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ETDs and NDLTD: Welcome to ETD’2003. Edward A. Fox Executive Director, NDLTD Virginia Tech (VPI&SU), Blacksburg, VA, USA http://fox.cs.vt.edu fox@vt.edu. ETD’2003 Berlin 21-24 May 2003. THANKS to. Peter Schirmbacher, Conference Chair Conference Committee. Suzie Allard
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ETDs and NDLTD: Welcome toETD’2003 Edward A. Fox Executive Director, NDLTD Virginia Tech (VPI&SU), Blacksburg, VA, USA http://fox.cs.vt.edu fox@vt.edu ETD’2003 Berlin 21-24 May 2003
THANKS to • Peter Schirmbacher, Conference Chair • Conference Committee • Suzie Allard • José Borbinha • Tony Cargnelutti • Peter Dieopld • Suzanne Dobratz • Jude Edminster • Scott Eldridge • John Hagen • Joan Lippincott • Gail McMillan • Ana Pavani • Ute Schwens • Günter Törner • Shalini Urs
THANKS from • NDLTD = Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations • NDLTDBoard of Directors (previously Steering Committee) • All of the bold efforts by those running ETD initiatives in universities, regions, and countries • ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN NDLTD
NDLTD Organization • Members • Universities, Consortia, Organizations (, Individuals?) • Full Members (dues paying – to be set) • Associate Members (all current members: ~180) • Committees (most are open:) • Conference, Membership, Software Distribution, Standards, Union Catalog • Board of Directors • Met yesterday, will meet again in Fall in Washington • Officers: Gail McMillan (Secy), Scott Eldredge (Treasurer)
Spirit of NDLTD • Help make a better world • Win-win-win (everyone can benefit) • Have fun helping others • Helpers/teachers learn more than “learners” • Standards, cooperation, friendly competition • We can always do more, enhancing quality and knowledge!