Institutional Web Management Workshop 2005: Whose Web Is It Anyway?
Call For Speakers

NOTE

Please note that the call for speakers is over and the workshop programme has been finalised.

Call For Speakers And Workshop Facilitators

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 invite proposals for speakers and workshop facilitators. Note that the format is likely to be similar to the format for last year's workshop and will include a small number of plenary presentations, a larger number of workshop and briefing sessions, possibly complemented by with debates and panel sessions.

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.

The theme for this year's workshop is "Whose Web Is it Anyway?". We particularly welcome submissions which reflect this theme. This could include examples of how an organisation has been restructured in order to ensure the provision of quality Web services; how users are engaged with the planning and development process at both strategic and implementation levels; how institutions address the ownership of content; how institutions have addressed mergers, whether of departments within an institution or between institutions; how institutions are engaging with third parties; etc.

In addition to this specific themes, the workshop will also provide an opportunity to hear about and discuss a range of issues relevant to the provision of 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.

User Issues

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

Technical Issues

e.g. server management; security; etc.

Staff Development

e.g. career development for Web managers

Legal Issues

e.g. FOI; IPR; copyright; AUP; 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 probably last for 1.5 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 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.

Other Ideas

We also welcome proposals for alternative approaches. This could include, for example, debates, panel sessions, etc.

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 in the list of programme committee members.

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.

Interactive Elements (for workshop sessions)

Details of how workshop sessions will be made interactive, allowing participants to actively engage in the session.

Benefits

Speakers and workshop facilitators will normally be expected to book a place on the workshop. However there will be a subsidy for speakers and workshop facilitators, together with a small gift.

Further Information

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

Deadline

The deadline for submissions has been extended to 18 March 2005.

Previous Workshops

If you have not attended a workshop before you may find the workshop Web sites will provide useful background material:

[workshop 8 (2004)] - [workshop 7 (2003)] - [workshop 6 (2002)] - [workshop 5 (2001)] - [workshop 4 (2000)] - [workshop 3 (1999)] - [workshop 2 (1998)] - [workshop 1 (1997)]