NASIG 1997 Call for Papers Susan Davis 13 Jun 1996 15:36 UTC
This message is being cross-posted to a number of lists. Please excuse any duplication. Thank you. 12TH ANNUAL NASIG CONFERENCE (May 29-June 1, 1997) CALL FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS, AND PRECONFERENCES "Experimentation and Collaboration: Creating Serials for a New Millennium" The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG), an organization that serves the interests of U.S., Canadian and Mexican members of the serials information chain, will hold its 12th Annual Conference on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, a center of technological and intellectual experimentation and development. NASIG's annual conference provides a forum in which librarians, publishers, vendors, educators, binders, systems developers, and other serials specialists exchange views, present new ideas, proactively seek solutions to common problems, and discuss matters of current interest. The proceedings are published in The Serials Librarian and in electronic format on the NASIG web site. NASIG's Program Planning Committee invites proposals for plenary papers and preconferences that deal with "big picture" aspects of the theme. We are especially interested in papers or preconference ideas that will examine the experiments and collaborations which will shape serials and communication in the next millennium. Examples: -coping with the "digital shift" -cataloging and organizing evolving forms of information -innovative partnerships for information management -the blurring of librarian/vendor/publisher roles -new technologies and their effects on the flow of information -ensuring the security of digital information -issues in government publishing -licensing of information The Committee also invites workshop and preconference proposals that will provide practical ideas and assistance in preparing for and adjusting to change as the new millennium approaches. Workshop leaders share their experience in a collegial setting and facilitate related discussion with those in attendance. Examples: -new technologies/services/software packages/standards -managing in times of change -meeting the challenges of archiving digital information -experiments and innovations in technical processing, public service, and administration -underground/alternative press publications -charging for and paying for electronic publications -new models for the business of serials NASIG invites anyone in the information community to submit proposals and suggest topics/speakers. The Program Planning Committee reserves the right to combine, blend, or refocus proposals to maximize program breadth and relevance to our membership. As a result, only one presenter from proposals submitted by teams may be invited to participate. Since proposals are reviewed competitively, please include complete information for maximum consideration: * name, address, telephone/fax numbers, and e-address of the proposer(s) * program title * a 200-300 word abstract clearly explaining the proposal and, if appropriate, its relevance to the theme * a prioritized preference for the proposal: plenary, workshop or preconference Proposals should be submitted, via e-mail if possible, no later than August 1, 1996 to Connie Foster, NASIG Secretary to receive consideration. Send proposals to Connie Foster, Serials Supervisor, Helm-Cravens Library 306, One Big Red Way, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101; e-mail: rfosterc@wkyuvm.wkuy.edu ############################################################################ Susan Davis Head, Periodicals Central Technical Services Lockwood Library Bldg. Buffalo, NY 14260-2200 (716) 645-2784 (716) 645-5955 fax unlsdb@acsu.buffalo.edu