[Web4lib] VALA2010 Conference - Keynote Speaker Announcement and Abstract Submission Reminder

[VALA Secretariat]

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     VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future
                Biennial Conference:

    VALA2010: Connections, Content, Conversations
                 9-11 February 2010
      Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
 
        
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Dear Colleague,
 
VALA is pleased to announce that Marshall Breeding, who is the Director
for Innovative Technologies and Research from Vanderbilt University
(http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/breeding), will be one of the
keynote speakers for the VALA2010 Conference. Marshall is also the
person behind http://www.librarytechnology.org, as well as being the
author of the annual survey into library automated systems, and of a
number of important ALA Library Technology reports on open source ILS
and next generation catalogues.
 
As well as the six international keynote speakers, the Conference will
have more than 40 other papers, from Australia and around the world, for
which abstracts are currently being submitted.  As you are aware, the
deadline for submission of abstracts for VALA2010 has been extended by
request to close of business on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 (next week!), so
there is still time to add your abstract to those already received.
 
Check out the details of the Call for Papers and submit your abstract
online by 13 May 2009.  As you will see, VALA is looking for papers on a
wide range of subjects, so this could be your opportunity to present
your latest research or experience to the delegates at VALA2010.  Or if
you know of other people who are doing work that may be of interest,
direct them to the Call for Papers too.  And there's a bonus: there is
one discounted registration available per paper accepted for
presentation at the Conference.  
 
Remember that VALA papers for publication are due to be submitted before
the end of September in order to begin the peer-review process, during
which you have the opportunity to update the paper as events and
technologies unfold.   And at the conference you are asked to talk to
your paper, which means you can be up to the minute with the latest in
your field.
 
So, go to http://www.vala.org.au/conf2010.htm  and submit online now!
 
With the theme of  Connections, Content, Conversations, VALA2010 will
take place at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (on the
other side of the river) from Tuesday 9 February to Thursday 11 February
2010.  Note that we have again left Monday and Friday for associated
events, meetings or workshops - contact the VALA Conference Office at
info at wsm.com.au if you are interested in holding a workshop or
associated event.
 
The Main Announcement and Registration Brochure will be available in
August 2009 - contact the VALA Conference Office at info at wsm.com.au if
you would like to be added to the list to receive a copy.  Remember, you
and your organisation will be able to get best value for money by being
full members of VALA and paying for your registrations by 30 November
2009, so make your budget plans for the rest of this year accordingly!
 
And if you know a vendor you would like to see at the trade exhibition,
the sponsorship and exhibition proposal is also now available - follow
the links from the VALA2010 Home page or contact our Conference Office
at info at wsm.com.au for a copy.
 
 
 
Alyson Kosina
VALA Executive Officer
VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc.
Reg No A0011933K  ABN 75 344 574 577
P.O. Box 509
Mooroolbark VIC  3138
Phone: (03) 9725 2725  Fax: (03) 8625 0079
Email: vala at vala.org.au