EmailMe Form - 2017 YALSA Symposium Call for Papers

2017 YALSA Young Adult Services Symposium Paper Proposal

Libraries: Helping All Teens Build a Better Future

Libraries are in a unique position to support the needs of teens as they take their first steps towards their future. They provide an opportunity for teens to explore their identity; learn about the larger community and their place(s) in it; pursue their passions; investigate career options; create positive change; and more. Join us at the 2017 YA Services Symposium as we explore the many ways that libraries and library staff can help ensure all teens, especially those with the greatest needs, are prepared for college, careers, and life.

Louisville, KY, November 3 -5, 2017

Application Requirements:
• All paper proposals must be received by February 1, 2017.
• All applicants will be notified the week of March 15, 2017.
• All paper presenters must register at the reduced presenter rate ($69) for the Symposium by September 1, 2017.
• All paper presenters must fund all their travel costs to the symposium.
• Only one paper proposal per person will be accepted.
• For questions, please contact Nichole O’Connor at noconnor@ala.org or 1.800.545.2433 x4387

Accepted papers will be considered for a future issue of YALSA's Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults only if they are research papers that meet the guidelines of the journal.

Date Submitted *

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Name *

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Email *

Phone *

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ALA/YALSA Membership Number (You do not need to be a member to submit a proposal)

Presenter Bio (25-50 words) *

Title of paper *

Abstract (fewer than 100 words) *

Please indicate briefly why you believe this paper should be accepted. (How does it relate to the theme & to YALSA's vision of teen services as outlined in its report, "The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: a Call to Action)? *

Has this paper been presented anywhere else? If so, please state where and when. *

Please list any special needs: (We will do our best to accommodate).

Please indicate the main audience for your program: *

School library staff

Public library staff

Both school and public library staff

Other

If you indicated other above, please elaborate here:

Describe your study methods/methodology in 150 words or fewer: *

If my paper is accepted, and meets the research requirments to be published in JRLYA, I agree to submit the completed manuscript to YALSA no later than Nov. 1, 2017, so that it can be published in an upcoming issue of JRLYA. I also understand that edits to my manuscript may be required in order for it to be published. *

Yes

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