NISO Fall Workshops on OpenURL and Metasearch

["October Ivins" <october.ivins@mindspring.com>]

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NISO Announces Fall Workshops
OpenURL and Metasearch: New Standards, Current Innovation, and Future
Directions
September 19-21, 2005, Washington DC

Don't miss this opportunity to get the latest information on OpenURL and
Metasearch, two standards supporting technologies that continue to
transform the information landscape. OpenURL enables web users to access
the particular version of licensed content libraries have paid for on
their behalf, and/or select from a menu of additional linking services
(for example, request a book on interlibrary loan). Metasearch software
enables the simultaneous searching of multiple databases from one search
box. Such software often includes the capability to de-duplicate, sort,
and rank search results in a unified display.

Two years ago, NISO presented a pair of workshops that sold out weeks in
advance on these complementary standards and related technologies. These
workshops offer learning opportunities for all members of the information
community, librarians, vendors and content providers.  Register now to
take advantage of early-bird rates.

The third day of the program is an optional training day directed to
technical staff from all types of content providers (publishers, vendors
and librarians). Training will cover the basics of implementation,
available tools, and requirements for standards conformance. In this
highly networked world, the key to success is "learning to play well with
others." The OpenURL and Metasearch technologies will each be covered in
half-day sessions, and technology developers are invited to attend one or
both. IT staff are encouraged to attend all three days, but for those who
choose not to, the training day is designed as a stand-alone event.

The program includes opportunities for dialogue with experts in open
question and answer periods as well as informal networking during breaks,
meals, and a reception in the Exhibit Area. Sponsoring vendors will have
an opportunity to highlight the features of their products in Vendor
Showcases and in Exhibits. The venue is the spacious state-of-the-art
conference facility at the Academy for Educational Development
headquarters near DuPont Circle in Washington, D.C.

Visit the NISO web site for information about the program and speakers,
exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, and to register.  
www.niso.org/news/events_workshops/OpenURL-05-wkshp.html

(Ms.) October Ivins, MLS
Digital Content and Access Solutions
telephone 781-793-9283 (EST)
october.ivins@mindspring.com