IFLA 2001 Call for Papers: Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres

[Steven Hofmann <shofmann@ALA.ORG>]

The following call for papers is posted by AASL on behalf of Ann Symons:

67th Council and General Conference: International Federation of Library =
Associations and Institutions IFLA Boston 19 - 25 August 2001
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CALL FOR PAPERS: OPEN SESSION OF THE SECTION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND =
RESOURCE CENTRES
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We invite you to submit a proposal for a paper at the Open Session of the =
Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres to be held during the =
IFLA Conference in Boston.

Proposed papers should cover the theme:

School libraries: making a difference in learning.
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School librarians have always known that an accessible, welcoming library, =
well-resourced and professionally staffed, improves the lives of children =
and young people. Increasingly there is evidence that leaning and =
achievement is better when libraries and librarians are integrated into =
the learning and teaching process. This Open Session of the Section will =
consist of presentations that consider the ways in which libraries, books =
and information make a difference.
Proposals for contributions are sought now.
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An abstract should accompany the proposal, of at least one page.
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The deadline is 30 December 2000. The result of the selection process will =
be announced by the end of January 2001.
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Papers should not exceed 10 pages, including references. In order to be =
included in the conference papers, a camera-ready copy will be due by 11 =
May 2001. Presenters will be allowed 20 minutes for the delivery of their =
paper.
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Please note that all fees, including registration to the conference, =
travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors of the =
accepted papers.
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Glenys Willars, Chair of the Section of School Libraries and Resource =
Centres
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INTENT TO SUBMIT A PAPER: print or type the following information
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Address
Telephone number Home
                      Work
Fax number
E-mail address
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Title:
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Note: include an abstract of one page
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Language in which the paper will be presented:
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Equipment required for presentation
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Send your proposal to:
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Glenys Willars Chair IFLA Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres
LSE Rothley Crossroads
929/931 Loughborough Road
Rothley
Leicester
LE7 7NH
United Kingdom
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Tel +44 116 267 8008
Fax +44 116 267 8039
E-mail gwillars@leics.gov.uk

posted by:

Steven L. Hofmann
Coordinator of Communications
Managing Editor, Knowledge Quest

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