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New website of Bangladesh Association of Young Researcher

2006-10-07T13:43:00.000+06:00

New website of Bangladesh Association of Young Researcher has been hosted at http://www.bayrbd.org/ .BAYR is committed to promoting high quality research in every field of study. BAYR, as the learned society in the field of research in Bangladesh:seeks to promote quality in research in every field of study;promotes independent debate about the quality, purpose and methodologies of research;provides a forum for dissemination and debate of the findings of research;supports the mediation of research findings for policy makers and practitioners;represents young researchers to government, funding bodies and the public;provides training and development for young researchers at all levels;aims to work with others to improve the conditions of work and rights of researchers; andrelates to other associations nationally and internationally which have interests and concerns in research.

International Information Literacy Resources Directory

2006-03-14T23:47:00.000+06:00

Announcing the creation of the International Information Literacy Resources Directory: http://www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco Have you developed information literacy resources, created a course, developed standards or assessment tools or written a thesis on the subject? Would you like to give international visibility to your information literacy work? Then, we invite your to participate in an exciting new web directory, the International Information Literacy Resources Directory. This web repository has been designed by the Information Literacy Section of IFLA in a UNESCO-funded project. The aim of the directory is to enable sharing of information literacy experiences around the world. Access to the database is free to anyone. Visit the website at: http://www.uv.mx/usbi_ver/unesco, and contribute entries for the resources that you have found most useful in your own information literacy endeavors. It is your participation that will enrich this website so that it can serve as a global clearinghouse for Information Literacy resources. You can begin submitting your records immediately. Please, help us to promote this project by sharing this message with relevant listservs and colleagues. Jesus Lau General Project Coordinator Chair, Information Literacy Section/IFLA Director, Universidad Veracruzana, USBI VER Library Veracruz, Mexico

Call for papers

2005-11-01T22:08:00.000+06:00

Dear colleagues,
World Library and Information Congress72nd IFLA General Conference and CouncilSeoul, South Korea. 20 - 24 August, 2006CALL FOR PAPERSThe Public Libraries Section 8 is having its Open Session in Seoul, South Korea2006 on the theme: Dynamic Digitised Services with Audio Visual Content.The overall theme of the 2006 World Library and Information Congress is"Libraries: Dynamic Engines for the Knowledge and Information Society" and ourprogramme is focused at the core of how the digitisation of audio and visualmaterials can transform public libraries into providing innovative and essentialservices for communities making use of public libraries in the 21st century. The process of digitising our services is not merely one of making the writtenword more accessible to our communities but the whole range of audio-visualmaterials encompassing knowledge which is absorbed through sight and sound. Thissession will concentrate on examining innovative services already in place inpublic libraries and welcoming perspectives on how digitised services can bedeveloped further in the future.We are inviting colleagues to submit papers for the open session. Please send adetailed abstract (1 page or at least 300 words) of the proposed paper (must nothave been published elsewhere) and relevant biographical information ofauthor(s)/presenter(s) by 15 December 2005 via email to:John Lake at: john.lake@corpoflondon.gov.uk The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Public Libraries Section'sStanding Committee. Successful proposals will be identified by 31 January 2006.Full papers will be due by 15 April 2006 to allow time for review of papers andpreparation of translations; papers should be no longer than 20 pages. 15 - 20minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the papers during the PublicLibraries Section's programme.Please note that the expenses of attending the Seoul conference will be theresponsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.John LakeSecretary, IFLA Public Libraries Section

Demography: Analysis and Synthesis, Four-Volume Set

2005-11-01T20:31:00.000+06:00

Elsevier is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Demography: Analysis and Synthesis, Four-Volume Set
Editors-in-Chief:Graziella Caselli, Università degli Studi di Roma, ItalyJacques Vallin, Institut National d'Etudes Démographiques, Paris, FranceGuillaume Wunsch, University of Louvain, Belgium
Act now and take advantage of the special Introductory Price!* (See below for details)
"This book is an... indispensable tool for teachers, researchers, and all others involved in demography... Truly impressive!" - Sylvia T. Wargon, Senior Research Analyst, Statistics Canada
"It is an excellent reading for those interested in the social repercussions of population change, and a work of reference and a tool for teaching in demography." - Pekka Martikainen, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland
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"These volumes bring together accessible research findings from scientists working at the cutting edge of demography..." - Elwood Carlson, Director, Center for Demography and Population Health Florida State University
This four-volume collection of over 140 original chapters covers virtually everything of interest to demographers, sociologists, and others. Over 100 authors present population subjects in ways that provoke thinking and lead to the creation of new perspectives, not just facts and equations to be memorized. The articles follow a theory-methods-applications approach and so offer a kind of "one-stop shop" that is well suited for students and professors who need non-technical summaries, such as political scientists, public affairs specialists, and others. Unlike shorter handbooks, Demography: Analysis and Synthesis offers a long overdue, thorough treatment of the field.
Choosing the analytical method that fits the data and the situation requires insights that the authors and editors of Demography: Analysis and Synthesis have explored and developed. This extended examination of demographic tools not only seeks to explain the analytical tools themselves, but also the relationships between general population dynamics and their natural, economic, social, political, and cultural environments. Limiting themselves to human populations only, the authors and editors cover subjects that range from the core building blocks of population change--fertility, mortality, and migration--to the consequences of demographic changes in the biological and health fields, population theories and doctrines, observation systems, and the teaching of demography. The international perspectives brought to these subjects is vital for those who want an unbiased, rounded overview of these complex, multifaceted subjects.
Topics to be covered:
Population Dynamics and the Relationship Between Population Growth and Structure
The Determinants of Fertility
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Historical and Geographical Determinants of Population
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Information Literacy Group

