29th AISLIC Conference 2013

XXIX ALL INDIA CONFERENCE 2013 

Role of Library Associations in India in Modern Age on December 26-29, 2013 

Organized by

National Institute of Virology (ICMR), Microbial Containment Complex (MCC)

&

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)

Venue:

Inauguration- 26th December 2013 

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam DRDO Golden Jubilee Auditorium

Estate Management Unit, Armament Estate, Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan,

Pune-411008

27th & 28th December 2013 

Conference Hall,

National Institute of Virology (NIV)

MICROBIAL CONTAINMENT COMPLEX (MCC)

130/1, Sus Road, Pashan, Pune Pin-411 021

29th December 2013 

Conference Hall 

Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration & Computer Application

Kusgaon (Bk), Off Mumbai Pune Expressway, Lonavala, Pune-410 401.

For Further Details, 

Please Contact:

Dr Surya Nath Singh

Organizing Secretary, IASLIC-2013

Sr. Library Information Officer,

Information Centre and Library, National Institute of Virology (ICMR), Microbial Containment Complex (MCC),130/1 Sus Road, Pashan, Pune-411021, India Tel: +91-20-26006350/396/395,

M-09921088418. Fax: 25870149, 26122669, E-mail: niviaslic2013@gmail.com,

singh.sn@niv.co.in, snsingh@niv.co.in; Website: www.niv.co.in

Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi,

General Secretary,

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC),

P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700054, India

Ph: +91-33-2362 9651; Email: iaslic.sem@gmail.com, iaslic.india@gmail.com

Website: http://www.iaslic1955.org.in

5th National Research Conference to be held on Saturday, 1st February 2014 at GNIMS, MUMBAI

Dear All,

There has been a tremendous response for our  4ths National  Research Conferences which was huge success , on our Brand Theme  “Library: a Temple of Learning & Knowledge House”. There was over whelming response. It navigated us to go ahead. We are pleased to inform you that we are continue with the same theme “Library: a Temple of Learning & Knowledge House” for our next 5th National Research Conference to be held on Saturday, 1st February 2014

We are requesting you all to contribute Research articles & be part of the important academic event. We look forward your active participation.

Note : All communication regarding this, please mail on this email Idlib5thconference@gnims.com


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Postponement of dates of National Conference on RLEA-2013 to 20-21 Dec 2013

Dear Professional Friends,

Due to Government of Karnataka has scheduled its Legislative Assembly Sessions in Belgaum from 25th November 2013 to 6th December 2013. The National Conference on “Redefining Libraries in Electronic Age” (RLEA-2013) scheduled on 29th & 30th November 2013 has been rescheduled to 20th & 21st December 2013.

We are very sorry for the inconveniences caused to all the participants, Guests, Paper presenters and Resource Persons. I request all of you to kindly reschedule your itinerary and make your reservations accordingly.

I request all of you to kindly attend the Conference and make it a most memorable, meaningful and successful.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Dr. K. R. Mulla
Organizing Secretary,
Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University,
“Jnana Sangama” Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka.
+91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M)
 +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax)
Email: krmulla@vtu.ac.in/ krmulla@gmail.com
URL:  www.vtu.ac.in

Conference Website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com/events.htm

National Conference on “RLEA-2013, at VTU, Belgaum, on 29th to 30th November 2013.

Dear Sir/Madam,

It gives me immense pleasure to bring it to your kind notice that, VTU is organizing a Two Day National Conference on “Redefining Libraries in Electronic Age” (RLEA-2013), on 29th to 30th November 2013 at the University Head Quarter at “Jnana Sangama”, Belgaum.

The Conference is open for all the Library and Information Professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centres, Corporate and Public Libraries. The Heads of the Institutions/ Departments/ Sections are hereby requested to bring this to the notice of all the concerned and encourage them for participation and paper presentation in the Conference. Broacher of the Conference & OOD Letter is enclosed herewith for further information.

Thanking you,

Yours truly,

Dr. K. R. Mulla

Organizing Secretary,

Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University,

"Jnana Sangama" Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka.

+91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M)

 +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax)

Email: krmulla@vtu.ac.in

URL:  www.vtu.ac.in

Conference Website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com/events.htm

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National Conference on “Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm” on 24th February 2013 at Lucknow, (U.P.)

