Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 13, No. 507.
Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
<http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/>
<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/>
[1] From: "Alan Burk" <burk@unb.ca> (83)
Subject: Announcement - Summer Institute 2000 - Creating
Electronic Texts and Images
[2] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu> (43)
Subject: Summer Seminars at Oxford's Humanities Computing Unit
[3] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu> (150)
Subject: Colloquium, Oxford Union 28th April
[4] From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu> (59)
Subject: ESSLLI 2000 in Birmingham
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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:53:54 +0000
From: "Alan Burk" <burk@unb.ca>
Subject: Announcement - Summer Institute 2000 - Creating
Electronic Texts and Images
This message has been cross-posted; please excuse any duplication.
Alan Burk
Electronic Text Centre at the University of New Brunswick Libraries
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Announcing the Fourth Summer Institute at the University of New
Brunswick / Fredericton / New Brunswick / Canada
http://www.hil.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2000/
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Creating Electronic Texts and Images -- a practical "hands-on"
exploration of the research, preservation and pedagogical uses of
electronic texts and images in the humanities.
DATES: August 20 - 25, 2000
INSTRUCTOR: David Seaman, University of Virginia
PLACE: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Sponsored by the Electronic Text Centre at the University of New
Brunswick Libraries and the Department of Archives and Special
Collections
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will centre around the creation of a set of electronic texts and
digital images. Topics to be covered include:
SGML tagging and conversion
Using the Text Encoding Initiative Guidelines
The basics of archival imaging
The form and implications of XML
Publishing SGML on the World Wide Web
EAD - Encoded Archival Descriptions
The course is designed primarily for librarians and archivists who are
planning to develop electronic text and imaging projects, for scholars who
are creating electronic texts as part of their teaching and research, and
for publishers who are looking to move publications to the Web. Course
participants will create an electronic version of a selection of Canadian
literary letters from the University of New Brunswick's Archives and Special
Collections. They will also encode the letters with TEI/SGML tagging, tag an
EAD finding aid and explore issues in creating digital images.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:This year's institute presupposes that
participants have some experience with the Web and an elementary
understanding of HTML.
FACILITIES:
The course will be held in the Instructional Technology Learning Centre
(ITLC) in the Harriet Irving Library on the UNB campus. This
state-of-the-art lab facility has a Windows 98 PC for each participant and a
high end digital projection system. The facility is air conditioned.
REGISTRATION FEES / HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Registration WILL BE LIMITED to 20. The tuition ($800 Canadian
dollars) will include all course fees for the Institute, nutritional breaks,
and lunches. Tuition does not include cost of accommodations. In addition,
the week-long institute will include a number of special social events. A
reception and tour of the newly renovated Old Government House on Sunday
August 20th, from 3:00 - 6:00 will give participants a chance to explore and
be introduced to one of the oldest and most historic sites in Fredericton.
Located on the bank of the St. John River, this excursion will also give
those in attendance an opportunity to see one of the most picturesque
sections of downtown Fredericton. Also, a steak and lobster barbeque on
Wednesday will be open to those in the class. An additional charge will
apply to some of the Institute's special events. Please check our webpage
for details:
http://www.hil.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2000/
The Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in downtown Fredericton is offering special room
rates at:
$85.00 + tax (Canadian) Single Room
$91.00 + tax (Canadian) Double Room
Course participants will be responsible for making their own
reservations. Lord Beaverbrook Hotel: Tel. 506-455-3371
When booking rooms, please ask for block reserved under Harriet
Irving Library to receive special rates. RESERVATIONS MUST BE
MADE BY JULY 21 TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND SPECIAL
RATE. All blocked rooms will be released after this date.
