[LIS-Forum] NACLIN 2006 at University of Jammu, Jammu, Sept 27-30, 2006

Thu Aug 3 19:38:27 IST 2006

Ninth National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking
			NACLIN 2006

		  September 27-30, 2006

		   Jointly Organized by

		DELNET- Developing Library Network
			and
		Department of Library Science &
		Dhanvantri Library
		University of Jammu, Jammu
		Jammu and Kashmir

	Venue: University of Jammu, Jammu

Theme: Roadmap for Modernization of Libraries and Information Centres
in the Emerging Knowledge Society

Managing modernization is a challenge for today’s knowledge, library and 
information centres and if managed well, modernization can be a source of 
competitive advantage. Many knowledge, library and information centres are 
expanding their growth options by going global with lots of hope and 
imagination. A proper awareness on the concept of modernization is required 
before any enterprise implements it. A proper balance needs to be achieved 
in the backdrop of a diverse atmosphere composed of socio-economic profiles, 
knowledge levels etc. It must be an inclusive environment possessing 
variations in characteristics, behaviour, attitudes, performance, thinking 
and communication patterns which alone leads to value creation for knowledge, 
library and information centres in the emerging knowledge society. 
The knowledge, library and information professionals need to monitor 
regularly the growth of modern ICTs, tools and techniques. It is with this 
concern that the National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information 
Networking (NACLIN 2006) being organized by Delnet in collaboration with the 
University of Jammu is going to debate various issues on the subject. 

DELNET - Developing Library Network 
DELNET is a major resource-sharing library network in South Asia covers a 
wide spectrum of member-libraries and their resources connecting more than 
1000 libraries in thirty states in India and six overseas countries. 
Delnet is committed to pool the information about resources scattered in the 
libraries in the country and consolidate information through union catalogues, 
union lists and other databases. This is being done to satisfy the major 
information requirements of students, researchers, scholars and the public 
in the country. Its services and support the research activities in India as 
it regularly supply suitable content and information materials to libraries 
and their users. Delnet databases have now reached around six million records.  
The Delnet services have become more popular in the country especially with the 
effective Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services which are provided 
to libraries across the country also to the member-libraries outside the country. 
More information about DELNET can be obtained at www.delnet.nic.in 

About University of Jammu - the Host
Cradled in the lap of mountains at the foothills of auspicious Trikuta, besides 
the river Tawi at an altitude of 1030 ft. is Jammu. This 'City of Temples' has 
many places that are flocked by people from every nook and corner. Among all 
these, also comes the famed university of Jammu. A place, where imparting 
education is not considered just as a mere duty but as a commitment towards 
the advancement of the society. A university with a vision and a single-minded 
mission. To make Jammu university a name to reckon with. A saga that has been 
continuing from the time of its inception. The University of Jammu, accredited 
as Four Star University  by National Assessment & Accreditation Council of India 
came into  existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 
following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir. 
The University of Jammu was credited with an ISO 9001:2000 standard recently. 
The University provides instructions in several branches of learning and makes 
provision for research and the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. 
The University stands for spiritual and material elements in life, thirst for 
knowledge and virtue under the backdrop of holy peaks of Trikuta Hills. 
University of Jammu holds examinations, grants degrees, generates knowledge 
and confers diverse academic distinctions on persons who pursue approved 
courses of study in the University or in constituent colleges/institutions 
approved for the purpose also for those who appear as external/private 
candidates. It also confers honorary degrees or other distinctions on the 
persons of exceptional caliber. The University also admits, maintains, 
recognizes, affiliates colleges and other institutions. It is primarily a 
research, teaching, affiliating, examining body involved in promotion of arts, 
science and other branches of learning. The University is open to all classes 
and creeds with the sole objective to carry people from darkness to light. 

Dhanvantri Library
The University of Jammu Library is one of the most modern RFID Technology 
enabled library in the region. It has collection of 3.50 lakh documents 
including rare newspapers. It has set up one of the modern Internet Lab and 
Edusat lab. The Dhanvantri Library has an area of 98,000 sq. ft.  and a 
seating capacity for about 600 readers. Besides the print material, it holds 
CD-ROM collection and provides access to electronic journals under the 
UGC-Infonet programme. The library has DELNET connectivity and coordinates 
with the UGC Inflibnet.