Dear Professional Colleague,

Society for Promotion of Libraries (SPL), Uttar Pradesh In Collaboration with Society for Library Professionals (SLP), New Delhi and Society for Promotion of Environment, Education and Development (SPEED), Mahoba.  is organizing a National Conference on “Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm” on 24^th February 2013 at Ravindralaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, (U.P.) India. The purpose of the conference is to have exchange ideas of Libraries towards digital paradigm by emerging trends and technologies which are puzzling the LIS community both in application and academia. The tidal flourish of ICT has already started compelling Libraries and Information Centers to analyze new trends and work out strategies so as to play a vital role in the newly emerging global knowledge society. It has not only brought a change in the library and information services, but also on the roles of librarians and information professionals. Some of the challenges that the information professionals are required to strategically address include Cloud computing, Leadership, digital divide, knowledge society, Mobile Technology, E-HRM etc. They have to stay relevant in increasingly flowing and lively knowledge Society by incorporating strategic foresight to explore new markets, products and services and ultimately meet emerging user’s needs. This conference will provide the road map building for condition of LIS profession and professional’s particular in Uttar Pradesh.

IMPORTANT DATES: are given bellow:-

Submission of Full paper                                                  February 10, 2013

Notifications of Acceptance...........................:                 February 12, 2013

Last date of Registration                                                   February 15, 2013

(On the spot Reg. available if possible)  

Conference Date...............................                               February 24, 2013

 Therefore, on behalf of Organizing Committee. I extend you a warm invitation to attend and participate in the National Conference in which renowned personalities from library profession will deliberate. I am sure that the discussions and interaction during the Conference will promote wider understanding of the subject and provide solutions and ways to the Information Access in Global knowledge Society. I take this opportunity to extend my invitation to you to contribute the research/case studies to theme and sub themes for the presentation and publication.

We look forward to receive your paper and solicit your participation in this important Conference.

For more information please visit us: http://www.splup.in

With my best regards

Organizing Secretary

NCLTDP2013

Email: ncltdp2013@gmail.com

http://www.splup.in

UGC-sponsored Two Day National Seminar on "Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st century" during March 7-8, 2013 at Vidyasagar University, Midnapur

The Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur – 721 102, West Bengal, is going to organize UGC-sponsored Two Day National Seminar on "Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st century" during March 7-8, 2013.

The sub-themes are:

Philosophy of librarianship

Origin and development of librarianship

Professional ethic...s

Professional skill and competency requirement: trait analysis

Trends in the library & information service related job market

Attitude of professionals towards self-development

Status and conditions of the professionals

Working environment of the professionals

Librarianship as an aid to life long learning

Interdisciplinary nature of librarianship: evaluation and assessment

Full paper in MS-Word 2003 format and of maximum 3000 words using APA Style of citation in CD or by e-mail and a hard copy of the same must reach us on or before Friday, February 22, 2013. 

Registration Fees:

Student (V. U.): Rs. 250.00

Others :Rs. 350.00

All Communications should Address:

Prof. Smita Sett

Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta

Jt. Convenors

Ph. (03222) 267 554/555/557/558

Extn. 448

Mob: 9434146158, 9007207988, 9830884794

e-mail: smitasett@in.com; bidyarthi.bhaswati@gmail.com

XXIX IATLIS National Conference postponed

Dear All,

The XXIX National Conference of the IATLIS scheduled to be held on 26-28 December 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore has now been postponed in view of the miserably poor response to call for papers and participation for the conference. The General Body meeting of the IATLIS scheduled for 27 December 2012 also stands postponed. The call for papers for the conference is still open and authors can submit their papers, but the new dates for the conference and the general body meeting would be announced soon.

Dr HPS Kalra

General Secretary, IATLIS

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Dr. Harinder Pal Singh Kalra

Associate Professor and Head

Department of Library and Information Science

Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA.

