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2004 IR Workshop

Institutional Repositories
The Next Stage
November 18–19, 2004
Washington, D.C. 		Workshop presented by: SPARC &
SPARC Europe

This workshop will help you gain an understanding of strategies critical to implementing and managing the successful long-term growth of your Institutional Repository (IR). Experienced leaders and supporting players in the IR field will describe practices applicable to a variety of technology platforms. A special focus will be on tactics for working with faculty and researchers to make IRs a success.

The program, suitable for library directors, institutional repository managers, and university administrators, will allow attendees to learn the latest issues and best ideas regarding institutional repositories.
Event Information
The Program: Full Conference Program
 

IR Workshop Sessions:

Keynote Speaker:

Scholarly Communication, Open Access, and Cost Saving: Are They Related?
–Charles Phelps, Provost, University of Rochester
Phelps has not only researched and published about issues in scholarly communication and digital technology in his capacity as professor of economics and political science, but he has also advocated for change in his position as provost of the University of Rochester.

Closing Remarks:

Institutional repositories can and should contribute to academic branding
–Jean-Claude Guédon, Professor of Comparative    Literature, Université de Montréal

The presentations and posters for this concluded workshop are available.
The Cost: Registration is now closed
 

The registration deadline was November 10. Act now—space is limited!

SPARC or SPARC Europe member.
Registration fee: US$195

Non-Members.
Registration fee: US$245 

To register, fill out and submit the registration form hosted on this web site. The form has space to enter your method of payment. Acceptable methods are by credit card, check, purchase order or bank wire transfer.

Once you have submitted your information, you will be able to view the record of your registration, which you may save or print out as confirmation. Or, fill out and fax the print version of the registration form [PDF] to the SPARC offices.

Once you have registered, November 10 is also the deadline should you need to cancel. If you notify SPARC on that day or prior, you’ll receive a full refund.

If you have any questions contact Alison Buckholtz.
The Site: Hilton Washington
 

1919 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
1-202-483-3000 
Fax: 1-202-939-3293

SPARC has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the conference hotel. Ask for the SPARC room block and receive the conference rate of $179. This rate applies November 14–22, based on availability. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is Wednesday, October 27. Reservations made after this date are subject to hotel availability.
Travel Info: Washington D.C. visitor information
 
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