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Subject: 	GL8 Call to Authors - Fortnight till Closing!
Date: 	Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:39:15 +0200
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                            GL8 CALL-FOR-PAPERS
             Eighth International Conference on Grey Literature
                    http://www.textrelease.com/pages/3

                       "Harnessing the Power of Grey"
                             4-5 December 2006
               Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center
                         New Orleans, Louisiana USA

To:
Authors, Publishers, Librarians, Web Editors, Researchers, Policy Makers,
Information Managers, Brokers and Vendors, Intermediaries, Information
Technicians, Information Specialists, Journalists, and other Information
Professionals

The Eighth International Conference on Grey Literature offers a global
platform situated and constructed for the R&D community. One that is
focussed on the state of the art in grey literature with applications and
innovative uses in and for science and technology. The past three
conferences in the GL-Series have brought to the forefront grey literature
in networked environments, works-in-progress, and open access to resources.
GL8 must now harness all of this in an effort to demonstrate the power of
grey to other information professionals as well as policy and decision
makers, funding bodies and new investors.

GL8 provides a solid platform in a metropolitan city devastated by Hurricane
Katrina. This city and costal region is now in the throws of reconstruction
unprecedented in recent history. The grey literature community is offered a
tiered challenge this December in New Orleans. They are asked to demonstrate
the state of the art in their field. They are encouraged to incorporate new
and emerging areas in grey S&T. And, they are charged to address echelons
within their own organizations responsible for the appropriation of material
and human resources.

“Harnessing the Power of Grey” is outlined by 4 main themes:
 http://www.textrelease.com/images/GL8_Call_for_Papers.pdf

 · Collection Development, Collection Policies, and Collection Rescue
 · Metadata schemes, Repositories & Software, Standards & Quality Assessment
 · Economics of grey, funding sources, production costs, pricing, investment
 · Licensing, intellectual property, copyright, and other rights issues

GL8 will provide the R&D community with a variety of settings in the
presentation of their research results. These range from plenary and
parallel sessions to panels and roundtables. On behalf of the Program
Committee, I take this opportunity to welcome your contribution in
finalizing the conference program.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Participants who seek to present a paper at GL8 are invited to submit an
English abstract between 400-500 words. The abstract should deal with the
problem/goal, the research method/procedure, as well as costs related to the
project, and the anticipated results/conclusions of the research. The
abstract should include the title of the paper, the names of the author(s),
and full address information.

DUE DATE AND FORMAT USED FOR SUBMISSION

The abstract must be emailed on or before May 1st 2006 in MS Word. The
author will receive written verification upon its receipt. The GL8 Program
Committee will then use these abstracts to finalize the Conference Program.

ABSTRACT OF YOUR PAPER

Abstracts are the only tangible source, which will allow the Program
Committee to guarantee content and balance in the sessions, panels, and
roundtables. Every effort should be made to reflect the content of your work
in the abstract submitted. Abstracts not in compliance with the Guidelines
(see above) may be returned to the author for revision.

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