Tel: +91-175-304-6179, 6180 (work) +91-98559-43338 (cell)

Email: hpskalra@gmail.com

DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore

DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012

26-28 December 2012

Theme: LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues

Organized jointly by

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) 

and

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC),Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059

Sub-themes: (suggested topics but not limited to the following)*

  - What course components are relevant and irrelevant in LIS Curriculum?
  - Is LIS research over-emphasizing Survey Research, Citation Analysis,
  and redundant topics?
  - What ICT topics should form the core and specializations in LIS
  Curriculum?
  - Core vs. Specializations with special reference to Public Library
  system and School Library system
  - How to facilitate smooth transition from:
      - Tradition to modernity
      - Classification to Ontology
      - Cataloging to Bibliographic Metadata
      - Authority files to Metadata Schema
      - Moving beyond Informatics and work in Data and Text Mining
      - Information Sources to Information Gateways and Discovery tools
  - National Mission for Libraries and LIS Education
  - E-learning in LIS, Open Courseware, LISwiki (Open invitation for
  voluntary editors)
  - IPRs and Open Access
  - Open Source Software in LIS
  - Open Standards in LIS
  - Library 2.0: Web 2.0 Technologies
  - Role of Social Networks in Library Services
  - Resource Discovery tools: A critique of Web Search Engines

*Invited talks on:*

  - Data Science: Data Repositories, Linked Data, Data Analytics
      - Semantic web: Ontology, metadata and Inferencing
      - Cloud Computing: LIS Clouds

Panel Discussion on LIS Education and Research
Note: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only.

Call for papers:

Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above mentioned theme and sub-themes for the XXIX IATLIS* *National Conference should reach to Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala ? 147002 (Punjab) as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by *21 December 2012*. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD in Microsoft Word and also a soft copy through email to iatlis2012@gmail.com. The paper should include Title, Name and Address of author(s), Abstract and Key Words. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual.

For further information about this check this link:

http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html

Registration Fees:
Indian Delegates: 
Sponsored: Rs. 3,000/-
Non-Sponsored: Rs. 2,000/-
Retired Professionals:Rs.1,500/-
Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500/-
Students: Rs.  750/-
Foreign Delegates:
SARRC Countries: $ 150
Other Countries: $ 300

The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post- publication), and working lunch, dinner and breakfast and session tea for the days of the conference. The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume and would be sent to the registered delegates later on. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute request in view of shortage of accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with duly filled Registration Form latest by 21 December 2012 to:

Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS and
Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab)
Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180  Email: hpskalra@gmail.com

Accommodation: Accommodations in ISI guest house are very limited and will be arranged by the local Organizing Secretary ONLY on first-come-first served basis for those participants who send prior information for it in the registration form. Charges for accommodation are to be borne by the participants as per actuals. Bangalore is host to several hotels and hostels catering to all budgets. Delegates can also make their booking on their own.

Organising Secretary:
Dr. Devika P. Madalli, devika@drtc.isibang.ac.in

"National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

It is a pleasure to inform you that the "National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" will be organized by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

The Conference will discuss on the following themes/sub-themes:

• Reprography Service in Library
• Reprographic rights
• Fair Use & Fair Dealing in Education and Research
• Clipping and copying materials into innovative teaching tools.
• Posting materials for Distance Learning.
• Developing databases of copyrighted works for education and research.
• Developing digital libraries.
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Copyright in General
• Libraries and Copyright
• Preservation of Unpublished Works in the Library Collections
• Copies for Preservation or Replacement
• Access vs. Copyright
• Copy management and copy protection
• Copyright Infringement
• Rights protected by copyright laws
• Copyright Ownership
• Reprographic License
• Free Use and Non-voluntary Licenses

The themes are not exhaustive. Any related matters may be discussed.

The Programme detail will be available at the Website:
http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

Who should participate:
Library Professionals, Legal Professionals, Professionals from other subject areas, Postgraduate Students and Research Scholars of  Library & Information Science, Law and other subject areas,  Authors, Publishers and Reproduction Rights Organizations.

Call For Papers: Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract:  15 January 2013
• Acceptance of paper with comments:  30 January 2013
• Submission of the final paper :  20 February 2013
• Last Date for sending filled in registration form:  25 February 2013

Registration
Sponsored Delegates : Rs.1000.00
Students (Post-graduate) and Research Scholars: Rs.500.00

Payment: Registration fee as applicable should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft/Banker?s Cheque drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata.

