhD students, particularly as related to their dissertation; help and responses by a panel of educators.

Instructions for submissions are at LIDA site http://www.ffos.hr/lida/

Deadlines:

For papers (an extended abstract) and workshops (a short proposal): 15 January 2010. Acceptance by 10 February 2010.

For demonstrations (a proposal) and posters (an extended abstract): 1 February 2010. Acceptance by 15 February 2010.

Final submission for all accepted papers and posters: 15 March 2010.

Conference contact information

Conference  co-directors:

TATJANA APARAC-JELUSIC, Department of Library and Information Science

University of Zadar; Zadar, Croatia; taparac@unizd.hr

TEFKO SARACEVIC, School of Communication and Information; Rutgers University; New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA tefkos@rutgers.edu

Program chairs:

For Theme I: VITTORE CASAROSA, Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell'Informazione, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerch;,  Pisa, Italy,  casarosa@isti.cnr.it

For Theme II: GARY MARCHIONINI,  School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, march@ils.unc.edu

Venue

Zadar is one of the enchanting cities on the Adriatic coast,  rich in history. It still preserves a very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD. In addition, Zadar region encompasses many natural beauties, most prominent among them is the Kornati National Park, the most unusual and indented set of close to a 100 small islands in the Mediterranean For Zadar see http://www.zadar.hr/English/Default.aspx. For Croatia see http://www.croatia.hr/

 http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
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                          ED-MEDIA 2010

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications

       June 28-July 2, 2010  *  Toronto, Canada

           (The Westin Harbour Castle on Lake Ontario)

                  CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

          ** Submissions Due: Dec. 18, 2009 **

                                  Organized by
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
                           http://aace.org

                                Co-sponsored by:
      Education & Information Technology Digital Library
                        (http://EdITLib.org )
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** What are your colleagues saying about ED-MEDIA conferences? **
    http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/testimonials.htm

COLOR POSTER--ED-MEDIA 2010 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Available to Print & Distribute (PDF to print; 200kb)
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/ed10poster.pdf


                  >> CONTENTS & LINKS  (details below) <<

1. Call for Papers and Submission & Presenter Guidelines, Deadline Dec. 18th:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/submitguide.htm
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/PresenterLounge

2. Major Topics:  http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/topics.htm
3. Presentation Categories: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/categories.htm

4. Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htm
5. Proceedings & Paper Awards: http://aace.org/pubs
6. For Budgeting Purposes: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/rates.htm

7. Toronto, Canada http://aace.org/conf/Cities/Toronto
8. Deadlines: http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/deadlines.htm


INVITATION:
ED-MEDIA 2010--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &
Telecommunications is an international conference, sponsored by the
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). This
annual conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion
and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications
on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and
telecommunications/distance education.

ED-MEDIA, the premiere international conference in the field, spans all
disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,500 attendees
from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend ED-MEDIA and submit
proposals for presentations.

All presentation proposals are peer reviewed and selected by three reviewers on the
respected international Program Committee for inclusion in the
conference program, proceedings book, and CD-ROM proceedings.

For Call for Presentations, connect to:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm

All authors MUST follow the submission guidelines and complete the Web form at:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/submitguide.htm

For Presentation and AV Guidelines, see:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/PresenterLounge

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Panels/Speakers
* Papers
* Panels
* Demonstrations/Posters
* Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
* Tutorials/Workshops
* Roundtables


TOPICS:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/topics.htm

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following
major topics as they relate to the educational and developmental aspects of
multimedia/hypermedia and telecommunications:

1. Infrastructure: (in the large)
    - Architectures for Educational Technology Systems
    - Design of Distance Learning Systems
    - Distributed Learning Environments
    - Methodologies for system design
    - Multimedia/Hypermedia Systems
    - WWW-based course-support systems

2. Tools & Content-oriented Applications:
    - Agents
    - Authoring tools
    - Evaluation of impact
    - Interactive Learning Environments
    - Groupware tools
    - Multimedia/Hypermedia Applications
    - Research perspectives
    - Virtual Reality
    - WWW-based course sites
    - WWW-based learning resources
    - WWW-based tools

3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner:
    - Constructivist perspectives
    - Cooperative/collaborative learning
    - Implementation experiences
    - Improving Classroom Teaching
    - Instructor networking
    - Instructor training and support
    - Pedagogical Issues
    - Teaching/Learning Strategies

4. Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI):
    - Computer-Mediated Communication
    - Design principles
    - Usability/user studies
    - User interface design

5. Cases & Projects:
    - Country-Specific Developments
    - Exemplary projects
    - Institution-specific cases
    - Virtual universities

6. Special Strand:  ** Universal Web Accessibility  **


PRESENTATION CATEGORIES:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/categories.htm
The Technical Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful activities
designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.


