Poster Sessions
***The deadline for poster proposal submissions was January 25, 2013; proposals are no longer being accepted.***
***Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!***
The Nashville LOEX Committee invites 1) graduate students in library and information science programs and 2) library fellows and residents to submit proposals to host a poster session at the 41st Annual LOEX Conference. Poster sessions visually convey research in the areas of instruction and information literacy. They take the form of an exhibit and should include brief narratives, data, and graphics that quickly summarize the presenter’s research. Computer displays, handouts, directions to websites and other materials can also be incorporated into the exhibit. Presenters will be expected to informally discuss their presentations with conference attendees by making brief remarks, sharing information, and answering questions about the topic. Successful poster proposals reflect elements of one (or more) of the conference 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.
Eligibility
Proposals for poster sessions will be limited to graduate students currently enrolled in library and information science programs and to library residents or fellows who have been in the field no more than two years.
Timeline
- January 25, 2013: Deadline to submit poster session proposal
- February 6, 2013: Notification of acceptance of poster sessions
- May 2-4, 2013: 41st Annual LOEX Conference in Nashville, TN
- May 3, 2013*: Poster session presentations (*not 100%, but very likely will occur Friday in the late morning and/or early afternoon)
Submission Information
Proposals can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, January 25, 2013.
If your proposal is accepted, then you will be automatically registered for the conference, and required to pay the poster session registration amount ($95 for students; half-off regular registration fee for residents/fellows) by March 25, 2013. Note: Failure to pay the registration fee will result in the cancellation of your poster session and conference registration. All presenters, including poster session presenters, are responsible for paying their own travel and lodging expenses.
Contact: Melinda Brown at posters2013@loexconference.org
Poster Presentation Format
Exhibits should include pictures, narratives, data, and graphics on topics related to instruction and information literacy. Computer displays, handouts, and directions to websites are also encouraged. Power outlets may not be available in the poster session display area. If you use a laptop computer, you should plan to use your battery. The conference committee will provide each poster session with a 36" x 48" trifold presentation board. Photocopying and materials to make the poster will be the presenter's responsibility. Poster session presenters will be expected to informally discuss their presentations and answer questions on TBD date & time (very likely Friday, May 3)
Poster Proposal Selection Critera
The following will be considered:
- Relevance and importance of the topic to instruction and information literacy across institutional types
- Originality of the topic
- Clarity of evidence of presenter's knowledge and experience with topic
- Overall standing among similar proposals
Presenter Benefits
- Eligible for the poster session registration fee ($95 for students / half off regular fee for fellows or residents)
- Contribute to the field of library instruction and information literacy
- Develop excellent experience to include on a resume
- Obtain valuable feedback from a wide cross-section of librarians from across the country, including some who are on university/college hiring committees
- Receive automatic registration for the LOEX conference
