[InetBib] [Fwd: Information Literacy Section - Call for papers]

["Dr. Franziska Wein" <Franziska.Wein@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen,

anbei übermittle ich Ihnen den Call for Papers der IFLA Section 
Information Literacy für folgendes Satellite Meeting von 8.-9. August 
2010 in Göteburg:


*IFLA Satellite meeting: Call for papers: Information literacy: context, 
community, culture*

The IFLA Information Literacy Section is organising a satellite meeting 
at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden August 8-9, 2010 in 
collaboration with Gothenburg University. It will consist of a 
networking event on the evening of Sunday 8 August and a full day 
programme on 9 August. The morning will consist of formal presentations, 
and *this call is for papers for this morning of formal presentations*. 
Deadline for proposals is 21^st April. Key aims of the event are:

- To understand the different meanings that information literacy has in 
different cultures, contexts and communities

- To learn about some of the ways in which we can get to know, and meet, 
these different information literacy needs

- To give delegates opportunity to reflect on what matters about 
information literacy to them and think about they might apply what they 
have learnt to their own personal and work context

Note that the afternoon will consist of an "unconference" in which 
delegates will be able to propose and pursue themes of particular 
interest to them. More information about this part of the event will be 
released shortly.

**What we are looking for now*

We are seeking proposals for presentations from people who have:

1) Investigated information literacy in specific contexts, communities 
and cultures. This might have meant investigating what information 
literacy means for a specific group or community, or having explored 
what their information literacy needs were. Presenters should make it 
clear what the context and goals were, and how the investigation was 
carried out.

(Examples: a) a public library working with a local business community, 
through consultation and focus groups, to find out what their 
information needs and behaviour are, to guide service policy and 
delivery; b) researching the conceptions of information literacy of 
schoolteachers, to support their development of information literacy 
teaching for their pupils; c) working with staff and students in a 
university class to find out their information literacy needs).

* or / and*

2) Developed interventions (activities, teaching, programmes etc.) based 
on their understanding of these contexts. Although the emphasis should 
be on the intervention, it should be clear how it is tailored to the 
needs of the specific group / community (e.g. based on previous 
investigations, or in enabling the group/community to collaborate in 
designing the intervention).

In both cases, 1) and 2), ideally, but not necessarily, we are looking 
for initiatives that were developed in a collaborative or participative 
way with the community or group in question. Incorporation of the 
"voices" of the community (e.g. through quotation, video) are welcomed.

Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes in duration.

The language of the meeting is English.

**Timetable for submissions*

1) Proposals must be in by 21^st April 2010, submitted via email to 
il.satellite2010@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 Proposals for papers must include: Title; Abstract of 250 words; 
Author(s) contact information (name, full address, phone, fax, email, 
etc) and affiliation.

2) Successful presenters will be notified by 10^th May 2010

3) Speakers will be asked to provide an extended abstract of circa 800 
words, in English, and a short author biography by 6^th June 2010, for 
inclusion on the event's website.

4) Speakers will be asked to provide copies of their presentations by 31 
July 2010.

**Please note*

All expenses incurred for attending this event are the responsibility of 
the authors whose papers are accepted. Authors/presenters are expected 
to attend the event and present their papers in person.


Viele Grüße!
Franziska Wein

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