UNSW A warm welcome awaits you in Sydney, Australia at the 8th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations ETD 2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Where: The Scientia The University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia When: 27 – 30 September 2005 UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia What: ETD2005 will draw on the long Australian tradition of passing on learning through the handing down of knowledge and skills

Who: The University of New South Wales Library in association with University Librarians in the State of New South Wales (UNISON) Supported by: The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Conference venue The Scientia Multi-award-winning building

UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Conference venue Ritchie Theatre

UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Conference venue Tyree Room

UNSW Research renowned for its commitment to new and creative approaches to research and education ranks in the top 4 Australian universities receiving research funding Source: Profile: The University of New South Wales regarded as Australia’s leading international university UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

UNSW commitment “The fostering of repositories for digital materials is a clear priority for the library”. UNSW Library will “establish and nourish innovative electronic publishing projects focusing on those which showcase UNSW research and unique resources”. Source: UNSW Library Strategic Update 2004 UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

UNSW Associations Founding member of Go8 – the top eight research universities in Australia Member of Universitas 21 – a prestigious North American, European and Asian university consortium Source: Profile: The University of New South Wales Strong teaching and research alliances with over 200 universities worldwide UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Planning its first international research and teaching campus in Singapore in 2005

UNSW Library Lead institution - Australian Digital Theses (ADT) Program Participated in ETD annually since 1998 Member of NDLTD with representatives on NDLTD Board and other committees UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Developer and ongoing management of ADT Program

Currently optional for postgraduates - mandatory from 2005 Over 190 UNSW theses in ADT database PDF or Word documents accepted Significant old theses scanned UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

UNSW We are now the : Australasian DT Program welcoming our newest member ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia ADT special announcement University of Canterbury Christchurch NEW ZEALAND Nau mai ki te Whare Wananga o Waitaha

Located just 7 kms / 3 miles from the heart of Sydney UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

International access Sydney International Airport - 20 minutes from UNSW campus - over 100 international flights per day UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

And it’s Springtime in Sydney …. And it’s Springtime in Sydney ….

In 2003 we enjoyed … Ave sunshine: 8.7 hours Mean temp: 17.5 C 63.5 F Temp range: 12.5 – 22.6 C 54.5 – 72.5 F Rainy days : 3 UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia September Weather report

Sydney

…within minutes of UNSW Sydney Ocean Beaches

…within the metropolitan area Sydney National Parks

The Blue Mountains …an ideal day trip

UNSW ETD2005 Conference Committee Chair: Andrew Wells: The University of New South Wales Members: Robyn Benjamin: University of Western Sydney Alex Byrne: University of Technology, Sydney Tony Cargnelutti: The University of New South Wales Helen Mandl: University of Wollongong Sue Owen: The University of New South Wales ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Further information UNSW Library Australian Digital Theses Sydney, Australia Tourism New South Wales Welcome to Sydney Barani: indigenous history of Sydney city UNSW ETD2005 The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

ETD 2005 Sydney, Australia :: September 2005