Dear Colleagues
First, my apologies for being so remiss in following up the things we
should
be attending to. Our earlier work having been so well received, it
would be
a shame to miss the opportunity to build on it effectively. I think we
still
just about have time to prepare what is necessary - but I'm sorry not
to have
been pushing this along in a more timely fashion.
Since I know there has been some re-deployment of servers at Virginia
recently, I may need to re-send this email to individual email accounts.
Also, in view of the ACH elections, I'm copying it to Lorna, although
I'm pleased
that John has indicated to Lorna and to me his willingness to continue
his
involvement in the work group.
My sense is that work to prepare detailed proposals for our colleagues
in
the June meetings differs in character (and quantity!) from one area to
another. I'll begin by setting out my view on this, and would welcome
your
comments. When we have an agreed plan, we can press ahead.
A. Internationalism and multi-lingualism (Elisabeth)
Key tasks:
- revision of EB's paper in the light of discussion, and
firming up of practical policy proposals.
- link/integrate these proposals with conference proposals (see below).
Query: would it make sense to nominate an ACH person to liaise with
EB on this, or would it be sufficient for JF and LH to liaise in the
context of the conference protocol developments?
Note: this was set as the theme for the 2004 conference. It is
unfortunate that the PC rejected a large number of the submitted
papers addressing this theme, which may be viewed as a missed
opportunity.
B. Activities and initiatives (Espen)
Key tasks:
- revision of EO paper in the light of discussion.
Query: add an ACH person to liaise with EO?
C. Publications (Geoffrey)
Key tasks:
- develop a publications strategy framework, building on GR's
original paper, and taking into account subsequent discussions
and developments
Discussion:
- the ALLC Committee is in process of approving an rfp for the
publication of LLC.
This is about to go to OUP and Blackwell, with a deadline of 30 April.
The responses need to be considered, with follow-up questions and
legal and financial advice during May. Assuming both bids are felt
to be worth considering, both publishers could be invited to give
presentations to the association committee(s) at Goteborg.
- previously JU and HS had proposed a publications work group
consisting of GR and Ray Siemens (both ACH) and Marilyn Deegan,
Edward Vanhoutte, and Simon Horobin (LLC Editor and Associate
Editors). This corresponds to a proposal in GR's ADHOC paper.
Proposal: it would make sense for GR and RS to be involved on
behalf of the ACH in reviewing the submissions from OUP and
Blackwell, along wiith LH. The publications work group should
take into account the publishers' proposals in developing the
wide-ranging publications strategy proposals for ADHO.
D. Conferences (Julia)
Key tasks:
- Development of a new protocol to govern the annual international
conference. The new potential of ADHO needs to be taken specifically
into account. In addition, the recurring difficulties brought
about by the existing protocol and procedures need urgent review.
A work group consisting of JF, HS and LH is already in place, with
the remit to produce a new draft protocol plus associated documents,
including guidelines for PCs, local organisers, submitters, reviewers
and presenters.
E. Organisational structure (Harold and John/Lorna)
Key tasks:
- develop a protocol to govern the organisation and operation of ADHO.
This is very closely linked to F below.
F. Membership and relationships (John/Lorna and Harold)
Key tasks:
- specify the basis of memberships and relationships, and the
associated conditions, obligations and benefits.
G. Finances (Harold and John/Lorna)
Key tasks:
- specify the basis of income generation and distribution, and
address issues of ownership.
Note: the fact that there is less text for E, F and G does NOT mean
I think there is less work to do in these than in the other areas!!
Timetable
Is it feasible that we could aim to prepare drafts for discussion
amongst ourselves by the end of April? The receipt of publication
proposals from OUP and Blackwell at the end of April will mean that the
Publication work group in particular is likely to have quite a lot of
follow-up work in May.
We will need to discuss and revise our drafts during May. We need
if at all possible to complete this process by the end of May so
that we give our committee/council time to consider the proposals
before our June meetings.
Let me know if you think this is feasible. Once again, my apologies
for not pushing ahead with this more visibly.
And I hope you are thinking about and discussing with your colleagues
the question of a name for our umbrella organisation. Nobody,
including us, likes 'ADHO', but so far we have no viable alternative.
Best wishes
Harold
Harold Short, Centre for Computing in the Humanities
King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7848 2739 * Fax: +44 (0)20 7848 2980
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/cch
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