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Monday, October 19, 2009

Call for Presentations - 16th Reference Research Forum, 2010

Call for Presentations - 16th Reference Research Forum, 2010

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 16th Reference Research Forum at the 2010 American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness and assessment, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee’s website:
http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstatistics

The Committee employs a blind review process to select three projects for 20 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Washington, D.C.

Criteria for selection:
• Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
• Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
• Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
• Research projects may be in-progress or completed;
• Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 4, 2010. Notification of acceptance will be made by Monday, February 8, 2010. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).
2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:
a. Title of the project;
b. Explicit statement of the research problem;
c. Description of the research design and methodologies used, and preliminary findings if any;
d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research

Please send submissions by email to:
Liane Luckman
Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee
lluckman@txstate.edu

Monday, September 28, 2009

Call for Presentations: Reference Research Forum (ALA Annual, 2010)

Call for Presentations: Reference Research Forum (ALA Annual, 2010)

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 16th Reference Research Forum at the 2010 American Library Association Annual Conference, June 24-29 in Washington, D.C.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness and assessment, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee’s website:
http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstatistics

The Committee employs a blind review process to select three projects for 20 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Washington, D.C.

Criteria for selection:
• Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
• Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
• Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
• Research projects may be in-progress or completed;
• Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 4, 2010. Notification of acceptance will be made by Monday, February 8, 2010. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).
2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:
a. Title of the project;
b. Explicit statement of the research problem;
c. Description of the research design and methodologies used, and preliminary findings if any;
d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research

Please send submissions by email to:
Liane Luckman
Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee
lluckman ~at~ txstate.edu

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Call for Presentations - 15th Reference Research Forum, 2009 (ALA Annual, 2009)

Call for Presentations - 15th Reference Research Forum, 2009 (ALA Annual, 2009)

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 15th Reference Research Forum at the 2009 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee's website: http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstatistics

The Committee employs a "blind" review process to select two projects for 25 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Chicago.

Criteria for selection:

* Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
* Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
* Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
* Research projects may be in-progress or completed;
* Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 5, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be made by Friday, March 20, 2009. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).

2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:

a. Title of the project;
b. Explicit statement of the research problem;
c. Description of the research design and methodologies used;
d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research.

Please send submissions by email to:

Liane Luckman

Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee
312.745.3858 (phone)
liane.luckman@gmail.com

Monday, October 13, 2008

Call for Presentations - 15th Reference Research Forum, 2009

Call for Presentations - 15th Reference Research Forum, 2009
ALA Annual - Chicago, 2009

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA invites the submission of research projects for presentation at the 15th Reference Research Forum at the 2009 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

The Reference Research Forum continues to be one of the most popular and valuable programs during the ALA Annual Conference, where attendees can learn about notable research projects conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness, and organizational structure and personnel. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

For examples of projects presented at past Forums, please see the Committee’s website: http://tinyurl.com/rssresearchstats

The Committee employs a "blind" review process to select two projects for 25 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. Winning submissions must be presented in person at the Forum in Chicago.

Criteria for selection:
• Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
• Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
• Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
• Research projects may be in-progress or completed;
• Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted

Proposals are due by Monday, January 5, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be made by Friday, March 20, 2009. The submission must not exceed two pages. Please include:

1. A cover sheet including your name(s), title(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), fax number(s) and email address(es).
2. The second page should NOT show your name, any personal information, or the name of your institution. Instead, it must include:
a. Title of the project;
b. Explicit statement of the research problem;
c. Description of the research design and methodologies used;
d. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research.

Please send submissions by email to:

Liane Luckman
Chair, RUSA RSS Research and Statistics Committee
312.745.3858 (phone)
liane.luckman@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

CFP: New Reference Research: 14th Reference Research Forum, 2008

A reminder of the January 7th deadline for submitting proposals for the
Reference Research Forum at ALA Annual 2008 in Anaheim.

CFP: New Reference Research: 14th Reference Research Forum, 2008

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA is sponsoring its Fourteenth Reference Research Forum, "New Reference Research," at the 2008 American Library Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.

This is an opportunity to present and discuss your research project conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness, and organizational structure and personnel.

Both completed research and research in progress will be considered. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

The Committee employs a "blind" review process to select a maximum of three (3) projects for 25 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. The selected researchers are required to present their papers in person at the forum. Criteria for selection are:

..Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
..Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
..Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
..Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted.

Please submit a one-page proposal by Monday, January 7, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be made by Friday, March 21, 2008. The submission must consist of no more than two pages. On the first page, please list your name(s), title (s), institutional affiliation(s), and address(es)
(including your mailing address, fax number and email address).

The second page should NOT show your name or any personal information.
Instead, it must include:

..Title of the project;
..Explicit statement of the research problem;
..Description of the research design and methodologies used;
..Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research.


