23rd Annual ASDAL Conference
"Libraries, Leadership and the Future"
Friday, June 13 - Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Massachussets, USA

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Proposals for participation in the 23rd annual ASDAL Conference are now being received. The theme, "Libraries, Leadership, and the Future," will focus on various aspects of library leadership in the areas of public services, technical services, administration, systems and electronic resources. Presentations may take the form of papers, poster sessions, pre-conferences, panels, round-table discussions and workshops.

Proposal letters will identify the problem or issue and outline how it will be addressed. Volunteers (individuals, groups) are invited to make submissions to Paulette McLean Johnson via email or fax (707-965-6504) or by filling out the Online Presentation Proposal Form by March 1, 2003.

Papers – Research or position papers that stimulate creative thinking and challenge conventional assumptions. Duration: 1hr.

Poster Sessions – Informal, visual presentations that highlight effective solutions to concerns faced by library. Duration: 1hr.

Panels – Two or more presenters provide unique perspectives on an issue and invite audience participation. Panelists may debate, ask-and-answer questions, present brief position papers, or use a combination of formats. Duration: 1 hr.

Round-table discussions – Share ideas and help to solve problems in small, informal group discussions. Submit a local problem and get suggestions from other colleagues on how to solve it. Duration: 1 hr.

Workshops – Hands-on learning of a new skill; concentrated focus on particular issue; opportunity to develop successful strategies. Facilitate an original workshop or replicate one you have participated in. Duration: 3 to 4 hrs.

Topics are limited only by your imagination and creativity. Several general topics are suggested below.

Leadership Styles Personnel Management Information Literacy Strategic Planning Distance Learning Team Building Committee Meetings

Recruitment and Retention Electronic Serials New Technology Electronic Reserves Staff Evaluation and Motivation Consortia Fundraising

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO DEVELOP

• Every Librarian a Leader

• Qualities of Good Leader

• Leadership for Brick and Click Libraries

• Developing Future Leaders

• Major Trends that Impact Academic Libraries

• Alternative roles for library/librarian

• Collaboration with IT, administrators and faculty

• Leadership in SDA Libraries: Crisis or Opportunity?

• Leadership and Technological Change

SUGGEST A PRESENTER

If you would like to suggest someone as a presenter send name, brief biography and contact information to Paulette.

Presentation Proposal Form (Online)  Presentation Proposal Form (PDF format for printing)

Conference Homepage Registration Form      (PDF format for printing) Preliminary Conference Program      (Last Updated May 4, 2003) Conference Speakers Information Special Events Swap Shop Information Conference Tours Information Conference Housing Information Conference Meals Information Ground Transportation Information

Conference Planning Committee for 2003

Paulette McLean Johnson (President-elect, Chair) Margareta Sbacchi (On-site Coordinator) Lee Marie Wisel (ASDAL Treasurer)

Last Revised May 4, 2003