Information about other accommodations is available at the New
Brunswick Tourism accommodation webpage:
http://www.cybersmith.net/nbtour/
FURTHER INFORMATION:
You may also obtain further information by contacting Karen Maguire
(kmaguire@unb.ca or 506-453-4740). Information on prior institutes,
including comments from participants, is available at:
http://ultratext.hil.unb.ca/Texts/other.htm
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Registration Form
Note: You can use our Web Registration Form located at:
http://ultratext.hil.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2000/register.html
or fill out our email version:
Introduction To Electronic Texts and Images
August 20th to 25th, 2000
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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:54:34 +0000
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu>
Subject: Summer Seminars at Oxford's Humanities Computing Unit
>> From: Jenny Newman <jenny.newman@computing-services.oxford.ac.uk>
Summer Seminars at Oxford's Humanities Computing Unit
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Oxford University's Humanities Computing Unit is pleased to announce a
week-long series of seminars on humanities computing, to be held in
Oxford from the 10th to 14th July 2000.
The seminars will cater for beginners as well as experienced
practitioners. If you want to see how new technologies can help you in
your work, to explore new research tools, or to find out about the
latest approaches in text encoding, you will find these seminars
useful.
There are seven seminars, each lasting a full day:
* an introduction to humanities computing
* making the most of the Internet
* creating and documenting digital texts
* creating and sharing databases online
* multimedia tools and techniques
* working with XML
* creating and managing digital libraries
The seminar website at http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/Summer/ includes full
details of the topics to be covered on each day. Each seminar will
give you the opportunity to consult with experts about your research
projects, and will also combine practical hands-on sessions with
formal presentations. All teaching will be carried out by members of
the Humanities Computing Unit.
Who Should Come?
You should come if you work, or plan to work, with digital texts or
images, especially in a research context. You should be familiar with
the concepts of HTML, and with using the Internet. You will leave with
a clear sense of the principles and processes of electronic text and
multimedia creation and delivery, and be able to identify those areas
where you need to learn more.
How Much Will It Cost?
Each seminar costs 60GBP (45GBP for members of Oxford University). You can
book for any combination of individual seminars, and a discount is
available if you attend for the full week. (250GBP, or 190GBP for members
of Oxford University).
Interested?
Booking information and further details are available online, at
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/Summer/
or contact Jenny Newman, Humanities Computing Unit, OUCS, 13 Banbury
Road, Oxford OX2 6NN. Tel: +44 (0)1865 273221; fax: +44 (0)1865 273275;
email: Jenny.Newman@oucs.ox.ac.uk
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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:59:12 +0000
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu>
Subject: Colloquium, Oxford Union 28th April
>> From: Stuart Lee <stuart.lee@computing-services.oxford.ac.uk>
Beyond Control or Through the Looking Glass? Threats and Liberties in the
Electronic Age
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/beyond/ [INCLUDES ON-LINE BOOKING FORM]
Friday 28 April 2000
The Oxford Union Debating Chamber
Organised by: Humanities Computing Unit, University of Oxford
Sponsored by: Guardian Unlimited
**** NEWS ****
We are pleased to announce that this event is now being sponsored by
Guardian Unlimited, the internet network from the Guardian and Observer
(http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/). Simon Waldman, Head of Guardian
Unlimited, will be chairing the afternoon debate. In addition, two more
speakers have now been added to the programme:
Avedon Carol, a founder member of Feminists
Against Censorship, and author of 'Nudes, Prudes and
Attitudes: Pornography and Censorship';
and
Peter Sommer, Senior Research Fellow, Computer Security Research
Centre, London School of Economics; Special Advisor to the Commons Trade &
Industry Select Committee on E-Crime.
***** FULL INFORMATION BELOW ********
Beyond Control or Through the Looking Glass? Threats and Liberties in the
Electronic Age
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/beyond/
Friday 28 April 2000
The Oxford Union Debating Chamber
Organised by: Humanities Computing Unit, University of Oxford
Sponsored by: Guardian Unlimited (http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/)
<META>Access, Culture, Museums, Libraries, Internet, Censorship, Policing,
Control, Civil Liberties</META>
Overview
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We are constantly being told that the new technologies, and particularly
the Internet will bring unparalleled benefits to society by increasing
access to all manner of resources, educational, cultural, and
entertainment. Yet at the same time we read of Internet scare stories
about the availability of pornography, racist material, and information
inciting violence. How can we square this circle? Is the Internet 'Beyond
Control', or are we 'Through the Looking Glass' into a wonderland of
strange and new adventures.
