[Web4lib] VALA2012 Conference - Online Abstract Submissions Now Open

[VALA Executive Officer]

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     VALA2012 Conference: eM-powering eFutures
              ***Call for Papers***

     Please feel free to pass on this message.



Dear Colleague,

Online submission of abstracts for VALA2012 is now open across Australia
and internationally. You are invited to submit abstracts relating to the
use of information and communications technology for eM-powering
eFutures across the galleries, libraries, archives and museum sectors.

Check out the details of the Call for Papers and submit your abstract by
30 April 2011. As you will see, VALA is looking for papers on a wide
range of subjects from across; this is your opportunity to present your
latest research or experience to the delegates at VALA2012. 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.

With the theme eM-powering eFutures, VALA2012 will take place at the
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 7 February to
Thursday 9 February 2012, with Boot Camps and L-Plate Series on Monday 6
February (note corrected dates!). Monday and Friday are also available
for associated events, meetings or workshops - contact the VALA
Conference Office at vala at wsm.com.au if you are interested in holding a
workshop or associated event.

Remember that VALA conference papers for publication are due to be
submitted before the end of September when the peer-review process will
begin, during which you have the opportunity to update the paper as
events and technologies unfold. At the conference you are asked to talk
to your paper, which allows you to be up to the minute with the latest
in your field.

So go to http://www.vala.org.au/conf2012 and submit online now!
 

The Main Announcement and Registration Brochure will be available in
September 2011 - contact the VALA Conference Office at vala 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 2011, 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 will shortly be available -
follow the links from the VALA2012 Home page or contact our Conference
Office at vala at wsm.com.au for a copy.

Please feel free to pass on this notice.

Note: Emails replying to this address are not checked regularly; if you
wish to contact me, please reply to vala at vala.org.au.


Alyson Kosina
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