[Sig-l] ASIS&T 2008 Submission Deadline 1/21/2008

[KT Vaughan]

ASIS&T SIG leaders:
The submissions deadline for technical sessions and panels, pre- and post-conference workshops, and contributed papers for ASIS&T 2008 is in five days - next Monday - January 21st.  Please feel free to use this list to solicit cosponsors and/or help from other SIGs and the SIG Cabinet.  

Technical sessions are one of the primary activities of many SIGs - and can do a lot to recruit and retain members for your SIG as well as the society as a whole.  I look forward to an exciting set of submissions from you all!

See below for the CFP.
- KT Vaughan
SIG Cabinet Director, 2007-2009

People Transforming Information - Information Transforming People
October 24-29, 2008		Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH

Complete Call:  HTTP://WWW.ASIS.ORG/Conferences/am08/AM08cfp.HTML

ASIS&T 2008 will focus on how people transform information as well as how information transforms people.  Submissions by researchers and practitioners are solicited on a wide range of human-centered approaches to topics. 

TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS
Contributed papers
http://www.softconf.com/asis/AM08_Contributed_Papers/submit.html
The submission of original, recent, formally conducted research and projects, theoretical developments, or innovative practical applications is encouraged.  Accepted papers will be published in the digital conference proceedings.

Contributed posters/short papers
http://www.softconf.com/asis/AM08_Posters/submit.html
Two types of posters/short papers are encouraged.  Contributed research posters present new and promising work or preliminary results of research projects.  Contributed “best practices” posters present the results of design projects, practical implementations or industry innovations. The final version of these short papers will be published in the digital conference proceedings.  During the conference, presenters are expected to display their work as a poster, incorporating text and illustrations as appropriate.  

Technical sessions and panels
http://www.softconf.com/asis/AM08-Panels/submit.html
Technical sessions and panels present topics for discussion such as cutting-edge research and design, analyses of emerging trends, opinions on controversial issues, reports by practitioners on current information science and technology projects, and contrasting viewpoints from experts in complementary professional areas.  The final versions of these submissions will be published in the digital conference proceedings.  

Pre- and Post-conference sessions
http://www.softconf.com/asis/AM08_Pre-Post_Cons/submit.html
Pre- and Post-conference sessions present topics such as theoretical research, management strategies, and new and innovative systems or products, typically for purposes of concept development or continuing education.  Purely promotional programs are excluded.  Formats may include seminars, courses, workshops, and symposia.  Sessions are scheduled for half to a full day and require a registration fee beyond the regular conference fee.  

Submission Deadlines
Jan.21, 2008	Proposals due for contributed papers, technical sessions panels, and pre- or Post-conferences
Feb. 25, 2008 	Proposals due for contributed posters/short papers
March 31, 2008	Authors/proposers notified of acceptance
May 27, 2008	Final versions due for conference proceedings

Any problems with electronic submissions should be directed to:
Richard Hill (rhill at asis.org)

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KTL Vaughan
Pharmacy Librarian
Health Sciences Library	

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy

CB 7585
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585
Phone: 919 966 8011
Fax: 919 966 5592
Email: ktlv at email.unc.edu