We encourage discussions of experimental studies, tests of usability, explorations of IR behavior, reports on the performance of large scale systems, and demonstrations of advanced approaches. We prefer theoretical contributions to have sufficient proof of utility to demonstrate their applicability to information retrieval problems. Similarly, reports on small scale experiments should include convincing arguments or simulations to show their likelihood of generalization. The first page must contain the title of the paper and an abstract of not more than 150 words, but no indication as to the authors or their affiliations. The cover page should also indicate if the paper is to be considered for the Best Student Paper Award.
Papers are eligible if the first and primary author is a full-time student at time of submission.
The full Call for Papers will include further details for submission of posters and demonstrations, and for tutorial, workshop, and panel proposals. 28 Feb 1998 Tutorial, poster demonstrations, panels, and workshop submissions. 15 May 1998 Final camera-ready copy for all papers, posters, and panels.