Have you done some research and feel like sharing? The APLA 2014 Program Committee invites Dalhousie SIM students to submit electronic poster proposals to be considered for presentation online at the 2014 APLA conference. An electronic poster is a brief, dynamic presentation highlighting your research. This new session format is titled Web Exclusive: Spotlight on Student Research. The theme for APLA 2014 is Step into the Spotlight and focuses on library marketing, advocacy, and outreach efforts. Electronic posters are invited along these themes, although submissions along other themes also are welcome.

Accepted presentations will be added to the conference blog, have a feature Twitter chat, and presenters will have the option of table space on Friday, June 6^th. There is WiFi in the presentation area. Presenters are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet though some equipment will be available to use on site.

To submit an electronic poster for consideration, please send an email by April 4, 2014 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 email, and phone number.

Suggested tools to create electronic posters include: Prezi, Keynote, Haiku Deck, and Projeqt. Other opportunities for student presenters may include guest blogging and live tweeting at events.

All those submitting abstracts for posters will be contacted by April 11, 2014. Applicants will be notified of the results. Please note that the APLA first timer’s grant covers registration fees for student presenters who need the financial assistance. Details can be found on the APLA website (deadline is March 31^st).

Dalhousie students can send their electronic poster proposals via email to mailto:tara.rumsey@dal.ca.

 

Canadian Library Association 2014 National Conference and Trade Show

Victoria, British Columbia. May 28-31, 2014

 

The Student-to-CLA award provides an opportunity for a member of the MLIS class to attend the Canadian Library Association (CLA) conference.

CLA Conference Experience

At the conference, MLIS students are involved in a variety of activities and will have great opportunities to network with members of the library and information community. Work schedules average four to six hours per day and are designed to include duties that provide broad exposure to CLA conference activities. Assignments are planned to allow students to attend conference events of their choice within the parameters of their duties.

These duties may include, but are not limited to:

• attending selected program sessions/events
• utilizing social media tools to report live on conference activities and sessions
• providing written articles on sessions and activities for potential publishing in CLA Feliciter or other communiqués
• monitoring voting at the Annual General Meeting

Students will also be expected to:

• attend the First Timers’ Breakfast
• take advantage of the unparalleled networking opportunities

What the CLA Student Program covers

CLA will provide complimentary full registration. CLA will pay for shared accommodation (three nights) at a CLA conference hotel in Victoria and will provide an allowance to cover some meals based on the individual student’s schedule.

What the CLA Student Program does not cover

Travel to the conference site is the responsibility of the student, either as a personal expense or with the support of their student association or faculty.

Eligibility

To be eligible to attend the CLA National Conference, students must:

• be enrolled in a full time degree program in library/information studies
• be a member in good standing of CLA
• be able to attend the entire conference (May 28-31, 2014)
• agree to write a brief statement about their conference experiences for Feliciter and Inform.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of academic achievement, leadership potential, and demonstrated interest in the profession. In addition, students must be an active volunteer in their CLA Student Chapter, university program, or in the community.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a 200-250 word statement outlining their academic achievement, leadership potential and demonstrated interest in the profession. Those that include examples of their volunteer activities related to their CLA Student Chapter, university program, or in the community will be considered.

Submit to JoAnn Watson (JoAnn.Watson@dal.ca)

Closing Date: March 30, 2014

One of the School’s strong supporters for its foundation and in its early years, before her untimely death, was Provincial Librarian, and Past President of the Canadian Library Association (CLA. 1957/1958), Alberta Letts. Dalhousie University recognized Ms. Letts’ contribution by establishing the Alberta Letts Travel Award to enable MLIS students to attend the annual CLA Conference.

This year the, CLA National Conference and Trade Show will be held in Victoria BC. SIM will provide one student with opportunity to attend the conference (May 28-31, 2014).

Eligibility

• Open to MLIS students – full-time or part-time, returning and graduating.
• Provide proof that they are a member in good standing of CLA (& a CLA student chapter member)
• Be able to attend the entire conference (May 28 – 31, 2014)

Prize

• Airfare, hotel & registration (to a maximum of $1000.00).
• Reimbursement made only upon receipt submission by June 14, 2014.

Requirement

The award winner will submit a brief article about his/her CLA Conference experience for publication in the SIM Inform Newsletter. Embedded multimedia items are welcomed & encouraged.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit a 200-250 word statement explaining why attendance at the CLA conference is a “must” for an MLIS student, and why this opportunity should be offered to them.

 

Submit to JoAnn Watson (JoAnn.Watson@dal.ca)

Closing Date: March 30, 2014