CORPORATE SHOWCASES & DEMONSTRATIONS:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/corporate.htm

Companies have the opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their educational
technology products and services in through Corporate Showcases and Demonstrations/Literature.


PROCEEDINGS & PAPER AWARDS:
http://aace.org/pubs
Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Proceedings Book and on CD-ROM.
Proceedings in this series serve as major resources in the multimedia/
hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of
the art in the discipline. 

In addition, the Proceedings also are internationally distributed through and archived in the Education and Information Technology Digital Library, http://EdITLib.org    Do You Subscribe?

Papers with high review scores will be invited for publication consideration by AACE's respected journals, especially for:
- Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH),
- International Journal on E-Learning (IJEJ), or
- Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR).

All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within several categories.
Award winning papers may be invited for publication in the AACE journals.


FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/rates.htm

The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be
approximately $395 U.S. (AACE members), $450 U.S. (non-members).
Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions
except tutorials.

All conference sessions will be held at The Westin Harbour Castle on Lake Ontario ( http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/hotel.htm) located on the scenic Lake Ontario and in walking distance to the city's shopping, dining, and theatre districts.  Special discount hotel have been obtained for ED-MEDIA participants!


TORONTO, CANADA
http://aace.org/conf/cities/toronto/

Toronto is a city built with and for the limitless imaginations of the people who come here to live and those who come to visit. It's a centre of rare openness, energy and style an intimate metropolis showcasing world-class dining, shopping, creativity, architecture and entertainment. Its skyline includes the CN Tower, one of the Modern Wonders of the World; miles of waterfront, boardwalks and trails; and distinct neighbourhoods with inspiring surprises from artisans' exhibits to cool cafés around every corner.

For further Toronto Ontario Canada information see: http://www.torontotourism.com/.

Local Attractions with distances from The Westin: http://aace.org/conf/cities/toronto/toronto-attractions.htm


DEADLINES:
http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/deadlines.htm

Submissions Due:          December 18, 2009
Authors Notified:             February 9, 2010
Proceedings File Due:    May 3, 2010
Early Registration:          May 3, 2010
Hotel Reservations:        May 27, 2010
Conference:                   June 28-July 2, 2010

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If you have a question about ED-MEDIA, please send an e-mail to
AACE Conference Services, conf@aace.org

Contact:
AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
P.O. Box 1545
Chesapeake, Virginia 23327  USA
Phone: 757-366-5606 * Fax: 703-997-8760
E-mail: conf@aace.org  *  http://www.AACE.org

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

 

Have you discovered or developed imaginative games that motivate and engage learners in information literacy sessions?  If so, we are writing to invite you to contribute your ideas to an edited book of games entitled Let the Games Begin! Engaging Students with Interactive Information Literacy Instruction (Neal-Schuman, August 2010) for use in information literacy instruction sessions for undergraduate and graduate college and university students.  Each submission should be a game which can be included in a lesson on some aspect of information literacy.

 

Our definition of a game is "an artificially-constructed, competitive and, above all, FUN activity with  specific goals, rules and constraints." Therefore, in order for your game to be considered for publication in this book, it must:

1)    be enjoyable for both the instructor and his/her students.

2)    involve competition.

3)    have a goal or objective.

4)    have rules and requirements for play.

5)    involve an interactive dialog between the learner and instructional material.

6)    be designed to support specific instructional objectives.

7)    be a challenging activity that requires students to demonstrate information literacy skills.

Submissions can focus on any aspect of information literacy instruction, provided one or more of the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education are addressed. Here are some suggestions:

·         Ice-breakers

·         Quick Introductory Library Orientation Sessions

·         Physical and Virtual Structure of Libraries

·         Organization of Library Materials (call numbers, classification systems, etc.)

·         Searching Online Catalogs

·         Identifying a Research Topic

·         Developing a Thesis

·         Monographic Literature

o   Periodical Literature

o   Popular

o   Scholarly, Peer-reviewed

o   Relevant, Subject-specific Databases

·         Online Searching

o   Subject vs. Keyword Searching

o   Boolean Searching

·         Internet Search Strategies

o   Specific Tools

o   Techniques

o   Evaluating Quality and Authority

o   Books

o   Journal Articles

o   Internet Materials

·         Copyright

o   Fair Use/Copyright Infringement

o   Ethical Use of Information

o   Correct Citation

·         Big Picture or Synthesizing Games (For example, games that incorporate the full research process in a "performance-based, apply-your-information-literacy-skills" way.)

