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Extreme reference sounds interesting, Bill. And a good fit for this ACRL session, I think. (Maybe others have prospective proposals as well...) -Jodi > One person sits at the computer, typing and searching and browsing, and the other has more time to think, talk, ponder, > reach into memory, and kibitz. From: Adam Burling [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 11:20 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [STS-L] ACRL invites Cyber Zed Shed proposals - Dec.12 deadline Are you a tech savvy librarian using new technologies in innovative ways? Adapting existing technologies to reach user needs? Here is an opportunity to share your innovations with your colleagues, library administrators, and others at ACRL 14th National Conference, March 12-15, 2009, in Seattle! Grab your 20 minutes of fame and educate others - submit a proposal for a Cyber Zed Shed presentation. The ACRL 14th National Conference Innovations Committee is looking for proposals that document technology-related innovations in every area of the library. Whether you are teaching in a classroom, answering questions from patrons; acquiring, cataloging, processing or preserving materials; or providing other services, we're interested! We invite you to submit your most innovative proposal to help us make Seattle the site of a truly groundbreaking conference! FORMAT Cyber Zed Shed presentations are 20 minutes in length, with fifteen minutes to present a demonstration, and five additional minutes for audience Q&A. Presentations should document technology-related innovations in academic and research libraries. A computer, data projector, screen, and microphone will be provided in the Cyber Zed Shed theater. You will be responsible for bringing all other equipment required for your demonstration, except as agreed to in advance. Cyber Zed Shed presentations will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 in the Cyber Zed Shed theater, adjacent to the exhibit floor in Seattle. HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL Proposals must be submitted via the online proposal form at https://marvin.foresightint.com/surveys/Tier1Survey/ACRL/284 <https://owa.ala.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://marvin.foresighti nt.com/surveys/Tier1Survey/ACRL/284> . Please have the following information ready at the time you submit your proposal: * Contact information * How does this technology make you and/or your library more effective, efficient, or productive? (200 word limit) * Describe your innovative application of technology as it applies to libraries. (200 word limit) * What technology will you require for your presentation? Please list all equipment, software, and connections you will need/bring for your demonstration. * Time slot preference (Friday morning, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon). DEADLINE Proposals must be submitted by Friday, December 12, 2008 (midnight CST). NOTIFICATIONS Applicants will be notified via e-mail in January 2009. Visit http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/seattle/program/cyberzeds hed.cfm <https://owa.ala.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://owa.ala.org/exchw eb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/seat tle/program/cyberzedshed.cfm> for complete details. Questions should be directed to Margot Conahan at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> , or call 312-280-2522. ** The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing nearly 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. ACRL is on the Web at http://www.acrl.org.