Jonathan: The AoIR conference archive is not really a proceedings publication. Though some publishers have restrictions concerning online availability of current or previous drafts of publications, AoIR does not really publish conference papers in this archive, but simply makes them available, and not publicly but only to members. We _are_ in the process of putting together research annuals based on conferences, but in all cases prospective authors are contacted individually about such publication. (The first volume, including papers from the three conferences we have held thus far, will, with luck, be available at the conference in Toronto.) Participation in the conference is not contingent on sending a full copy of the paper. We do understand that not everyone will be able to contribute their papers for existing contractual or other reasons. Conversely, I have been nearly inundated after past conferences by those who believe that all presentations should be online in some form. When authors can't provide us with a full paper, we hope that they will at least be able to contribute a summary/outline/slideshow with references to where people can find more on this research (especially if in press, related papers available on the web, etc). I hope this clears up any confusion regarding this matter. Thanks, Sj At 10:40 AM -0400 4/29/03, Jonathan Sterne wrote:
Hi All,
I know this is going to sound like I'm being a troublemaker, so please accept my apologies in advance. I know that the conference organizers work hard, and do their best to advance the organization's and members' best interests and I appreciate all their labor so I don't have to do it.
Here's the thing: I just got the forwarded version of the acceptance email for a panel I'm on. That's just dandy and I look forward to seeing everyone. The problem is the requirement that a full paper be turned over to AoIR for publication on the conference site. Here are my issues:
1. As often as possible, I give talks, not written papers. This isn't because I'm doing stuff at the last minute or undertaking half-assed work but rather because I find people fall asleep when they listen to written language read aloud, and they understand a lecture/talk much more clearly. I have had great success with this approach in my young career and intend to continue doing it. I could scan in my notes and they could be posted to the website, but really, what's the point? About half the time, I also actually present work-in-progress and want feedback (that's why it's called a conference, right?) rather than immediate publication of my ideas in their present form.
2. I know this was covered once before onlist, but I don't remember the resolution. What are you supposed to do about the paper being published in the conference proceedings if it's already promised to another publication? That is the case for me this time. Doesn't the whole conference proceedings thing cause trouble for those of us who present work we plan to submit other places as "new" publications? Maybe this is a humanities/social sciences thing? At least at Pitt, the soc sci people seem to value presentations a little more highly than they do in my neck of the woods.
Anyway, that's it. Matthew? Steve? Someone?
Thanks.
Best, --Jonathan
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