Presenting at Professional Conferences Elizabeth Lieutenant, MSL(I)S University of Michigan, School of Information “Attending Professional Conferences” event The Catholic University of America, June 2, 2016
Exploring the Conference Ecosystem Niche Conferences SLA: Philadelphia, June 2016 ACRL: Baltimore, March 2017 ASIST: Crystal City, October 2017
Regional Conferences Maryland/Delaware Joint Conference Virginia Library Conference
Big-tent Conferences ALA: Orlando, June 2016 Washington, DC Conferences Computers in Libraries Conference on Inclusion & Diversity in LIS
Student-led Conferences
Symposium on LIS Education: Illinois GSLIS DERAIL Forum: Simmons SLIS Social Justice and Libraries Open Conference: Washington iSchool
Conference Presentations as Research Process
ALISE Poster
Submit: Sept '14 Present: Jan '15
ALISE Paper
Submit: July '15 Present: Jan' 16
CUA Poster
Submit: Sept '15 Present: Feb '16
iConference Paper Submit: Sept '15 Present: March '16
iConference Poster Submit: Oct '15 Present: March '16
ALISE Panel Submit: July '16
Keys to Conference Presentation Success Find your People
Work on Projects
Work Hard
Play Hard
Peers
Course projects
Submit
Take breaks
Mentors
Work experience
Prepare
Explore
Colleagues
Independent research
Present
Enjoy
So What?
Scholarly Outcomes
Contribute to our field’s knowledge base
Professional Outcomes Develop and demonstrate your skills, experience, and knowledge
Personal Outcomes
Make your mark Have an impact
Thank You! Presenter: Elizabeth Lieutenant Email:
[email protected] Web: www.elizabethlieutenant.com Presentation repository (via ResearchGate): https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elizabeth_Lieutenant Please contact me if you have any questions, are interested in collaborating, or would like formative feedback on your conference presentations. Happy conferencing! J
