CSTL Research Retreat 2005
Call for Papers
Are you currently conducting research or have you recently completed
research in an area related to teacher librarianship? The first national
research retreat will take place in 2005, planned and organised by The
Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship (CSTL) at Charles Sturt
University. This retreat will provide an opportunity for practising teacher
librarians and academics to present research, discuss how to conduct
research, and consider how to apply research findings. The time is right for
beginning a national research conversation, following the recent publication
of the Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: a Review of the
Research by Michele Lonsdale, Australian Council for Educational Research,
for the Australian School Library Association
(http://www.asla.org.au/research/) and the interest in evidence based
practice and action research by those active in the teacher librarianship
field.
The major goals of the research retreat are to:
a. provide an opportunity for practitioners and researchers to meet and
discuss teacher librarianship research
b. facilitate development of a community of research practice
c. lay the groundwork for continuing conversations about research
d. raise the profile of research in the area of teacher librarianship
e. develop a synergy based on research knowledge and practice.
The retreat format will consist of paper and poster presentations in a
focused environment, where discussion and interaction will be vital
ingredients. It will take place immediately before the ASLA national
conference, to allow participants to easily engage in both events without
time conflicts.
Date: Saturday 9 April to Sunday 10 April, 2004, approximately noon to noon
Location: Canberra ACT
Papers
The CSTL seeks papers from practitioners and academics in areas related to
teacher librarianship. Papers should be research-based and may relate to
topics such as:
a.. Research methods in teacher librarianship
b.. Information literacy and learning
c.. Information and communication technologies
d.. Role of the teacher librarian
e.. Impact of school libraries
Papers in other areas related to research in teacher librarianship will also
be welcomed. Both completed research and works in progress are encouraged.
Important dates:
15 September, 2004 Submission of extended abstract (c. 1000 words) for
review
5 October, 2004 Acceptance of abstracts
15 January, 2005 Submission of final papers
Poster Session
Part of the conference will include a poster session in which researchers
will have the opportunity to present ongoing or completed research visually.
Important dates:
15 September, 2004 Submission of abstract (250 words) for review
5 October, 2004 Acceptance of abstracts
15 January, 2005 Submission of graphical outline
Acceptance of an abstract in either section guarantees presentation during
the research retreat.
Submission of Abstracts
Abstracts should not include author identification on the same page. On a
separate page provide author's name, mailing address, place of employment,
position, email address, telephone, fax number.
Abstracts should indicate whether the research is in progress or completed.
Only research that has not been published or accepted for publication before
the retreat will be accepted.
Send abstracts to jmcgregor@csu.edu.au or
Joy McGregor, Director
Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship
School of Information Studies
Charles Sturt University
Locked Bag 675
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Australia
Criteria for Selection
Presentations and posters will be selected on the following criteria:
1.. Quality of the research design
2.. Significance of study or methodology to improving practice
3.. Fit with other presentations
4.. Potential for generating discussion or interaction
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Joy McGregor, Director
Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga NSW Australia
jmcgregor@csu.edu.au
Ph. 02 6933 4065
Fax: 02 6933 2733
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