NASIG's 2nd call for papers (Meg Mering) ERCELAA@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 11 Jul 2000 18:36 UTC
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:13:31 -0500 From: Margaret Mering <mvm@UNLLIB.UNL.EDU> Subject: NASIG'S 2ND CALL FOR PAPERS North American Serials Interest Group 16th Annual Conference May 23-26, 2001 CALL FOR PAPERS (http://www.nasig.org/public/NASIG2001.html) "NASIG 2001: A SERIALS ODYSSEY" The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) returns to Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, for its 16th annual conference, May 23-26, 2001. Trinity is a small, private, liberal arts and sciences undergraduate institution of 2500 students, named by U.S. News & World Report as "number one in the West" among regional universities for the eighth consecutive year. Originally patterned after an Italian village, the campus encompasses 177 acres and is adorned with red brick buildings, native live oaks, beautifully landscaped grounds, and sparkling fountains. Trinity University offers a skyline view of downtown San Antonio. Combining Old World charm, a multicultural heritage, and numerous cultural and historical attractions, San Antonio is a friendly, enchanting city to visit. Chart your course now for this conference. NASIG's annual conference provides a forum for anyone interested in the exchange of serials information, issues, trends, and innovations. Proceedings are published in both print and electronic formats, with the electronic version made available to NASIG members on the NASIG Website (www.nasig.org). Note: A separate call for Poster Sessions will be issued at a later date. The 2001 Program Planning Committee invites proposals for preconferences, plenaries, issues, and workshops that relate to the conference theme "NASIG 2001: A Serials Odyssey." Plenary Papers and Issues (Concurrent) Sessions We seek proposals for plenary papers and issues sessions that deal with visionary or overarching issues (i.e., "the big picture"). Analysis of trends, historical perspectives with an eye towards future implications and evolutions in the serials industry and within libraries are other possibilities. What role will current players have in the production and dissemination of serial publications in the 21st century? Who will be new players in the industry? What will scholarly journals be like in five years? ten years? Will serials survive or be transformed totally for all those involved in information access? What happens to basic values and traditional workflow of library and information professionals? What implications are there for users and practitioners to explore, adapt to, and shape this information? Will there be black holes or parallel universes of serials information and communities? Some additional suggestions to spark ideas include, but certainly are not limited to: Redefining serials Aspects of serials information (i.e., marketed, packaged, paid for, accessed, preserved?) E-commerce, subscription models Knowledge management; distance education Transformation of libraries and user needs; virtual libraries Digital initiatives and issues Standards for serials in all areas (cataloging aspects, publishing, access, etc.) Workshops and Preconferences The Committee also invites proposals for workshops and preconferences that provide practical information and specific processes about managing serials within an organization. Typically, workshop leaders share experiences in a collegial setting and facilitate discussion with participants if appropriate to the presentation. A few examples include, but certainly are not limited to: Changes in user education and users Trends in evaluating, acquiring, managing, accessing e-journals Licensing arrangements; copyright implications and considerations Managing staff and other resources; decision making strategies for survival Impact of e-journals on binding, microformat, archiving, etc. NASIG invites members of the information community to submit proposals and suggest topics and speakers. The Program Planning Committee reserves the right to combine, blend, or refocus proposals to maximize relevance to our membership. In some instances, the Committee invites selected presenters for proposals submitted by teams. Proposals are reviewed competitively. Please include ALL of the following information for optimum consideration: Required for ALL Presenters named in the proposal: 1. Name and mailing address 2. Telephone and fax numbers and email address 3. Program Title 4. Abstract: a 200-300 word abstract clearly explaining the proposal and its relevance to the conference and its attendees. 5.Program Type: A prioritized list for program preference (plenary, workshop, preconference) Proposals should be submitted via email, if possible, no later than: AUGUST 1, 2000 To: Meg Mering, NASIG Secretary Principal Serials Cataloger N209 Love Library University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln NE 68588-0410 phone: 402-472-3545 fax: 402-472-2534 email: mmering1@unl.edu