Set in the historical Debating Chamber of the Oxford Union, distinguished
speakers will present their views and debate the future shape of our
culture's landscape. The format of Beyond Control will be a mixture of
presentations, open discussion, and debates. We will aim to stimulate
discussion between the speakers and encourage the audience to participate
fully.
The list of invited speakers is growing all the time, and at the
moment we are pleased to announce the following.
Morning Session: Accessing Cultural Networks
Speakers will *include*:
* Prof Bruce Royan, Chief Executive, Scottish Cultural Resources
Access Network - 'Surfing the heritage:
the internet and wider access to cultural resources'
* Dr Suzanne Keene, Head of Collections Management, Science Museum -
'Museums: does the virtual benefit the actual?'
* Chris Batt, Chief Network Adviser, Library and Information Commission -
'The People's Network: The Final Frontier'
Followed by an open debate on the motion:
'This House believes that this House is doomed'
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* Peter Sommer, Senior Research Fellow, Computer Security Research
Centre, London School of Economics - 'Is Internet Crime that New?'
* Avedon Carol, a founder member of Feminists Against Censorship -
'Porn & the Net: An explosion of fantasy, a new danger, or just more of
the same old same old?'
***** LUNCH (Not Provided) *****
Afternoon Session: Policing the Internet (co-organised with CR & CL UK)
'This house believes that any attempt by Government to police the Internet
is both unworkable and a severe threat to civil liberties'
An in-depth debate on Government policies on policing the internet - how
essential are these? Can they work? How much of a threat do they pose to
civil liberties? The debate will be led by two speakers for, and two
speakers against a motion presented to the house, followed by open
discussion and a vote. This session will be chaired by Simon Waldman,
Head of Guardian Unlimited. The invited presenters are:
* Prof Nadine Strossen, New York Law School, & President of the American
Civil Liberties Union
* Mr Yaman Akdeniz, Director of Cyber-Rights & Cyber Liberties (UK)
----- vs -----
* Mr John Abbott, Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence
Service
* Mr David Kerr, CEO, Internet Watch Foundation
Who Should Come to 'Beyond Control'?
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Anyone interested in the potential benefits and problems the Internet
poses for increasing access to resources, be they cultural, or ephemeral.
The colloquium will be of interest to:
* museums * libraries * academics * publishers * students * IT and
Information specialists * the general public * civil liberty experts *
criminologists * Internet providers * and so on ...
Venue: The Debating Chamber of the Oxford Union
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The Oxford Union is the world's most famous debating society. Established
in 1823 and located in glorious Victorian Buildings in the heart of Oxford
University, it aims to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford
University, but across the globe (for more information see
http://www.oxford-union.org/).
Background
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For the last five years the Humanities Computing Unit has organised a
series of successful events which have discussed the place of technology
in the spheres of literature, learning, and our cultural resources. In
1999 we brought together a number of illustrious speakers in the Oxford
Union to look 'Beyond Art' which discussed how technology asserts itself
on the creative arts (selected papers can be found
at: http://info.ox.ac.uk/ctitext/beyond/).
More information about the Humanities Computing Unit is available from
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk
Price
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Costs per place are as follows:
40.00 - educational/non-profit
100.00 - commercial
5.00 - student/unwaged
Please note that lunch is not included in the price. Please book early as
spaces are limited. Concessions for block bookings of five or more (though
not at the student rate) are available; please contact the organisers
below for more details. A small number of reduced price places will be
available for members of the Oxford Union and Oxford University. Cheques
should be made payable to 'Oxford University Computing Services' and sent
to the organisers below.
To register for this event please complete the tear-off slip below and
return it by 14th April 2000 to:
Jenny Newman
Humanities Computing Unit
OUCS, 13 Banbury Road
Oxford OX2 6NN.
