Call For Papers And Posters

Application via web is preferred.
Proposal form for Papers or Posters

The 21st century ushers in a level of cooperation and outreach that is unparalleled in its energy,enthusiasm,and urgency.The information world continues its rapid evolution with an emphasis on strategic alliances. These alliances in the changing worlds of higher education and related institutions take the form of organizational partnerships, influential consortia, and other affiliations designed to provide creative and flexible service to user groups.

The IATUL Board and the Middle East Technical University Library are delighted to welcome colleagues to Ankara and to offer delegates at the 2003 Annual Conference the opportunity to explore library initiatives, information service models, and responses to cooperative activities in this expanding information world. Mr. Bülent Karasözen, Director of the Middle East Technical University Library invite you to submit a paper or poster and to join the conversation emanating from the conference themes and presentations.

The conference themes have been subdivided in five topics:

• Libraries, education and networking
• Digital libraries
• Library assessment
• Management of libraries and consortia
• Education and training of librarians

Invited speakers include:

• David Ball, Bournemouth University, UK
• Julia Blixrud , Association of Research Libraries, USA
• Deb deBruijn, University of Ottowa, Canada
• Alan Bundy, University of South Australia, Australia
• Paola Gargiulo, CIBER, Italy
• Egbert Gerryts,  University of Pretoria, South Africa
• Maria A.M. Heijne, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
• Warren Holder, University of Toronto, Canada
• C.R. Karisiddappa, Karnatak University, Dharwad
• Norbert Lossau, Bielefeld University, Germany
• David Prosser, SPARC Europe, UK
• Hans Roes, Tilburg University, The Netherlands
• Diann Rusch-Feja , International University Bremen, Germany
• Graham Walton, Northumbria University, UK
• Ian H. Witten, University of Waikato, New Zealand
  
  
  Travel Grants are available for first-time attendees from outside the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and EU countries. Details are enclosed.

Important Dates

• January 1, 2003 Abstracts of papers and posters due to Program Committee.
• February 15, 2003 Notification of acceptance.
• April 25, 2003 Completed papers due to Program Committee.

Contributed Papers

Papers may report the results of completed research, describe research in progress,or present a position on a compelling issue related to the conference themes. Research papers should clearly describe the issue, explain the methodology, and, in the case of completed research, state the conclusions. Position papers might propose theoretical models, present state-of-the-art reviews, or formally describe strategies or innovations that have the potential for substantive impact. Papers are particularly encouraged that challenge current assumptions and provoke readers to think creatively and deeply about the issues facing academic librarians.

Authors should submit a Proposal for Papers or Posters, including an abstract of 300-500 words. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of these abstracts.

The deadline for submission is January1,2003; authors will be notified of acceptance in February 2003.

Authors of accepted papers are expected to register for and attend the conference and will be given 20 minutes to present their papers within a 30-minute time slot. Completed papers should be 1,800-2,500 words long and should be scholarly in nature, well organized, clearly written,and rigorously argued.Papers will be published on the IATUL web site and in the IATUL Conference Proceedings on CD-ROM.
The deadline for submission of completed papers is April 25, 2003.

Poster Sessions

Poster sessions are informal presentations featuring successful solutions to problems and innovative library-based projects with important lessons for the academic and research library community.Posters may use graphics, tables, or charts, but must not exceed the space provided on a standard 6-foot table. Lap top computers and visual display devices may be used if the presenter provides them. These interactive sessions will be scheduled in a single time block during which the presenter should be prepared to repeat the presentation several times. Each presentation should last about ten minutes including time for questions from the audience.Abstracts of poster sessions may be published on the IATUL web site.

Authors should submit a Proposal for Papers or Poster,including an abstract of 300-500 words.Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of these abstracts.

The deadline for submission is January1,2003 ; authors will be notified of acceptance in February 2003.

Selection Criteria

The Program Committee will evaluate the content of abstracts for relevance to the conference themes,clarity,originality,and timeliness. Abstracts should be for original work that has not been published elsewhere. Special attention will be given to:

• Presentation of scenarios demonstrating new concepts or models of partnerships.
• Construction of new models that contribute to discussion of the creation and expansion of alliances.
• Contribution of ideas for placing academic libraries in positions of leadership in information technology and related services.
• Presentation of strategies for implementing relationships and technologies for the benefit of the teaching/learning process.

Requirements

Conference presenters will be required to:

• Register for and attend the conference
• Grant permission for possible taping of presentation
• Assign IATUL first publication rights, but not exclusive copyright
• Provide the paper in both paper and electronic versions