2005-08-12T02:55:00.000+06:00

Information literacy group has been hosted by Information Science Today(www.infosciencetoday.org) a voluntary organization. Groups can be found at groups.yahoo.com/group/infolittoday .
We expect your generous contribution to this group.

Information Science Today Team

CALL FOR PAPERS: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A GATEWAY TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN AFRICA

2005-06-15T20:21:00.000+06:00

The Knowledge Management Research Team(http://www.geocities.com/knowl_he/conf.html ) sponsored by the National Research Foundation in collaboration with the Information Studies Programme, School of Sociology and Social Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) will host the abovementioned conference from 22-24 February 2006. This conference is going to provide an opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaboration among academics, researchers, and information and knowledge practitioners.

Submission Procedure
Submissions should include the speaker's name(s), affiliation, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, a short one-paragraph biographical note, the title of the paper, and an abstract of 400 to 500 words. Each abstract will be double-blind reviewed. Papers accepted will be published in the conference proceedings provided authors present their work at the conference.
Important dates
Submission of abstracts deadline: 30 August 2005
Notification of abstract acceptance: 30 September 2005
Final copy of full paper: 30 November 2005
Notification of paper acceptance: 05 January 2006
Final paper submission: 30 January 2006
All abstracts should be submitted in MS Word as an e-mail attachment to Dr Patrick Ngulube: ngulubep@ukzn.ac.za
For more details about the conference click:
Conference venue
Registration Information
Registration Form
Travel Information
Accommodation Information
Enquiries

2005 Records and Information Management Awareness Workshop,

2005-06-05T13:46:00.000+06:00

2005 Records and Information Management Awareness Workshop, Award & Exposition
(RIMAW 2005)
Theme:
"Theneed forproper Records and Information Managementin a Developing Economy"
Venue:
1st Forty Hotel, Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse II,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Date:
August 2-4, 2005.
Fee:
Day 1 (Free)
Day 2 & 3 Early Registration Price: 35,000 Nigerian Naira (before 4th July,
2005)
Late Registration Price: 40,000 Nigerian Naira (after 4th July, 2005)
(1,000 Nigerian Naira = 5.97 Euro or 7.67 US Dollar)
Objectives
The Workshop is geared toward educating senior business and technology
decision-makers about the strategies and best practices for a service-oriented
Records/Information Management System. The 2005 second edition originally slated
for 4th of May 2005 has been rescheduled for 2-4 August 2005 at Abuja.

Key Benefits
By the end of the workshop attendees will be able to:
* Develop a clear understanding of Information Management and its benefits.
* Manage Information/Records using new technique and technology.
* Design, Develop and Implement an Information Management System.
* Determine the products, services, and skills needed to prepare for an IMS.
* Be able to differentiate between official and non-official document.
* Develop Disaster Recovery Plan.
* Have an understanding of web based Information Management System.
* Conduct Records Inventories and preparation of Retention Schedules.
* Acquire the skills in Data Conversion and Digitisation.
* Take away key action items for their organizations and their businesses.
Target Audience
Federal, State and Local Government Employees, Banks, and the general
Information Resource Management Community.
For registration details, contact:
E-mail: registration@rimaw.org or visit
http://www.rimaw.org/reg.htm

Margaret McKinley Memorial Student Scholarship Essay Competition JUNE 30, 2005

2005-06-05T13:32:00.000+06:00

LACASIS Los Angeles Chapter of ASIST announces an exension to submit essay
to the Margaret McKinley Memorial Student Scholarship Essay Competition

JUNE 30, 2005 is the NEW DEADLINE to submit an essay

----------Contest details and submission instructions----------

Margaret McKinley Memorial Student Scholarship Essay Competition

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and
Technology (LACASIS) is sponsoring the Fourteenth Annual Student
Scholarship Essay Competition. This Competition, first established in 1992,
and renamed in memory of the late Margaret McKinley in 1993, is intended to
encourage students in Librarianship and Information Science Programs to
consider the benefits of participation in the activities of professional
societies.

