A fascinating list in the Columbia Daily Tribune (20 February 2011) of Mid-Missouri’s top slaveholders in 1861:
LINK
NOTE: Top slaveholder on the list was J.K. Ragland of Saline Twp., Cooper County, with 81 slaves. Close on his heels was John R. White of Franklin Twp., Howard County, with 76 slaves. Top female slaveholder was Jane Howard of Boonville, Cooper County, with 47 slaves.
Monday, February 28, 2011
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Fascinating article about artifacts left behind by visitors to a replica of the Vietnam Memorial exhibited in Blue Springs, Missouri in October 2010:
LINK
LINK
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN LIBRARIANS
June 13-16, 2011; Association of Christian Librarians 55th Annual Conference, Cedarville University; Cedarville, OH. Our theme is “Inspiring Greatness: The Library in the Academy” with keynote speaker Megan Oakleaf, presenting “Library Assessment in the Real World”. ACL is an association of librarians who embrace the Christian faith and has over 500 members! Contact April VanPutten via email or at 937-766-2255, or visit the conference website:
http://conference.acl.org
http://conference.acl.org
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RESEARCHING AFRICAN AMERICAN ROOTS
The National Archives at Kansas City is offering the following free Genealogical Workshop:
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m.--Noon-- Researching African American Genealogy
Taught by researcher and author Dr. Dorothy Witherspoon, author of Researching Slave Ancestry, this workshop will cover genealogy research strategies and resources to help those interested in exploring African American family history, including overcoming roadblocks caused by slavery. Using case studies and hands-on examples, participants will learn about using primary research documents such as the Federal census. Information will be shared on tools useful in discovering the untold history of generations of African Americans seeking to trace slave ancestry. Witherspoon will be available after the workshop to sign copies of her book, available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives.
These workshops are free, but reservations are encouraged. To ensure your seat call 816-268-8010 or register by emailing kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m.--Noon-- Researching African American Genealogy
Taught by researcher and author Dr. Dorothy Witherspoon, author of Researching Slave Ancestry, this workshop will cover genealogy research strategies and resources to help those interested in exploring African American family history, including overcoming roadblocks caused by slavery. Using case studies and hands-on examples, participants will learn about using primary research documents such as the Federal census. Information will be shared on tools useful in discovering the untold history of generations of African Americans seeking to trace slave ancestry. Witherspoon will be available after the workshop to sign copies of her book, available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives.
These workshops are free, but reservations are encouraged. To ensure your seat call 816-268-8010 or register by emailing kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI LIBRARY SCIENCE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
Received from our pals at Mizzou:
We invite you to come and learn about the exciting opportunities available for graduates of our American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s program at informational sessions being held at various locations from March 3-March 12:
More Information
We invite you to come and learn about the exciting opportunities available for graduates of our American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s program at informational sessions being held at various locations from March 3-March 12:
More Information
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
PHOTO ID SOON REQUIRED FOR MISSOURI VITAL RECORD REQUESTS
Beginning March 1, 2011, you’ll need either a photo ID, or two alternate forms of ID. Story here:
Article in Columbia Missourian
Article in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Article in Columbia Missourian
Article in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
ANCESTRY.COM MARKS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Nearly 35 Million Americans Can Find an Ancestor in the World’s Largest Online Collection of African American Family History Records
PROVO, UTAH (February 1, 2011) – In honor of Black History Month, Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, today launched more than 250,000 new historical records documenting early African American family history. The five new collections span more than a century and contain important details about the lives of African Americans who bravely fought in the U.S. Civil War, document the transportation of slaves to and from the prominent slave ports of New Orleans and Savannah, GA, and include poignant first-person accounts from former slaves.
Ancestry.com’s historical record collection now contains more than 3.2 million African American slave records. As 88 percent of the United States’ black population in 1850 was comprised of slaves, when extrapolated to its current population, nearly 35 million Americans may find a slave ancestor in Ancestry.com’s African American collections.
