Institutional Web Management Workshop 2002:
The Pervasive Web

The 6th Institutional Web Management Workshop took place at the University of Strathclyde on 18-20^th June 2002.

As participants at previous events will be aware this workshop is aimed at those involved in management of institutional Web services. The workshop aims to address a broad range of topics, including strategic, managerial, resourcing and technical issues.

A key feature of the workshop is the importance placed on participative and interactive sessions, including hands-on sessions, group discussions, etc.

We issued the following call for speakers and workshop facilitators.

Topics

The range of topics which may be covered at the workshop is broad, reflecting the wide range of interests and challenges which face those involved in providing institutional Web services.

Relevant topics may include, but are not restricted to the following:

Web Strategies

e.g. formulation of and delivery of Web strategies; links with other institutional strategies, etc.

Management And Resource Issues

e.g. approaches to managing and resourcing institutional Web services; staff recruitment and retention issues, staff development; outsourcing; etc.

Legal Issues

e.g. IPR; copyright; hyperlinks issues; AUPs; etc.

Information Management

e.g. approaches to information management.

e-Learning

e.g. approaches to e-Learning, integration with MIS; etc.

e-Business

e.g. approaches to e-business; e-procurement;

User Issues

e.g. user needs analysis; user requirements; evaluation; training and support; etc.

Technical Issues

e.g. server management; security; etc.

Format

The workshop will consist of a number of plenary presentations together with a larger number of parallel sessions. The plenary presentations will last for 30-45 minutes. The parallel sessions will last for 1.5 or 3 hours.

Plenary Speakers

We invite proposals for talks at the plenary sessions. This will involve delivering a talk lasting for around 30 minutes to all delegates (likely to be around 150). We invite proposals from well-known speakers with a national or international reputation. In addition the Institutional Web Management Workshop also aims to provide an opportunity for those who may be new to the community or those who do not have a high profile at conferences and workshops to also contribute.

The main requirements for plenary speakers are to talk on a subject that is of relevance to a significant proportion of the audience and to engage the audience's interest. Presentations are likely to be on a subject which has national relevance or an institutional or regional case study which provides insights which will be of general interest.

Talks should not cover detailed technical material or be too parochial.

Workshop Facilitators

Proposals are invited for parallel workshop sessions which will last for 1.5 or 3 hours. Workshop sessions should aim to be interactive and allow the opportunity for participants to have contribute actively, through involvement in discussions, hands-on exercises, etc.

There are a number of approaches which may be taken to workshop sessions such as:

Discussion Groups

Discussion group sessions, chaired by the Workshop Facilitator.

Birds of a Feather Sessions

Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions which allow participants to discuss a session of general interest.

Hands-on Sessions

Hands-on sessions in which participants will have access to a networked PC.

Briefing Sessions

Briefing Sessions in which the workshop facilitator gives a briefing, while allowing opportunities for questions and general discussions.

Community Sessions

Community Sessions aimed at members of particular communities.

Submission Of Proposals

If you would like to submit a proposal for a plenary or workshop session, please contact Brian kelly or a member of the programme committee at the address given below.

When submitting your proposal you should include the following information.

Name and Affiliation

Your contacts details.

Proposed Title

The proposed title for your session.

Session Type

The type of session you are proposing (e.g. plenary talk, hands-on session, discussion group, etc.

Abstract

A brief abstract for the session.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for the session - i.e. what participants will gain from the session.

Further Information

For further information please contact Brian Kelly (chair of the Programme Committee) or a member of the Programme Committee (listed below):

• Brian Kelly, <b.kelly@ukoln.ac.uk>, (UKOLN)
• Diane McDonald, <D.McDonald@strath.ac.uk> (University Of Strathclyde)
• James Currall, <J.Currall@compserv.gla.ac.uk> (University of Glasgow)
• Kriss Fearon, <kf7@york.ac.uk> (University of York)
• Clare Rogers, <Clare.Rogers@bristol.ac.uk> (JISC)
• Duncan Smeed, <duncan.smeed@cis.strath.ac.uk> (University Of Strathclyde)

Workshop Web Site

The Institutional Web Management Workshop 2002 Web site provides more information about the workshop.