AWARD: The winner will receive reimbursement funding up to US $1,000 for
registration, airfare, and hotel expenses to attend the ASIST 2005 Annual
Meeting, "Sparking Synergies: Bringing Research and Practice Together @
ASIST '05" and a one-year membership in ASIST. Two runners-up will receive
one-year memberships in ASIST.

ELIGIBILITY: All students enrolled in Library and Information Science
Programs (LIS), including those graduating in spring 2005 at universities
within the areas represented by the Los Angles Chapter of ASIST (Hawaii,
California, Australia, and New Zealand) are eligible to enter.

Students enrolled in graduate programs (at universities within the areas
represented by the Los Angles Chapter of ASIST) not identified as LIS
programs may be eligible. Interested students in non-LIS programs must
include in the essay submission (in addition to other essay requirements
below), a statement explaining how the program mission relates to ASIST and
how ASIST membership and conference attendance would be beneficial.

Membership in ASIST is not required to enter the Competition.

TO ENTER: Compose an essay that addresses the following:
* What specific benefits do I expect to derive from attending the ASIST
2005 Annual meeting?
* How will I integrate these benefits into the start of my new career?
* How might LACASIS or ASIST benefit from you receiving this scholarship?

For details about the theme of the ASIST 2005 Annual meeting, visit the
ASIST website http://www.asis.org

Essays should not exceed 500 words or two typed, double spaced pages. Do
not identify yourself or your school on the essay. Submit the essay with a
separate cover sheet listing your name, address, email, telephone number,
and school by the deadline of June 30, 2005. Essays may be submitted by
postal mail, email, or fax to:

Aura Lippincott
UCLA Anderson School
Rosenfeld Library
110 Westwood Plaza, Suite E202
Box 951460
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1460
Email: alippinc@library.ucla.edu
Fax: 1-310-825-6632

A panel of LACASIS members will judge the essays. Winners will be notified
by July 31, 2005.

Call for papers AND call for suggested speakers!

2005-01-30T03:00:00.000+06:00

The IFLA Information Literacy Section and the IFLA
Management and Marketing Section are holding a joint session
during the Oslo World Library 2005 conference 14-18 August.

Information Literacy: a voyage of discovery for citizens.

The theme is citizens’ discovery of their own capability with
information, and of the ways in which librarians and information
professionals can help citizens fulfill their goals and dreams.
This will be a 2 hour session with presentations and short panel
discussion.

We are aiming to have speakers from different sectors,
perspectives and countries for this session. The speakers may
come, for example, from:

- Public library sector
- Social action and citizen groups
- Public administration
- Community and outreach librarians

The focus for the session is on participants’ understanding the
citizen (your "customer") and what the citizen could gain from
information literacy. The citizens might have educational goals,
business goals, survival goals, or personal goals and dreams.
These are all areas where information literacy could be
transformational.

The focus is also on librarians being willing to put aside
assumptions, acknowledge the skills that citizens already have,
and empathise with citizens' life goals.

Papers may include:

- case studies which show how librarians in different types of
library and culture had built on their knowledge of their market
to create information literacy services or education which had an
impact on people’s lives.

- research, testimony or informed reflection on the needs of a
particular group of citizens, and how this group could benefit
from greater information literacy

If you would like to propose a paper yourself OR if you would
like to suggest a speaker for this theme please contact Sheila
Webber or Christina Tovoté (see below for details). IFLA asks
for a full text paper (this does not have to be lengthy!) to be
supplied before the conference itself. We have applied for
simulataneous translation at this session, but do not yet know
whether we will have it.

Unfortunately IFLA cannot provide funding for speakers’
attendance.

Contacts
- Christina Tovoté, Pedagogical Developer, Stockholm
University Library, SE-10691
Stockholm, Sweden. Email christina.tovote@sub.su.se Tel. +46
8 164005 Fax +46 8 157776 Secretary IFLA Information
Literacy Section

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Sheila Webber, Lecturer, Department of Information Studies, University of
Sheffield, Regent Court, 211 Portobello Street, Sheffield S1 4DP, UK.
Email s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk
Tel. (0044) 0114 222 2641
Fax 0114 278 0300
The Information Literacy Weblog: http://ciquest.shef.ac.uk/infolit/

2005-01-22T01:52:00.000+06:00

World Library and Information Congress
IFLA 71st General Conference (Oslo, August 14–18, 2005)

Theme: “LIS Journals - a Voyage of Discovery beyond Anglo-American shores”

The IFLA LIS Journals Section Interim Standing Committee invites Library and Information Science journal users, authors, editors, LIS educators and publishers to submit paper proposals dealing with strategies to optimise the international impact of the research and professional expertise of countries with national languages spoken by relatively small numbers.

