ETD 2009 Conference: Electronic Theses and Dissertations Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA

1. University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West Virginia University for ETD 2009 12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

2. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid A warm welcome awaits you in PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania U.S.A.

3. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Our proposal Where: The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Holiday Inn @University Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. When: 10 – 13 June 2009 Who: University Library System University of Pittsburgh West Virginia University Libraries

4. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania → Gateway to the West

5. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pittsburgh – One of America’s Oldest Cities

6. Gateway to the West Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pittsburgh – A Modern Cultural Mecca A city that never sleeps … complementing natural beauty with tasteful historic and cultural amenities

7. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt campus Located in the heart of Pittsburgh Architecturally sophisticated 132 acre campus

8. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt Community Founded in 1787 Over… • 34,000 students • 12,000 staff / 3,800 faculty • 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools - 500 postgraduate programs - 450 undergraduate programs

9. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt 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

10. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt associations Elected member of American Association of Universities Member of Association of Research Libraries Strong teaching and research alliances with over 200 universities worldwide

11. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt commitment to outreach & 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 Professor Mark A. Nordenberg Chancellor, Pitt

12. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Pitt 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 Survival: Managing Academic Libraries in Transition (2006) --Rush Miller, University Librarian, Pitt University Library System

13. Leader in Library and Information Sciences Leader in electronic scholarly publishing Member of NDLTD since 2002 Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Why choose Pitt?

14. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid @Pitt Phased in Required e-submission Over 1,500 Pitt theses in ETD database PDF & multimedia accepted

15. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Conference venue Architectural Historic Landmark Cathedral of Learning

16. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Cathedral of Learning Grand Atrium & International Rooms Hillman Library

17. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid International access • Pittsburgh International airport • 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh & Pitt campus • over 100 international flights • per day

18. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid other amenities… Convenient and well-priced accommodation Excellent public transport service Recreation and leisure facilities Great shopping

19. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Contact details (WVU) Address: Mr. John Hagen Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium Manager, Institutional Repository Programs West Virginia University Libraries Acquisitions Department P.O. Box 6069 Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone: (304) 293-4040, ext. 4025 Email: John.Hagen@mail.wvu.edu

20. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Contact details (Pitt) Address: Dr. Amy Knapp Assistant University Librarian University of Pittsburgh Library System 271 Hillman Library Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: (412) 648-7732 Email: aknapp@pitt.edu

21. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Further information Pitt University Library System http://www.library.pitt.edu/ University of Pittsburgh http://www.pitt.edu/ West Virginia University http://www.wvu.edu/~thesis/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania http://www.pittsburgh.net/ http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/

22. Pitt The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 Conference Bid Our request With our strong commitment to electronic scholarly communication Pitt asks for full consideration to be host of the 12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations in 2009.