Thursday, June 09, 2005

CFP: Online Northwest (2006)

CFP: Online Northwest (2006)
Date: February 10, 2006 (this will be the 23rd annual conference)
Location: Corvallis, Oregon (Oregon State University)
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2005

WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST?
A one-day conference focusing on the use of technology within libraries, attracting librarians from the Pacific Northwest and around the country. It is sponsored by the Oregon University System.

WHAT TOPICS ARE APPROPRIATE?
The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We are especially interested in presentations that discuss innovative uses of technology. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:

*Resource sharing applications (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
*Collection development and assessment applications
*Assessing the impact of technology on patrons or services
*User interface design and evaluation
*Current trends in information literacy and instruction
*Metadata design, application, or evaluation
*Approaches to managing electronic resources or digital repositories
*Computer programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Use the online submission form available at:
https://secure.oregonstate.edu/ocse/register.php?event=88

For examples of past presentations or more information, see:
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL?
Monday, October 10, 2005

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE?
CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State
University campus)