furuta@crayola.cs.umd.edu (Richard Furuta) (10/28/89)
- CALL FOR PAPERS -
Hypertext Standardization Workshop
sponsored by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Computer Systems Laboratory
January 16-18, 1990
Hypertext and Hypermedia technologies have reached the point where it makes
sense to consider their potential for formal standardization. A number of
authors have stated requirements for hypertext standards and some have
offered definitions and initial specifications for consideration. In
several cases, specialized standardization efforts have already been
initiated through interested organizations. The purpose of this workshop is
to provide a forum for presentation of existing and proposed approaches to
hypertext standardization in a setting where authors can expect immediate
feedback and possible definitive action on their ideas.
Workshop goals are to consider hypertext system definitions, to identify
viable approaches for pursuing standards, to seek commonality among
alternatives wherever possible, and to make progress towards a coordinated
plan for standards development, i.e., hypertext reference model. A workshop
proceedings will capture position papers provided as input, as well as the
deliberations and conclusions of working groups set up in response. An
additional workshop output could be the initial draft of a candida e hy
pertext reference model and an organizational structure for its further
development.
We are seeking a small number of detailed position papers that address
hypertext standardization. Papers may focus on global issues such as
abstract specifications, classification schemes, interface techniques,
exchange mechanisms, or discussion of which hypertext components may or may
not be appropriate for standardization. Papers that propose specific
requirements, definitions, or component specifications, or demonstrate how
hypertext standards might interface with existing graphics, image, document,
database, or language standards are also welcome. Even papers that question
the wisdom of hypertext standardization or assert that standardization is
premature are welcome.
Papers with general interest and substantial content will be selected for
presentation at a workshop plenary session and be the subject of a follow-on
working group session. Other contributions will be identified for
discussion and consideration by one or more working groups.
Papers, or detailed abstracts, should be submitted before December 8, 1989,
to:
Hypertext Standardization Workshop
Attn: Leonard Gallagher
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Technology Bldg 225, Room A-266
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Telephone: 301-975-3251
Facsimile: 301-590-0932
E-mail: gallagher@ise.ncsl.nist.gov
Authors of papers selected for presentation at the plenary session will be
notified by December 21, 1989. All other contributions will be identified
in a document register and made available for working group discussions.
Workshop sessions will be held at NIST in the main Administration building.
All parties interested in Hypertext/Hypermedia standardization are urged to
attend. Participants must register in advance for this workshop and pay a
modest registration fee to cover meeting expenses. Registration details
will be provided in a separate announcement, but interested parties may
write to the above address or contact Dan Benigni at 301-975-3266 or Jean
Baronas at 301-975-3338.
NIST is located in Gaithersburg, MD about 15 miles North of Washington, DC
on Interstate 270 and 45 to 55 minutes driving distance from any of the
three Washington/Baltimore area airports. A number of hotels ranging from
very economical to full business class are located nearby.
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