Please send submissions preferably by email to:

Anne C. Moore, Ph.D.
W.E.B. Du Bois Library
154 Hicks Way
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
annem@library.umass.edu
413-545-0148
FAX: 413-545-6494

Sunday, November 04, 2007

CFP: New Reference Research at 14th Reference Research Forum, 2008

CFP: New Reference Research at 14th Reference Research Forum, 2008

The Research and Statistics Committee of the Reference Services Section of RUSA is sponsoring its Fourteenth Reference Research Forum, "New Reference Research," at the 2008 American Library Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.

This is an opportunity to present and discuss your research project conducted in the broad area of reference services such as user behavior, electronic services, reference effectiveness, and organizational structure and personnel.

Both completed research and research in progress will be considered. All researchers, including reference practitioners from all types of libraries, library school faculty and students, and other interested individuals, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

The Committee employs a "blind" review process to select a maximum of three (3) projects for 25 minute presentations, followed by open discussion. The selected researchers are required to present their papers in person at the forum. Criteria for selection are:

.. Significance of the study for improving the quality of reference service;
.. Quality and creativity of the research design and methodologies;
.. Potential for research to fill a gap in reference knowledge or to build on previous studies;
.. Previously published research or research accepted for publication will not be accepted.

Please submit a one-page proposal by Monday, January 7, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be made by Friday, March 21, 2008. The submission must consist of no more than two pages. On the first page, please list your name(s), title (s), institutional affiliation(s), and address(es) (including your mailing address, fax number and email address).

The second page should NOT show your name or any personal information. Instead, it must include:

.. Title of the project;
.. Explicit statement of the research problem;
.. Description of the research design and methodologies used;
.. Brief discussion of the unique contribution, potential impact, and significance of the research.


Please send submissions preferably by email to:

Anne C. Moore, Ph.D.
Associate Director for User Services
W.E.B. Du Bois Library
University of Massachusetts Amherst
154 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9275
Voice: (413)-545-0148
FAX: (413)-545-6494
annem@library.umass.edu

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Emerald Offers Two Research Grants in Business Librarianship

Emerald Offers Two Research Grants in Business Librarianship

Got a business information research idea and need financial backing? Consider applying for a research grant from Emerald.

Emerald Group Publishing is offering Two $5,000 Grant Awards through the BRASS Section of ALA Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). Here's the announcement and link to additional information. You do NOT have to be a member of RUSA to be considered for the grant award. Deadline for research proposals is Dec 1st.

Sent to the list by Chris Olson.
chris@chrisolson.com


http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaawards/emeraldgrant.htm.

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Nominations sought for RUSA Emerald Research Grant Award

The Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announces a call for nominations for the 2008 Emerald Research Grant Award.

Two $5,000 cash awards, donated by Emerald Group Publishing Limited, will be given to ALA members seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, established in 1967 with headquarters in Bradford, England, is the world’s leading language publisher of academic and professional literature in the fields of management, library services and engineering.

"Business Librarians are curious and entrepreneurial professionals," said Jennifer Boettcher, BRASS Development Committee chair. "I am sure the results of the research will benefit the field of librarianship in public and academic business collections, education, or community development."

More information on this award is available at the RUSA awards web page at http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaawards/emeraldgrant.htm.

Friday, June 29, 2007

CFP: RUSA CODES Materials Reviewing Committee (ALA Annual, Anaheim, 2008)

CFP: RUSA CODES Materials Reviewing Committee (ALA Annual, Anaheim, 2008)

The RUSA CODES Materials Reviewing Committee is asking for suggestions for speakers at its proposed program for the 2008 ALA Annual Conference. The following is the abstract of this Program:

“The program will look at reviewing sources for materials that are not covered in the traditional reviewing sources and at alternative sources for all types of reviews. Potential topics include reviews for web resources and electronic databases, genre fiction, graphic novels, alternative press publications, gray literature, and other formats. One speaker might also talk about review sources on the Web with a focus on alternative resources.”

Please email me if you would like to volunteer or have names to suggest. The Committee would also invite any potential speakers or anyone interested in helping with the program to attend its ALA committee meeting that will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 10:30 am in California Room of the Capital Hilton.

Thanks.

Bob

Robert P. Holley
Professor, Library & Information Science Program
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-4021 (phone)
313-577-7563 (fax)
aa3805@wayne.edu (email)

Friday, March 30, 2007

CFP: MARS Hot Topics at ALA Annual in Washington, D.C.

CFP: MARS Hot Topics at ALA Annual in Washington, D.C.

Saturday, June 23th from 10:30 to 12:30 at ALA Annual, the RUSA-MARS Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group will host a session entitled: "Libraries2Go: Library Services for Handhelds." The session will feature 3 presentations followed by a question and answer and group discussion period. We are looking for speakers from all types of libraries to showcase their innovative delivery of services using handheld devices such as cell phones, PDAs, iPods, etc.

Interested speakers should contact members of the MARS Hot Topics Discussion Group:
Mark Dehmlow, mdehmlow@nd.edu
Nancy Cunningham, ncunning@lib.usf.edu
Leah Dodd, lldodd2@uiuc.edu