Breakout Sessions
***The deadline for proposal submissions was November 16, 2012; proposals are no longer being accepted.***
***Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!***
We invite you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at the 41st Annual LOEX Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on May 2-4, 2013.
The conference theme, Creating an Information Literacy Playlist, encompasses multiple aspects of a successful instruction and information literacy program.
Successful proposals will showcase effective and innovative practices, provide practical information that participants can apply in their libraries, support collaboration, and be as applicable as possible to many types of academic institutions.
Breakout Session Formats
Two types of proposals will be accepted:
- Presentation: A 50-minute session that includes time for a 40-45 minute presentation and 5-10 minutes of question and answer. Most feature a successful program, practice or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Presentations are intended for an audience typically of 30-70 people. Presenters should include in the proposal a description of the topic and an outline of the presentation.
- Interactive Workshop: A 50-minute session where the presenter facilitates a learning experience in which attendees develop or explore teaching and/or research techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and interactive session. Workshops are intended for an audience typically of 30-50 people. Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the presenter will make this session a “hands-on” experience for attendees.
For all sessions, the exact number of participants won't be known until the session takes place; however, estimates of attendance and room size based on results of interest surveys will be provided to the presenters before the conference.
Proposal Tracks
Proposals should reflect elements of one of six tracks:
- Chart-toppers: Assessment and Evaluation
Critics and fans agree on what makes chart topping instruction. Suggested topics include rubric creation, classroom assessment techniques (CAT), peer assessment, and program assessment.
- All Together Now: Collaborative Endeavors
Who do you harmonize with? Suggested partners include other librarians, classroom faculty, local schools, campus departments, and other organizations.
- Talent Agents and Managers: Program Leadership and Professional Development
How do you lead a group? How do you develop and manage raw talent? Suggested topics include management of information literacy programs, professional development, and training programs.
- Legendary Venues: Teaching and Learning Spaces
From the front porch to the Grand Ole Opry, good music can happen anywhere, but it’s best if the performance fits the space. Suggested topics include classroom design, classroom technology, and use of nontraditional and virtual environments for information literacy instruction.
- Songwriter’s Alley: Instructional Design and Performance
Good songwriters are able to take inspiration and utilize applicable music theory along with well-practiced technique in order to blend music and lyrics into a well-crafted song. They can then give that song to someone else or perform it themselves. Suggested topics include session design, lesson plans, self-paced student modules and student engagement.
- Mix It Up!: Technology and Innovation
Write a melody, use an audio workstation to mix in a little steel guitar and fiddle, and before you know it, you have a hit. What technology and instruments do you bring to the mix? Suggested topics include mobile devices, appealing to digital learners, online guides and related tools, and social media.
Submission Information
The deadline for proposal submissions was November 16, 2012; proposals are no longer being accepted.
Proposals can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, November 16, 2012. The primary contact for the proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 11, 2013.
If your proposal is accepted, then up to three presenters will be automatically registered for the conference and required to pay registration in full by Monday, March 25, 2013. Presenters are encouraged to submit a full paper version of their presentation (see due dates below) for inclusion in the LOEX Conference Proceedings. Note: Failure to pay the registration fee will result in the cancellation of presentation and conference registration. All presenters are responsible for paying their own travel and lodging expenses.
All proposals must include the following:
- session title (limit 20 words);
- short description of the session (limit 100 words);
- long description of the session (limit 500 words);
- list of 1-3 learning outcomes (visit Tips on Writing Learning Outcomes from the University Library at UIUC for guidance);
- type of audience(s) for which the session is intended
You do not need to be a LOEX member to submit a conference proposal. We take the best proposals, regardless of institution or membership. LOEX membership only matters for registration, which occurs on February 8, 2013.
Contact for presenters: Judy Williams at sessions2013@loexconference.org
Proposal Timeline
- November 16, 2012: Deadline to submit proposals
- January 11, 2013: Notification of acceptance of proposal
- May 2-4, 2013: 41st Annual LOEX Conference in Nashville, TN
- April 22 and May 31, 2013: Deadline for all Presentation and Interactive Workshop presenters, respectively, to submit full papers (up to 2500 words) for inclusion in the LOEX Conference Proceedings.
Proposal Selection Critera
The committee will be using a rubric to score the proposals during a double-blind review process. Along with the criteria listed under the session format descriptions, the rubric grades each proposal on:
- Content and objectives of presentation
- Relevance to the selected conference theme and track and to the field of library instruction
- Originality and creativity
- Demonstrated expertise of the presenter(s) on the topic
- Methods used to inform and also engage the audience
In addition, the rubric grades each type of presentation:
- Presentations on how well they address different learning styles
- Interactive workshops on the degree and type of audience participation
Presenter Benefits
The solid reputation of the LOEX Conference ensures that presenters benefit as much as their audience. Presenters can expect to contribute to:
- the field of library instruction and information literacy;
- receive professional recognition at the conference;
- highlight their institution's accomplishments;
- publish a full paper on the presentation topic in the LOEX Conference Proceedings;
- obtain valuable feedback from colleagues; and
- receive automatic registration for up to three presenters at the LOEX Conference.
