Sixteenth International Conference
and Exhibition
«Information Technologies, Computer Systems and Publications
for Libraries»
LIBCOM-2012

Conference venue: Olympiyetz Park Hotel, Ivakino,
Khimki District, Moscow Region, Russia

November 12–16, 2012

Organizers:

• Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, Moscow, Russia

• Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

• Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia

• Russian Foundation for Basic Research, Moscow, Russia

• International Association of Users and Developers of Electronic Libraries and New Information Technologies, Moscow, Russia

• International Library, Information and Analytical Center, Washington, DC, USA

Libcom is an innovative playground for new ideas and projects in library, information and education fields. Its specific topics include:

• digital and Internet technologies in library and information practice;

• system and network integration of library and information resources;

• innovation in education technologies;

• legal aspects of libraries and information providers practice;

• digital libraries and digital information resources.

Libcom-2012 main conference program will primarily be based on invited speakers’ papers as well as special workshops, master classes and discussion groups. Additional papers may be accepted by the Program Committee for poster sessions.

You are invited to submit full text of your proposed paper in the electronic form (as an attachment to email) according to the following guidelines:

1. The deadline is October 25, 2012.

2. Full text should not exceed 6 A4 pages.

3. The heading should include the title of your paper, followed by names and affiliations of the author(s).

4. Papers should be sent to sigla@gpntb.ru or kv@gpntb.ru

The Conference is accompanied by an exhibition featuring library and information IT solutions, digital information and resources, publishers’ products, library furnishing and equipment, and education technologies.

The Exhibition stand rental fee is $500 USD.

Conference participants may take advantage of a social and cultural program including:

– a local sightseeing tour

– a concert

– intellectual show “What, Where, When in Library, Information and Publishing Space”

– an informal party on the occasion of the Conference closing with live music.

A pool, gym, and sauna as well as health treatment will be available to the Conference participants during their free hours.

Registration and accommodation

The Conference registration fee is $250 and covers:

– participation in the Conference professional program and admittance to the exhibition

– Conference proceedings and information materials

– transfer on the dates of arrival and departure

– organizational expenses for Russian visa support

– admittance to the Conference opening and closing events and social program

Accommodation fee for the whole stay (four days including three meals a day) is as follows (prices per person):

There is a limited availability of other categories of hotel rooms. Please inquire of the Organizing Committee.

Deadline for visa application, if needed, is October 15, 2012.

Conference and exhibition information and online registration are available at http://www.gpntb.ru/libcom/libcom2012

For accommodation, transfer, visa support and paper submission, please contact:

Tel: +7 (495) 623-1249, +7 (495) 621-2490, +7 (495) 624-9458
Fax: +7 (495) 621-9862, +7 (495) 625-9750
Email: sigla@gpntb.ru, kv@gpntb.ru

Mailing address: “LIBCOM-2012” Organizing Committee,

GPNTB, 12 Kuznetsky Most, GSP-6, K-31, Moscow, 107996, Russia