[SOA] Deadline April 3: SOA Poster Session Submissions

[Angela O'Neal]

The Society of Ohio Archivists Poster Session Submissions are due Monday, April 3, 2006. (Final posters do not need to be completed until April 20.) Poster sessions allow students to share research results with colleagues, and network with professional archivists throughout the state. Students in archives, library, history and related fields are encouraged to submit proposals. 
 
Poster sessions do not have to relate to the conference theme. Sample topics include: case studies of Ohio archives/libraries/ museums; research projects utilizing archival materials; studies of archival digitization projects; examinations of EAD, MARC and other standards; other archives-related topics

 The Ohio Historical Society will host the conference April 19-21, 2006. Poster sessions will be presented at the conference's evening reception on April 20, 2006. Students should be available to discuss their posters and answer questions at the reception, and winners will be announced following the reception. Students presenting poster sessions are eligible for the discounted conference rate of $15. First prize for the contest is $100, second prize is $50, and third prize is $25. Submit your proposal by April 3, 2006 via the online form: www.ohioarchivists.org/conference/postersessions.html 

Guidelines for creating a poster session and information on space requirements are available on the conference website. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! 

Angela O'Neal 

Society of Ohio Archivists, Vice-President, Program Chair
Digital Projects Manager 
Ohio Historical Society 
1982 Velma Ave. 
Columbus, OH 43211 
(614) 297-2576