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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:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/uncg.edu/viewform?formkey=dFlyRUlJSnQxbUkwY3dOYTBlZGpGUXc6MQ

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 10^th  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.