Venue and Date:
Kolmogorove Bhawan, NAB-I & II
Indian Statistical Institute
203 BT Road
Kolkata 700 108
INDIA
Date: 7-8 March 2013

I ernestly request your participation and submission of your paper.

Contact:
Dr. Nibedita Ganguly
Organizing Secretary & Convener
Indian Statistical Institute
203 B T Road, Kolkata ? 700 108
Ph No- 2575 2107, 2575 2116
Email:- nibeditaganguly56@gmail.com
gnibedita@isical.ac.in
repro@isical.ac.in

http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

One Day National Conference on " E-infrastructures in Libraries" on 21st December 2012 with the Best Paper Award

Dear All,

 

Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management, which is an autonomus institute under Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, is planning to conduct a one day National Conference on " E-infrastructures in Libraries" on 21st December 2012 with the best paper award. In this conference we are planning to give the best paper award seperately under the three categories of 1. Library professions 2. Research Scholars 3. Students. The resource persons are

 

1. Prof.A.Srimurugan-Former Professor and Head, DLIS - Madurai Kamaraj University 

2. Dr.S.Sriniasa Ragavan - Prof and Head, DLIS - Bharathidasan University, Trichy

3. Dr.A.Allysornam - Associate Professor and Head, DLIS - Bishop Heber College, Trichy.

 

The Fee Structure is:

For Library professionals  - Rs.500/- 

For Research Scholars and Students - Rs.350/-

 

The last date for submitting abstract (About 400 words) is 24th November 2012

The last date for submitting full paper is 10th December 2012.

 

I invite all the library professionals, research scholars and students to participate in this conference. Also I  request all the library professionals to encourage their friends, students and research scholars to participate in this conference. Softcopy of the brochure is enclosed herewith along with registration form.

 

With Warm Regards

 

Dr.M.Gangatharan

Librarian

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patle International School of Textiles and Management

(Under Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India)

Coimbatore.

Ph:9894097698

E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries: Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013 at University of Calicut

Dear All, 

We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013.  The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries.  The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries.  Sub ThemesThe conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning.  The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to:

• Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databases
• Budgeting and collection development of e-resourcesE-resources access and management
• Emerging technologies for digitization and digital archiving
• Use of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networks
• Archiving of consortia based resources
• Web resource managementWeb archiving and preservation
• Open access for scholarly contents
• Open archives initiative/PMHRemote and wireless access to e-resources
• Provision to access virtual e-resources
• Marketing of e-resources
• Knowledge management
• Use of multimedia in e-learning
• Use of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learning
• E-learning to support communities and individuals
• Mobile learningWeb-based learning
• Distributed e-learning environments
• Open access technologies for e-learning
• Simulations and virtual learning environments
• Adoption of e-learning by libraries
• E-resources and e-learning platforms and portals
• E-resources for collaborative and social learning
• Tools and techniques for e-resources and e-learning
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learning
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for distance learners
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for differentially abled persons
• Standards, Interoperability,  Copyright, Licensing and IPR issues
• Security and ethical issues
• Personal and professional competencies of library professionals
• Success cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning

Who should Participate

The conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena.

Call for Papers

Programme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference.  The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication.  All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.  Correspondence will be made with the principal author.  The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers.

The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under:

a)  Soft copy as e-mail attachment to:     cudlisc@gmail.com / dr.haneefa@gmail.com b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala , India   Authors Guidelines The papers must be submitted according to the following format.

The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.

All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.

Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org) Best Paper AwardAward will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference.

Important Dates

Receipt of full paper:30th November 2012

Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012

Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012

The Event:February 1-2, 2013

Invited SpeakersEminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions.  Details of the sessions will be announced later on.

Registration and Accommodation

Registration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate.  The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea.  The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut ’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15th January 2013.  Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis.  Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly.  Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation.  A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus.  Registration fee is non-refundable.  Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15th January 2013.

Registration fee does not include accommodation .Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. 

Venue of the Conference

The sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus.  The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys.  It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut , the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station.  Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country.  The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference.  For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or  the Department blog  

http://cudlisc.blogspot.com

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Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library & Information Science

University of Calicut,    Kerala,    India

Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286

Mobile No. 09895622811

E-mail ID: hanee4u@gmail.com

Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com