MLA '09: Late-Breaking Poster Submissions

The 2009 National Program Committee (NPC) invites submission of abstracts for a special late-breaking poster section at MLA ’09, May 15–20, 2009, at the Hawaiian Convention Center in Honolulu, HI.

Submissions sought include new technology trends which have recently emerged, innovative library programs, and notable projects or research which have taken place (or been completed) since the original October poster submission deadline. Priority will be given to original submissions. Previously submitted abstracts should only be resubmitted if they include new information or results.

Twenty-five posters will be selected. Posters will be presented during the regularly scheduled poster sessions. Presenters will be required to staff their posters at one of the following assigned times:

Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 18, 2009 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

ABSTRACT: Please submit your abstract in a structured form. Visit http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html for more details. The total word limit is 350 words.

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ABSTRACT TITLE *

OBJECTIVE * (Recommended limit of 60 words). You may substitute your research question as your objective.

METHODS * (Recommended limit of 140 words). Describe your methods in sufficient detail so the reviewers can evaluate your submission adequately. Feel free to include information here about your population(s) and expected results. Most submissions are either case studies or program evaluations.

RESULTS * (Recommended limit of 100 words).

CONCLUSIONS * (Recommended limit of 50 words).

I affirm that if accepted, I grant permission for MLA to publish the abstract in the program supplement and on MLANET and to distribute a PDF of my poster via CD and the Internet. * Please indicate your agreement to this statement:

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Author Information * Please include the following information for each coauthor in the space below: Name; MLA credentials (AHIP or FMLA, if applies); MLA membership (if applies); institution; library or department name; job title; address; city; state/province; country; phone and email address: