TORONTO: ALCTS AS Program--Why Can't Johnnie and Jane Get Published : Research Basics Scott Wicks 04 Jun 2003 20:10 UTC
THE PROGRAM Program Title: Why Can't Johnnie and Jane Get Published : Research Basics WHAT: Johnnie and Jane are intelligent, hardworking librarians, but they find the obstacles to getting that first research article published almost insurmountable. Fortunately for them, ALCTS is sponsoring a program that will bring together a team comprised of published authors skilled in research methods and an experienced journal editor along with a facilitator who will help guide Jane and Johnnie (us) through the research process including defining of the research topic, selecting the appropriate research methodology, and conducting the research to publish the findings. WHERE: Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre: Ontario/Niagara (no. 7 on the hotels map) WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2003: 1:30 - 5:30pm Program Objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to * define and refine a research topic * select and apply an appropriate research methodology * understand how to conduct the research * understand how to write up the results of their research for publication Speakers: Don Riggs, Ph.D Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Nova Southeastern University Ed O'Neill, Ph.D. Consulting Research Scientist, Office of Research, OCLC Online Computer Library Center Christian Boissonnas, MLS, MILR Retired Trisha Davis, MLS (moderator) Associate Professor and Head, Serials & Electronic Resources Dept., The Ohio State University Libraries This program is designed to maximize interaction between the speakers and the participants. Come prepared with your research ideas and your motivation to get started! Presented by the ALCTS Acquisitions Section's Research and Statistics Committee Cosponsored by ALCTS Cataloging and Classification Section's Policy and Research Committee ALCTS Serials Section's Policy, Research and Publications Committee For more information, contact Scott Wicks (sbw2@cornell.edu). ACCESS MY CALENDAR THROUGH CORPORATE TIME PH: 607 255-9405 FAX: 607 255-6110 ******************************************************** Scott B. Wicks *** Head, Acquisitions, Bibliographic Control, *** and Documents *** Cornell University Library *** 110B Olin Library *** Ithaca, NY *** 14853-5301 *** ____ *** __ *** *** *** *** *** ***