Proposals may focus on, but not limited to:
How do LIS journals in languages other than English, particularly those in languages spoken by smaller language communities, survive and thrive?

How do national policies (in areas such as higher education and research) impact on them?
What do these LIS journals contribute to the world literature of LIS?
What is their impact?
What barriers are there to the world-wide diffusion of their contributions?
To what extent are they covered in the international indexing and abstracting databases?
What can be done to bring their contributions to the attention of the English-speaking world?
What role do they play in bringing contributions from the Anglo-American LIS journals to the attention of their readers?

Important dates:
Please e-mail abstracts (maximum 500 words) by 10 February 2005 to the Interim SC Secretary Ludmila Kozlova (lkozlova@rsl.ru) accompanied by the following information:

Abstract
Names of presenter(s)
Position or title of presenter(s)
Employer or affiliated institution
Mailing address
Telephone/fax numbers
E-mail address
Short biographical statement and resume

Notifications of abstracts acceptance will be issued by 10 March 2005.
The deadline for submission of full papers is 25 March 2005.
Papers with abstracts should not exceed 10-12 pages, including references.
Notifications of papers acceptance will be sent by 10 April 2005.
Submission of full papers (camera ready copies): 1 May 2005.
Papers not accepted for delivery at the open meeting may be selected for publication in the Section’s newsletter in June 2005.

No financial support can be provided, but a special invitation might be sent to authors of accepted papers.
Papers must be submitted in one of the official IFLA languages (English, French, German, Russian, Spanish). You may submit an abstract translated into an official IFLA language other than the language of the text you are submitting.

Requested paper abstracts for Oslo to be sent to:

Ms. Ludmila Kozlova
LISJ Section Interim Secretary & Newsletter Editor Chief, Dept. of Foreign LIS & International Library Relations Russian State Library,

3/5 Vozdvizhenka str.
119992 Moscow, Russia
Phone: (7) (095) 202-3565
Fax: (7) (095) 913-6933; 290-6062
mailto:mbs@rsl.ru and mailto:ludmilakozlova@rsl.ru

To visit IFLA Website: http://www.ifla.org

Call for Papers

2005-01-18T01:34:00.006+06:00

Call for Papers

Special Issue of Government Information Quarterly on “National Security Policies and Implications for Information Flow”

This special issue of GIQ will examine the impacts and implications of national security policies regarding the flow and exchange of information. The aim is to promote government policies around security and terrorism as an important object of scholarly investigation. It is also intended to encourage political engagement around these issues by scholars using a diverse set of analytical tools.

The events of September 11, 2001 triggered the adoption of legislation, policies, and practices in the United States and around the world, including Canada, the European Union, China, Russia and various African countries. The consequences of such initiatives are relevant not only to individuals and institutions in those countries but have broader and more far-reaching impacts as well. In particular, such legislation, policies, and practices have tremendous implications for such issues as access to information, privacy, civil liberties, and intellectual freedom.

This special issue of GIQ focuses on how these recent security policies and practices affect research, publishing and generally how information can be used and shared in modern times. In the United States, for example, trade embargoes have affected the scientific community through the publication ban of authors living in embargoed countries, who are involved in certain types of research (e.g., the use of potentially harmful materials and technologies). In a broader sense, however, the global tightening of information and border controls affect many spheres of society (public sector, private sector, civil society) and have major implications for academic and intellectual freedom, freedom of the press, civil liberties and other democratic principles. As such these issues are of concern to all.

For this special issue of GIQ, we seek articles that address any of the above issues as well as related concerns such as transborder data flow, information resource control, and professional moral and ethical issues. Articles are sought from various perspectives, including academia, publishing, government agencies, business sector and civil society. We also welcome international and/or comparative articles dealing with currently enacted or pending legislation and regulations.

Submissions should not exceed 30 double-spaced pages. The deadline for submissions of final papers is March 31, 2005 to allow for peer review, feedback and revisions. The anticipated publication date is early 2006. For more information and to submit articles for review, contact:

Dr. Nadia Caidi

Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto

nadia.caidi@utoronto.ca

The 11th INFORUM Conference on Professional Information Resources INFORUM

2005-01-18T01:34:00.005+06:00

The 11th INFORUM Conference on Professional Information Resources INFORUM
2005
http://www.inforum.cz/, http://www.inforum.cz/inforum2005/english/

