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N O T E : S U B M I S S I O N   D A T E   E X T E N D E D


                       STATISTICAL METADATA

          RESEARCH and ELECTRONIC DISSEMINATION WORKSHOP

              Sponsored by the Bureau of the Census and
                   the Bureau of Labor Statistics

                       November 14-15, 1995
       Bureau of Labor Statistics, Conference Rooms 2 and 3

If you have an interest in the field of statistical metadata,
here is an opportunity to present findings, demonstrate software,
and discuss experiences in an informal setting.  The workshop
includes both talks and software exhibits.  Presenters are
expected to share technical information.  Talks may or may not be
accompanied by a paper.  Software Exhibitors need to provide
projection panels and laptop computers.

Topics for discussion may include:

     #    Standards for statistical and geo-spatial metadata
     #    Metadata needs for internal and external users
     #    "Best" ways to access information
     #    Usability testing of metadata
     #    Relationship between on-line metadata and printed
          materials
     #    Software to collect, organize, and disseminate metadata
     #    Coordinating mutually maintained and accessible data
          via multiple agencies
     #    Responsibility for maintaining and updating information
          in a repository

Please submit proposals for presentations, including a brief
description of the presentation, the presenter's name,
affiliation, and phone number before September 25, 1995.

Submit abstracts to:
Martin V. Appel
Bureau of the Census, Room 3000/4
Washington DC 20233-4200
Internet: appel@census.gov
FAX: (301)457-2299
(Internet or WordPerfect disk preferred)

To register, contact:
Kathy Maney, Conference Services Office
Bureau of the Census, Room 3039/3
Washington DC 20233
Phone: (301)457-2308
FAX: (301)457-3682