Law Librarians & Others -
Here's another message posted to the D.C. educational program
listserv that some of you who do not subscribe to that list
might like to see. Victoria Kahn is a member of the 1999 Annual
Meeting Program Selection Committee.
Tim Coggins, Chair
AMPSC
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<dcedprog@hein.wuacc.edu> Subject: Program Proposal Process --
YOU can do it!
How do I propose a program for the next AALL?
Anyone or any group can propose programs. Program proposals are due at
AALL in Chicago in mid-to-late August each year. Because that's soon,
we need to begin planning ASAP! Our meeting next summer is in
Washington, D.C., our nation's capital. To get ideas for programs, talk
to colleagues, friends, clients, and co-workers. The Program Planner's
Handbook, available at http://www.aallnet.org contains forms,
suggestions, and guidelines. Another option to obtain forms is to call
AALL's Fax on Demand service at 908-544-5901. Ask a colleague to review
your completed program proposal to be certain your program description,
goals, learning outcomes, and other information are clear. Be sure the
topic is focused for the time allotted.
What happens next?
All program proposals are reviewed, evaluated, and assigned a score by
the Annual Meeting Program Selection Committee (AMPSC) and, based on the
proposals, the most appropriate programs are selected. Each program has
a coordinator (most often it's the person who proposed the program) and
a liaison from AMPSC. Coordinators locate and confirm speakers, help
with program material submissions, and carry the process through to the
Annual Meeting, working with an established set of deadlines for each
stage of the process. It's a challenging and rewarding process.
What about a workshop?
Sure, if you prefer, you can suggest a workshop; there's a workshop form
in the Handbook. Usually, a workshop is longer, normally a half-day or
a full day. AALL's Professional Development Committee (PDC) assists in
selecting pre- and post-Annual Meeting workshops.
So how do I *do* this?
Here's the story: Fill out the form completely. Be clear and concise
with the program description and learning outcomes. How much time do
you need for your program? Some subjects can be covered sufficiently in
an hour, some need more time. Suggest (but do NOT CONTACT yet) speakers
who are the best individuals to talk about the topic. Consider that
having fewer speakers who talk in-depth about a topic may be better than
a larger panel. AMPSC is most interested in well thought out program
proposals. FYI, there's an AMPSC 'Open Forum' in Anaheim on Monday,
July 13, from 5:30 - 6:30pm. And, along with several others, I'm on
the AMPSC committee; just ask me!
See you in Anaheim!
Victoria Kahn
Victoria Kahn
Library Director
Tucker Flyer & Lewis
Law Library
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