 

We are looking for proposals of 2 to 7 pages that include:

·         Title of Game

·         Rationale and Background

·         Objectives

·         IL Standards Addressed

·         Audience (size, educational level)

·         Time Required

·         Materials and Equipment (including suggested prizes)

·         Preparation

·         Procedures

o   Introduction and Motivation

o   Game Play

o   Closure

·         Evaluation

o   Student Assessment

o   Self-evaluation

·         Tips for Introducing Subject Faculty to IL Game

·         Name, Title, College/University Affiliation, Publication History and Contact Information (including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address) of Contributor

We would like to receive proposals by March 10, 2010.

Proposals and questions should be addressed to Theresa McDevitt, mcdevitt@iup.edu, or Kelly Heider kheider@iup.edu .

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: February 1, 2010

 

SPECIAL ISSUE ON: Gender and Social Computing

International Journal of E-Politics (IJEP)

 

Editor-in-Chief: Celia Romm Livermore

Published: Quarterly (both in Print and Electronic form)

 

OBJECTIVE OF THE SPECIAL ISSUE:

The primary objective of the International Journal of E-Politics (IJEP) is to lay the foundations of E-Politics as an emerging interdisciplinary area of research and practice, as well as, to offer a venue for publications that focus on theories and empirical research on the manifestations of E-Politics in various contexts and environments. E-Politcs is defined as influence attempts facilitated by or related to electronic media or to the information technology field. As such, it is seen as interdisciplinary, encompassing areas such as information systems, political science, social science (psychology, sociology, and cultural studies), security, ethics, law, management and others.

 

RECOMMENDED TOPICS:

Topics to be discussed in this special issue include (but are not limited to) the following:

 

eDating

·         Impact of culture on eDating practices

·         Manner in which technology shapes different eDating environments

·         Ways in which IT affects the balance of power between consumers of eDating services

·         Ways that technology affects the behavior of eDaters

ePolitics

·         Gender differences in IT enabled grass-roots politics

·         Gender issues and the politics of cyber security

·         Gender issues in eVoting

·         Gender issues in IT supported party politics, including in the last US elections

·         Gender issues in the politics of eGovernment

IT and Gender at Work

·         Behavior of men and women as on-line consumers, service providers, etc.

·         Effect of gender on adoption of IT in various professions

·         Impact of gender on the IT profession

·         impact of IT on changing the work/home balance

·         Information technology as an enabler of leadership for women in various professions

·         roles that men and women play in virtual teams

Virtual communities and social networking

·         Gender relation in virtual worlds

·         Gender relations in a social networking environments

·         Gender relations in gaming communities

·         Gender relations in social networking environments that are supported by technologies other than the Internet (e.g., cell phones, Internet TV)

·         Gender relations in virtual communities

 

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit papers for this special theme issue on Gender and Social Computing on or before February 1, 2010. All submissions must be original and may not be under review by another publication. INTERESTED AUTHORS SHOULD CONSULT THE JOURNAL'S GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS at http://www.igi-global.com/development/author_info/guidelines submission.pdf.  All submitted papers will be reviewed on a double-blind, peer review basis. Papers must follow APA style for reference citations.

 

ABOUT International Journal of E-Politics (IJEP):

The mission of the International Journal of E-Politics (IJEP) is to define and expand the boundaries of e-politics as an emerging area of inter-disciplinary research and practice by assisting in the development of e-politics theories and empirical models. The journal creates a venue for empirical, theoretical, and practical scholarly work on e-politics to be published, leading to sharing of ideas between practitioners and academics in this field. IJEP contributes to the creation of a community of e-politics researchers by serving as a "hub" for related activities, such as organizing seminars and conferences on e-politics and publication of books on e-politics.

 

This journal is an official publication of the Information Resources Management Association

www.igi-global.com/ijep

 

PUBLISHER:

The International Journal of E-Politics is published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

 

All submissions should be directed to the attention of:

 

Celia Romm Livermore (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

International Journal of E-Politics (IJEP)

E-mail address: ak1667@wayne.edu

www.igi-global.com/IJEP

 

Call for Papers 2009-2010

InterActions is a peer-reviewed on-line journal committed to the promotion of interdisciplinary and critical scholarship.  Edited by students in the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, the journal brings together senior and emerging scholars, activists, and professionals whose work covers a broad range of theory and practice. InterActions is published twice yearly with funding provided by the UCLA Graduate Students Association and the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies.

Interdisciplinary Focus

Current work in disciplines as diverse as legal theory, literary criticism, design, and technology studies exercises a profound impact on educational and information studies research. At the same time, the traditionally separate sub-disciplines within our fields, such as sociology, curriculum, policy, psychological studies, systems design, information literacy, and digital preservation are being connected by researchers in new and innovative ways.  Education and information increasingly serve as the common ground where the social sciences and the humanities can meet. InterActions provides a forum for these interdisciplinary encounters.

