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University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium ETD 2009 12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations June 10–13, 2009 University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Pittsburgh, PA University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities Gateway to the West … complementing natural beauty with tasteful historic and cultural amenities University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research. University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh Campus Located in the heart of Pittsburgh Architecturally sophisticated 132 acre campus University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh Community Over… 34,000 students 12,000 staff / 3,800 faculty 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools 500 postgraduate programs 450 undergraduate programs University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh Research … renowned for its commitment to new and creative approaches to research and education … ranks among the top American universities receiving research funding … ranks 37th in top 100 universities in the world … regarded as one of America’s leading international universities University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Associations Elected member of American Association of Universities Member of Association of Research Libraries Strong teaching and research alliances with over 200 universities worldwide University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Commitment to Outreach and Collaboration “As an internationally renowned public research university, the University of Pittsburgh plays a major role on many fronts… In pursuing its academic mission, Pitt is preparing the workers and leaders of the 21st century economy.” -Building our Future Together 2006 Economic Impact Report University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ Professor Mark A. Nordenberg Chancellor, Pitt ETD 2009 Symposium Commitment to Scholarly Communication “Improving Research Through Electronic Publishing… Extending Diversity within Academic Libraries” On Scholarly Publishing Initiatives at Pitt ULS: Archive of European Integration PhilSci Archive of preprints Electronic Theses and Dissertations BEYOND SURVIVIAL: Managing Academic Libraries in Transition (2006) Rush Miller, University Librarian and Director of the University Library System (ULS) , University of Pittsburgh Co-Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Background of the University of Pittsburgh Leader in Library and Information Sciences Leader in electronic scholarly publishing Member of NDLTD since 2002 University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium ETD at the University of Pittsburgh ETD's mandatory since 2004 Over 2,000 Pitt theses in ETD database PDF and multimedia accepted University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium West Virginia University ETD Co-Sponsors University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium West Virginia University Background Since 1867, West Virginia University (WVU) has embraced a mission of providing excellence in teaching, research, and service. The University includes 15 schools and colleges and currently offers 178 majors at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels with over 28,000 students on its main campus (36,000 statewide). University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium West Virginia University ETD Experience 2nd in world to require ETDs NDLTD member since 1998 Leader in ETD and open access advocacy Over 4,000 documents in IR 3 portals to serve entire university community WVU has successfully co-sponsored previous ETD conferences University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Conference Venue Architectural Historic Landmark Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library Cathedral of Learning Commons Room Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium International Access Pittsburgh International Airport 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus 10 million travelers & over 200,000 flights per year University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Other Amenities Convenient and well-priced accommodation Excellent public transport service World-class recreation and cultural facilities Great shopping & dining experiences Warhol Museum Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. Benedum Center ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium ETD 2009 Theme Bridging the Knowledge Divide ETDs, Institutional Repositories and Open Access – Integrative E-Learning Processes in Higher Education University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Topics Open Access, Institutional Repositories and the Changing the Face of Academia Commercial and Open Source ETD / IR System Providers and Users Emerging Trends in ETDs, IRs & Open Access Collaborative Projects in ETDs and IRs Developing Nations Colloquium on Open Access University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Conference Social Activities June 10–13, 2009 Wednesday - Opening Reception in the Cathedral of Learning’s striking three-storey gothic style Commons Room. Thursday - Dinner at Phipps Conservatory http://www.phipps.conservatory.org/ Friday - Dinner on Riverboat Cruise, with jazz band Saturday - Optional activities include Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms, Tour and lunch at Fallingwater, Ducky Tours, museum tours at the Warhol and the Carnegie facilities. University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Important Conference Dates November 3, 2008 February 2, 2009 February 16, 2009 March 2, 2009 June 10-13, 2009 University of Pittsburgh ▪ First call for papers Registration opens Final deadline for submission of abstracts of papers and posters Deadline for application for travel grants Conference time Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Contact details West Virginia University Mr. John Hagen Co-Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium Address: Manager, Institutional Repository Programs West Virginia University Libraries Acquisitions Department P.O. Box 6069 Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone: (304) 293-5267 Email: [email protected] University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Contact details University of Pittsburgh Mr. Timothy Deliyannides Head, Library Information Systems Address: University of Pittsburgh University Library System 7500 Thomas Blvd. Room 125 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: (412) 244 -7515 Email: [email protected] University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium Further Information ETD 2009 www.library.pitt.edu/etd2009/ University of Pittsburgh www.pitt.edu/ West Virginia University www.wvu.edu/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania www.pittsburgh.net/ www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/ University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium ETD 2009 With a strong commitment to electronic scholarly communication the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University will be exceptional hosts of the 12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations in 2009. Come Join Us! University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium