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Authors’ Corner

This category is for the display of published books, journal copies, or reprints. Manuscripts may not be displayed in Authors’ Corner. The items will be displayed on book stands on a table. Floppy items should be attached to a card to make an effective display. Authors need only bring the material, there is no staffing requirement.

Panel-mounted Posters

Panel mounted posters will be tacked on to a poster display panel. Posters may not be mounted on foam-core or any thick backing that can’t be penetrated by ordinary thumb tacks. Presenters are not permitted to bring easels or other furniture without permission of the Program Chair. RC will provide a display panel and tacks. The display panel will accept a poster up to 46-7/8 inches (119 cm) horizontal and 64-1/2 inch (164 cm) vertical. Any poster that will not fit this dimension must apply as a large format poster. We recommend that the vertical dimension not exceed 56 inches (142 cm). All posters should have a title, the names of the authors, and their home institution. Minimum size for body text is 18 pt (6.35 mm) with 24 point (8.47 mm) recommended. Posters do not need an abstract, but a conclusion is recommended. A poster is a graphic communication. Attention to graphic design yields more effective presentations. An author must attend the poster for at least one hour during the period from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.

Table Display

Table displays are for physical artifacts, not for ordinary printed material. The table is 72 inch (183 cm) x 30 inch (76 cm) table. RC will provide the table. The presenter must provide anything that goes on the table. The display should include a title and the names of the authors. If services such as electricity, internet connection, or anything beyond a clear tabletop are required, arrangements must be made with the Program Chair. An author must attend the table for at least one hour during the period from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.

Large Format

Posters larger than 46-7/8 inches (119 cm) horizontal do not fit on our poster display boards. This category is largely for posters that were prepared for other meetings. Only a few LF presentations can be accommodated. Decisions will be made on an individual basis. LF posters will usually be secured to a wall with gaffer’s tape (provided by Sykes Union). Tacks and masking tape are not permitted on walls or partitions. All posters should have a title, the names of the authors, and their home institution. Minimum size for body text is 18 pt (6.35 mm) with 24 point (8.47 mm) recommended. Posters do not need an abstract, but a conclusion is recommended. A poster is a graphic communication. Attention to graphic design yields more effective presentations. An author must attend the poster for at least one hour during the period from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.