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LIBCOM-2002

Sixth International Conference and Exhibition "Information Technologies, Computer
Systems and Publications for Libraries"

November 11-15, 2002

Yershovo Health Complex, Zvenigorod District, Moscow Region, Russia

Conference venue:

Zvenigorod, Moscow Region, Russia

Organizers:

Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Industry, Science and Technologies of the Russian Federation
International Library, Information and Analytical Center
International Association of Electronic Libraries and New Information Technologies Users and Developers

Traditionally, the Conference focuses on the state-of-the-art and prospects of new information, computer and Internet technologies in libraries daily routines; development of cooperation between libraries on one side and research, cultural, educational and publishing institutions as well as with book sellers and book distributors on the other side.

Special attention at LIBCOM 2002 Conference will be given to the problems of electronic information resources, the role of the Internet in reshaping library collections, information services and new educational technologies. Electronic libraries, corporate library systems and copyright are permanently within the scope of the Conferences topics.

The Conference Program is based on the analysis of participants' proposals and special invitations for presentations issued by the Program Committee to selected experts in the Conference topics as well as to providers of information, computer, publishing and Internet products to libraries.

Exhibition

The Exhibition scope includes: application of new computer technologies to information and library business, Internet technologies, digital information, CD-ROM products, new services offered by publishing houses, production and distribution of printed editions, including periodicals, library equipment and materials.

Conference participants will be offered a social and cultural activities program including:

tours to Savvino-Storozhevsky and New Jerusalemi Monasteries
a tour to the Armored Troops museum (on preliminary requests)
a concert
a banquet on the occasion of the conference closing.

A pool, gym, and sauna will be at your disposal at the conference.

The deadline for submitting proposals for papers is October 1, 2002. Full text of accepted papers should be submitted in the electronic form no later than October 15, 2002.

Registration and accommodation

The Conference registration fee is $100.00.

Accommodation fee for the whole stay (four days including three meals a day) is as follows (prices per person):

One-room apartment Two-room apartment

double _ $150.00 Double _ $180.00

single _ $220.00 Single _ $300.00

The Exhibition stand rental fee is $150.00.

Payment should be made in US dollars in advance to:
ILIAC (International Library Information and Analytical Center)
1776 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 700, NW, Washington DC, 20036, USA