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From: Rebecca Morris <rmorris1855@gmail.com>
To: aaslforum@ala.org
Sent: Thu, May 31, 2012 10:19:42 AM
Subject: [aaslforum] RFP for 2013 AASL Preconference

(shared on behalf of AASL 2013 National Conference Committee)

Preconference Workshops at the AASL 16th National Conference

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently seeking half- or full-day preconference proposals for the AASL 16th National Conference in Hartford, CT. The deadline for preconference proposals is Friday, June 15, 2012.

Note: The call for proposals for Concurrent Sessions at the AASL 16th National Conference will run from Monday, July 2, 2012–Friday, November 2, 2012.

AASL 16th National Conference Overview

Theme: Rising to the Challenge
Estimated Attendance: 3,000
Audience: K-12 Librarians, Program Officers, District Supervisors, Coordinators, Educators, Directors
Location: Hartford, CT
Dates: November 14-17, 2013

Proposal Guidelines

Proposals must include the following:

  • Complete contact information for all speakers. Please note that the person submitting a group proposal will be considered the Program Chair and the main contact for the presentation.
  • Presentation title
  • Specify program length – Preconferences are either half- or full-day.
  • Program outline - the outline should be approximately 300 words or less and should outline the main points of the program, its relevance to attendees, and how you would incorporate at least one active learning exercise in your session.
  • Program description – please include up to 3 learning objectives.
  • Support of the AASL Strategic Plan, the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and/or Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs. Please explain how your program would support these plans.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated for completeness, clarity, originality and timeliness. Special attention will be given to submissions that incorporate one or more of these characteristics:

  • Demonstrates innovative thinking and/or new perspectives
  • Presents strategies for effectively implementing new ideas and technology
  • Incorporates at least one active hands-on learning exercise
  • Design includes activities that will incorporate various learning styles
  • Demonstrates how learning outcomes would be achieved
  • Supports the AASL strategic plan, the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and the Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs.

Any preconference proposals submitted after Friday, June 15, 2012 will not be considered. The call for proposals for Concurrent Sessions at the AASL 16th National Conference will run from Monday, July 2, 2012–Friday, November 2, 2012.

How to submit a proposal

Go to http://www.ala.org/aasl/conferencesandevents/rfp to access the Proposal Submission Form. Complete submissions will only be accepted through this online form. Faxed, emailed, or mailed submissions will not be accepted.

Contact Information

All questions regarding Preconference Workshops at the AASL 16th National Conference should be directed to Melissa Jacobsen at mjacobsen@ala.org or (800) 545-2433 x4381.

For all current AASL RFPs, please visit http://www.ala.org/aasl/conferencesandevents/rfp


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Dr. Rebecca J. Morris
Assistant Professor
School Library Teacher Program
Instructional Technology Licensure Program
Simmons College
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
300 The Fenway, P-212H
Boston, MA 02115

Office Phone: 617-521-2779
Email: rebecca.morris@simmons.edu