CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Deadline: February 24, 2012

Rapidly evolving technology and the current state of economic scarcity is creating a new environment for those in the fields of information science and substance abuse. The organizational and information silos of the past are no longer effective because they foster competition, complacency, redundancy, isolation and suspicion in an environment that requires collaboration, accessibility, efficiency, responsiveness and sustainability. How can we, as information scientists, substance abuse professionals and professionals in related fields, view this need for change as an opportunity instead of a crisis? How can we step out of our silos to break down barriers to communication, create reciprocal partnerships and find new and sustainable ways to present information to the diverse populations we serve?

The 2012 SALIS Conference will focus on substance abuse and information science issues that will enable stakeholders across the spectrum to:

• learn the different languages and unique concerns of potential partners to reach out in a collaborative spirit to share resources and information;
  
  
• use technology to break out of closed information and organizational structures to bridge the gaps between fields and create more effective, sustainable systems;
  

• build a knowledge and skills base that will help them to create new and different ways of presenting information.

Whether you are a librarian, information specialist, policy maker, researcher, community leader, health practitioner, coalition member, local, county, state or federal agency worker or working in prevention, treatment and recovery fields, we invite your relevant submissions.

Abstracts should be 200 words or less and must be submitted by February 24, 2012 to ensure full consideration. Submit online:  http://bit.ly/salis2012_abstract

The online form enables you to create a unique login account that will allow you to return and edit your submission at any time before the deadline. You will receive an email confirmation when your abstract is selected for the conference with additional information for presenters. If you would like to discuss your presentation idea, please email Stephanie Asteriadis, sasteriadis@casat.org, as soon as possible.

SALIS.org will keep you informed of new information regarding the conference, hotel, and transportation. We look forward to seeing you in Reno May 22-25, 2012!