The Ancestry.com African American Historical Record Collection includes thousands of poignant stories that bring this part of American history to life. One story outlines how Solomon Northup was lured from New York to Washington, D.C with the promise of a job in a circus. Instead he was kidnapped, put on a boat to New Orleans and sold into slavery. His liberation in 1853 prompted him to write “Twelve Years a Slave, 1841-1853,” which became both a popular seller at the time and an important historical document. The ship record of his transfer to New Orleans, which also lists most of the cast of characters from his book, can be found in Ancestry.com’s Slave Ship Manifests from New Orleans, 1807-1860. (original record images available)
The five new collections form part of the 60 million records already included in Ancestry.com’s African American Historical Record collection—the largest online collection of African American family history records available. These new collections are:
·US Colored Troops Service Records, 1861-1867: Approximately 178,000 African American troops served the Union in the final two years of the US Civil War. Their compiled service records include enlistment papers, casualty sheets, death reports and correspondence.
· Slave Ship Manifests from Savannah, 1789-1859: Although the transatlantic slave trade was banned in 1807, the internal transportation of slaves remained, especially as the tobacco industry diminished in the North while the cotton industry boomed in the South. These port records document the arrival and departure of more than 10,000 slaves through the port of Savannah, GA.
· Slave Ship Manifests from New Orleans, 1807-1860: Another important Southern port, this collection includes records for more than 100,000 slaves who arrived or departed through the port of New Orleans.
· Freedmen’s Bureau Records, 1865-1878: The Freedmen’s Bureau was formed after the Civil War to aid in Reconstruction efforts. This collection contains hundreds of thousands of records relating to former slaves the Bureau helped find work, to establish schools, negotiate contracts, seek medical care, legalize marriages and more.
· Slave Narratives, 1936-1938 (updated): In the early 1930s, an effort began to document the life stories of 3,500 former slaves. The result is a series of moving, individual accounts of their lives, as told in their own words.
With collections such as these now online and searchable for the first time, exploring African American roots is becoming increasingly accessible and popular. For example, leading African American actress and singer Vanessa Williams’ own family journey will be showcased during the second-season premiere of the hit NBC series “Who Do You Think You Are?”on Friday, February 4. Ancestry.com is the official sponsor for the NBC series and worked closely with the producers to provide the family history research for those celebrities featured. Lionel Richie’s family history will also be showcased this season, building on the compelling African American stories of Spike Lee and Emmitt Smith, who were featured last season.
“As we continue to expand our collection of African American family history records, more Americans than ever can make exciting breakthroughs when researching their early heritage,” said Josh Hanna, Head of Global Marketing at Ancestry.com. “According to independent statistical analysis, one in nine Americans has early African roots and so may have ancestors just waiting to be discovered in our collections.”
These inspiring collections can help millions of African Americans uncover their own family stories. To search the African American Historical Record Collection, visit www.ancestry.com/aahistory.
For further stories and updates related to African American family history research, you can also follow Ancestry.com on Facebook and Twitter.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site.
PROVO, UTAH (February 1, 2011) – In honor of Black History Month, Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, today launched more than 250,000 new historical records documenting early African American family history. The five new collections span more than a century and contain important details about the lives of African Americans who bravely fought in the U.S. Civil War, document the transportation of slaves to and from the prominent slave ports of New Orleans and Savannah, GA, and include poignant first-person accounts from former slaves.
Ancestry.com’s historical record collection now contains more than 3.2 million African American slave records. As 88 percent of the United States’ black population in 1850 was comprised of slaves, when extrapolated to its current population, nearly 35 million Americans may find a slave ancestor in Ancestry.com’s African American collections.
The Ancestry.com African American Historical Record Collection includes thousands of poignant stories that bring this part of American history to life. One story outlines how Solomon Northup was lured from New York to Washington, D.C with the promise of a job in a circus. Instead he was kidnapped, put on a boat to New Orleans and sold into slavery. His liberation in 1853 prompted him to write “Twelve Years a Slave, 1841-1853,” which became both a popular seller at the time and an important historical document. The ship record of his transfer to New Orleans, which also lists most of the cast of characters from his book, can be found in Ancestry.com’s Slave Ship Manifests from New Orleans, 1807-1860. (original record images available)
The five new collections form part of the 60 million records already included in Ancestry.com’s African American Historical Record collection—the largest online collection of African American family history records available. These new collections are:
·US Colored Troops Service Records, 1861-1867: Approximately 178,000 African American troops served the Union in the final two years of the US Civil War. Their compiled service records include enlistment papers, casualty sheets, death reports and correspondence.