May 24 - 26, 2005, Prague (Czech Republic)
University of Economics

CONFERENCE TOPICS
* User-Friendly Information Services
* Trends & News in the Field of Electronic Information Resources
* Virtual Environment and Heterogeneous Information Resources
* Search Strategies and Virtual Reference Desk
* Information Department Users: How We See Them, How They See Us
* EU Opportunities: How Can Libraries Take the Advantage of EU Support
* Electronic Information as a Challenge for the Information Professionals
* Medical Libraries and Their Users Today and in the Future

PAPER ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION FORM
Participation of both, researchers and practitioners is strongly encouraged.
The first author of the accepted paper will be entitled to free
registration. Abstracts should be sent taking into account the following
requirements:

1. Major theme of the paper should be in line with the conference topics
and the content should be strictly non-commercial
2. Paper title
3. Abstract of 200 words, in English.
4. Author(s) and/or co-author(s) with names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and e-mail addresses.

Abstracts should be sent via the conference web site filling the respective
form http://www.inforum.cz/inforum2005/english/papers2.php If you don't have
access to the web, contact us via e-mail.

DEADLINES
· February 14th, 2005: Submission of abstracts
· by March 8th, 2005: Acceptance notifications
· April 25th, 2005: Submission of full text's electronic versions

PAPERS REVIEWING AND PUBLICATION

The decision to accept or reject a submitted paper proposal is solely with
the Programme Committee. Accepted papers will be published by means of
electronic proceedings on the INFORUM website.

If you need a detailed information, don't hesitate in asking us for it.

Ms. Jana Machonska
conference INFORUM co-ordinator
mailto:jana.machonska@aip.cz

World Library and Information Congress

2005-01-18T01:34:00.003+06:00

Call for papers-Performance measurement satellite conference

2005-01-18T01:34:00.002+06:00

A word version of the proposal document is available in the LIs-Link file
area http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/files/LIS-LINK/

6th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in
Libraries and Information Services
An IFLA Satellite Conference
22nd-25th August 2005, Collingwood College, Durham, UK

The Impact and Outcomes of Library and Information Services: Performance
measurement for a changing information environment

Following five highly successful previous Conferences since 1995, the
Division of Information and Communication Studies in the School of
Informatics, Engineering and Technology at the University of Northumbria in
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is pleased to announce its sixth conference in 2005
and to issue this Call for Papers.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

*Andrew Booth, Senior Lecturer in Evidence Based Healthcare Information &
Director of Information Resources, University of Sheffield, UK
*Sue Henczel, Manager, Training and Consortia, Caval Collaborative
Solutions, Australia
*Karen Motylewski, Research Officer, Institute for Museum and Library
Services, USA
*Dr Roswitha Poll, former director of University and Regional Library Mü
nster, Germany

AUDIENCE

Library and information professionals in ALL sectors of library and
information services and research and teaching staff.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Conference presentations are sought in, but not limited to the following
areas:

* The Digital Library *Measuring Electronic Services *The Internet as
Information Source * Libraries and Information Services ?C Value and Impact
*Methodologies *Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis *Research Projects
*Benchmarking *Evaluating Performance Measurement *Measuring the
Effectiveness of Collaborative Working *Building a Culture of Continuous
Improvement *The Human Dimension

PRESENTATION FORMATS

Proposals are invited for presentations in a variety of formats which may
include, but are not limited to:

*Seminar Presentation *Panel Discussion *Workshop *Meet the Expert
moderated question and answer *Poster Session *Demonstration ?C
Information Technology/Audiovisual

Presentation sessions should be no more than 30 minutes in length including
time for questions from the audience. An outline of the presentation
together with appropriate handouts and/or bibliographies should be made
available (in electronic format) in advance of the conference for inclusion
in the conference notebook. Posters will be displayed for the duration of
the conference with specific time allocated for delegates to discuss posters
with the presenters. Posters are particularly welcome from students.
Poster size should be ISO A1 (594 mm by 841 mm).

The language of the Conference is English

For a proposal form and submission guidelines go to
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/files/LIS-LINK/Call_for_papers_2005_final.doc

or contact Sarah Howells, School of Informatics, Northumbria University,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST. Email: sarah.howells@northumbria.ac.uk, Tel:
00 44 (0) 191 227 3222, Fax: 00 44 (0) 191 243 7203. Website:
www.northumbria.ac.uk/imri

The Conference brochure and other registration details will be published in
June 2005.

Michael Heaney
Head of Service Assessment and Planning
Oxford University Library Services
Clarendon Building
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG
Tel. +44 (0)1865 277236
michael.heaney@ouls.ox.ac.uk

Invitation to the 21st Professional Meetings.

2005-01-18T01:34:00.001+06:00

31.ª FERIA INTERNACIONAL DEL LIBRO DE BUENOS AIRES
21.as JORNADAS DE PROFESIONALES DEL LIBRO
18 AL 21 DE ABRIL DE 2005 - LA RURAL PREDIO FERIAL DE BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires, January 2004

Invitation to the 21st Professional Meetings. 31st Buenos Aires
International Book Fair.

