3rd International Evidence Based Librarianship Conference

16 – 19 October 2005

Brisbane, Queensland

Australia

 

Call for Contributions

 

Submission of abstract deadline 1 April 2005

 

The EBL 2005 Program Committee invites you to make a submission to the 3rd International Evidence Based Librarianship Conference. The 2005 EBL conference offers a forum for the presentation of cutting edge research within the library and information profession.  It will also provide the opportunity for scholarly discussion about the role and future of evidence based practice within the ever-changing library industry.  The conference is a place for all library and information professionals regardless of their specialisation who are interested in learning how to harness evidence to establish best practice and to make informed decisions that will facilitate excellence in library and information services.  The theme of the conference challenges us to rethink and refine the way in which we work as library and information professionals in the twenty-first century.

 

 

Types of Submissions

 

1.  A Research Paper is a full length paper (not to exceed 10 pages) that critically discusses completed work demonstrating the application of research in practice.  Discussion papers critically exploring issues in the application of evidence based practice to inform professional practice are also welcome. Accepted papers will be published on the conference website.  A small number of papers will be selected for publication in the Australian Library Journal.

 

2.  Hot Topics are shorter papers (1000 words) that critically outline research-in-progress.  Hot Topics are an opportunity to discuss, and receive constructive feedback on, an ongoing research project.  Practical papers that identify and facilitate professional dialogue on key issues within EBL are also welcome.  Accepted Hot Topics will be published on the conference website.

 

3.  Posters will allow for the presentation of new developments in evidence based practice and work in progress.  Posters are an excellent opportunity for new conference presenters.  

Criteria for Selection

 

All submissions will be assessed against the following criteria:

 

·        Relevance to conference theme

·        Clarity, coherence and organization of writing

·        Academic merit including quality of research method, analysis of results and review of existing literature

·        Originality and innovation of the work

 

 

How to Make a Submission

 

A 300 word abstract is required for each submission type.  All submissions should be made using the Submission Template available on the conference website.  All submissions should be sent to the Program Chair EBL 2005 – [log in to unmask].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of abstracts……………………………………………………….. ..…1 April 2005

Notification of acceptance/rejection:…………………………… ………… …..…1 June 2005

Final submission due (Papers & Hot Topics only):...……………………. 1 September 2005

Early bird registration:……………………………………..…..….. ….1 June – 1 August 2005

Conference period:………………………………………………... ….…16 – 19 October 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Visit the EBL 2005 Conference website at http://conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005

 

At least one author of accepted submissions MUST register and attend the conference.

 

 

Andrew Booth

Director of Information Resources and Senior Lecturer in Evidence Based Healthcare Information