· Slave Ship Manifests from Savannah, 1789-1859: Although the transatlantic slave trade was banned in 1807, the internal transportation of slaves remained, especially as the tobacco industry diminished in the North while the cotton industry boomed in the South. These port records document the arrival and departure of more than 10,000 slaves through the port of Savannah, GA.
· Slave Ship Manifests from New Orleans, 1807-1860: Another important Southern port, this collection includes records for more than 100,000 slaves who arrived or departed through the port of New Orleans.
· Freedmen’s Bureau Records, 1865-1878: The Freedmen’s Bureau was formed after the Civil War to aid in Reconstruction efforts. This collection contains hundreds of thousands of records relating to former slaves the Bureau helped find work, to establish schools, negotiate contracts, seek medical care, legalize marriages and more.
· Slave Narratives, 1936-1938 (updated): In the early 1930s, an effort began to document the life stories of 3,500 former slaves. The result is a series of moving, individual accounts of their lives, as told in their own words.
With collections such as these now online and searchable for the first time, exploring African American roots is becoming increasingly accessible and popular. For example, leading African American actress and singer Vanessa Williams’ own family journey will be showcased during the second-season premiere of the hit NBC series “Who Do You Think You Are?”on Friday, February 4. Ancestry.com is the official sponsor for the NBC series and worked closely with the producers to provide the family history research for those celebrities featured. Lionel Richie’s family history will also be showcased this season, building on the compelling African American stories of Spike Lee and Emmitt Smith, who were featured last season.
“As we continue to expand our collection of African American family history records, more Americans than ever can make exciting breakthroughs when researching their early heritage,” said Josh Hanna, Head of Global Marketing at Ancestry.com. “According to independent statistical analysis, one in nine Americans has early African roots and so may have ancestors just waiting to be discovered in our collections.”
These inspiring collections can help millions of African Americans uncover their own family stories. To search the African American Historical Record Collection, visit www.ancestry.com/aahistory.
For further stories and updates related to African American family history research, you can also follow Ancestry.com on Facebook and Twitter.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site.
FREE WORKSHOPS AT NARA-KC
The following free genealogical workshops will be offered at the National Archives at Kansas City.
Friday, February 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Introduction to Alien Files
Alien files contain United States immigration documents generated and collected since the mid-20th century with a wealth of data, including visas, photographs, applications, affidavits, correspondence, and more. The National Archives at Kansas City houses alien file records prior to 1909 for immigrants who lived throughout the entire United States.
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Researching African American Genealogy
Taught by researcher and author Dr. Dorothy Witherspoon, author of Researching Slave Ancestry, this workshop will cover genealogy research strategies and resources to help those interested in exploring African American family history, including overcoming roadblocks caused by slavery. Using case studies, and hands-on examples, participants will learn about using primary research documents such as the Federal census. Information will be shared on tools useful in discovering the untold history of generations of African Americans seeking to trace slave ancestry. Witherspoon will be available after the workshop to sign copies of her book, available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives.
To make a reservation or for more information call 816-268-8010 or email kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
Friday, February 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Introduction to Alien Files
Alien files contain United States immigration documents generated and collected since the mid-20th century with a wealth of data, including visas, photographs, applications, affidavits, correspondence, and more. The National Archives at Kansas City houses alien file records prior to 1909 for immigrants who lived throughout the entire United States.
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Researching African American Genealogy
Taught by researcher and author Dr. Dorothy Witherspoon, author of Researching Slave Ancestry, this workshop will cover genealogy research strategies and resources to help those interested in exploring African American family history, including overcoming roadblocks caused by slavery. Using case studies, and hands-on examples, participants will learn about using primary research documents such as the Federal census. Information will be shared on tools useful in discovering the untold history of generations of African Americans seeking to trace slave ancestry. Witherspoon will be available after the workshop to sign copies of her book, available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives.