Dear Librarian:

Buenos Aires is the capital city of the southest country in the world,
Argentina. It is a marvelous place, with a wide range of landscapes: huge
mountains, lakes of incomparable beauty, thousand-year-old forests, seaside
and plains ("pampas"). It is in this city were the book fair closest to
your emotions takes place. Its motto for 2005 is "A stage for books".

The 31st Buenos Aires International Book Fair-The Book from Author to
Reader- will be held from April 18 to May 9, 2005. It is considered as one
of the most important book fair in the Spanish speaking world and one of the
most attended in the whole world, with more than 1.000.000 participants per
year.

Professional Meetings, one of the many 31st Book Fair activities, will be
held on April 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2005.

Argentina has a wide and varied production of books, so unique and valuable
as the country itself. Every year almost 17.000 new books are published
containing high intellectual level and an excelent quality of design and
printing which are well known in all cultural fields.

You will not only find Argentine books in our Fair, but also the biggest
offer published in Spanish.
There are more than 8.000 professionals, publishers, booksellers,
librarians, distributors and educators from all over the world attending our
Meetings. There were 1.384 exhibitors (direct and non direct) participating
in the last Fair.

Take us into account when preparing your international book fair visits
calendar!! Fundación El Libro, the Organizer, offers support for book
related professionals willing to attend the 21st Meetings. If you are
interested in obtaining information, please contact:
profesionales@el-libro.com.ar

What else can we tell you?.You surely know that Buenos Aires International
Book Fair´s Professional Meetings are the best opportunity to obtain
excellent contacts and to be acquainted with the wide publishing offer in
Spanish, both from Argentina and other Spanish speaking countries.
Or would you like us to tell you how beautiful Buenos Aires is?.Come and
ckeck it by yourself!!

Sincerely yours,

Marta Díaz Gustavo Canevaro
Director of Fairs President
Fundación El Libro Profesional Committee

Visit www.el-libro.com.ar

LETTER OF ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

2005-01-18T01:34:00.000+06:00

International Library Information and Analytical Center (ILIAC), Washington, DC
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Washington, DC
New York Public Library, New York, NY
University of California in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Seventh International Workshop “Digital Resources and International Information
Exchange: East-West”

The Year 2005 Topic: Digital Information and Intellectual Property

Session 1. Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Digital Technologies and Cultural Heritage: The Role of Libraries
New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street
New York, NY

Session 2. Friday, March 11, 2005
International Cooperation in Library and Information Field: Focus on
Environmental Protection Information, Copyright, and Intellectual Property
American Councils for International Education
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC

Session 3. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Innovation Technologies in Library Education
University of California in Los Angeles
1237 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Organizing Committee seeks original research and application oriented
papers, not previously presented elsewhere, which are relevant to the sessions
topics. You are invited to submit an abstract of your paper for consideration by
the Program Committee via e-mail to iliac@iliac.org.
The following guidelines should be observed in the preparation and submission of
papers:
1. The deadline for abstracts submission is February 25, 2005.
2. The abstract should be a precis of your paper and should not exceed 0.5
Letter size (A4) pages in length.
3. Upon the Program Committee acceptance full texts of papers should be
submitted by March 1, 2005. Anticipated length of a paper should not exceed 6
Letter size (A4) pages.

Contacts:
International Library Information and Analytical Center:
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 463-7566; (202) 463-7567, Fax: (202) 463-7582, E-mail:
iliac@iliac.org
URL: http://www.iliac.org

HARRY CAMPBELL IFLA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE GRANT YEAR 2005

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HARRY CAMPBELL IFLA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE GRANT YEAR 2005
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IFLA ALP is pleased to announce the availability of the Harry Campbell Travel Grant, to support a delegate from a developing country which has not had IFLA Conference participants in the last few years, to attend the World Library and Information Congress: 71st IFLA General Conference and Council in Oslo, Norway, 14-18 August 2005. The grant will cover the travel. The cost of registration fee, accommodation and meals will be met by the delegate.

Criteria for allocation:
… Candidates must be a national of the listed countries; Belize, Bhutan, Cap Verde, Djibuti, Eritrea, Guyana, Liberia, Madagascar, São Tomé, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Tonga, Yemen, Dominica, St Lucia, Anguilla, Antigua and Baruda, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Montserrat and St Kitts & Nevis.
… General quality of application.
… Professional background and experience: level of education, positions held and professional experience in general.
… Committed letter of application and a well presented CV.

