(via NASIG, formerly the North American Serials Interest Group, Inc.)
The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for the Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions for the 31st NASIG conference in Albuquerque, NM, June 9 to 12. The theme of the conference is “Embracing New Horizons. The Great Ideas Showcase and the Snapshot Sessions will be held concurrently on Friday, June 10, 4:45 to 5:45 PM. Presenters must be available to discuss their showcases or present their snapshots during that time.
The Great Ideas Showcase will provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas, new workflows, and new applications of technology in an interactive and informal setting. Great Ideas can be demonstrated in a variety of ways: posters, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc. Participants will be given a table or poster board (3.5 x 7.5) to showcase their idea to attendees, depending on their need. The Snapshot Sessions will consist of up to eight 5-minute presentations with a focus on an idea, project, workflow, etc. If you’ve always wanted to speak at NASIG, but haven’t felt like you had enough to say for a full session, this is a great opportunity for you.
Proposals may present a report of a research study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description of an innovative program that may be of interest to the serials community. Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the showcase or snapshot. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, showcases and snapshots should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution.
Submit your Great Ideas Showcase proposal here, and submit your Snapshot Session Session proposal here.
Proposals must be received by 5pm EST on Thursday, March 24,2016. Members of the Program Planning Committee will evaluate abstracts, and presenters will be notified of the status of their proposal by early April. (Note: Presenters for the Great Ideas Showcase or Snapshot Sessions do not qualify for a registration discount. Presenters must be registered for either the full conference or for Thursday single day registration.) Inquiries may be sent to the NASIG PPC Chair and Vice-Chair, Danielle Williams and Corrie Marsh, at ppc@internal.nasig.org.
We look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque!