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University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University

ETD 2009. 12 th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations. June 10–13, 2009. University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University. Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities. A city that never sleeps.

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University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University

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  1. ETD 2009 12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations June 10–13, 2009 University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University

  2. Pittsburgh, PA

  3. Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities

  4. A city that never sleeps Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities Gateway to the West … complementing natural beauty with tasteful historic and cultural amenities

  5. University of Pittsburgh Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research.

  6. University of PittsburghCampus Located in the heart of Pittsburgh Architecturally sophisticated 132 acre campus

  7. University of PittsburghCommunity Over… • 34,000 students • 12,000 staff / 3,800 faculty • 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools • 500 postgraduate programs • 450 undergraduate programs

  8. … 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 PittsburghResearch

  9. Elected member of American Association of Universities Member of Association of Research Libraries Strong teaching and research alliances with over 200 universities worldwide Associations

  10. 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.” Professor Mark A. Nordenberg Chancellor, Pitt -Building our Future Together 2006 Economic Impact Report

  11. 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 AcademicLibraries in Transition(2006) Rush Miller, University Librarian and Director of the University Library System (ULS) , University of Pittsburgh Co-Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium

  12. Leader in Library and Information Sciences Leader in electronic scholarly publishing Member of NDLTDsince 2002 Background of theUniversity of Pittsburgh

  13. ETD's mandatory since 2004 Over 2,000 Pitt theses in ETD database PDF and multimedia accepted ETD at theUniversity of Pittsburgh

  14. West Virginia UniversityETD Co-Sponsors

  15. West Virginia UniversityBackground • 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).

  16. West Virginia UniversityETD 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

  17. ConferenceVenue Architectural Historic Landmark Cathedral of Learning

  18. University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library Cathedral of LearningCommons Room Cathedral of LearningNationality Room

  19. International Access • PittsburghInternational Airport • 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus • 10 million travelers & over 200,000 flights per year

  20. 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 Benedum Center

  21. ETD 2009 Theme Bridging the Knowledge Divide ETDs, Institutional Repositories and Open Access – Integrative E-Learning Processes in Higher Education

  22. 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

  23. Conference Social ActivitiesJune 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.

  24. ImportantConference Dates • November 3, 2008 First call for papers • February 2, 2009 Registration opens • February 16, 2009 Final deadline for submission of abstracts of papers and posters • March 2, 2009 Deadline for application for travel grants • June 10-13, 2009Conference time

  25. Contact detailsWest 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: John.Hagen@mail.wvu.edu

  26. Contact detailsUniversity 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: tsd@pitt.edu

  27. 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/

  28. 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!

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