To make a reservation or for more information call 816-268-8010 or email kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ANCESTRY.COM'S NEW iPAD APP FOR GENEALOGISTS
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource, today announced the availability of its new iPad app called Ancestry.
Built specifically to deliver a compelling tablet experience, the new Ancestry app brings to life on iPad's large screen multi-generational family trees complete with images of original family records and photos, making iPad a powerful tool for users to display and share their trees with family and friends in an interactive, highly visual way.
"Ancestry.com is committed to leveraging the latest technology to make what we offer on our website easily accessible, simple and enjoyable to use for family history novices and experts alike, at their desks or in the field."
The Ancestry.com app for iPad is now available for free at the iTunes App Store. A new version of the popular Ancestry.com iPhone app, which includes more features for navigating a family tree and viewing records already attached to a tree, is also available for free in the App Store.
A dynamic, intuitive user interface and integration with Ancestry.com makes it simple for users to record memories, edit vital information, document life events and organize photos, and also for use in conducting field research, collection, and documentation.
Introducing Ancestry.com onto this compelling platform takes the website one step closer to its mission of helping everyone discover, preserve and share their family history.
"Since I already use my iPhone to document my life, it's natural to use it to document my family tree," said Ancestry.com user Aaron Vaughn of San Francisco. "Being able to research and upload photos and information on-the-fly makes updating my Ancestry.com account a seamless part of my life. Now, with the new iPad app, I've got all the added benefits the larger format affords."
Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product for Ancestry.com, comments: "The new Ancestry iPad app makes it fun and easy to explore and share your family history research by allowing you and your family to tap and swipe your way through your family tree, old photos and records.
To get started, just download the apps to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, log in to your Ancestry.com account and choose a family tree.
LINK
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site at www.ancestry.com.
Note: "iTunes," "iPod," "iPad" and "iPhone" are all registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Built specifically to deliver a compelling tablet experience, the new Ancestry app brings to life on iPad's large screen multi-generational family trees complete with images of original family records and photos, making iPad a powerful tool for users to display and share their trees with family and friends in an interactive, highly visual way.
"Ancestry.com is committed to leveraging the latest technology to make what we offer on our website easily accessible, simple and enjoyable to use for family history novices and experts alike, at their desks or in the field."
The Ancestry.com app for iPad is now available for free at the iTunes App Store. A new version of the popular Ancestry.com iPhone app, which includes more features for navigating a family tree and viewing records already attached to a tree, is also available for free in the App Store.
A dynamic, intuitive user interface and integration with Ancestry.com makes it simple for users to record memories, edit vital information, document life events and organize photos, and also for use in conducting field research, collection, and documentation.
Introducing Ancestry.com onto this compelling platform takes the website one step closer to its mission of helping everyone discover, preserve and share their family history.
"Since I already use my iPhone to document my life, it's natural to use it to document my family tree," said Ancestry.com user Aaron Vaughn of San Francisco. "Being able to research and upload photos and information on-the-fly makes updating my Ancestry.com account a seamless part of my life. Now, with the new iPad app, I've got all the added benefits the larger format affords."
Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product for Ancestry.com, comments: "The new Ancestry iPad app makes it fun and easy to explore and share your family history research by allowing you and your family to tap and swipe your way through your family tree, old photos and records.
To get started, just download the apps to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, log in to your Ancestry.com account and choose a family tree.
LINK
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site at www.ancestry.com.
Note: "iTunes," "iPod," "iPad" and "iPhone" are all registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Friday, February 04, 2011
MoSGA CONFERENCE 2011
The Missouri State Genealogical Association is pleased to announce that its Annual Conference, August 5-6, 2011, will be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Our keynote speaker, Henry Z. “Hank” Jones, will be lecturing on “18th Century Emigration”; “When the Sources are Wrong”; and “Family Tradition: Separating Fact from Fiction”.
