Call for Papers and Posters (Midwest Chapter MLA (Medical Library Association) and HSLI Conference, East Peoria, Illinois, October 2013)
Call for Papers URL: http://hsli.org/midwestmla2013/papers/
The Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers and posters for the joint Midwest Chapter MLA and HSLI Conference to be held October 5-8, 2013 in East Peoria, Illinois. The conference theme is “Navigating a River of Information”. We encourage you to take a literal or figurative (use your fertile imagination) approach to our theme. You can highlight various topics such as teaching or education, administration, practical problem-solving, document collaborative efforts or outreach activities, describe innovative programs, or report on research in librarianship, resources or services.
Concurrent contributed papers will be presented on Sunday October 6, 2013 from 11am-12pm and on Monday October 7, 2013 from 10:30am-11:30am.
The posters will be presented Sunday October 6, 2013. They will be available for viewing from 10am – 5pm with presenters present from 4pm-5pm.
For contributed paper proposals and poster proposals submit an abstract no longer than 250 words describing your paper or poster.
- Include your name, position title, address, phone number and email address on all submissions.
- Email your abstracts to Linda Feinberg (Lfeinberg@northshore.org).
- The deadline for abstract submission is Friday May 24th before the Memorial Day weekend.
- Notifications of paper and poster acceptance will be made by early-mid June.
The Midwest Chapter Professional Practice Committee is again awarding monetary prizes to the best RESEARCH papers and posters. Look for more information soon about applying.
For more information on the Midwest Chapter meeting, see the conference web site: http://midwestmla.org/
