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Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002
From: Connie Foster (Western Kentucky Univ.) <connie.foster_at_wku.edu>
Subject: Call for Papers -- NASIG 2003
North American Serials Interest Group
18th Annual Conference
June 26-29, 2003
CALL FOR PAPERS
“SERIALS IN THE PARK: BLAZING DIVERSE TRAILS IN THE INFORMATION FOREST”
The 18th Annual Conference of the North American Serials Interest
Group will be held June 26-29, 2003, at Portland State University,
Portland, Oregon.
NASIG’s annual conference provides participants with an open and
collegial forum to discuss current and relevant issues and to meet
colleagues who are involved in various aspects of the serials information
chain — from publication to presentation, from promotion to preservation.
The conference is an opportunity for participants to exchange information
about serial publications, trends, issues, innovations and other related
topics. The conference proceedings are published in both electronic and
print formats. The electronic version is made available to all NASIG members
at NASIG’s website: http://www.nasig.org.
The 2003 Program Planning Committee invites original proposals for
pre-conference, plenary, concurrent and workshop sessions that support this
year’s conference theme— “SERIALS IN THE PARK: BLAZING DIVERSE TRAILS IN THE
INFORMATION FOREST.” This year’s theme underscores the variety of formats,
emerging technologies, and newly entering as well as continuing providers in
the field who partner together to offer opportunities that we commonly know
as serials and serials services. Just as parks can grow into beautifully
complex forests, these products and services continue to transform shape and
purpose; what we define as a serial continues to evolve. As we explore and
navigate the forest of serials and their supporting services, the species of
trees and the landscape itself are changing before our eyes. Today’s
colleagues are often those we do not recognize as the traditional serialist;
therefore, we must form synergies as we explore these trails together.
In the past, librarians, vendors and publishers have played carefully
defined roles in the delivery of serial-based information. These roles are
rapidly changing as digital platforms become more and more accessible and
accepted. Integration and shifting of roles and the effect of globalization
are having a very real impact on the serials environment.
Plenary Papers and Concurrent Sessions:
The Committee seeks original proposals (not published or presented
elsewhere) for plenary papers and concurrent sessions that are visionary
and/or comprehensive. These sessions should provide conference participants
with a conceptual framework based on new trends, the intellectual
underpinnings for reconsidering information delivery models, the effects the
restructuring of the serial publications industry has on scholarly
communication and intellectual property rights, or any other presentation of
“big picture” issues. Sessions also may focus on analyses of trends,
historical perspectives and their influence on current economic models, the
future of the serials industry and libraries, among other possibilities.
Those submitting proposals for plenary and/or concurrent sessions may want
to consider the following questions:
· How will new technologies be incorporated to improve access to serial
information?
· How will roles change and what stakes will publishers, vendors and
librarians have in the production and dissemination of future serial
publications?
· What effect will new technologies have on “best practices” and “core
competencies”?
· What does it mean to “redefine serials” and what effect will it have on
information users and information practitioners?
Other additional suggestions to spark ideas include but certainly are not
limited to:
· Transforming libraries and user needs
· Transforming serials production and presentation
· Distance education and distributed learning
· Knowledge management, skills and tools
· Preservation models and “refreshing” technologies
· Digital and virtual “libraries”
· Distribution models and personalized information requirements
Workshop and Pre-conference Sessions
The Committee invites original proposals (not presented elsewhere) for
workshop and pre-conference sessions that provide practical information
about implementing change, restructuring procedures, managing serials
within a rapidly evolving work and business environment, promoting positive
reassignments of duties, and developing new skill sets. Typically, pre-
conference sessions provide a hands-on demonstration and learning
environment, with a limited number of registrants. Workshop leaders provide
collegial support and facilitate discussion with participants. Such sessions
are designed to impart and share information regarding local processes,
procedures, and practices.
Some suggested topics to spark ideas include but certainly are not limited
to:
· Evaluating, acquiring, managing and accessing electronic journals and
gateways
· Assessing and managing electronic journal publishers and aggregators
· New roles for publishers, vendors, or librarians
· Forging new partnerships and relationships
· Intellectual property rights and copyright management
· Managing change while managing staff
· Developing new partnerships and new business models
· Metadata management
· XML, ONIX, and implementing other new standards
· Outreach and strategic planning—identifying information users and their
needs
· Re-evaluating traditional practices
Poster Sessions
The NASIG Program Planning Committee invites applications to present
poster sessions at the 18th NASIG conference in Portland, OR, June 26-29,
2003. Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas and
new applications of technology. They may present a report of a research
study, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, or a description
of an innovative program that may be of interest to the serials community.
Deadline for submission: Applications must be received by Friday, March 7,
2003 [This call will be sent out again in early 2003]
NASIG’s 2003 Program Planning Committee invites members of the
information community to submit proposals and to suggest topics or speakers.
Since the Committee reviews all submitted proposals for their content,
timeliness, and relevance to the conference theme, the Committee reserves
the
right to combine, blend, or refocus proposals to maximize their relevance
and
to avoid duplication. While the Committee welcomes proposal suggestions
from
teams of three or more people, such groups need to designate no more than
two
official co-presenters per session.
NASIG reimburses plenary and concurrent speakers for expenses; workshop
presenters receive one-half off their basic registration. For more
information
about NASIG’s reimbursement policy, please see:
http://www.nasig.org/public/NASIGreimburse02.htm
Submissions should be original in that they should not be exact repeats of
presentations given at other conferences; due to the fact that NASIG
publishes
proceedings, content needs to be unique for copyright purposes.
When submitting a proposal, please include ALL of the following information:
1. Name(s) [No more than 2 contacts]
2. Mailing address(s)
3. Telephone number, fax number, and email address(es)
4. Short (50 words or less) biographical description about proposed speakers
5. Proposed Program title
6. Program type proposal (plenary, concurrent, workshop or pre-conference)
Note: Proposals may end up being accepted as any one of these types of p
resentations - this decision is the purview of the Program Planning
Committee.
7. A 200-300 word abstract, which clearly states the proposal topic, its
relationship to the conference theme, and its relevance for conference
attendees. NOTE: Proposals are welcome from non-NASIG members, but must be
clearly relevant to the aims of the organization and presenters should make
themselves aware of NASIG’s mission and purpose.
Proposals (except for poster sessions) should be submitted via electronic
mail
(attachments in standard word processing programs are welcome) no later than
AUGUST 1, 2002 to:
Bea Caraway NASIG Secretary
BCARAWAY_at_TRINITY.EDU
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