INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

FEBRUARY 12-15, 2013

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Sector 16 C — Dwarka

New  Delhi 11 00 75, INDIA

www.ipu.ac.in/ical2012/index.htm

Conference Theme:

ACADEMIC LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGH CLOUD COMPUTING

CLOUD COMPUTING

Clouds are defined as a large pool of easily usable virtualized computing resources (such as hardware, development platforms and/or services) on the Internet. Cloud computing is about a new model for delivering, sharing, and sourcing computing resources on global network, offering opportunities for centralization of information and computing resources in data centers. Cloud computing is visualized as the next stage of evolution of the Internet. Cloud computing comes in several different models - software, platform, and infrastructure as a service. Libraries can benefit from cloud computing by opting to sign up IT resources hosted on the Internet instead of owning them locally. Cloud computing solutions could be beneficial to libraries in three basic areas: technology, data and user community. Cloud OPAC and cloud ILS illustrate innovative uses of cloud computing.  OCLC has joined vendors offering cloud-based ILS tools that complement their existing cataloging tools (e.g. WorldCat and FirstSearch).

Conference Background:

ICAL-2009, which was held in Delhi University, India, identified Globalizing Academic Libraries as the Academic Library Vision - 2020 for repositioning libraries into next generation libraries. In its outcome, ICAL 2009 outlined a roadmap for change management and identified strategic areas for the purpose. These include (i) moving libraries to the Web to encourage library collaboration (ii) sourcing ICT applications and services on the Internet as a service if it is not feasible for libraries to own them (iii) policies, programmes, and systems  for ICT integration at library level and consortium level (iv) new and qualitative dimensions to academic library services (v) strategic and academic roles for libraries and librarians that add value to academic enterprise (vi) new digital resources that libraries should undertake to emerge as  knowledge centres (vii) standards for qualitative performance in library services (viii) international collaboration on all library fronts (ix) talent development in priority areas of interest to libraries and (x) change management strategies. The ICAL-2013 plans to explore cloud computing technology for this purpose.

Scope of the Conference:

Inspired by the latest advances in virtualized computing resources on the global network, the2nd International Conference on Academic Libraries, (ICAL-2013) seeks to explore how cloud computing could be applied for library applications, in particular for moving libraries to the Web. In addition, it seeks to understand how Web based computing resources could be harnessed to achieve the ICAL 2009 vision of 'globalizing libraries'. Being a new and emerging area, Cloud computing has generated much interest in library applications.Predictions are that within five years, all library collections, systems, and services will be driven into the cloud. Individual and standalone library systems such as Library Management Systems, Electronic Resource Management Systems may eventually be replaced by Cloud LMS, Cloud OPAC, Cloud ERMS, etc., thereby opening up fresh opportunities to libraries for ushering more meaningful opportunities for collaboration on the Cloud. The Conference will focus on innovative uses of cloud computing for strengthening library services with the ultimate objective of repositioning academic libraries into next generation libraries. The Conference will also focus on harnessing cloud computing for formulating action plan to give effect to ICAL-2009 roadmap on globalizing academic libraries. The conference aims to provide a forum for presentation of issues on virtualized computing resources on the global network through original presentations, and extending opportunities to exchange and present knowledge and out of box ideas at the highest technical level.

Conference Objectives:

• Cloud computing solutions for managing library functionalities and services over the Internet
• Cloud computing approach for globalizing academic libraries 
• Systems and programs that facilitate implementation of cloud computing solutions 
• Systems and programs that facilitate adding new dimensions to academic library services
• Systems and programs that facilitate collaborative approach to library education, training and research
• Policy changes and strategies for program implementation

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS

Original research papers and case studies are invited on following sub themes:

SUB-THEME 1 -Status of Academic Libraries in the Higher Education System

      in India, Asia, Asia-Pacific and the West

      in central and state universities in India

      parameters for comparative evaluation of libraries

      factors responsible for current status of libraries

      Note: Participants from Asia and the Asia-Pacific Academic Librarians may like to present studies on  the status of academic libraries in their region

