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Call for Proposals
The 2012 Mississippi State University (MSU) Libraries eResource and Emerging Technologies Summit (MSU-LEETS) programming committee has extended its deadline for accepting proposals for Steal-this-Idea speakers and poster sessions (http://library.msstate.edu/msuleets). The Steal-this-Idea sessions will be 45 minutes to one hour in length, including time for discussion. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that share their own experiences in working with eResources and/or applying social media and emerging technologies in academic libraries. Potential topics include, but are not restricted to:
eResources:
--the impact of eResources on technical services
--managing eResources (P vs E)
--ERMS implementation and use
--institutional repositories
--managing multiple URLs in an OPAC
--licensing and access issues in a consortium
--eBook acquisition and workflow
Emerging Technologies:
--tablets and/or mobile applications in an academic environment
--eBooks and e-readers
--social media applications
--cloud computing
--campus outreach
--augmented reality
--assessment strategies
Please submit 150-200 word proposals for Steal-this-Idea or poster sessions (Emerging Technologies only) by filling out the application located here: http://library.msstate.edu/msuleets. Proposals must be received by May 18th, 2012 in order to be considered.
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Thank you,
The MSU LEETS Programming Committee
Contact information for MSU LEETS Co-Chairs: Amanda Clay Powers (apowers@library.msstate.edu) and June Garner (jgarner@library.msstate.edu)