[Web4lib] NISO OpenURL/Metasearch Workshop

[Karen Coyle]

Subject line: NISO Fall Workshops on OpenURL and Metasearch

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NISO Announces Fall Workshops
OpenURL and Metasearch: New Standards, Current Innovation, and Future 
Directions
September 19-21, 2005, Washington DC

Don?t miss this opportunity to get the latest information on OpenURL and 
Metasearch, two standards supporting technologies that continue to 
transform the information landscape. OpenURL enables web users to access 
the particular version of licensed content libraries have paid for on 
their behalf, and/or select from a menu of additional linking services 
(for example, request a book on interlibrary loan). Metasearch software 
enables the simultaneous searching of multiple databases from one search 
box. Such software often includes the capability to de-duplicate, sort, 
and rank search results in a unified display.

Two years ago, NISO presented a pair of workshops that sold out weeks in 
advance on these complementary standards and related technologies. These 
workshops offer learning opportunities for all members of the 
information community, librarians, vendors and content providers.  
Register now to take advantage of early-bird rates.

The third day of the program is an optional training day directed to 
technical staff from all types of content providers (publishers, vendors 
and librarians). Training will cover the basics of implementation, 
available tools, and requirements for standards conformance. In this 
highly networked world, the key to success is "learning to play well 
with others." The OpenURL and Metasearch technologies will each be 
covered in half-day sessions, and technology developers are invited to 
attend one or both. IT staff are encouraged to attend all three days, 
but for those who choose not to, the training day is designed as a 
stand-alone event.

The program includes opportunities for dialogue with experts in open 
question and answer periods as well as informal networking during 
breaks, meals, and a reception in the Exhibit Area. Sponsoring vendors 
will have an opportunity to highlight the features of their products in 
Vendor Showcases and in Exhibits. The venue is the spacious 
state-of-the-art conference facility at the Academy for Educational 
Development headquarters near DuPont Circle in Washington, D.C.

Visit the NISO web site for information about the program and speakers, 
exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, and to register. 
www.niso.org/news/events_workshops/OpenURL-05-wkshp.html

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Karen Coyle / Digital Library Consultant
kcoyle at kcoyle.net http://www.kcoyle.net
ph.: 510-540-7596
fx.: 510-848-3913
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