SUB-THEME 2 - Cloud Computing Models & Services 

      cloud computing technology and science

      types of cloud services

      cloud computing architecture

      private and public cloud

      security and risk issues

      benefits , qualities, and limitations of cloud computing vis-à-vis  other computing technologies, solutions

      open source and cloud computing

      cloud computing initiatives

SUB-THEME 3 - Cloud Computing Solutions for Globalizing Academic Libraries

      case studies on library applications of cloud computing

      collaborative models of library services 

      new dimensions to academic library services on the cloud

      services that offer academic roles to the academic libraries and professionals

      systems and technologies required for cloud computing applications

SUB-THEME 4 - Change Management Issues and Strategies

      roles of corporate, academic, and public sectors in cloud computing development and implementation for academic libraries 

      issues, policies, programmmes, and strategies for change management through cloud computing 

      institutional framework required for change management

      barriers to change management and to library

SUB-THEME 5 - Library Services on the Cloud - Standards and Best practices

      data interoperability, data storage, data security, data   validation, data preservation, data migration and backward data integration

       content development

      developing common library collections and resources, production and delivery of library services

      quality upkeep and maintenance of library facilities

      procurement, up-gradation, replacement and maintenance ICT infrastructure at consortia and client level

      staffing global academic libraries at consortia level (the national level) and at client level (the university level);

      norms for budget allocation at consortia and client level

SUB-THEME 6  - National Library Policy for Globalizing Academic Libraries

      library participation in the global library  environment,

      collection building and services at national and university level;

      collaborative models for building e-resources for globalized library services;

      policy for creation, development and adoption of open source software at consortia and client level;

      collaborative programs for education, training, and research.

SUB-THEME 7 : — Talent Development & Library Research Programmes

      skill development issues  in library and information science, ICT areas for library applications, and management

      collaboration in library education, training and research at state, national, and global  level

      institutional framework planning for education, training and skill development;

      incentives for training and skill development;

      revamp LIS education, training and research facilities

TIMELINE FOR PAPER SUBMISSIONS

Paper submission : April 5 – Sept 5, 2012                                       

Final  version submission  July 10 – Nov 5, 2012

Paper acceptance notification : June 5 – Oct 5, 2012                          

Slide Presentation copy by  - Nov  25, 2012

ONLINE PAPER SUBMISSION: -  Papers should be submitted electronically using EasyChair (https://www.easychair.org/account/signin.cgi?conf=ical2013) submission system. Submission through EasyChair requires that an account in the system be created by a prospective author first. In order to create a new account, select the "I have no EasyChair account" option and follow the instructions given.

PAPER SUBMISSION BY EMAIL: - Authors may submit papers by e-mail toical2013.os@gmail.com,  Ical2013.sm@gmail.com  in case they are unable to use EasyChair Conference system.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS

1.      Structure of the paper: Title of the paper - title should be concise and expressive of the content; a sub-title may be added if required - Name/s of author/s, Institution address, city and country - Abstract not exceeding 250 words. - Keywords up to 10 - Body of the paper - References  (APA Style);

2.      Length of paper: 3 – 10 pages (A4 size), single space, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, Word or RTF file format;

3.      Tables and Figures may be incorporated into the text of paper as close to where they are first referred;

4.      Papers may be written and presented in English. The Conference offers no provision for interpreters;

5.      Paper in language other than English language should be accompanied with  English version;

6.      Avoid using unexplained acronyms, sets of initials, and phrases not understandable to international audience;

7.      Keep to timeline to see your paper in Conference website, and inclusion in the Conference papers CD;

8.      ICAL shall have the first publication rights to papers presented at the conference;

9.      Please attach a short CV on a separate page .

  WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

      Academic fraternity in teaching, learning and research;

       Library and Information Science professionals;

       Students and Research Scholars;

       Information Technology professionals;

       Management Professionals,  Knowledge workers;

       Policy makers,  Archivists;

       Content and knowledge managers;

       IT  & Information Service providers;

      Electronic publishing and  virtual communities

  

For all queries and further details, please contact:

ICAL 2013 Conference Secretariat
Subhash Deshmukh, Organizing Secretary,

University Librarian, Central Library,

GGS Indraprastha University,

Sector 16C - Dwarka New Delhi 110 075 (INDIA)
Phone: +91 11 25302218 Mobile:+91 9873680484 Fax:+91 11 25302111

E-mail: ical2013.os@gmail.co