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The YALSA Midwinter Research Paper Presentation is an annual event whose purpose is to provide a venue for educators, library staff, students, and others interested in serving teens through libraries to gather and explore a topic of current interest that impacts the field. A jury will select one research paper to be delivered at the next ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter Meeting. The presenter will receive up to $1,500 to defray travel and registration costs. The research paper will be published in YALSA’s open source, peer-reviewed after the conference. For locations and dates of upcoming Midwinter Meetings, visit the .

Research Paper Topics

The YALSA Midwinter Research Paper Presentation Jury is seeking proposals for papers presenting points of view based on current research and relating either to topics covered in YALSA's . The agenda includes five priority areas:

Purpose

To provide a venue for educators, library staff, students, and others interested in serving teens through libraries an opportunity to gather and explore a topic of current interest that impacts the field.

Application Requirements

Please use the .

• Paper proposals are due no later than June 1 each year.
• Only previously unpublished research papers will be accepted.
• The winner will be selected, and all applicants will be notified by September 1.
• All paper presenters must register for the Midwinter Meeting by December 1.
• Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply
• For questions, email the .

Eligibility Requirements

Any individual from within or without of the library community is welcome to submit an application. Membership in ALA/YALSA is not required. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Winners

2019 -

2018 - Kafi Kumasi, “Doin’ the Knowledge: Using Hip Hop as Framework to Study Youth New Media Practices"

2017 - none selected

2016 -

2015 -

2014 -

2013 -

2012 -