Online Northwest is accepting program proposals for its 2005 conference
through Sept. 30.
http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/

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WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST?
A one-day conference that examines the use of technology in libraries,
attracting librarians from the Pacific Northwest and around the country.
Past attendees report that they value the conference for its accessible
size, timely content and pragmatic focus. The conference is sponsored by
the Oregon University System.

WHEN IS THE CONFERENCE?
January 21, 2005 (this will be the 22nd annual conference)

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

WHAT TOPICS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
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
*Metadata design, application, and evaluation
*Approaches to managing or promoting electronic resources
*Creating and managing archives of digitized materials
*Current trends in online instruction

HOW ARE PRESENTERS COMPENSATED?
One speaker per presentation receives complimentary registration to the
conference.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL?
Thursday, September 30, 2004

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
Use the online submission form at http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/

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Bonnie Parks
Serials and Electronic Resources Catalog Librarian
121 Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-8382 tel
541-737-8267 fax
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