Poster Sessions

***The deadline for proposal submissions was January 24, 2014; proposals are no longer being accepted.***
***Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!***

The Grand Rapids 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 42nd 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:

  • Priming the Canvas: Leadership and Professional Development
    Providing the right environment for innovative and effective programs takes vision and practice. How can we gain the right expertise to expand in new directions and to new levels? Our canvas must include both leading from within and then leading from the library out into the world at large.

  • In the Studio: Teaching and Learning Spaces
    The studio is where the librarian works with her patrons to experience the art of library instruction. How do you find new uses for old spaces, develop and operate brand new spaces, or construct meaningful and functional virtual spaces?

  • Impressions/Expressions: Evaluation and Assessment
    All artists must face the reviews of critics - whether it is from their audience, their peers, their arts patrons, or themselves. How do you use assessment to measure the impact of your instruction program? How do you create and assess learning objectives for your instruction sessions? What do you measure and how do you collect that information?

  • Brushes, Paints & Palettes: Technologies and Innovation
    What new or innovative tools of the trade have you used to transform your library session into an information literacy work of art? With such resources as tablets, clickers, Webscale discovery tools, tutorials, and web & social media software on your pallette, how do you produce your masterpiece?

  • Inside the Frame: Visual Literacy
    They say seeing is believing, but should it be? In an increasingly visual world, our students should be aware of messages / meanings conveyed by their visual surroundings. How can we help our students and faculty effectively and ethically use and decipher the visual cues they come in contact with everyday? How we ensure they can critically consume and competently contribute to this visual culture in which many of them are immersed?

  • Mixed Media Magic: Collaborative Relationships
    Mixing media can create a beautiful work of art! Who have you "mixed" with to develop collaborate information literacy initiatives? Suggested partners include other librarians, classroom faculty, local schools, campus departments, and other organizations.

  • Theory & Technique: Instructional Design and Performance
    Artists create their work by effectively utilizing what they feel are the best theories and techniques, whether learned in school or in the field. Suggested topics include session design, lesson plans, self-paced student modules and student engagement.

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 24, 2014: Deadline to submit poster session proposal
  • February 5, 2014: Notification of acceptance of poster sessions
  • May 8-10, 2014: 42nd Annual LOEX Conference in Grand Rapids, MI
  • May 9, 2014*: 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 24, 2014.

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 31, 2014. 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: Todd Wiebe at posters2014@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 9)

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