[Sig-bwp] Time for ASIST to examine social software?

[Michel J. Menou]

Sounds good.
However it may be "safer" to try a kind of "pre-conference workshop" for 
one day in 2006 rather than a full "summit like" one, which I assume is 
2 days or more.
Michel

Beatrice wrote:

>Hi Everyone,
>
> We're finally getting closer to AM, and I hope, a discussion of the
>direction this proto-SIG might take (official establishment, virtual
>SIG, or base for ASIST program planning, etc.) To that end, I would
>like to put something to the list for discussion.  An idea for an
>ASIST level conference on emerging social software came out of the
>Executive Board retreat this summer and made its way to my Chapter
>(New England). We've done some lengthy pondering and think this is the
>type of event that seems well-suited for a SIG-BWP (or whatever name)
>to either direct or have significant involvement.  This Social
>Software summit could perhaps run as a pre-conference meeting leading
>into an ASIST conference (like an ICKM) or separate like the IA
>Summit.
>
>Some ideas so far:
>
> Event should be modeled after a typical ASIST conference (invited
>keynote speakers, distinct session tracks) with an IA Summit style
>twist (birds of feather discussions, networking reception, intensive
>poster sessions, time for technology demos, etc.)
>
> Event should be targeted to the LIS community and related fields
>(tracks would naturally direct this)
>
> First year would be invited speakers and presenters only
>
>Launch this summit by AM '06
>
>The goals are to develop a summit/symposium that will comprehensively
>take the pulse of this emerging field and identify the key players and
>thinkers involved with these emerging technologies (again, the tracks
>will help shape the answers to these questions).
>
>This is just a summary of some of the prelim research and thinking
>done so far.  We need more people to help determine if pulling an
>event like this together is even feasible. So, let's discuss this as a
>group on the list!   And of course, if you are indeed a  brave soul
>interested in joining the "research" team, just ping me
>(pulliamb at gmail.com). I look forward  this developing discussion as we
>head into the AM in Charlotte!!
>
>Cheers,
>
>Beatrice Pulliam
>Program Chair & Chair-Elect
>ASIST, New England Chapter
>pulliamb at gmail.com
>AIM:rhodylibrarian
>
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