[Irtalk] FW: Invitation to host ETD 2013, the 16th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

[Smith, Ina <ismith@sun.ac.za>]

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From: etd-l Discussion List [mailto:ETD-L at listserv.vt.edu] On Behalf Of Reeves, Sharon
Sent: 13 September 2010 16:57
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Subject: Invitation to host ETD 2013, the 16th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Bid to Host ETD 2013, the 16th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations


The NDLTD Conference Standing Committee is now accepting bids to host the 16th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, ETD 2013.

Please submit your bid by e-mail to Sharon Reeves (sharon.reeves at lac-bac.gc.ca) , NDLTD Conference Standing Committee Chair, by January 31, 2011.  Bids will be reviewed by the NDLTD Conference Standing Committee and a recommendation will be presented to the Board at its next meeting.  You will be notified shortly after the meeting as to whether or not your bid was successful.

Please note that should your institution be chosen to host ETD 2013 you will have the full support and help of the NDLTD Conference Standing Committee in preparing for the symposium.  The conference planning handbook will also be available to the Local Organizing Committee.

The following information should be included in your institution's bid:

Rationale for hosting the conference.  Your institution's involvement in ETD's, past, present and future.  The inclusion of a suggested conference theme and related sub-themes is not essential but will strengthen your bid.

Dates.  Please include proposed conference dates and explain your choice.  Please also indicate if dates are flexible.

Venue
*	Geographic location
*	Detailed information on conference facilities, i.e.,. number and size of conference rooms
*	Availability of Internet access in conference rooms

	Conference organization:
*	Level of logistical and financial support from host institution
*	Detailed information on conference support personnel
*	Detailed information on technical support personnel
*	Distribution of responsibility for conference organization

	Committed sponsors, if any, and level of expected funding if known

	Travel
*	How to get there

	Accommodations
*	Type
*	Cost
*	Access to conference venue

Proposed Social Activities

Tourist Information
*	Restaurants
*	Local Attractions


Best regards,

Sharon Reeves
Manager, Theses Canada / Gestionnaire, Thèses Canada
Published Heritage Branch / Direction du patrimoine de l'édition
Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
550, boul. de la Cité, Gatineau QC
Canada K1A 0N4
sharon.reeves at lac-bac.gc.ca
Telephone / Téléphone 819-994-6882
Facsimile / Télécopieur 819-997-2395
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca