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*7th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference, July 15-18 2013* *Abstract deadline -- extended* The deadline to submit abstracts for presentations or posters for EBLIP7 has been extended until December 21. If you think you may have missed out, you didn't! The University Library, University of Saskatchewan, Canada is very proud to host the 7th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice conference: http://eblip7.library.usask.ca/#homepage<http://www.facebook.com/l/ZAQH8NNRq/eblip7.library.usask.ca/%23homepage> * * *Submission and conference information* The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended until Friday, December 21, 2012. The abstracts will be peer reviewed using a double blind process. How are librarians and information professional using evidence to inform practice? The possibilities are endless! Across library sectors librarians around the world are consulting the research evidence in library and information studies (LIS) as well as other fields such as marketing, business, education, and management. Finding and applying research evidence is the hallmark of evidence based library and information practice. Librarians are also conducting research and adding valuable evidence to the LIS body of knowledge, engaging in knowledge transfer with their own research experiences. The 7th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice conference is the place to come and participate in the EBLIP conversation. The International Program Committee for EBLIP7 invites you to submit abstracts for papers and posters for the conference to be held at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada from July 15 - 18, 2013. EBLIP7 is aimed at all library and information professionals from all disciplines and sectors. EBLIP7 will continue the tradition of offering a welcoming and supportive environment to all whether newcomers or experienced practitioners of evidence based practice. *Conference Themes* Research papers, reviews of evidence, reports of innovative practice, hot topic discussion papers and poster presentations are invited. In the spirit of our conference title, "The Possibilities are Endless," and in line with EBLIP7’s prairie roots, key themes include: - Beyond the horizon - visioning the future, investigation, discovery - Ploughing new terrain - cultivating and enhancing productivity through innovation, experimentation, transforming practice - Harvesting the rewards - assessing outcomes, impact, value - Summer fallow - lessons learnt, reflection, insight *Submissions* Abstracts must be submitted using the online form, which is available* *at * eblip7.library.usask.ca* <http://eblip7.library.usask.ca/> Submission deadline extended until 21 December, 2012. For further information: Email: [log in to unmask] Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/eblip7/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/EBLIP7 *Dr Alison Brettle* Senior Lecturer* ** |* Programme Lead PhD by Published Works *|* School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Room 190, Mary Seacole Building, University of Salford, Salford M5 4WT *t:* +44 (0) 161 295 0447 *| * Email address *|* [log in to unmask] <http://www.salford.ac.uk/> Twitter: BrettleAli <https://twitter.com/EBLIP7>