Call for Papers - ICCC/IFIP Conference on Electronic Publishing J.W.T.Smith 28 Aug 1996 01:23 UTC
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** NB - Please forward a copy of this CFP to any list you feel might be interested but is not already listed in the 'To:' field above - Thanks *** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ICCC/IFIP Conference on Electronic Publishing --------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Venue: University of Kent at Canterbury, UK Date: 14 - 16 April 1997 Audience: Academics, publishers and commercial organisations Requirements: We are looking for papers, which will be given 30-35 minutes for presentation (plus 10 minutes discussion), on the themes specified below. We are also considering holding a poster session for appropriate papers. Both types of contribution will be assessed by a review panel prior to acceptance, and both will subsequently be eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. Assessment of eligibility will be made on the basis of submitted abstracts. Conference: Two themes will run in parallel throughout most of the conference. They are: Technical theme, including but not limited to: New technology for handling electronic publication; Relevant developments in networking; Standardisation requirements; Interface developments. Socio-economic theme, including but not limited to: Changing roles of publishers, subscription agents, libraries and others involved in the information dissemination process; Author/reader requirements; Subject differences; Economic/financial questions. Abstract: Submitted abstracts should consist of about 500 words. They should, in addition, include title, author's name, institutional affiliation, contact information, and which of the above topics is being addressed by the paper. Abstracts can be submitted by mail, electronic mail or fax to the address below. Both theoretical and practical papers are requested - practical papers based on experience are especially encouraged. Conference fees will be waived for the authors of accepted contributions. The closing date for submitting abstracts is 1 November 1996. For further information on the submission of papers,or to discuss a possible topic not covered above, please e-mail: iccc-epconf@lboro.ac.uk Otherwise you may telephone, fax, or write to: Fytton Rowland Department of Information and Library Studies, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, UK Phone +44 (0)1509 223039 Fax +44 (0)1509 223053 Further information about the conference (including a 'registration of interest form' for prospective speakers or delegates) can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.ukc.ac.uk/library/ICCC/index.htm