University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh Co-sponsored by West
Virginia University
for
ETD 2009
12th International Symposium on Electronic
Theses and Dissertations
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A warm welcome awaits you in PITTSBURGH
Pennsylvania U.S.A.
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Our proposal
Where The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
Holiday Inn _at_University Center Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
When 10 13 June 2009
Who University Library System University of
Pittsburgh West Virginia University Libraries
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Gateway to the West
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Pittsburgh One of Americas Oldest Cities
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Pittsburgh A Modern Cultural Mecca
A city that never sleeps
complementing natural beauty with tasteful
historic and cultural amenities
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Pitt campus
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh
Architecturally sophisticated 132 acre campus
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Pitt Community Founded in 1787
Over

• 34,000 students
• 12,000 staff / 3,800 faculty
• 15 undergraduate, graduate, and professional
  schools

- 500 postgraduate programs - 450
undergraduate programs
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Pitt research
renowned for its commitment to new and creative
approaches to research and education
ranks among the top American universities receiv
ing research funding
ranks 37th in top 100 universities in the world
regarded as one of Americas leading
international universities
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Pitt associations
Elected member of American Association of
Universities
Member of Association of Research Libraries
Strong teaching and research alliances with over
200 universities worldwide
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Pitt commitment to outreach collaboration
As an internationally renowned public research
university, the University of Pittsburgh plays a
major role on many Fronts In pursuing its
academic mission, Pitt is preparing the workers
and leaders of the 21st century economy.
Building our Future Together 2006 Economic Impact
Report
Professor Mark A. Nordenberg Chancellor, Pitt
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Pitt commitment to scholarly communication

• Improving Research Through Electronic
  Publishing
• Extending Diversity within Academic Libraries
• On Scholarly Publishing Initiatives at Pitt ULS
• Archive of European Integration
• PhilSci Archive of preprints
• Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Beyond Survival Managing Academic Libraries in
Transition (2006) --Rush Miller, University
Librarian, Pitt University Library System
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Why choose Pitt?
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_at_Pitt
Phased in Required e-submission
Over 1,500 Pitt theses in ETD database
PDF multimedia accepted
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Conference venue
Architectural Historic Landmark Cathedral of
Learning
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Cathedral of Learning Grand Atrium
International Rooms
Hillman Library
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International access

• Pittsburgh International airport
• 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh Pitt
  campus
• over 100 international flights
• per day

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other amenities
Convenient and well-priced accommodation
Excellent public transport service
Recreation and leisure facilities
Great shopping
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Contact details (WVU)
Address Mr. John Hagen Chair, ETD 2009
Symposium Manager, Institutional Repository
Programs West Virginia University
Libraries Acquisitions Department P.O. Box
6069 Morgantown, WV 26506 Phone (304)
293-4040, ext. 4025 Email John.Hagen_at_mail.wvu.
edu
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Contact details (Pitt)
Address Dr. Amy Knapp Assistant University
Librarian University of Pittsburgh Library
System 271 Hillman Library Pittsburgh, PA
15260 Phone [phone] Email
aknapp_at_pitt.edu
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Further information
Pitt University Library System http//www.library
.pitt.edu/ University of Pittsburgh http//www.pi
tt.edu/ West Virginia University http//www.wvu.e
du/thesis/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania http//www.p
ittsburgh.net/ http//www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/
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Our request
With our strong commitment to electronic
scholarly communication Pitt asks for full
consideration to be host of the 12th
International Symposium on Electronic Theses and
Dissertations in 2009.