Priority will be given to younger professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of libraries. If your institution can afford to sponsor you on the basis of this cost-sharing package, please apply by filling in the form given below. Only those delegates who are able to contribute their part of the cost should apply.

Applications, including professional curriculum vitae and information on present occupation should be submitted as soon as possible and should be received by the ALP Focal Point not later than 1 March, 2005.

IFLA ALP
c/o Uppsala University Library
Box 510
SE-751 20 UPPSALA, Sweden

Fax: +46 18 471 3994
E-mail: ifla.alp@ub.uu.se

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IFLA/ALP
c/o Uppsala University Library
Box 510
S-751 20 UPPSALA, Sweden
Tel.: +46 18 471 3990, Fax: +46 18 471 3994

Conference Announcement & Call for Papers:

2004-11-22T18:19:00.000+06:00

Conference Announcement & Call for Papers:

The Multicultural Library: Staff Competence for Success
10-12 August, 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden

This event is arranged as a satellite conference to the 71st IFLA World
Library and Information Congress in Oslo, Norway

Dear Colleagues, Librarians, Informations specialists and Researchers,

We have the great pleasure to invite You to attend this conference either
as a speaker or as a participant, sharing the interest in or commitment to
multicultural issues within the library and information science field.

The core question of multicultural staff competence in a multicultural
society is at stake at this conference, along with related topics dealing
with the need of mutual communication between different groups of people,
independant of nationality, citizenship or cultural background.

The focusing on the multicultural issues may be of vital intrest for
You/Your organization or institution – or just anybody that is involved in
library and information working assignments in a multicultural environment
– and honestly: who isn’t??

Take this opportunity to share Your experiences within the field with
other professionals - as a speaker or as an attendant. For more
information, check the website (address below). Registration for
participants is due to appear at the beginning of next year. Please look
for updates at the homepage. We look forward to get in touch with
interested speakers before the 1st of January.

The Organizing Committee
/by Ann-Katrin Ursberg

More info at: www.ifla-stockholm2005.se

Help us to disseminate this letter as widely as possible by forwarding it
to some of Your connections that might be interested--

International Opportunity:

2004-11-22T18:16:00.000+06:00

Les Roches Marbella, Spain is seeking a Head Librarian. Les Roches Marbella specializes in hotel and hospitality management and is located in the Costa del Sol region of Southern Spain. The area is a beautiful resort with the Mediterranean and coast of Africa within sight of the school. Instruction is in English. Some Spanish is required but not fluency initially. The school is seeking US accreditation but the library needs to be upgraded for accreditation. If you know of any librarians who may be looking for an international experience, the position is posted at the ACRL Jobline website and will appear in the December issue of ACRL News. Further information is also available from David Nutty dnutty@usm.maine.edu who is consulting with the school.

Information Online 2005

2004-11-09T14:13:00.000+06:00

Dear colleagues,

The following conference announcement is for your
information
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Information Online 2005, the 12th Conference and
Exhibition, is to be held in Sydney Australia, from
the 1st-3rd February, 2005.

Information Online is the leading conference and
exhibition for the online information industry in the
Asia-Pacific region.

Programme and registration details are available under
the left hand navigation button "Delegates" at:

http://online.alia.org.au/

Regards

Mary Anne Kennan

DigiCULT Forum

2004-11-01T13:34:00.000+06:00

Dear Expert

The DigiCULT project is currently preparing a roadmap on the challenges
and possible achievements in research and technological development
(RTD) over the next 10 to 15 years that are likely to lead to advanced
applications for the cultural heritage sector.

The roadmap is a navigation tool that will provide essential
understanding and direction in the strategic planning of research
agenda, guiding investment in and funding of innovative RTD.

We invite you to participate in this roadmapping exercise, helping
DigiCULT to define and qualify the challenges and approaches ahead. The
roadmap will be published in Thematic Issue 7 that will be available in
December 2004.

Starting from the current IST programme's vision of "anywhere, anytime,
natural and enjoyable access to IST services for all" the roadmap
concentrates on the following five themes:

* Theme 1: Intelligent & Contextual [MEANING]
* Theme 2: Natural & Enjoyable Interaction [EXPERIENCES]
* Theme 3: Create / Re-create [3D/AR/VR]
* Theme 4: Large Scale & Distributed [AUTOMATION]
* Theme 5: Persistent & Perpetual Access [PRESERVATION]

Click here to start
http://www.digicult.info/pages/drr_themes.php

c) DigiCULT Forum 2002-2004
http://www.digicult.info

IST Master of Science in Library & Information Science

2004-11-01T13:30:00.000+06:00

We are seeking applicants for the "Future Professoriate for
Librarianship Project" in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse
University. The project provides five full Fellowships for new PhD
students studying librarianship topics.

