SIIA/NFAIS INFORMATION POLICY SUMMIT -GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL CONTENT ERA

["Hamaker, Chuck" <cahamake@email.uncc.edu>]

SIIA/NFAIS INFORMATION POLICY SUMMIT - 
       GOVERNMENT AND THE DIGITAL CONTENT ERA
          October 2, 2002
          University Club
          Washington, DC

With the evolution of digital information dissemination, the Federal
Government has recently undertaken dramatic changes in its resource
management.  This one-day event, sponsored by SIIA and NFAIS, will
demonstrate how technological advances and user expectations have driven
government information practices as much as official policies have over
the last few years.  Senior executives from information and education
companies, experts from federal agencies and the academic and library
communities will explore pending agency initiatives and address the most
recent policy debates affecting digital delivery of information by the
government.  For more information and to register for the Summit, please
visit http://www.siia.net/policysummit/default.html.  For additional
information, please contact David LeDuc, Director, Public Policy at
dleduc@siia.net. Program Planning and development assistance provided
by:U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science

NFAIS and SIIA Members: $195
Non-Members: $299
Special Government Agency, Academic & Library Rate: $145

Experts from federal agencies, the academic and library communities, and
the private sector will take a close look at a range of factors that are
shaping government information objectives and initiatives. A spirited
debate among stakeholders will help to identify good existing policies,
needs for new policies, and how the public and private sectors can
cooperate (work together) to meet the information needs of the public.  
Key topics discussed at this event will include:

Case studies of ongoing efforts among key federal agencies to maximize
availability of digital government resources. Balanced, expert analysis on
formulating policies and practices to best anticipate and meet future
needs. Government plans to provide educational resource materials. Effects
of September 11th on restricting availability of information.