NACLIN 2006
The national convention is scheduled for four days. The first two days are 
exclusively designed for conducting tutorials by experts on the following topic:

MARC 21, Digital Libraries

The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: 
Roadmap for Modernization of Libraries and Information Centres in the 
Emerging Knowledge Society The theme is divided into several sub-themes 
as detailed below: 

Sub theme 1 : Knowledge Society 
*    Public Libraries as Knowledge Centres 
*    Libraries in the Knowledge Society 
*    Changing Roles of Library Professionals in the Knowledge Society
*    Evaluation and Monitoring of Library Effectiveness
*    Information Needs Assessment
*    Marketing of Library and Information Services in the Knowledge Society
*    Strategies for Changing Libraries into Knowledge Resource Centre

Sub theme 2 : ICT Implementation 
*    Impact of ICT on Libraries and Information Centre
*    RFID/Smart Card 
*    Digital Libraries  
*    Industrial Information Service  
*    Open Source Initiatives 
*    Dspace 
*    E-Journals
*    E-Theses
*    Cooperative Virtual Libraries
*    Open Archiving/Digital Archiving
*    Metadata
*    Resource Discovery
*    Consortia

Sub theme 3 : Outreach Programs 
*    Information Literacy 
*    Web-based User Education   
*    Extension Activities of Libraries
*    Disseminating Knowledge to Public  

Sub theme 4 : Human Resource Development in LIS
*    Skills and Competency Development
*    Capacity gaps, Capacity Building
*    Librarians as Knowledge Workers
*    Total Quality Person
*    Evaluation of Existing Teaching Facilities
*    New Techniques for Continuing Education
*    Lifelong Learning 

Submission of Papers
Participants are welcome to contribute papers for presentation at the 
National Convention on the above sub-themes and related themes. 
The Papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action 
plans rather than theoretical explanations. Papers should reach 
The Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, 
New Delhi-110070 on or before August 18, 2006. 
They should be submitted on A4 size paper along with an electronic copy 
or sent through E-mail. Papers must contain the name of the author, 
designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating 
Institution, Mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail 
address. The contributors will be communicated about the acceptance of 
the paper by Director, DELNET to enable them to present their papers. 
Please ensure that the paper submitted should not have already been 
published elsewhere. The editors will have the right to edit the papers 
before acceptance is communicated.

ADDRESS FOR THE COMMUNICATION
Registration/Accommodation 	 	Submission of Papers 
Prof. I V Malhan       			Dr. H K Kaul 
Organizing Secretary, NACLIN 2006	Director, DELNET 
Professor & Head       		 	JNU Campus 
Department of Library Science     	Nelson Mandela Road
University of Jammu     		Vasant Kunj
Jammu - 180 006       			New Delhi - 110070 
Tel:91-191-2454474			Tel.: 91-11-32471001, 32471010 
Fax: 91-191-2436778			Fax: 91-11-32471009
   				        Mobile : 9891016667,9810329992 
Email:imalhan_47 at rediffmail.com     	Email:hkkaul at delnet.ren.nic.in 

NINTH NATIONAL CONVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION NETWORKING
NACLIN 2006
Roadmap for Modernization of Libraries and Information Centres in the 
Emerging Knowledge Society
September 27-30, 2006
Venue: University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, India

REGISTRATION FORM

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REGISTRATION FEES
(Comprising of pre-conference Tutorials and Convention)
Delegates from India/SAARC Countries 
DELNET member Libraries			: Rs 2500 per delegate
DELNET Non-members			: Rs 3500 per delegate
LIS Professionals from Jammu & Kashmir	: Rs 2500 per delegate
Delegates from Non-SAARC Countries    	:  US $ 150 per delegate 
Please note : Additional delegate from the same organization will be provided 25% discount.

On-the-spot Registration is also available
Guest House Facility : To get accommodation Rs. 1000 should be sent as an advance

The filled-in registration forms and the payment should be sent to : 
Prof. I V Malhan, Organizing Secretary, NACLIN 2006 
Professor & Head, Department of Library Science 
University of Jammu, Jammu - 180 006 

Payment Details : The payment should be sent through demand draft payable at Jammu 
and drawn in favour of “Organizing Secretary, NACLIN 2006”

Dates to Remember 
Last Date for Registration 			September 15, 2006
Last Date for Submission of Papers		August 18, 2006

_______________________________________________________________________________
Sangeeta Kaul
Network Manager
DELNET-Developing Library Network
JNU Campus 
Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj
New Delhi-110070
Tel: 91-11-32471010, 32471002, 32471011
Web : www.delnet.nic.in
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