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International Conference on Information and Learning Commons – Call for Presentation Proposals

Information and Learning Commons at universities provide learning and collaborative spaces as well as information service and technical assistance to foster individual learning and group collaboration. This conference will share experiences about IC/LC, review partnerships between the library and other campus units, and examine their evolving roles and impact on academic learning and intellectual inquiry. It will also explore and identify best operational approaches and assessment practices to enhance the role of information and learning commons in advancing learning and collaboration on campus.

The Conference Committee invites you to submit abstracts on any of the following topics (but not limited to):

  • Planning and staffing for IC/LC
  • Partnership with other units on campus
  • Design of space in supporting academic learning and collaboration
  • Future roles of information/learning commons in academia
  • Assessment practices for IC/LC
  • Opportunities and challenges facing IC/LC

Keynote Speaker

Harriette Hemmasi, University Librarian, Brown University

Organizer

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library

Date

10 – 11 December 2007

Venue

Lee Wing Tat Lecture Theater (LT-D), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Important Dates

1 May 2007 Deadline for submission of abstracts of papers
1 June 2007 Notification of acceptance
1 July 2007 Conference announcement (registration opens)
1 October 2007 Deadline for early registration
15 November 2007 Deadline for registration
1 December 2007 Deadline for submission of Powerpoint files for presentation
10-11 December 2007 Conference time

Language

English

Further Information

For further information about the conference, please visit the Conference Website or write to Alice Ho (E-mail: lbalice@ust.hk ; Fax: 852-2358-1043)

Format

The abstracts should be about 150-200 words (Microsoft Word format). Information to be included in the submission:

  • Title of the paper presentation
  • Names of all authors
  • Affiliated institution(s)
  • Position(s)
  • E-mail address(es)

At least one author of the accepted paper is required to attend the conference and present the paper.

Submission

Submission is to be sent by 1 May 2007 as an e-mail attachment to lbalice@ust.hk or mailed to:

Alice Ho
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library
Clear Water Bay
Kowloon
Hong Kong
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