[InetBib] Open Repositories 2017 - Register Now

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The Twelfth International Conference on Open Repositories
26 - 30 June 2017
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

OR2017 Registration Opens

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 12th 
International Conference on Open Repositories, to be held on June 26-30, 2017 
in Brisbane, Australia. Full registration details and a link to the 
registration form may be found here<https://or2017.net/registration/>.

OR 2017 is co-hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland 
University of Technology (QUT) and Griffith University.

OR2017 Registration and Fees

An early bird registration fee of $720 AUD will be available until April 21. 
After April 21, the registration fee will increase to $780 AUD.

This registration fee covers participation in general conference sessions, 
interest group sessions, University site tours, the Welcome Reception as well 
as the Conference gala event. For further details see the registration page:  
https://or2017.net/registration/

For a draft outline of the conference schedule, please click 
here<https://or2017.net/program/>.

Please note: Pre-Conference Workshops are not included in the registration fee. 
To view the Pre-Conference Workshops, please click 
here<https://or2017.net/pre-conference-workshops/>.

Accommodation

The Conference will take place at the Hilton Brisbane. We have negotiated 
discounted Conference rates available exclusively to OR 2017 delegates at 
Hilton Brisbane, Next Hotels, Ibis Styles, Oaks Charlotte Towers and Mantra 
Midtown. More information can be found here<https://or2017.net/accommodation/>.

Bookings can be made during the registration process up until 24 May 2017 or 
until sold out. If you would like to extend your stay outside of the available 
dates or have already registered and would like to add accommodation please 
email us at: 
or2017@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:or2017@xxxxxxxxxx><mailto:or2017@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:or2017@xxxxxxxxxx>>
 and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

Travelling & Visa Applications

All international visitors to Australia (the sole exception being citizens of 
Australia and New Zealand traveling on Australian and New Zealand passports) 
must obtain a visa in advance. Online applications should be made by 13 May 
2017. For information on how and where to apply for a visitor’s visa to 
Australia please visit http://www.border.gov.au/.

Further information on Travelling & Visas can be found on the Conference 
website, here<https://or2017.net/travelling-visas/>.

Keynotes

Keynote speakers for OR 2017 have been announced! We're excited to have Sir 
Timothy Gowers and Dr Xiaolin Zhang join us for this years conference. Please 
Click here<https://or2017.net/speakers/> to see their full bios.

We look forward to seeing you at OR 2017!
Host Organising Committee
Sue Hutley, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Linda O’Brien, Griffith University
Maureen Sullivan, Griffith University
Lousie Howard, Griffith University
Bob Gerrity, The University of Queensland
Heather Todd, The University of Queensland
Lori Bowe, Griffith University
Susanne Osborne, Griffith University

Contact: 
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OR 2017 Program Committee Co-Chairs
Sue Hutley, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
Andrea Schweer, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
Elin Stangeland, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Contact: 
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