Computers and Writing 2008 invites proposals work-in-progress discussions for the ninth Graduate Research Network. The C&W Graduate Research Network is an all-day pre-conference event, open to all registered conference participants at no charge.

What happens at the GRN?

Computers and Writing 2008 announces the ninth Graduate Research Network, a forum for discussion of research projects and work in progress related to Computers and Writing. The C&W Graduate Research Network is an all-day pre-conference event, open to all registered conference participants at no charge.

Georgia Conference on Information Literacy
October 3 - 4, 2008
Coastal Georgia Center
Savannah, Georgia
Keynote Speaker: Carol Simpson

Proposal deadline: April 15, 2008

For complete conference details and access to the online submission form, please visit the website at:

http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolit.html

Join us in Savannah for this annual conference jointly hosted by
Georgia Southern University's:

Zach S. Henderson Library

FOUR POSITIONS AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Georgia Southern University is seeking to fill four positions this year. For complete descriptions, please visit our Web site at http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling.

Georgia Southern University Assistant Professor in Technical and Professional Writing (tenure-track)
Required Qualifications:

• completed PhD in Technical, Professional, or Scientific Writing, or closely related field


• scholarly agenda in area of appointment


• experience teaching in computer classroom

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Writing
Search # 53856
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Writing and Linguistics

April 30, 2007, is the deadline for submissions to be included in the printed Graduate Research Network program and to submit your application for the 2007 CW/GRN Travel Grant Awards. We still need both participants and discussion leaders.

The 2007 Conference on Information Literacy, October 5-6, 2007, Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah, GA, invites proposals for workshops and presentations that will consider, extend, or otherwise address information literacy, including but not limited to:

DEFINING INFORMATION LITERACY in a digital age.

EFFECTIVE MEANS of developing information literacy skills in learners.

PARTNERSHIPS between librarians and classroom teachers to teach students research skills.

INFORMATION LITERACY across the disciplines.

ASSESSMENT of information literacy initiatives.

Information literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand.  The Georgia Conference on Information Literacy strives to promote greater understanding of information literacy among librarians, educators, and students, bringing together an international assortment of educators, librarians, and media specialists from K-12 schools and universities representing a variety of disciplines.  This year’s conference will be kicked off with a pre-conference panel including James Neal, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, Columbia University; Robert Stein, Research Director, Institute for the Future of the Book; and Siva Vaidhyanathan, Assistant Professor of Culture and Communication, New York University.  Keith Curry Lance, Director of Library Research Service, Colorado State Library, Denver Department of Education will be the keynote speaker at the Conference.

The 2007 Graduate Research Network invites proposals for work-in-progress presentation at this year's meeting, May 17, 2007, at the annual Computers and Writing Conference hosted by Wayne State University. 

We welcome anyone (graduate students or others) who wants an opportunity to talk about ideas, projects in gestation or in progress, or at any stage in between.
Attend the full day workshop, or attend the morning or afternoon session.

The Graduate Research Network is FREE for all registered conference participants, and all discussion leaders and presenters will be listed in the GRN program. It's a unique opportunity for extended discussion of your ideas--whether you're just exploring ideas, working on your thesis or dissertation, an article, a book project, or just want to preview and fine-tune your conference presentation.

It's not too late to register for the Georgia Conference on Information Literacy!  Our third annual conference will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center in the historic district in Savannah, Georgia, October 6-7, 2006.  Register by September 18, 2006, for reduced fee.

For more information, see http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/infolit.html, or email Janice Walker at jwalker@georgiasouthern.edu.