Hank has been a professional genealogist since 1965. He is a very entertaining genealogical lecturer, an accomplished writer, and a respected Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists. He is best known for his extensive work with Palatine genealogy and for his popular book, Psychic Roots. Hank also has a long career as an entertainer and screen actor. He will be available to autograph copies of his books and CDs at the conference. Find out more about Hank on his web site:
LINK
We'll also have our usual great line-up of supporting speakers- it's looking to be one of our best conferences ever!
More info? http://mosga.org/
Nancy Waller Thomas
Conference Chairman
Columbia, MO
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Our keynote speaker, Henry Z. “Hank” Jones, will be lecturing on “18th Century Emigration”; “When the Sources are Wrong”; and “Family Tradition: Separating Fact from Fiction”.
Hank has been a professional genealogist since 1965. He is a very entertaining genealogical lecturer, an accomplished writer, and a respected Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists. He is best known for his extensive work with Palatine genealogy and for his popular book, Psychic Roots. Hank also has a long career as an entertainer and screen actor. He will be available to autograph copies of his books and CDs at the conference. Find out more about Hank on his web site:
LINK
We'll also have our usual great line-up of supporting speakers- it's looking to be one of our best conferences ever!
More info? http://mosga.org/
Nancy Waller Thomas
Conference Chairman
Columbia, MO
GENEALOGY & LAND RECORDS SYMPOSIUM
Focus on use of homestead land records by genealogists.
Dates: July 15-16, 2011
Place: Truman Center, Southeast Community College, 4771 W. Scott Rd., Beatrice, NB 68310
URL: http://www.southeast.edu
Dates: July 15-16, 2011
Place: Truman Center, Southeast Community College, 4771 W. Scott Rd., Beatrice, NB 68310
URL: http://www.southeast.edu
FREE FACE TIME FOR YOUR SOCIETY
Good news if you belong to a member society:
Genealogical societies that are members of FGS are eligible to participate in Spotlight on Societies at our 2011 Conference. This will be a "display only" section of free tables in the hallway near the classrooms. If societies wish to make sales, they must reserve (and pay for) a regular exhibit booth.
To send boxes of brochures for Spotlight on Societies or for the Free Literature Table, ship to the following address BETWEEN August 1 - 15, 2011:
Shirley Aleguas
195 E. Elm St.
Waverly, IL 62692
NOTE: Please mark such boxes "Society Literature" or "Free Literature."
Genealogical societies that are members of FGS are eligible to participate in Spotlight on Societies at our 2011 Conference. This will be a "display only" section of free tables in the hallway near the classrooms. If societies wish to make sales, they must reserve (and pay for) a regular exhibit booth.
To send boxes of brochures for Spotlight on Societies or for the Free Literature Table, ship to the following address BETWEEN August 1 - 15, 2011:
Shirley Aleguas
195 E. Elm St.
Waverly, IL 62692
NOTE: Please mark such boxes "Society Literature" or "Free Literature."
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
MLA CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2011
The Missouri Library Association is currently seeking proposals for the 2011 annual conference, to be held at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO, October 5-7, 2011. Applicants are invited to submit ideas relevant to this year’s theme, “Missouri Libraries: Envisioning Tomorrow.”
The MLA annual conference serves to promote library service, professional growth, leadership, networking, and cooperation amongst those with an interest in libraries. We encourage interested persons to consider leading sessions that will share knowledge, ideas, and provide a representation of topics pertinent to all aspects of public, academic, and special libraries.
Forty-five minute breakout sessions, facilitator led table talks, and all-conference program/event proposals will be accepted. In breakout sessions, presenters give talks and/or lead discussions on specific subjects or aspects of the broader conference theme. Table talks are relaxing, informal, informative, interactive discussion groups intended to stimulate conversation centered on topics of current interest to libraries. The focus is on sharing ideas, concerns, and best practices. All-conference program/event proposals would be for events which would incorporate all conference attendees.
The call for poster sessions will come out at a later date.
Because of physical space limitations at the 2011 conference site, there will be fewer breakout sessions than at last year’s conference. Based on the number of proposals submitted, the program selection process will be more competitive than in previous years in order to maximize variety and balance of conference content.
Submission Guidelines
Proposals must be submitted electronically by filling out the online conference proposal form, located at http://tinyurl.com/2011mlaproposal.
