CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS, ACRL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SECTION
The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology
Section is hosting its Annual Research Forum at the 2012 AmericanLibrary Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.
The Research Forum provides an excellent opportunity to
share recent research or research ideas addressing issues in science and technology librarianship. The Committee will utilize a
“blind” review process to select proposals from the following two categories:
1. Featured Paper Presentation.
The Featured Paper Presentation is 30 minutes in length and is followed by a
thoughtful critique from a guest commentator who offers suggestions
on how to prepare the paper for publication. Proposals should reflect research that has been completed or initiatives that have
already been implemented. At a minimum, significant progress should have been made toward completion or implementation.
2. Short Paper Presentations. Short Papers are 10
minutes in length and may reflect research or initiatives that have been completed or are currently in progress. Short papers may
also solicit feedback on research ideas that are being formulated, outlining possible approaches and asking attendees and
the guest commentator for their response.
One Featured Paper proposal and two Short Paper proposals
will be selected. Criteria for proposal selections are as follows:
For an empirical study, an abstract should include:
* The problem stated in one sentence if possible
* The objects, people, or behavior being studied (Manual
says “participants” and relevant characteristics)
* Essential features of the methodology
* Basic findings, including statistical limitations such
as confidence intervals
* Conclusions, implications, or applications
For a case study, an abstract should include:
* The subject or characteristics of the objects studied
* The nature of the problem and solution illustrated by
the case
* Questions for additional study
(APA Style Manual, 6th Edition, pp. 26-27)
In addition, the proposal should:
> Present ideas in a manner that is well written,
clear, logical and well organized.
> Develops a topic that is original, timely and
relevant to science/technology librarianship.
> Contribute to the advancement of science
librarianship.
> Demonstrate innovative thinking.
> Contribute ideas for positioning librarians to be
leaders both on and off campus.
> Define strategies for effectively implementing new
ideas and technology.
An abstract not exceeding 250 words should indicate
presentation category (Featured or Short Paper) and convey the title and purpose of the project. Please outline the
following elements; its scope, methodology, conclusions, and relevance to science
and technology librarianship. Be sure to include your name,
institution, phone, and e-mail address. Please indicate at the end of your abstract if the project has been submitted to other
conferences, for publication in a journal, or has been published or presented before.
Acceptance of proposals reflects a commitment by the
author(s) to provide presentations of 10 minutes (Short Paper) or 30 minutes (Feature Paper) at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: Friday, January 6,
2012. Review of submissions will begin immediately by the STS Research Committee. Abstracts should be submitted via e-mail to
Andrew Stuart stuarta@ohio.edu , Co-Chair of the STS Research Committee.