The Ph.D. program of the Syracuse University School of Information
Studies has a long and proud history of educating the future
professoriate for service and leadership in library schools throughout
the country. The Future Professoriate for Librarianship Project,
created to address the national need for library school faculty to
educate the next generation of librarians, integrates preparation for
teaching with targeted library research activities to enculturate
doctoral students at Syracuse University to library research, teaching,
and service and smooth their transition to being assistant professors
in Library programs.

The Fellowships provide full tuition, stipend and benefits for
full-time, on campus PhD students at Syracuse pursuing librarianship
topics. Applicants for the Fellowships must be US citizens or permanent
residents. For more information, please see the PhD program website at
http://www.ist.syr.edu/academics/graduate/phd/index.asp, or contact the
program director, Kevin Crowston, crowston@syr.edu.

Gisela von Dran
mslis@syr.edu
Assistant Professor
MSLIS Program Director
School of Information Studies
Syracuse University

ICT, the Knowledge Society and Changes in Work

2004-10-28T14:14:00.000+06:00

ICT, the Knowledge Society and Changes in Work
1st Bi-annual European Conference
The Netherlands, 9 & 10 June 2005
Social and Cultural Planning Office, The Hague
Conference website
Changes in ICT and work offer the framework for the conference. First and
foremost among those changes is the emergence of the information society, in
which production and employment are increasingly geared to the development
of information and the creation of knowledge. Secondly, there is the growing
importance of ICT-tools at the workplace. As a consequence, the work process
and the organization of work are also undergoing major changes. Of course,
not only does ICT have an impact on work, but also the other way around:
social forces (the social dialogue, institutional shaping, transitional
labour markets) influence technological developments. The relationship
between ICT and work is reciprocal.
The focus of the conference is on the impact of ICT and the knowledge
society on work, the quality of work and new forms of work organization
(networks, virtual teams). Special attention will be paid to the development
of skill and competencies, the role of institutions, social actors and
regulation and on new groups at risk (see also the preliminary programme and
the subthemes).
The conference is organized by SISWO/Social Policy Research
in close co-operation with
(and funded by) NWO-MES (The Dutch 'Society and the Electronic Highway' research funding programme) and the Dutch
Cultural Planning Office SCP .
Book your place for the conference using the online registration form
.
Abstract (at least three A4-pages) for a thematic workshop has to be send
to the convenor of that workshop.

Margaret E. Monroe Award - Adult Services

2004-10-28T14:05:00.000+06:00

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2005 Margaret E. Monroe Award (www.ala.org/rusa/awards) given by the American Library Association's Reference and User Services Association. Self-nominations are welcomed. Applications must be received by Wednesday, December 15, 2004.

The Margaret E. Monroe Award, established in 1985, honors a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be a practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired library who has brought distinction to the profession's understanding and practice of services to adults.

The critieria for "significant contributions" will be judged by such factors as publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts. Nominations letters may include letters of recommendation and supporting materials.

To submit nominations for the Margaret E. Monroe Award, or more information, please contact the Margaret E. Monroe Chairperson, Jon Kadus at the address listed below:

Jon J. Kadus
Collection Specialist
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(847) 870-4319
www.ahml.info

2005 E. J. Josey Scholarship Award

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2005 E. J. Josey Scholarship Award

The 2005 theme is: “Librarians and the Political Scene: Getting Involved
in the Process! Access to government documents, copyright, intellectual
freedom, library funding, privacy, and the USA PATRIOT Act are some of the
political issues affecting libraries in recent years. As future library
professionals, how, why and to what extent, if any, do you think
librarians should get involved in the political process?”

The E. J. Josey Scholarships are two (2) unrestricted grants of $2,000
(beginning in 1997) awarded annually to African American students enrolled
in, or accepted by, ALA accredited programs. Applicants are judged on the
basis of application essays of 1,000 to 1,200 words discussing issues,
problems, or challenges facing library service to minority populations
such as African Americans, and other supporting documentation submitted
for review by the scholarship committee.

Persons Wishing to Apply Must:

* Be an African American Citizen of the United States or Canada.

* Be enrolled or accepted by ALA-accredited graduate program leading to a
degree in library and information science at the time of application.

* Submit an essay of 1,000 - 1,200 words discussing the theme

Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2004 (postmark date). The
recipient of the award will be notified by February 28, 2005

Special Instructions:

* Include a cover letter providing the applicant's name, address, phone
number, graduate program, and name of school and anticipated date of
graduation.

* The essay must be typed, doubled-spaced.

Submit your essay for the award to:

E. J. Josey Scholarship Committee
ATTN: Michael Walker
849 W. Wythe Street
Petersburg, VA 23803

Essays will be judged on the basis of good argument development and
critical analysis, clear language, conciseness, and creativity.
Submitted essays will not be returned.