Critical Perspectives

At the start of the 21^st century, both education and the management of information have become highly visible subjects of public debate. Scholars are challenging traditional approaches and suggesting new directions for research into the purposes, practices, and organization of education and information institutions at all levels. InterActions offers a timely and reasoned contribution to these debates by providing critical commentary on current issues and promoting perspectives in educational and information systems that can serve the cause of social justice.

Aims and Scope

InterActions seeks to promote alternative and liberatory visions, methodologies and practices.  We are particularly interested in work that analyzes inequities and links research to larger social and political contexts, and we encourage contributions that utilize critical frameworks in provocative and politically engaged ways.

 

Submissions may draw from traditional areas of inquiry within the fields of education and information studies or from newer interdisciplinary perspectives such as women's studies, science and technology studies, ethnic and cultural studies, film studies, queer studies, disability studies, critical race theory, postcolonial theory, critical pedagogy, postructuralism, etc.  We encourage authors to think creatively about what constitutes a "critical approach" and to advance fresh and progressive analyses and research.

Submissions Guidelines

InterActions encourages practitioners, activists, and both established and emerging scholars to submit manuscripts throughout the year.  Authors retain the copyright to material they publish in InterActions, but the journal cannot re-publish material that has previously been published elsewhere and does not accept papers that are simultaneously submitted to other journals.

We welcome:

·          Articles (not to exceed 30 pages)

·          Review essays (10-20 pages)

·          Interviews (10-20 pages)

·          Book reviews (not to exceed 1100 words)

 

Submit manuscripts online at: http://repositories.cdlib.org/gseis/interactions/

 

Contact us:

InterActions: UCLA Journal of Education and Information Studies

UCLA - Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

Email: interactions@gseis.ucla.edu

Phone: (310) 825-2812 

38th Annual LOEX Conference
April 29 - May 1, 2010
Dearborn, Michigan

The Michigan LOEX Committee invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at the 38th Annual LOEX Conference, April 29 - May 1, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference theme, Bridging and Beyond: Developing Librarian Infrastructure, spans the information literacy landscape, looking for the best in library instruction.

Presenters are encouraged to develop unique and creative proposals related to the theme. Proposals should showcase effective and innovative practices, provide useful information that participants can use at their libraries, support collaboration, and be as applicable as possible to a wide range of academic institution types. Successful proposals reflect elements of one of seven themes:

* Structural Supports: Assessment and Evaluation focuses on the use of peer evaluation, evaluating instructional tools, assessing student needs and learning, and judging information literacy initiatives.

* Infrastructure: Designing Enhanced Learning Spaces looks at how specially designed spaces improve and/or impact information literacy or instruction initiatives.

* New Materials: Innovative Use of Instructional Technology examines ways new technology is being utilized in the classroom.  This track can include looking at the building, implementation, or maintenance of technology in the classroom.

* Expansion: Utilizing Nontraditional Instruction Methods asks presenters to show the unique ways they approach information literacy.  The emphasis is on creative teaching strategies, curriculum designs, and engagement exercises.

* Bridges Near and Far: Forming Innovative Collaborations showcases connections with others to further information literacy initiatives. Connections and collaboration can be of all sorts, including within the library or library system, within the campus community, or with connections located off-campus.

* Removing the Tolls: Employing Effective Leadership illustrates the different ways leadership can eliminate barriers to create an improved environment for information literacy initiatives.

* Reinforcements: Curriculum Lesson Plans "to Go" has the presenter share a proven lesson or unit plan, including processes and materials.  Session participants should be able to go back to their respective institutions and readily implement the lesson plan.

SESSION FORMATS

Two types of proposals will be accepted.

* Presentation: A 60-minute session that includes time for a 45-minute presentation and 10-15 minutes of question and answer. Most feature a successful program, practice or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Presentations are intended for an audience typically of 50-70 people. Presenters should include in the proposal description the topic and an outline of the presentation.

* Interactive Workshop: A 60-minute session where the presenter facilitates a learning environment in which attendees develop or explore teaching and/or research techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and interactive session. Workshops are intended for an audience typically of 30-60 people. Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the presenter will make this session a "hands-on" experience for attendees.

In addition, there will be Poster sessions. Students currently enrolled in a Master's program in library and information sciences along with librarians in resident or intern programs will be invited to propose poster sessions. Details about proposing poster sessions will be posted in a separate call for proposal.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Proposals must be received by November 20, 2009. Proposals only can be submitted through the online submission form. The primary contact on the proposal will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 15, 2010.

More information can be found at: http://www.loexconference.org/callforproposals.html

Contact for presenters: Jennifer Zimmer at sessions2010@loexconference.org

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