Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 09:48:00 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun@mssrf.res.in> Dear All, This may be of interest. Regards, Arun ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:54:08 +0200 From: "Books" <books@nlsa.ac.za> Subject: FUTURE OF THE BOOK CONFERENCE FUTURE OF THE BOOK CONFERENCE Date : 29-31 August 2004 Place : Beijing, China A forum for participants in the book publishing industry, librarians, researchers and teachers from around the world to discuss the future of the book. It will also provide a window to the past and the future of the book in China. The conference will include a mix of keynote address, paper, workshop and colloquium sessions, with speakers discussing topics as varied as: the effects of print on demand and ebooks; the future of the book from a library perspective; emerging standards for electronic and printed books; learning in the electronic age; trends in reading and literacy; and strategies to enhance the viability the publishing industry. The International Conference on the Future of the Book will provide you with an opportunity to share your own work with recognised leaders in the fields of writing, IT, business management, librarianship, publishing, printing, educational materials production, as well as university teachers and researchers in areas related to writing, publishing, books and literacy. Papers submitted for the conference proceedings will be fully peer-refereed and published in print and electronic formats in the new International Journal of the Book. For those unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations are available. These provide access to the online edition of the conference proceedings. Virtual participants can also submit papers for refereeing and publication in the International Journal of the Book. For in-person presentations, 30 minute, 60 minute and 90 minute colloquium sessions are available. The deadline for the first round call for papers is 31 October 2003. Visit the conference website for the closing dates of subsequent rounds. Full details of the conference, including an online call for papers form, are to be found at the conference website.http://www.Book-Conference.com The books e-group is a free service offered by the Centre for the Book. For more information see our website at www.centreforthebook.org.za