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> VALA 1998 Biennial Conference
>
> Robots to Knowbots: The Wider Automation Agenda
>
> The Victorian Association for Library Automation (VALA) conference is
> the major Australian forum where the use of technology in libraries is
> discussed. This conference will feature invited overseas and
> Australian keynote speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions and a
> trade exhibition featuring the latest products from leading suppliers
> throughout Australia VALA'98 hopes to explore not only the
> electronic/digital management of information, but also a wide range of
> infrastructure topics. Call for Papers: Deadline 4 July 1997 You
> are invited to submit abstracts addressing not only electronic/digital
> management of information, but also the following range of topics.
>
> _Electronic/digital topics
> Artificial intelligence, knowledge based systems
> Electronic publishing and the role of the library
> Management of digital collections
> Copyright and electronic collections
> Presentation of information in varying formats: platform/browser
> independence The ongoing role of Z39.50
>
> _User services
> Delivery of information to offsite users - from catalogue access to
> the final document delivery Internet access via community networks
> and public libraries Access to CD-ROM and/or Online information by
> library users Non-traditional library services for users with
> disabilities Development of 'all-singing all-dancing workstations'
> and their implications for costs, training and support
>
> _Training
> Library staff - to use and deliver new services in new ways using new
> technologies (Does the GUI interface really make it all so easy??)
> Users - to ask for what they do not know exists
>
> _Infrastructure - the physical design of digital libraries
> Ergonomics
> Cabling/Bandwidth
> Workstations
> Security
> Disaster management
> Robotics/mechanisation of library functions
> Automated storage & retrieval systems
> Self-checkout/bookdrops
>
> _Costing/funding of the implementation of new technologies
> Costing models
> Developing the realistic Request For Information
>
> The conference is being held at the Melbourne Convention Centre
> (formerly the World Congress Centre), which provides excellent
> facilities and network connectivity. In addition, the Centre is only a
> short walk from Melbourne's many attractions, including the Southbank
> complex, the Botanic Gardens and the city. If you would like to submit
> an abstract or would like more details on the conference and/or
> sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact: VALA'98
> CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
> Convention Network
> 224 Rouse Street
> Port Melbourne VIC 3207 AUSTRALIA
> Telephone: +61 3 9646 4122 Fax: +61 3 9646 7737
> E-Mail [log in to unmask]
>
> Preparation of Your Abstract
>
> The abstract, being a precis of your paper, should be no more than one
> page in length. The heading must include the title of your paper,
> followed by the names and affiliations of the authors and the name and
> address, telephone, facsimile and e-mail address of the author who
> will be presenting the paper at the conference. The present deadline
> for abstracts is 4 July 1997. Acceptance or otherwise is at the
> discretion of the Conference Programme Committee. The presenting
> author will be advised in writing of the Committee's decision during
> July 1997. On acceptance of abstracts, authors will be required to
> forward a full copy of their paper to Convention Network by 6 October
> 1997, at which time it will be reviewed by the Programme Committee and
> you will be advised of any revisions required. All presenting speakers
> must register for the Conference. Abstracts for more than one paper
> may be submitted. Please forward two copies of each abstract to:
> VALA'98 CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
> Convention Network
> 224 Rouse Street
> Port Melbourne VIC 3207 AUSTRALIA
> Telephone: +61 3 9646 4122 Fax: +61 3 9646 7737
> E-Mail [log in to unmask]
>
> or VALA can be contacted at [log in to unmask]
>
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Chris Rusbridge
Programme Director, Electronic Libraries Programme
The Library, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Phone 01203 524979 Fax 01203 524981
Email [log in to unmask]
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