Hi folks,
The 1998 Visitor Studies Conference will take place on August 4-8 in
Washington D.C.  Here is the call for proposals for papers, posters, and
panel sessions.  On the second page is the call for workshop proposals. All
have a deadline of Feb 6.
We encourage you to submit proposals!
Thanks,
Sue Allen

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

1998 VISITOR STUDIES CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C.
August 4-8, 1998 (first two days are workshops)

Proposals for individual papers, posters, and panel sessions, are being
solicited for the 1998 Visitor Studies Conference, sponsored by the Visitor
Studies Association, in Washington, D.C.

Proposals are welcomed on all aspects of visitor studies and related
fields, including: exhibit and program evaluations, educational impact of
visitors' experiences, informal learning theory and measurement, leisure
studies, public relations and marketing, audience research and development,
architectural/exhibit/graphic design principles, and environmental
psychology. Presentations highlighting methodologies and difficulties faced
are especially encouraged.

Title of proposal:

Name of person submitting proposal:

Title:                       Institution:

City:                        State/Province:

Postal code:                 Country:

Phone:                 Fax:                    Email:


Check preferred format:  (final decision on formats will be made by program
committee)

___  paper (20 mins)___ poster (45-min session) ___  60-min panel  ___
90-min panel


Speakers: (if panel session is being proposed)

        Chair:

        Speakers:

        Speaker:

        Speaker:


Include an abstract of approx. 500 words describing your proposal. (Attach
on a separate sheet.)
Note: To submit several proposals, please duplicate this form and send a
separate copy with each.

Submit proposals by mail, email or fax to:
Sue Allen, V.S.A. '98 Program Chair, 830 Wilmington Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Phone: 415-353-0471.  Fax: 650-655-7034.  Email: [log in to unmask]

For general information about the conference:
Brenda Ward, V.S.A., Dept. of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO 80523-1876.  Email: Loomisr@juno

Deadline for proposals: Friday February 6, 1998
Acceptance decisions mailed by VSA Program Committee in April.



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CALL FOR WORKSHOPS

1998 VISITOR STUDIES CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C.
August 4-8, 1998 (first two days are workshops)

Proposals for workshops are being solicited for the 1998 Visitor Studies
Conference, sponsored by the Visitor Studies Association, in Washington,
D.C.  Workshops should be lively, interactive sessions in which
participants have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills in
studying or enhancing the experiences of visitors.  Suitable topics could
include various techniques in exhibit and program evaluation, statistical
analysis, front-end studies, questionnaire design, label-writing, market
research, designing for visitor conversations, etc.

Title of workshop:

Workshop duration:       ___ Half day   ___ Full day

Number of participants required:        ___  Maximum    ___  Minimum

Experience level desired of participants:
 ___ Novice           ___ Intermediate        ___ Advanced

Site requirements:      ___  Classroom  ___  Museum setting (e.g., for
visitor interviews)

If this workshop has been presented before, list where and when:


An overhead projector is supplied free of charge.
Additional equpiment/supplies needed from VSA (costs to be borne by
workshop leader):



Name of person submitting proposal:

Title:                        Institution:

City:                         State/Province:

Postal code:                  Country:

Phone:              Fax:                Email:


Please include a 1-page description of the workshop and its goals.
(Attach description on a separate sheet.)

*VSA receives reimbursement for any incurred expenses, and 1/2 of all
proceeds. Workshop leaders receive remainder of proceeds and free
conference registration.

Submit workshop proposals by mail or fax to:
Minda Borun, The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street , Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fax: 215-448-1103.  Email: [log in to unmask]

For general information about the conference:
Brenda Ward, V.S.A., Dept. of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO 80523-1876.  Email: Loomisr@juno

Deadline for workshop proposals: Friday February 6, 1998
Acceptance decisions mailed by VSA Program Committee in April.


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Sue Allen, Ph.D.
The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123.
Phone: (415)-353-0471
Fax: (415)-561-0370       [log in to unmask]
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