University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium.

University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium


University of PittsburghCo-sponsored by West Virginia University

12th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations

ETD 2009

June 10–13, 2009


Pittsburgh, PA


Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities


… complementing natural beautywith tasteful historic and cultural amenities

Gateway to the West

A city that never sleeps

Pittsburgh One of America’s Oldest Cities


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

University of Pittsburgh


Located in the heart of Pittsburgh

Architecturallysophisticated 132 acre campus

University of PittsburghCampus


34,000 students 12,000 staff / 3,800 faculty 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools

500 postgraduate programs 450 undergraduate programs

Over…

University of PittsburghCommunity


… 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


Elected member of American Association of Universities

Member of Association of Research Libraries

Strong teaching and research alliances with over 200 universities worldwide

Associations


“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. NordenbergChancellor, Pitt

-Building our Future Together2006 Economic Impact Report

Commitment to Outreach and Collaboration


“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 PittsburghCo-Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium

Commitment to Scholarly Communication


Background of theUniversity of Pittsburgh

Leader in Library and Information Sciences

Leader in electronic scholarly publishing

Member of NDLTDsince 2002


ETD at theUniversity of Pittsburgh

ETD's mandatory since 2004

Over 2,000 Pitt theses in ETD database

PDF and multimedia accepted


West Virginia UniversityETD Co-Sponsors


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).

West Virginia UniversityBackground


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

West Virginia UniversityETD Experience


Architectural Historic Landmark

Cathedral of Learning

ConferenceVenue


Hillman Library

Cathedral of LearningCommons Room

Cathedral of LearningNationality Room

University of Pittsburgh


PittsburghInternational Airport

20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus

10 million travelers & over 200,000 flights per year

International Access


Benedum CenterWarhol MuseumFrank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water

Other Amenities

Convenient and well-priced accommodation Excellent public transport service World-class recreation and cultural facilities Great shopping & dining experiences


Bridging the Knowledge Divide

ETDs, Institutional Repositories and Open Access – Integrative E-Learning

Processes in Higher Education

ETD 2009 Theme


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

Topics


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.

Conference Social ActivitiesJune 10–13, 2009


November 3, 2008 First call for papers February 2, 2009Registration 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, 2009 Conference time

ImportantConference Dates


Address: Manager, InstitutionalRepository ProgramsWest Virginia University

LibrariesAcquisitions DepartmentP.O. Box 6069Morgantown, WV 26506

Phone: (304) 293-5267

Email: [email protected]

Contact detailsWest Virginia University

Mr. John HagenCo-Chair, ETD 2009 Symposium


Address: University of PittsburghUniversity Library System

7500 Thomas Blvd.Room 125Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Phone: (412) 244 -7515

Email: [email protected]

Contact detailsUniversity of Pittsburgh

Mr. Timothy DeliyannidesHead, Library Information Systems


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/

Further Information


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!

ETD 2009

University of Pittsburgh ▪ Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ▪ ETD 2009 Symposium.

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