Message-Id: <55206A473154D011924D0020AFF7ACB553CA88@mail1.oulan.ou.edu>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 15:27:43 -0600
From: "Swisher, Bob" <bswisher@ou.edu>
To: "'it-fyi@ou.edu'" <it-fyi@ou.edu>
Subject: Call for Papers (reported by CNI)
Here's a call for abstracts DUE JANUARY 30 for a conference sponsored by
NSF and various IEEE groups.
--Joan Lippincott
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CALL FOR PAPERS
SOCIOECONOMIC DIMENSIONS OF ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Meeting the Needs of the Engineering and Scientific Communities
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the IEEE Foundation, the
IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society
In Cooperation with the 1998 IEEE International Conference on Advances
in Digital Libraries
Santa Barbara, California
April 23-25, 1998
The creation of scientific and technical knowledge is occurring at
breakneck speed as we face the threshold of the 21st century. Our
challenge lies in capturing this information, transferring it,
maintaining and integrating it so that its full value is realized and
multiplied. Explosive growth in the domain of electronic
communications, and specifically in the area of electronic publishing
technologies, has been responsive to this challenge. At present,
technology providers propose alternative solutions, while scientists,
engineers, and publishers evaluate their utility through trial and
error. Through this iterative process, both sides have moved forward,
but face much frustration in the gap between user demands and available
software. For reasons not fully understood, information made available
on-line is not heavily used despite these apparent demands. Critical
issues remain:
1) What will emerge as the dominant design(s) of the "information
package" of the future? 2) How do we resolve major obstacles to the
creation and utilization of electronic documents?
While opportunities abound for the discussion of the technical
dimensions of these issues, socioeconomic dimensions are frequently
overlooked even though the history of technological revolution suggests
that these social and economic issues are the most problematic, and lie
at the heart of meaningful technological change. Resolution of these
issues requires a dialogue between stakeholders in the scientific and
engineering publishing communities and the technology providers who aim
to meet their needs. This Workshop is designed to provide a forum for
this significant dialogue.
WORKSHOP PHASE ONE
In cooperation with the 1998 IEEE Advances in Digital Libraries
Conference. For further information regarding this Conference,
visit the website:
http://www.alexandria.ucsb.edu/conferences/ADL98
PLENARY SESSION
The Challenge of Electronic Publishing: Meeting the Needs of the
Engineering and Scientific Communities (Speaker to be announced.)
THREE SESSIONS WITH REFEREED PAPER PRESENTATIONS
Session 1: Defining the Technical and Scientific "Information Package of
the Future" Session 2: Obstacles to the Creation of Electronic Documents
Session 3: Obstacles to the Utilization of Electronic Documents
WORKSHOP PHASE TWO
At the close of ADL '98, workshop attendees will be invited to
participate in a working group session to: 1) Discuss the opportunities
and obstacles raised through the ADL sessions; 2) Examine alternative
solutions; 3) Formulate recommendations in support of the scientific and
engineering communities; and 4) Contribute to the preparation of the
final reports for the IEEE Foundation and for NSF. The theme for the
session will be "Solutions at the Nexus: Where Stakeholders'
Requirements and Technical Possibilities Meet".
Major Topic 1: Obstacles to the Creation and Utilization of Electronic
Documents Major Topic 2: Summaries and Recommendations- Social and
Technical Solutions
WORKSHOP PHASE THREE
During the final session on Saturday, April 25, working groups will
refine draft reports. Based on paper presentations, discussions, and
breakout session interactions, participants will develop a series of
recommendations designed to facilitate the adoption of successful
strategies for electronic publishing.
WE INVITE YOUR PARTICIPATION AT THIS WORKSHOP
Please submit a one-page abstract for review and possible presentation
during one of the parallel sessions outlined above. Abstracts are due
by January 30, 1998. Notification of acceptance will be February 16.
Papers are due on April 15. Accepted papers will be published in the
IEEE/NSF Workshop proceedings. Individuals with special interest in
this area and who have received their undergraduate degrees in the last
decade are encouraged to respond. In such cases, financial support for
travel may be available.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Christine Nielsen, Associate Professor
Crummer Graduate School
of Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue - 2722
Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499 Phone (407)
646-2146 or Fax (407) 646-1550
christine.nielsen@Rollins.Edu
Dr. Joseph Herkert, Assistant Professor
Division of Multidisciplinary Studies
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
Phone (919) 515-7997 or Fax (919) 515-1828
j.herkert@ieee.org