Use the form for all conference sessions, table talks, programs, and events, including established events or new ideas you would like to see happen.
In your proposal, create a 125-175 word abstract, and include main points of the session in 100 words or less. Make sure to mention any technological requirements and additional information, such as equipment needs or room setup requests.
The deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 1. Applicants will receive notification of their status on or before April 1.
Sessions Sponsorship
As in years past, the conference planners will continue to rely heavily on MLA units such as Divisions and SIGs to solicit proposals from membership and other stakeholders. The program selection committee will distribute proposals to MLA unit leadership as proposals are received. Single proposals may be submitted to various units as appropriate, and programs may be co sponsored.
MLA units will be able to review proposals from March 1-16 and decide on which sessions to sponsor. Units will then rank their sponsored programs and submit a list to the program selection committee by Wednesday, March 16 at missourilibraries2011@gmail.com.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is Tuesday, March 1.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact Diane Hunter or Danielle Theiss at
missourilibraries2011@gmail.com.
Timeline
March 1 – proposal deadline
March 1-16 – MLA units and program selection committee review proposals
March 16 – MLA units submit ranked lists of proposals to program
selection committee
March 29-April 1 – applicants receive notification of proposal acceptance status
April 2-9 – tentative conference schedule available
We look forward to receiving your submissions
Danielle Theiss, MLIS, MA
Head of Technical Services
Greenlease Library
Rockhurst University
816.501.4134
danielle.theisswhite@rockhurst.edu
The MLA annual conference serves to promote library service, professional growth, leadership, networking, and cooperation amongst those with an interest in libraries. We encourage interested persons to consider leading sessions that will share knowledge, ideas, and provide a representation of topics pertinent to all aspects of public, academic, and special libraries.
Forty-five minute breakout sessions, facilitator led table talks, and all-conference program/event proposals will be accepted. In breakout sessions, presenters give talks and/or lead discussions on specific subjects or aspects of the broader conference theme. Table talks are relaxing, informal, informative, interactive discussion groups intended to stimulate conversation centered on topics of current interest to libraries. The focus is on sharing ideas, concerns, and best practices. All-conference program/event proposals would be for events which would incorporate all conference attendees.
The call for poster sessions will come out at a later date.
Because of physical space limitations at the 2011 conference site, there will be fewer breakout sessions than at last year’s conference. Based on the number of proposals submitted, the program selection process will be more competitive than in previous years in order to maximize variety and balance of conference content.
Submission Guidelines
Proposals must be submitted electronically by filling out the online conference proposal form, located at http://tinyurl.com/2011mlaproposal.
Use the form for all conference sessions, table talks, programs, and events, including established events or new ideas you would like to see happen.
In your proposal, create a 125-175 word abstract, and include main points of the session in 100 words or less. Make sure to mention any technological requirements and additional information, such as equipment needs or room setup requests.
The deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 1. Applicants will receive notification of their status on or before April 1.
Sessions Sponsorship
As in years past, the conference planners will continue to rely heavily on MLA units such as Divisions and SIGs to solicit proposals from membership and other stakeholders. The program selection committee will distribute proposals to MLA unit leadership as proposals are received. Single proposals may be submitted to various units as appropriate, and programs may be co sponsored.
MLA units will be able to review proposals from March 1-16 and decide on which sessions to sponsor. Units will then rank their sponsored programs and submit a list to the program selection committee by Wednesday, March 16 at missourilibraries2011@gmail.com.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is Tuesday, March 1.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact Diane Hunter or Danielle Theiss at
missourilibraries2011@gmail.com.
Timeline
March 1 – proposal deadline
March 1-16 – MLA units and program selection committee review proposals
March 16 – MLA units submit ranked lists of proposals to program
selection committee
March 29-April 1 – applicants receive notification of proposal acceptance status
April 2-9 – tentative conference schedule available
We look forward to receiving your submissions
Danielle Theiss, MLIS, MA
Head of Technical Services
Greenlease Library
Rockhurst University
816.501.4134
danielle.theisswhite@rockhurst.edu
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