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>From: Ann Bishop <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject:      Allerton '96: Call for Participation
>
>Hello!
>
>Attached is the call for participation for Allerton '96, a research forum
>on social aspects of digital libraries. I've posted it to several
>relevant groups; please excuse the duplication, and feel free to forward
>it to others who might be interested.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ann Bishop
>
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>Ann P. Bishop, Assistant Professor                        (217) 244-3299 (V)
>Graduate School of Library and Information Science        (217) 244-3302 (F)
>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign                  [log in to unmask]
>501 East Daniel St., Champaign, IL  61820
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>** Call for Participation **
>
>Libraries, People, and Change: A Research Forum on Digital Libraries
>38th Allerton Institute
>October 27-29, 1996
>Allerton Park and Conference Center
>Monticello, IL
>
>Sponsored by:
>
>The Graduate School of Library and Information Science,
>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
>
>The National Science Foundation
>
>Co-Chairs:
>
>Ann Peterson Bishop, University of Illinois
>David M. Levy, Xerox PARC
>
>Steering Committee:
>
>William L. Anderson, Xerox Corporation
>Christine L. Borgman, UCLA
>Barbara P. Buttenfield, University of Colorado
>Edward A. Fox, Virginia Tech (VPI&SU)
>Rob Kling, Indiana University
>Gary Marchionini, University of Maryland
>Susan Leigh Star, University of Illinois
>
>
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>ALLERTON '96: GOALS AND AGENDA
>
>The purpose of Allerton '96 is to bring people together from various
>disciplines who have been involved in research and practice related to
>digital library (DL) use. Our intent is to provide an informal and
>convivial environment that will help nurture this emerging community. A
>particular focus is exploring the possible contributions to DL research
>of different theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches from
>the social sciences.
>
>Participation is by invitation only and will be limited to about 40
>people. The registration fee for Allerton '96 will be approximately $130,
>which will cover room and board in addition to other typical conference
>expenses. Participants must also cover their own travel expenses,
>although we have some funding to help defray costs for students and
>others who might need assistance.
>
>Allerton '96 builds upon a similar event that was held last fall. For more
>information about our activities last year, visit the Institute's website
>(http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/allerton/95/).
>
>We are still working to firm up the agenda for Allerton '96. Current plans
>include several workshops on particular human-centered methods for
>studying DL needs, usability and use:
>
>o  Andrew P. Dillon (Indiana University) will lead a workshop on studying
>   reading and use of electronic texts;
>
>o  Brenda L. Dervin (Ohio State University) will present sense-making
>   approaches for investigating DL needs and use;
>
>o  Gary Marchionini (University of Maryland) will lead a workshop devoted to
>   comparative case studies of approaches to obtaining user feedback
>   for DL interface design.
>
>Several meeting sessions will focus on exploring the transition of
>traditional library functions and activities to the digital realm:
>
>o  David M. Levy (Xerox PARC) and Susan Leigh Star (University of Illinois)
>   will lead a session addressing issues related to the organization of
>   materials;
>
>o  Michael B. Twidale (Lancaster University) will lead a session on
>   the role of technology and human collaboration in supporting library
>   users;
>
>o  Robert J. Sandusky (University of Illinois) and Barbara P. Buttenfield
>   (University of Colorado) will lead a session focusing on management
>   issues.
>
>All sessions will involve interaction among all Allerton participants. In
>addition, there will be plenty of free time and small group breakout
>sessions, whose nature and content will be designed by participants. Thus,
>participants will have a chance to discuss current or planned work, tackle
>specific problems of interest to them, etc.
>
>Emphasis throughout will be on relating research approaches to important
>research questions and findings, and on the role of, and interactions among,
>people involved in creating and using DLs.
>
>IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE
>
>If you would like to apply for participation in Allerton '96, please
>submit the following:
>
>o  Your name, title, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address,
>   webpage URL;
>
>o  A brief statement (several paragraphs) describing your background and
>   interests related to DLs, along with what you hope to gain from and
>   contribute to Allerton;
>
>o  Any ideas you might have for organizing or presenting your work in a
>   breakout session;
>
>o  If you need financial support, a description of the nature and amount
>   of support requested.
>
>Please submit your application (by email, if possible) to:
>
>David M. Levy
>Xerox PARC
>3333 Coyote Hill Road
>Palo Alto, CA  94304
>email: [log in to unmask]
>fax:   415-812-4380
>
>Applications are due on August 30, 1996. Notification of acceptance will
>be made by September 6, 1996.
>
>If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact Ann
>Bishop ([log in to unmask]) or David Levy ([log in to unmask]).
>
>