[Asis-l] Northumbria Performance Measurement Conference Call for Papers

[John Bertot]

The Impact and Outcomes of Library and Information Services: Performance
measurement for a changing information environment

Following five highly successful previous Conferences since 1995, the
Division of Information and Communication Studies in the School of
Informatics, Engineering and Technology at the University of Northumbria in
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is pleased to announce its sixth conference in 2005
and to issue this Call for Papers.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
*	Andrew Booth, Senior Lecturer in Evidence Based Healthcare
Information & Director of Information Resources, University of Sheffield, UK

*	Sue Henczel, Manager, Training and Consortia, Caval Collaborative
Solutions, Australia
*	Karen Motylewski, Research Officer, Institute for Museum and Library
Services, USA
*	Dr Roswitha Poll, former director of University and Regional Library
M¨¹nster, Germany

AUDIENCE
Library and information professionals in ALL sectors of library and
information services and research and teaching staff.

CONFERENCE TOPICS
Conference presentations are sought in, but not limited to the following
areas:
¡ñ The Digital Library ¡ñMeasuring Electronic Services ¡ñThe Internet as
Information Source ¡ñ Libraries and Information Services ¨C Value and Impact
¡ñMethodologies ¡ñQuantitative and Qualitative Analysis ¡ñResearch Projects
¡ñBenchmarking ¡ñEvaluating Performance Measurement ¡ñMeasuring the
Effectiveness of Collaborative Working ¡ñBuilding a Culture of Continuous
Improvement ¡ñThe Human Dimension 

PRESENTATION FORMATS
Proposals are invited for presentations in a variety of formats which may
include, but are not limited to:
¡ñSeminar Presentation ¡ñPanel Discussion ¡ñWorkshop ¡ñMeet the Expert
moderated question and answer ¡ñPoster Session ¡ñDemonstration ¨C
Information Technology/Audiovisual 

Presentation sessions should be no more than 30 minutes in length including
time for questions from the audience.   An outline of the presentation
together with appropriate handouts and/or bibliographies should be made
available (in electronic format) in advance of the conference for inclusion
in the conference notebook.  Posters will be displayed for the duration of
the conference with specific time allocated for delegates to discuss posters
with the presenters.  Posters are particularly welcome from students.
Poster size should be ISO A1 (594 mm by 841 mm).

The language of the Conference is English

 
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE

1.	Complete the proposal form below
2.	Attach a typed abstract (maximum 500 words) describing your
presentation proposal and format.  The abstract must be suitable for
photocopying.  Also supply in electronic format. 
3.	Attach a separate biographical statement (50 words).  Also supply it
in electronic format 
4.	The Editorial Board will evaluate presentation proposals which will
be judged on:
*	Their relevance to the practical or research-based needs of the
target audience;
*	The significance of their contribution to the growing body of work
associated with the topic area;
*	Clarity of expression.
5.	Proposals should be submitted by 31st March 2005
6.	All proposers will be notified of their status in May 2005
7.	Please send all proposals to:

Sarah Howells, School of Informatics, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon
Tyne, NE1 8ST

The Conference brochure and other registration details will be published in
July 2005.  
For any further information, please contact Sarah Howells:
Email: sarah.howells at northumbria.ac.uk  
Tel:  00 44 (0) 191 227 3222 
Fax:  00 44 (0) 191 243 7203
Website: www.northumbria.ac.uk/imri

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