submitted by Dolores Judkins

WHAT IS ONLINE NORTHWEST: A one-day conference focusing on the use of technology within libraries and attracting librarians from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montona, and northern California. Presenters receive free registration to the conference.

WHEN IS THE CONFERENCE: Februrary 12, l999 (this will be the l6th annual conference)

WHERE IS THE CONFERENCE: Portland Sheraton Airport Hotel, Portland, Oregon

WHAT TOPICS ARE WE LOOKING FOR: The coordinating committee is open to presentations on innovative uses of technology within a library setting. All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, but we are especially looking for submissions on the following topics:

Merging of information and entertainment
Technostress
Selection process for choosing vendor
Database licensing
Keeping up with new technology in the workplace
Non-western languages
Effective Internet searching
Electronic document delivery
Printing (free or fee)
PC Workstation Security
Integration of web-based indexes, fulltext and other reference sources into the   OPAC
Collection development with electronic journals
Government documents - the move toward an all-electronic depository program

PUBLIC and SCHOOL LIBRARIES: We are especially looking for submissions from these communities to help blance the program.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL: Proposals must be received by June 30 to receive full consideration.

HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL: Use the online submission form at: http://osu.orst.edu/groups/onlinenw/proposal.html

FOR MORE INFORMATION: See the Online Northwest home page at:
http://www.sou.edu/library/onlinenw

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