Saturday, July 19, 2014

NACLIN 2014@ Pondicherry

NACLIN 2014
17th National Convention on Knowledge, 
Library and Information Networking

Jointly Organised by
DELNET, New Delhi
and
French Institute of Pondicherry, Pondicherry
December 9 - 11, 2014
Venue : Hotel Anandha Inn Convention Centre http://www.anandhainn.com

Theme : 

From Building Collections to Making Connections : 
Transforming Libraries in the Knowledge Era

Inauguration by 

Hon'ble Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India


NACLIN 2014 brochure can be downloaded from www.naclin.org
17th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking
The National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information  Networking (NACLIN 2014) will be devoted to discussing how the paradigm change can take place in libraries and information centres and how the focus can shift from collection building to establishing connections and collaborations in the knowledge domain.
The national convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is entirely devoted to conducting tutorials on the following topic :
Managing Libraries through Open Source Software packages :
Collections to Connections
The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention i.e.  From Building Collections to Making Connections : Transforming Libraries in the Knowledge Era.
The themes is divided into several sub-themes (For more details visit www.naclin.org)
I           Digital Technologies
II         Managing of E-Resources
III       Networking, Social Media and the Libraries
IV       Innovative Library  Services
V         Reading Habits and Library Users
VI        Copyright and IPR
VII      LIS - From Teaching to Technology
VIII     Transform Libraries :  Be the Change
            

Submission of Papers
Original papers on the above themes or related themes are invited from professionals. The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Surveys on Internet use/E-Journals Usage in libraries will not be accepted. Papers should not normally exceed 5,000 words or 16 double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. Also, each paper should contain an abstract, upto ten  keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum and substance of the paper. The conclusion should include the  recommendations made in the paper. The key words  which describe the main issues discussed should be given in alphabetical order. The paper should also contain the author's name, designation, organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. All references  should be presented according to the Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html).
Every paper has to be accompanied by copyright declaration form according to the format available at conference website www.naclin.org
At least one of the authors listed in the paper must register for NACLIN 2014 within one week after the paper has been accepted for presentation in NACLIN 2014.
The completed paper may be sent electronically to hkkaul@gmail.com
Also a hard copy of the same along with the copyright declaration be sent to
Dr. H. K. Kaul,
Director,
DELNET,
JNU Campus,
Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070.
E-mail: hkkaul@gmail.com
Last date for submission of papers: November 1, 2014.
Who Should Attend?
Librarians, Professional Library Staff and other Library and Information Science Professionals, Knowledge Seekers, Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Content Management Experts, Information Management Experts, Professional Staff of IT Companies, Industrialists, Technology Managers, Knowledge Officers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Managers and Knowledge Managers.
How to Reach  Pondicherry
By Air : The nearest airport is Chennai.
By Rail : Pondicherry can be reached by rail up to Chennai and then by a drive of about 160 Km. Many trains also pass through Villupuram junction, which is about 35 km by road from Pondicherry.
By Road: Pondicherry is well-connected by road with all major cities in South India. From Chennai buses depart from Koyanbedu bus Terminus and it takes 3-4 hours to reach Pondicherry.
Accommodation
The accommodation can be arranged in the guest houses/budget hotels  by the Organising Secretariat. The charges are Rs 750 per day per person (on double occupancy basis) provided that the payment from the delegate is received by November 15, 2014.
Hotels: Many hotels are available in Pondicherry. Hotels List is available at www.naclin.org

Participation Fee
DELNET Members                                                     Rs 2,500
Professionals from Pondicherry                                       
including members                                                    Rs 2,000
LIS Students                                                                  Rs 2,500
Non-Members from outside
Pondicherry including SAARC
Countries                                                                       Rs 3,500
NON-SAARC Countries
Members                                                                       US$ 150
Non-Members                                                             US$ 250
Accompanying Person (non-LIS professional, family member): Rs 1000 per person per day for attending the Convention. Accommodation charges will be extra.
Addresses for Communication
For Local Organisational Support/accommodation, bookings for exhibitions, etc., please contact:
Ms. Anurupa Naik
Chief Librarian, FIP, Pondicherry &
Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2014
French Institute of Pondicherry
11, Saint Louis Street, P. B. No. 33
Pondicherry - 605001, India
Tel.      :  91-413-2231660
Mobile :  07598169564
E-mail :  anurupa.n@ifpindia.prg
Payments for Registration / Accommodation :
All payments for Registration and Accommodation should be sent by demand draft/multi-city cheque to the following DELNET address. Demand Draft/Multi-City Cheque should be made in favour of DELNET and payable at New Delhi.  Kindly write to us for electronic bank transfer details.
Dr. Sangeeta Kaul
Network Manager, DELNET &
Co-Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2014
JNU Campus,  Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj,  New Delhi-110070, India
Tel.      :  91-11-26742222, 26741266
Mobile :  91-9810329992
Fax     :  91-11-26741122
E-mail : sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in, sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in 
Submission of Papers
Dr. H K. Kaul
Director
DELNET-Developing Library Network
JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India
Tel.      : 91-11-26741111
Mobile : 91-9891016667
E-mail :  hkkaul@gmail.com, director@delnet.ren.nic.in
Web    :   www.delnet.nic.in
Dates to Remember
Last Date for Registration: December 9, 2014
(On-the-spot registration is also available)
Last Date for Submission of Papers: November 1, 2014.
 
Visit www.naclin.org for NACLIN 2014 more updates
 

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