5.0234 CFP: Research and Education Networking (1/52)
Elaine Brennan & Allen Renear (EDITORS@BROWNVM.BITNET)
Wed, 17 Jul 1991 22:12:10 EDT
Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 5, No. 0234. Wednesday, 17 Jul 1991.
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 91 10:08:45 EDT
From: ekj@rsch.oclc.org (Erik Jul)
Subject: Research & Education Networking
"Research & Education Networking"
CALL FOR PAPERS
"Research & Education Networking" solicits articles for publication.
This monthly newsletter features subjects related to the development,
use, and impact of computer networking for research and educational
purposes. Each issue analyzes recent developments with the proposed
National Research and Education Network (NREN); the Internet; electronic
networking, publishing, and scholarly communication; and other emerging
issues of interest to the academic, library, government, computer, and
communications communities.
Suggested topics for articles include, but are not limited to:
- Concepts of global, high-speed networking; the roles of various government,
not-for-profit, and commercial organizations
- The roles of libraries and information providers in a networked environment;
the "electronic" library; access to electronic information; case histories
- The practical and theoretical problems associated with cataloging or
otherwise organizing, describing, and providing access to network
resources; emerging standards
- The impact of networking and electronic publication on the conduct of
research and the dissemination of knowledge; tools for collaboration;
scholarly communities, the "invisible" college
- Educational applications of networking and networked resources; networking
K-12; ubiquitous access; costs and subsidies; program descriptions
- Conference announcements and reports, research findings and applications,
book reviews, product descriptions, and announcements of new network
resources
Interested authors should contact:
Erik Jul, Editor
c/o OCLC Office of Research
6565 Frantz Road
Dublin OH 43017-0702
Phone: (614) 764-4364
FAX: (614) 764-6096
Internet: ekj@rsch.oclc.org
Please circulate this call for papers among your colleagues, or post
to other networks, lists, or bulletin boards. Articles and proposals
are welcome at all times.
"Research & Education Networking" is published by Meckler Corporation.