Tel. +44 (0)1865 273221
Fax. +44 (0)1865 273275
Email: jenny.newman@oucs.ox.ac.uk
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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:00:10 +0000
From: "David L. Gants" <dgants@english.uga.edu>
Subject: ESSLLI 2000 in Birmingham
>> From: "Geert-Jan M. Kruijff" <gj@Kwetal.ms.mff.cuni.cz>
ESSLLI 2000
12th European Summer School in Logic, Language, and Information
6-18th August 2000
Birmingham, England
A two week summer school which offers 42 courses at various levels and six
workshops in the areas of Logic, Computation, and Language. 77 lecturers
from all over the world. A phenomenally low registration fee and
accommodation costs. Bursaries for participants from non-OECD
countries available.
Visit http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~esslli for the full programme,
descriptions of lecture courses and a registration form.=20
REGISTER NOW! Early registration deadline for reduced registration fee
of 95 Pounds is MAY 31, 2000. After this the registration fee will be
150 Pounds.
Applications for bursaries need to be received by MAY 31, 2000.
Please mail esslli@cs.bham.ac.uk for any queries.
LECTURERS AND WORKSHOP ORGANISERS:
Jose JFAlio Alferes, Lisboa Agnes Kurucz, London
Carlos Areces, Amsterdam Marta Kwiatkowska, Birmingham
Brandon Bennett, Leeds Rob Malouf, Groningen
Jean-Yves Beziau, Petropolis Carlos MartEDn-Vide, Tarragona
Patrick Blackburn, Saarbruecken Maarten Marx, Amsterdam
Hendrik Blockeel, Heverlee Ralph Matthes, Muenchen
Paolo Bouquet, Trento Mary McGee Wood, Manchester
Krysia Broda, London Detmar Meurers, Tuebingen
Greg Carlson, Rochester Wilfried Meyer-Viol, London
Ann Copestake, Stanford Angelo Montanari, Udine
Richard Crouch, Xerox PARC Christof Monz, Amsterdam
James Cussens, York Andrew Moshier, Orange
Anuj Dawar, Cambridge Stephen Muggleton, York
Denys Duchier, Saarbruecken Stephan Oepen, Saarbruecken
Gisbert Fanselow, Potsdam Marc Pauly, Amsterdam
Caroline Fery, Potsdam David Pearce, Saarbruecken
Hana Filip, Evanston Alberto Pettorossi, Roma
Dan Flickinger, Stanford Paul Piwek, Brighton
Dov Gabbay, London Alberto Policriti, Udine
Bart Geurts, Nijmegen Ian Pratt-Hartmann, Manchester
Anastasia Giannakidou, Groningen Maurizio Proietti, Roma
Valentin Goranko, Johannesburg Christian Retore, Rennes
Fritz Hamm, Tuebingen Hannes Rieser, Bielefeld
Erhard Hinrichs, Tuebingen Mark Ryan, Birmingham
Martin Hofmann, Edinburgh Luciano Serafini, Povo
Kenneth Holmqvist, Lund Aaron Sloman, Birmingham
Richard Hudson, London Mike Squire, Warwick
Mateja Jamnik, Birmingham Johan van Benthem, Amsterdam
Neil D Jones, Copenhagen Josef van Genabith, Dublin
Reinhard Kahle, Tuebingen Robert van Rooy, Amsterdam
Sara Kalvala, Warwick Yde Venema, Amsterdam
Ruth Kempson, London Andrei Voronkov, Manchester
Manfred Kerber, Birmingham Shuly Wintner, Philadelphia
Valia Kordoni, Tuebingen Frank Wolter, Leipzig
Emiel Krahmer, Eindhoven John H Woods, Lethbridge
Bob Krovetz, Princeton Michael Zakharyaschev, Leeds
Geert-Jan Kruijff, Prague Thomas E Zimmermann, Frankfurt
Peter Kuehnlein, Bielefeld
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