[LIS-Forum] NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEXT GENERATION DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES : CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Arunachalam Hariharan hariharan_ah at yahoo.com
Mon Jun 7 12:53:33 IST 2010


NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEXT GENERATION DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND
WEB TECHNOLOGIES : CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
(SALIS - 2010)
 
19.08.2010 – Pre-Conference Tutorial (Moodle)
20 - 21.08.2010 - Conference
 
Organized by
 
Central Library
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Coimbatore
 
&
 
Society for the Advancement of
Library and Information Science

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders to address,
discuss and debate issues related to the Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web
Technologies for the benefit of all sections of the society.

CALL FOR PAPERS

THEMES & SUB THEMES

1. Digital Library
Conceptual views, models, and architecture - Virtual Library, redefining the DL, DL
initiatives, case studies of planning and implementation of DL projects using DSpace,
GSDL, Fedora, etc. in academic, special and public libraries - Institutional
Repositories/archives - data integration and interoperability, user interface, metadata
harvesting, DL standards: Dublin Core, METS, W3 - strategic partnership with the
Government, professional bodies and other stake holders for implementation and
promotion of DL.

2. Digital Resource/Content
E-resources, policy, consortia and sharing, models, pricing, e-learning/e-publishing,
content management - standards, open source resources, OAI - preservation/
archival of contents - Issues in DL: IPR, copyright and Digital Right Management
(DRM).

3. Digital Library Infrastructure
HW, DL software and tools, DL infrastructure (RFID, Bio- metric, Wi-Fi, Smartcard,
scanning and OCR, preservation, storage technologies, networks), Standards -
z39.50, SRU, NCIP, etc

4. Digital Library Management
DL resource collection policy, Security policy, budgeting and cost effectiveness,
resource sharing, best practices, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Knowledge
Resource Management.

5. Web Technology
Application/web tools for social networking/digital library service - Web 2.0/3.0,
Library 2.0, Web blogs, RSS, Podcast, Mashups, Semantic web - Web based library
services and portals, impact of WT in LIS, youtube, Web OPAC, Web archives, search
engine, google, wikipedia, webometrics, standards and tools, information retrieval

6. Digital Library and User
User behavior in digital environment, user studies, users perception about digital
libraries, digital natives, information requirements of google generation, marketing
the digital resources, Information Literacy to promote usage of digital resources.

7.Capacity Building
Soft skill, competency, training for the next generation library professionals to meet
the challenges.

8.Curriculum
Curriculum for DL and Web technology, e –Learning practices for next generation,
HRD, training/courses

9.Research in Digital Libraries
Current and future trends in research in India and other countries

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Library and Information Science Professionals
Professionals from IT and Knowledge sectors
Policy makers and Knowledge seekers
Educationists and Academicians
Researchers, Students and distance learners
E-publishers/Vendors
Content Managers /Technology Managers/ Knowledge Managers
Government Officials/Planners /Media experts.
 
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of new
and novel ideas, methods and services are invited. The papers will be reviewed by the
editorial committee.

Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also published in
SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of
the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has right to accept or
reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee.
 
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Authors are requested to submit the soft copy of full paper (with abstract not
exceeding 200 words and at least three keywords) on CD and an e-mail attachment to
the organizing secretary. Paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size with double line
spacing and font size 12 in Times New Roman. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any,
should be inserted at proper places in the paper. References should be given as per
the Chicago Style. Authors are advised not to include downloaded materials and
figures from the Internet.

A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has
not been presented/ published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be
intimated to the first author by e-mail.
 
BEST PAPER AWARD
N.P.K. Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals and Shri Rajunaidu
Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS students will be given by SALIS for the best paper
presented in the conference.
 
