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RFP for the Joint Study Institute in 2000
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) of the American Association of
Law libraries (AALL) is soliciting program proposals for the Joint Study
Institute (JSI) to be hosted in 2000 by AALL. Proposals are solicited from
AALL members and other interested parties. Proximity to the JSI site is not
an element in the selection process. This will be a one-time multi-day
program. Each proposal is reviewed by a team of PDC members selected on
the basis of their knowledge of the specified topic. Experts in a
particular field may also be consulted in addition to the PDC reviewers.
Contents of individual proposals will be kept in confidence. Proposals are
individually rated and the final selection is based on several factors
including the proposed learning outcomes, experience of the speaker(s),
proposed program content and format, suggested program materials, speaker
credentials and references, the marketability of the program, developmental
cost, and presentation cost.
Participants will be notified of the selection results within 2 weeks of the
completion of the selection process (see time line below). Questions should
be directed to AALL Educational Program Coordinator, Lara Koban, at (312)
939-4764 or lkoban@aall.org.
Program specifics:
The Joint Study Institute series is co-sponsored by the American, British
and Irish, and Canadian associations for law librarians. [Note: we may also
be adding in the Australian and New Zealand associations] These Institutes
are designed to give delegates an opportunity to learn more about the law
and legal systems of the host country, and to examine and discuss
transnational professional concerns. The JSI in 2000 will be the second
Institute in the series. The Institute will run for two and one-half to
three days and will be scheduled immediately before the July 2000 AALL
Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The site of the Institute has not yet been
determined.
* Anticipate a faculty of 6 to 8, plus program coordinator
* Program to be suitable for a group of 50 to 75 participants
* To include a minimum of 4 hours of interactive participation. This may
include library tours, break-out groups, hands-on training sessions, etc.
* Hard copy course materials are expected
The creator/presenter of the selected proposal and AALL will sign a contract
outlining the schedule, payment and (if applicable) rights to the program
materials. Travel expenses to and from this event, housing accommodations
for up to four nights, and a modest stipend will be paid in accordance with
AALL's reimbursement policies and through use of AALL's travel agent for
transportation and travel. AALL expects to pay a curriculum development fee
following an evaluation by the Director of Programs and the Professional
Development Committee for the fulfillment of the requirements of the
contract.
Target audience:
Law librarians from the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL), the
British and Irish Association of Law Libraries (BIALL), the American
Association of Law Libraries (AALL), and librarians from other jurisdictions
such as Australia and New Zealand. Program should appeal to librarians
working in a variety of environments: academic, firm, corporate, court, etc.
Level: Basic/Intermediate
Program content:
The broad theme will be "U.S. Law and Practice in a Changing Global
Environment." Proposals should examine the roots of our common legal
heritage (legal history), provide an overview of the American legal system,
and present perspectives on U.S. law and practice. The JSI educational
program should include a mix of comparative, substantive, and practical
programs with a balance of academic and practitioner-oriented sessions.
Proposers may want to consider covering topics such as:
* the impact of globalization on legal education, the courts, and legal
practitioners
* the challenges of library support for transnational practices (firms with
multiple locations)
* a guide to international litigation in U.S. Courts
* the treaty process - from inception through enforcement
* transnational concerns - developments and research tools in human rights,
intellectual property, electronic commerce
The proposer should also be prepared to design activities which may foster
interaction among the participants and development of professional
cooperation.
Proposal content:
* Clearly stated learning methodologies and learning outcomes
* Detailed topics/content to be covered
* Description of knowledge on the topic of [SPECIFY TOPIC]
* Description of faculty qualifications, curriculum vitae and references
* Description of program history and references for previous presentations
of program (if applicable)
* Statement of teaching methods
* Description of hardcopy course materials
* Description of electronically formatted materials or published text that
will be used for the course (if applicable)
* Specify A/V equipment and other facility requirements - Note #1
* Cost estimates for curriculum development (if applicable) - Note #2
* Cost estimates for presentation (excluding travel costs) - Note #3
Time line:
Proposals, including proposed faculty names, due by 3/1/99
Proposal selection by 3/31/99
Draft curriculum and schedule due by 6/30/99
Final curriculum and schedule due by 10/1/99
Notes:
#1 Live Internet access adds significant costs to the individual
registration fee and poses the risk of technical difficulties. In addition,
it restricts the number of potential sites, the number of potential
participants, and scheduling flexibility. Considering alternatives such as
screen captures may be a more viable option.
#2 Development fee for new presentations ranges from $300 - $500
#3 Speaker honorarium ranges from $400 - $750 per day (6-7 contact hours)
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