---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jennifer Lowe <jlowe3(a)slu.edu> Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:14:35 -0500 *PROPOSALS SOUGHT * for 2013 RBMS Preconference, Minneapolis, June 23 – June 26 *Living in a Material World: Digitization for Profit* The purpose of this seminar is to examine the serious considerations involved in the monetizing of special collections through mass digitization, either in-house or in partnership with a vendor. The session aims to be evaluative as well as informative, covering not only the processes, structures, terms and conditions of these projects, but also their degree of success or failure in relation to institutional mission, access, staff workflow, preservation and conservation, and investment versus revenue. If you are interested in making a 20- to 25-minute presentation about your institution’s involvement with such a project, please send me a concise summary of its scope and structure, the parties involved, the philosophy and motivation driving it, your role in it, and “lessons learned.” I am looking for strongly evaluative perspectives. Proposals are welcome from anyone who has been an active participant (administrator, curator, conservator, etc.), and is willing to offer specific and candid insight. In addition to your name and affiliation, please include a brief bio and title for your proposed presentation. Please email your proposal to me at jlowe3(a)slu.edu by Monday, December 3rd. Thank you, Jenny Lowe -- Jennifer J. Lowe Rare Books Librarian Pius XII Memorial Library Saint Louis University 3650 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, Mo 63108 Phone: (314) 977-5070 Fax: (314) 977-3108 Email: jlowe3(a)slu.edu