----Apologies for cross-postings---- VALA2012: eM-powering eFutures 6-9 February 2012
***Call for Papers Closing Tuesday** Dear Colleague, This is your last chance: a small technical glitch over the weekend means that the deadline for submission of abstracts for VALA2012 is extended to tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 May 2011, so this is your opportunity to add your abstract to those already received. Check out the details of the Call for Papers and submit your abstract now. As you will see, VALA is looking for papers on a wide range of subjects; this is your opportunity to present your latest research or experience to the delegates at VALA2012. If you know of other people who are doing work that may be of interest, direct them to the Call for Papers too. And there's a bonus: there is one discounted registration available per paper accepted for presentation at the Conference. With the theme eM-powering eFutures, VALA2012 will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 7 February to Thursday 9 February 2012, with Boot Camps and L-Plate Series on Monday 6 February. Monday and Friday are also available for associated events, meetings or workshops - contact the VALA Conference Office at vala at wsm.com.au if you are interested in holding a workshop or associated event. Remember that VALA conference papers for publication are due to be submitted before the end of September when the peer-review process will begin, during which you have the opportunity to update the paper as events and technologies unfold. At the conference you are asked to talk to your paper, which allows you to be up to the minute with the latest in your field. So go to http://www.vala.org.au/conf2012 and submit online now! The Main Announcement and Registration Brochure will be available in September 2011 - go to http://www.vala.org.au/vala2012/expression-of-interest and provide your details if you would like to be added to the list to receive a copy. Remember, you and your organisation will be able to get best value for money by being full members of VALA and paying for your registrations by 30 November 2011, so make your budget plans for the rest of this year accordingly! And if you know a vendor you would like to see at the trade exhibition, the sponsorship and exhibition proposal is now available - follow the links from the VALA2012 Home page for a copy. Please remember to pass this notice on to your colleagues. Note: Emails replying to this address are not checked regularly; if you wish to contact me, please reply to vala at vala.org.au. Alyson Kosina Executive Officer VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc. Reg No A0011933K ABN 75 344 574 577 P.O. Box 509 Mooroolbark VIC 3138 Phone: (03) 9725 2725 Fax: (03) 8625 0079 Email: vala at vala.org.au