Dear Researchers and Colleagues,
As a corollary to the 2010 iDEAL Summit on Monday, November 15, 2010 the
Department of Library and Information Studies invites participation in a
Showcase of Posters on current research on topics related to the conference
title theme, *LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Allies) out on the open shelves: Serving
hidden communities *or about information, diversity, engagement, access,
and libraries (iDEAL). Please see the invitational statement at *
http://lis.uncg.edu/news-and-events/ideal-summit/. *
* *
At LIS, we are connecting people, libraries, and information through
research, teaching, and service to enrich living and working in a global
environment. We recognize that diversity and social contexts determine the
extent to which communities can access information, and library and
information professionals can bridge information gaps. Through the iDEAL
Summit (iDEALS), we are bringing together LIS students, faculty, staff and
alumni, the regional professional community and other stakeholders to
discuss and work on how we address *information, diversity, engagement,
access and libraries* (iDEAL) in our education, research, practice and
community.
Research is broadly defined, encompassing both research and descriptions of
initiatives or best practices. Student research is particularly encouraged.
Submit a 100 word abstract and contact information to:
Deadlines:
Submission: November 5, 2010
Acceptance: November 8, 2010
The presentation can be in-person or virtually. Up to three virtual posters
will be accepted. Poster directions:
· Dimensions should be 36 x 48. You may bring a mounted poster, or
bring the printed poster and it can be mounted at the conference.
· Allocate the top of the poster for the title and author(s) as
state on your proposal. The text and graphics should be large and bold
enough to be read from a distance.
· In-person sessions will be 12-1, and 4-4:20.Presenters must be
available at the closing session.
· Plan to set up your poster about one half hour before the noon
session.
There will be prizes for the top five posters presented.
The conference registration is free. *The first 60 registrants will receive
complimentary parking*. * Please RSVP by Wed., November 10th *using this
link:
https://spreadsheets0.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dDU1aWU2eHhtNzc1RHdGdTg4Y2NFcGc6MQ
. Please contact Cindy Felts with any questions: [log in to unmask],
336-334-3477.
Please share this invitation with others who may be interested in attending.
If you wish to assist with or contribute to iDEALS, please do not hesitate
to contact me at [log in to unmask] or (336) 334-3481. *Your voice and
knowledge matter to LIS. I look forward to meeting with, hearing from and
working with you. *
--
Nora J. Bird, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
School of Education
Dept. of Library and Information Studies
349-E Curry Building
Greensboro, NC 27402
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336-256-0162
336-334-5060 (fax)