REGISTRATION FEE
Category
Conference  &Tutorial  Conference      Tutorial 
Sponsored Rs.1400/-    Rs.1,000/-    Rs.500/-
Individual  Rs.1200/-    Rs. 800/-      Rs.500/-
SALIS member Rs.1100/ Rs. 800/-     Rs.400/-
Students          Rs.1000/Rs. 800/-     Rs.300/-

CONFERENCE TIMELINE
1. Last date for submission of full paper - 16.07.2010
2. Intimation of acceptance   - 20.07.2010
3. Last date for registration - 17.08.2010
Tutorial 19.08.2010
Paper presentation 20 & 21.08.2010
 

Send registration form along with DD to
Mr. A. Fazlur Rahman,
Organising Secretary/Librarian,
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Kuniamuthur,
Coimbatore –641 008. Phone: 0422 – 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 – 2678012 ,
Mobile No :+919750007196
e-Mail: fazrah at yahoo.com,librarian at skcet.net, librarian at skcet.ac.in.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The conference programme consists of pre-conference tutorial, inaugural session,
technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product presentation cum
exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions which will
create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes.
 
ACCOMMODATION
The delegates will be provided accommodation in the college hostel on sharing basis
against an advance payment of Rs 100/- per day on first cum first served basis. In
case of non-availability of rooms in the hostels, accommodation will be arranged in
hotels on request, on extra payment. Many hotels are available near the Railway
station and Gandhipuram Central Bus stand and the tariff will be ranging from
Rs.500/- to 5000/- for non-A/C and A/C accommodation.
 
TRANSPORT
SKCET is located near Kuniamuthur in Coimbatore - Palakad NH, 12 kms away from
Coimbatore Central Bus stand and 10 kms from the Railway Station. Call taxi, auto
and bus facilities are available from all parts of the city. For availing transport and
accommodation facilities, the volunteers will guide the delegates from the Railway
Station and Bus stand from 19th August 2010 onwards.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Keeping pace with changing times and technologies, Sri Krishna College of
Engineering Technology has come a long way since its modest beginning in 1998.
Today, it is ranked among the frontline Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. The
college is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University,
Coimbatore. SKCET has completed 11 years on incomparable services in the field of
technical education. Moreover, it has also been well-known for its innovative
technology programs and visionary leadership in education.
The passion for excellence can be seen in every aspect of this vibrant, future-focused
institution – its stringent recruitment policies, academic performance, outstanding
infrastructure and placement initiatives. The ISO 9001 Certification from TUV South
Asia and accreditation by NBA further substantiate the high standards of excellence
that the institution has set for itself.

The core values of our college are adaptability to the latest innovations in various
technical fields, collaborative teamwork, student centered teaching and emphasis on
problem solving methodology. These values have laid a strong foundation for the
overall development of the college since the day of inception.
 
SALIS
SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all
spheres of LIS by organizing various programs including conferences, seminars,
lectures and workshops in emerging areas of LIS jointly with reputed institutions. It
has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective regions.
SALIS publishes two journals to disseminate research work and exchange ideas and
knowledge among professionals. SALIS instituted many awards to encourage,
motivate and recognize professionals those who are doing good service to the
profession and the society. The main objective of SALIS is to 'Reach the Unreached'
and also to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques
more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services to the users.
 
ABOUT COIMBATORE
Coimbatore, known as Manchester of South India has made significant growth in the
fields of education and medicare. It is abounded with Universities, colleges and now IT
industries. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgris, Coimbatore is known for its pleasant
climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise.
Nearset Tourist Places: Ooty, Coonoor, Mudhumalai wildlife sanctuary , Black
Thunder, Kovai kondattam, Kovai kutralam, Azhiyar dam, Topslip, Anamalai wildlife
sanctuary, Valparai, Thirumurthy hills, Amaravathi dam, Munnar, Malampuzha dam,
Guruvayur, Palani and Kodaikanal.
 
CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS
Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic, research
institutions and also from knowledge institutions and industries.
 
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
All announcements of the conference will be made available in the conference web
site : www.skcet.net, www.autolib-india.net/salis/
 
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT
Mr. A.Fazlur Rahman
Organising Secretary / Librarian
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Sugunapuram, Kuniamuthur (P.O), Coimbatore – 641 008
Phone: 0422 – 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 – 2678012
Mobile No : 9750007196
E-mail : fazrah at yahoo.com, librarian at skcet.ac.in, librarian at skcet.net
 
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Mr. A.Fazlur Rahman
Organising Secretary / Librarian

A.Hariharan
SALIS
B2-Solai Apartment
Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden)
Chennai - 600 116
 
 


      
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