Deadline Extension – Posters submissions are still being accepted for the 2013 APLA Conference happening at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) in Charlottetown, PEI, May 14-17th, 2013.

New deadline for poster submission is April 12, 2013.

The theme for APLA 2013 is Go Organic! Locally Sourced Libraries.  The theme underlines the idea of the library as a “natural” part of a healthy community.  Focusing on the vital services and space offered while highlighting homegrown library initiatives.

Posters are invited along the same themes as those of the contributed papers, although submissions along other themes also are welcome.

Poster presenters will be allotted table space during the Poster Presentation Session. There is WiFi in the presentation area. If you are planning an electronic poster presentation, you must bring your own laptop computer as well as a standalone version of your presentation.

You will be required to staff your print or electronic poster during a portion of the conference. The Poster Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, May 16th at 11:30 pm-1:30pm.

To submit a poster for consideration, please send an email to Sara Kneževic, SIM AA Program Convener 2012/2013 (knezevic@dal.ca) by April 12, 2013 with the following information:

Name of the project
A brief structured abstract (no more than 250 words)
Name(s) and contact information of the presenter(s) including address, email, and work phone number

Please note that conference registration fees will be waived for student presenters of posters who need the financial assistance.  All those submitting abstracts for posters will be contacted by April 26, 2013. Applicants will be notified of the results.

Dalhousie students can send their poster proposals via email to Sara Knežević at knezevic@dal.ca.