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ACRL’s 1984 National Conference: Call for Participation

Myths and realities: have the academic and research libraries of the 80s exchanged new myths for old myths? Has advanced technology produced its own myths? Planning for academic libraries should be based on realities, but how many myths exist in the guise of reality? The 1984 ACRL National Conference in Seattle will explore these issues. Contributed papers are a major feature of the Conference. Alternative formats such as symposia or panels will be considered. Papers or proposals for alternative format presentations are welcome on issues surrounding the theme.

The following are examples of possible topics and some related myths/realities.

•Information and the Electronic Age: cost is a barrier to library automation; the book is obsolete; information is free; collection development policies are useful.

•Libraries: the library is the heart of the university; consultants solve your problems; libraries share resources.

•Library Users and Services: professional reference service is required by users; only librarians can do online searching; bibliographic instruction is ineffective.

•Bibliographic Control and Access: Controlled vocabulary is necessary; all elements in the MARC record are needed for effective access; subject access is unnecessary.

•The Profession: Faculty status assures professionalism; continuing education is essential; burnout is a cop-out.

Each paper submitted will be reviewed by at least two referees as part of the selection process. Criteria for selection include clarity, originality, relevance to the theme, and suitability for oral presentation.

Papers should be a maximum length of 2,500 words. Papers accepted by the referees and the Contributed Papers Committee will be returned to authors for final editing and preparation of camera-ready copy to be included in the conference proceedings. Proposals for presentation in alternative formats will be reviewed by the Contributed Papers and Conference Executive Committees. Those selected will not be included in the conference proceedings.

Papers may be scheduled for presentation more than once. Each presentation will last 20 minutes. Presenters must attend the conference at their own expense. Additional instructions to authors will be mailed upon receipt of the Notice of Intention to Submit a Paper.

Schedule for submission:

June 1, 1983—Notice of Intention to Submit a Paper.

October 1, 1983—Papers due.

December 1, 1983—Notification of acceptance. ■ ■

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Notice of Intention to Submit a Paper