Wired stories & storytellers! (Call For Speakers)

[d scott brandt]

		(Please excuse any cross-postings...)

Yes, that is wired not weird!  But maybe a few weird ones would work too!! 
We are looking for speakers and wired stories for the program of one of
the first millennium conferences aimed at information professionals
interested in technology -- and the 15th anniversary for CIL.  Details
below and further info at www.intotoday.com.  Feel free to forward this
message to other appropriate lists.

Computers in Libraries 2000
	The Technology Conference for Information Age Librarians
	March 15-17, 2000
	Hilton, Washington DC

Call for Speakers

Information Today Inc., a key provider of technology conferences for twenty
years with the National Online Meeting and Internet Librarian, is pleased
to announce the 15th annual Computers in Libraries: the most comprehensive
North American conference and exhibition concentrating all aspects of
library technology.  The conference offers a wide-ranging program designed
to meet the needs of librarians, information managers, systems
professionals, and information specialists.  The focus of the conference is
on leading edge technology which is transforming library operations,
products and services, and roles within all types and sizes of library and
information services.

Computers in Libraries caters to all interests and all levels of knowledge
with four simultaneous tracks plus many workshop and networking
opportunities.  This year's tracks and themes will encompass: Managing
Content, Web Tools, Search Engines, Case Studies of Internet & Intranet
Librarians, Integrating the Net, Digital Library Services, Library
Automation & Infrastructure, Public Libraries, Managing Knowledge Assets,
Distance Learning & Instruction, Web Management, Digitizing Resources,
Streaming Multimedia, School Libraries, and more.  Speakers are
knowledgeable, authoritative and focus on practical applications and case
studies as well as technical and managerial issues.  Please consider
sending us a proposal to speak.  Below are some of the topics we hope to
cover, but don't let this list limit your imagination!  We look forward to
hearing from you.

Digitizing collections				Managing desktop access
Cool Web tools: Java, XML, DHTML		Acquiring & managing content
Information Architecture			Delivery channels & platforms
Intranet case studies				Special & virtual library case studies
Integrating K-12 Curriculum & Technology	Interfaces & screen design
Search engine tools & tips			Electronic commerce
Licensing & negotiating				Document & image management
Knowledge management technology 		Copyright in the Eworld
Publishing on the Web				Wired strategies for the millennium
Managing electronic resources			Web based OPACs
Desktop Access strategies			LANs, WANs & the net
Streamlining electronic document delivery	Capturing & delivering multimedia
Filtering & intelligent agents			Distance learning technologies
Designing & maintaining web sites		Digital Archiving
Creating & supporting virtual communities	Security & authentication
Multimedia & image delivery			Technology planning
Web Resources for Specific Subject Areas	Tools for evaluating web resources
Protecting & Using Intellectual property 	Public access workstations
Future Net/Web strategies			Funding technology & upgrades
Migrating databases to the Web			Lessons learned; strategies 
Web policies & strategies			Usability Testing for Web sites
Web developer tools & techniques		Mining for Quality Information
Retooling budgets for the Eworld		Collaborating with IT		


Program Chair	Jane I. Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates

Organizing/Review Committee
		Stephen Abram, IHS Micromedia
		Scott Brandt, Purdue University Libraries
		Marshall Breeding, Vanderbilt University
		Eric Flower, University of Hawaii
		Walt Howe, Delphi Internet Services
		Kathy Miller, Managing Editor, Computers in Libraries
		Nancy Nelson, Founder of CIL
		Julia Peterson, Metroquip Inc.
		Gary Pitkin, University of Northern Colorado
		Hope Tillman, Babson College 
		Ferdi Serim, Editor, Multimedia Schools

If you would like to participate in Computers in Libraries 2000 as a
speaker, please contact the Program Chair at the email/fax, address listed
below as soon as possible (August 20, 1999 at the very latest).  Include
the following brief details of your proposed presentation: title, subject,
scope, abstract, a few sentences of biographical information that relate
you to the topic, and full contact information (title, address, email,
phone & fax).   All abstracts will be reviewed by the Organizing/Review
Committee and notification regarding acceptance will be made in the fall.

	Jane I. Dysart, Program Chair, CIL 2000
	Dysart & Jones Associates
	47 Rose Park Drive
	Toronto, Ontario M4T 1R2
	dysart at inforamp.net
	phone: 416/484-6129
	fax: 416/484-7063

To receive the registration and program brochure in the fall, or exhibit
information please contact:
	Information Today Inc.
	143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
	phone: 609/654-6266
	fax: 609/654-4309
	email: custserv at infotoday.com
	Web site: http://www.infotoday.com