[LIS-Forum] Final Call for - SALIS 20007 National Conference on Future Technologies on Empowering LIS Professionals at Anna University

Arunachalam Hariharan hariharan_ah at yahoo.com
Mon Aug 6 12:12:59 IST 2007


SALIS 20007 National Conference on Future Technologies
on Empowering LIS Professionals

Organised by SALIS &  Anna University, Chennai


Themes

RFID - Concepts, type of Antennas, Readers, EAS,
labels , integration, implementation , 
case studies, problems and solutions Smart Card -
Storage, identification, applications,
integrations, etc Biometrics - Application for user
authentication 
Smart Card - Storage, identification, applications,
integrations, etc 
Biometrics - Application for user authentication
Wi-fi - Connectivity, application, LAN, Intranet,
application in LIS centres
Storage Devices - types, data back-up, security ,etc
Digital Libraries of the Future ? Design, methodology,
planning, digital initiatives, 
HW/SW, standards and formats, metadata, institutional
repositories, open source initiatives, 
networking of libraries, consortia, knowledge
management, digital futures and roles of the
Libraries
E-Resources- E-books, e-journals, access mechanism,
pricing policy and e- publishing, standards, etc
Scanning Technology - Types of scanners, resolution,
file size, format, OCR, application in LIS centres.
Digital Preservation - Preservation methods/types,
planning, etc
Preservation of Printed Documents ? Application of
technology, methods, procedures and durability
Wikipedia, Weblogs, Search Engines, Web OPAC, Semantic
Web ? Feature, function, ontology, trend and use
WEB 2.0 and Library 2.0 ? Key principles, model,
design and implementation of library services.
Web based Library Services and Portal: Design, service
and implementation
Bibliomining ? Technology, trends and application
Content Management Systems ? Design, methodology,
strategies, implications and solutions
E-Learning- Design, methods, implementation
Information Literacy -  For effective utilization of
Library resources
Copyrights in the Network World ? Standard practice,
rights, ownership issues, protection and practical
implications
Management of Technologies - Threats and challenges
digital divide, technology threat, 
HW/SW technology absorption, cost, implementation etc
Re-defining the Library ? Challenges facing libraries,
design, methodology, change and strategic management,
etc
User Needs & Expectations in the Future and
Opportunities ? User requirements and expectations,
factors influencing the opportunities - knowledge
societies, global competition, etc.
Future Research in LIS ? Trends and developments
Professional Development, Skills and Training: Skill
building, technical communication, IT, managerial and
soft skills; staff development; leadership, training
opportunities, role of professional associations &
institutions.

Experts from various parts of the country have been
invited to present their experience through invited
keynote papers in each session, which will also be
included in the conference proceedings.

Pre -Conference Tutorials 
Topic: RFID: Technology, Implementation and
Integration
Date:  9th Aug 2007 (10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m)
Topic: Institutional Repositories
Date: 9th Aug 2007 (02.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m)

Panel Discussion
Topic: Institutional Repositories: 11th Aug 2007 at
04.00 p.m


Spot Registration will be done.( Kinly register your
name by e-mail or by tel.no. Amount can be paid on the
spot.)

Registration Fee

Category                           Amount Rs.
Conference & Tutorials
Individual Conference + 1 Tutorial      1400.00
Individual Conference + 2 Tutorials     1600.00 

Deputed Conference + 1 Tutorial       1900.00
Deputed Conference + 2 Tutorials      2200.00

Conference 
Individual     1000.00
Deputed      1500.00
Tutorial 
1 Tutorial      500.00
2 Tutorials     800.00

50 % concession will be given to regular students and
trainees in the registration fee. 
Non-member has to pay Rs.100/extra.

The registration fees may be paid through D.D. in
favour of the  'Organizing Secretary, SALIS 2007: FTEP
payable at Chennai, addressed to the organizing
secretary.

Accommodation


The delegates will be provided accommodation in the
nearby institutions (if available) 
and also in hotels on twin basis on advance payment on
first cum first basis.  The tariff on daily basis
ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.2000 with both non-A/C and
A/C accommodations. 
Accommodation can be provided for the family members
on additional payment in advance

Transport


The Anna University is about 12 km away from Chennai
Central Railway Station and 10 km  from Chennai
airport. The call taxi, auto, bus are available from
all parts of the city. Delegates are requested to
report their arrival to the reception counter at the
Central Railway Station. The volunteers will be there
to guide them and the transport to the venue will be
available from 9th August 2007 morning onwards. 


Address for communication regarding registration,
accommodation and sponsorship and submission of Papers



Dr. K. Nithyanandam
Organizing Secretary & Special Officer
Uinversity Library
Anna University
Guindy
Chennai- 600 025, Tamil Nadu

E-Mail : k_nithyanandam at yahoo.co.in,
k_nithyanandam at annauniv.edu
salis_info at yahoo.co.in
Phone : 044-2021382, Cell: 9444337936/9444109089
URL : www.annauniv.edu
http://autolib-india.net/salis

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A.Hariharan
SALIS


       
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