Poster Session Proposals
***The deadline for proposal submissions was January 30, 2015; proposals are no longer being accepted.***
***Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!***
The Denver 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 43rd 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:
- Pedagogy: The Art of the Craft
The craft of teaching is a balance of theory, practice, and the desire to deviate from the norm. How do you craft innovative lesson plans, activities, or assignments to engage students? - Assessment: Taste Test to Perfect the Batch
Assessment is a "taste test" of what is happening in your teaching. How do you know if you got it right? How do you know if your students are learning? Assessment or evaluation of teaching and instruction programs is essential to perfecting our craft. Share your assessment tips and techniques. - Collaboration & Outreach: I'll Buy the Next Round
Who's at your table? Collaboration with colleagues, teaching faculty, or other institutions is a worthy investment. How do you take instruction beyond the library's walls? How do you market services and resources? - Learning from Failure: Tweaking the Recipe
Tell us your stories about learning from failure. When your batch fell flat, what was your process for tweaking the recipe and making improvements? - Cultivating Leadership: Lessons from Fellow Crafters
Brewers gain a precise understanding of beer making techniques through training and experience, allowing them to help others cultivate the best batch. How has your leadership empowered colleagues and affected change? How have you worked with colleagues to facilitate transitions to new models of teaching? Have you implemented successful professional development programs that inspired change in cultures and attitudes? - Innovative Contexts: Brewing a New Batch
Transformations in the profession inspire innovative recipes for student success. Whether you've been inspired by the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, innovative technologies, or campus or higher education initiatives, these transformations are vital to pushing our teaching forward. How are you adopting the Framework in your teaching? Are you inspired by national trends, such as MOOCs? What cutting-edge technology are you using to enhance learning?
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.
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 1).
Submission Information
Proposals can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, January 30, 2015.
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 30, 2015. 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 for poster presenters: Sara O'Donnell at posters2015@loexconference.org
Timeline
- January 30, 2015: Deadline to submit poster session proposal
- February 11, 2015: Notification of acceptance of poster sessions
- April 30 - May 2, 2015: 43rd Annual LOEX Conference in Denver, CO
- May 1, 2015*: Poster session presentations (*not 100%, but very likely will occur Friday in the late morning and/or early afternoon)
Poster Proposal Selection Criteria
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
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
