Apologies for cross-posting Neil. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: GL8 Call to Authors - Fortnight till Closing! Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:39:15 +0200 From: GL Conference Bureau <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- C o r r e s p o n d e n c e A d d r e s s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TextRelease, GL8 Program and Conference Bureau Beysterveld 251, 1083 KE Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel/Fax +31-(0) 20-672.1217 Email [log in to unmask] URL http://www.textrelease.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Neil Jacobs <[log in to unmask]> JISC Executive, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU +44 (0)117 33 10772 / 07768 040179