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We invite you to submit a paper /abstract /poster /workshop to the 5th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference (QQML2013), 4 - 7 June 2013, "La Sapienza" University, Rome Italy. The New Abstract submission deadline is approaching * If you already have submitted your contribution ignore this message. However, you can visit the QQML Journal at: http://www.qqml.net/ <blocked::http://www.qqml.net/> Dear Colleagues, It is our great pleasure to announce the 5th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference (QQML2013) at 4 - 7 June 2013, "La Sapienza" University, Rome Italy: http://www.isast.org/qqml2013.html <blocked::http://www.isast.org/qqml2013.html> Since 2009 QQML has provided an excellent framework for the presentation of new trends and developments in every aspect of Library and Information Science, Technology, Applications and Research. The 5th QQML2013 was scheduled during the previous 4th QQML2012 Conference. It was also decided that the 6th QQML 2014 International Conference will be organized in Istanbul, Turkey. QQML2009, QQML2010, QQML2011 and QQML2012 were successful events both from the number and quality of the presentations and from the post conference publications in Journals and Books. QQML2013 will continue and expand the related topics. Papers are invited for this international conference. The conference will consider, but not be limited to, the following indicative themes: 1. Bibliographic Control 2. Bibliometric Research 3. Change of Libraries and Managerial techniques 4. Changes in Learning, Research and Information needs and Behaviour of Users 5. Climate Change Data 6. Communication Strategies 7. Data Analysis and Data Mining 8. Development and Assessment of Digital Repositories 9. Development of Information and Knowledge Services on the Public Library 10. Digital Libraries 11. Economic Co-operation and Development 12. Energy Data and Information 13. Environmental Assessment 14. Financial strength and sustainability 15. Health information services 16. Historical and Comparative case studies related to Librarianship 17. Information and Data on various aspects of Food and Agriculture 18. Information and Knowledge Services 19. Information Literacy: Information sharing, Democracy and Lifelong Learning 20. Library Cooperation: Problems and Challenges at the beginning of the 21st century 21. Library change and Technology 22. Management 23. Marketing 24. Museums, Libraries and Cultural Organizations 25. Music Librarianship 26. Performance Measurement and Competitiveness 27. Publications 28. Quality evaluation and promotion of info 29. Technology & Innovations in Libraries and their Impact on Learning, Research and Users 30. Technology transfer and Innovation in Library management Special Sessions - Workshops You may send proposals for Special Sessions (4-6 papers) or Workshops (more than 2 sessions) including the title and a brief description at: [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> or from the electronic submission at the web page: http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html <blocked::http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html> You may also send Abstracts/Papers to be included in the following sessions, to new sessions or as contributed papers at the web page: http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html <blocked::http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html> Contributions may be realized through one of the following ways a. structured abstracts (not exceeding 500 words) and presentation; b. full papers (not exceeding 7,000 words); c. posters (not exceeding 2,500 words); d. visual presentations (Pecha kucha). These presentations consist of exactly 20 slides, each of which is displayed for 20 seconds. Total presentation time is precisely 6 minutes 40 seconds and so it is important to use the transition feature in PowerPoint to time your presentation exactly. In all the above cases at least one of the authors ought to be registered in the conference. Abstracts and full papers should be submitted electronically within the timetable provided in the web page: http://www.isast.org/importantdates.html <blocked::http://www.isast.org/importantdates.html> The abstracts and full papers should be in compliance to the author guidelines: http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html <blocked::http://www.isast.org/abstractregistration.html> All abstracts will be published in the Conference Book of Abstracts and in the website of the Conference. The papers of the conference will be published in the website of the conference, after the permission of the author(s). Student submissions Professors and Supervisors are encouraged to organize conference sessions of Postgraduate theses and dissertations. Please direct any questions regarding the QQML 2013 Conference and Student Research Presentations to: the secretariat of the conference at: [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> On behalf of the Conference Committee Dr. Anthi Katsirikou, Conference Co-Chair University of Piraeus Library Director Head, European Documentation Center Board Member of the Greek Association of Librarians and Information Professionals <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Professor Carla Basili, Local Co-Chair EnIL - The European network on Information Literacy, co-ordinator Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Istituto di Ricerca sull'Impresa e lo Sviluppo sede di Roma via dei Taurini, 19 - 00185 Roma, Italy Ανθή Κατσιρίκου Βιβλιοθηκονόμος, PhD, MSc Προϊσταμένη της Βιβλιοθήκης Πανεπιστημίου Πειραιά Συντονίστρια των ΚΕΤ Ελλάδος, Επιστημονική συνεργάτις ΤΕΙ Αθήνας Μέλος του ΔΣ της Ένωσης Ελλήνων Βιβλιοθηκονόμων και επιστημόνων Πληροφόρησης. Καραολή και Δημητρίου 80, 18532 Πειραιάς τηλ: 210 4142022, fax: 210 4142330 email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask], <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] http://www.lib.unipi.gr <http://www.lib.unipi.gr/> <http://ec.europa.eu/ellada> <http://www.edc-network.gr/> http://www.edc-network.gr/ <http://europa.eu/europedirect/index_el.htm> http://europa.eu/europedirect/index_el.htm _____ From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Diane Bailey Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:52 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Upcoming UT Austin Professional Development Courses The Information Institute, a professional development resource at UT Austin's School of Information with courses in a wide range of information topics, is offering two half-day courses in February: · IT Security <https://infoinstitute.utexas.edu/courses/it-security-metrics> Metrics: Building a Program, Making it Work, Feb 9th This half-day course provides basic training in measuring the effectiveness of your IT security program. IT Security Metrics offers an introduction to the field of security measurement and teaches skills and techniques for applying metrics to a security program. If you are responsible for IT security within your organization and looking for ways to collect better data, show better results, and demonstrate real business value for your activities, this course will give you the tools you need to do it. · Crowdsourcing <https://infoinstitute.utexas.edu/courses/crowdsourcing-and-crowd-computing> and Crowd Computing, Feb 16th This half-day course explains fundamental concepts of crowdsourcing and crowd computing and shows how to implement them in your work. The course highlights "killer applications" that employ new information systems and use crowd participation. You'll receive practical "how to" guidance for getting started using commercial crowdsourcing platforms, particularly Amazon's Mechanical Turk, and learn the capabilities and limitations of current methods and state-of-the-art techniques. Upcoming courses include: · Putting <https://infoinstitute.utexas.edu/courses/putting-data-to-work-in-your-organ ization-march> Data to Work in Your Organization, Mar 13-15, May 15-17 · Doing <https://infoinstitute.utexas.edu/courses/doing-business-with-open-source> Business with Open Source, April 19-21 For more information, please access our website at infoinstitute.utexas.edu or contact us at [log in to unmask]