ETDs and NDLTD: Welcome to ETD

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ETDs and NDLTD Welcome toETD2003

• Edward A. Fox
• Executive Director, NDLTD
• Virginia Tech (VPISU), Blacksburg, VA, USA
• http//fox.cs.vt.edu fox_at_vt.edu

ETD2003 Berlin 21-24 May 2003
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THANKS to

• Peter Schirmbacher, Conference Chair
• Conference Committee

• John Hagen
• Joan Lippincott
• Gail McMillan
• Ana Pavani
• Ute Schwens
• Günter Törner
• Shalini Urs

• Suzie Allard
• José Borbinha
• Tony Cargnelutti
• Peter Dieopld
• Suzanne Dobratz
• Jude Edminster
• Scott Eldridge

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THANKS from

• NDLTD Networked Digital Library of Theses and
  Dissertations
• NDLTD Board of Directors (previously Steering
  Committee)
• All of the bold efforts by those running ETD
  initiatives in universities, regions, and
  countries
• ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN NDLTD

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NDLTD Organization

• Members
• Universities, Consortia, Organizations (,
  Individuals?)
• Full Members (dues paying to be set)
• Associate Members (all current members 180)
• Committees (most are open)
• Conference, Membership, Software Distribution,
  Standards, Union Catalog
• Board of Directors
• Met yesterday, will meet again in Fall in
  Washington
• Officers Gail McMillan (Secy), Scott Eldredge
  (Treasurer)

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Spirit of NDLTD

• Help make a better world
• Win-win-win (everyone can benefit)
• Have fun helping others
• Helpers/teachers learn more than learners
• Standards, cooperation, friendly competition
• We can always do more, enhancing quality and
  knowledge!