[LIS-Forum] Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016) on Infographics for LIS Professionals

[Francis Jayakanth]

Dear Professionals,

I wish to bring to your kind notice about an interesting Seminar on
Infographics - An interesting topic for LIS Professionals and Research
Scholars. I hope you will make use of this event and also bring to the
notice of those interested in this topic.

Organiser: NCSI-Net foundation

Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 12th Memorial Seminar (2016)

Topic: Infographics for LIS professionals.

Target Audience: Library and Information Science (LIS) students and
budding LIS professionals. Research scholars who are in need of research
data representation in their theses.

Date: December 10, 2016 (Second Saturday)

Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012


Seminar Theme:

An infographic is a visual representation of information used to convey
complex data or knowledge quickly. Infographics usually contain
illustrations, some short written explanations, and data visualizations
such as charts or graphs. Creating infographics helps a library market its
services: infographics are not only eye-catching but also require
librarians to think strategically about what information and detail to
communicate. Infographics are a way for libraries to change the
perspective and show everyone they are an up-to-date. Libraries use
infographics mainly for Advocacy & Marketing, Usage Statistics, Collection
Development, Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual), Creating visibility to
librarian etc.

Objective of the Seminar:

To demonstrate the basic and essential features, tools related to
infographics and its applications in the various aspects of LIS domain.
At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear
understanding of Infographics and its potentialities.

Resource Persons:

NCSI-Net members who have practical experience in using Infographics
for various types of reporting.

Registration Fee:

Rs. 300 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 600 for working
professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 250. Fee covers Seminar kit,
working lunch and tea / coffee.

Seminar Topics:

- Overview of Infographics
- Web based Infographic tools
- Application of Infographics in Libraries
- Infographics for Corporate and Market research reports
- Infographics for LIS Researchers
- Local Infographic tools
- Career Advice

No arrangements for accommodation

NOTE: Interested participants/researchers can send their data/research
data in advance, Resource persons will try to use same data for case
studies and generate related Infographics.

For NEFT/IMPS transfers
Name: NCSI Net Foundation
Acc. No.: 0683101029636
IFSC: CNRB0000683

For further information, please visit the Seminar website at:

http://www.ncsinet.org

You may also please contact  Dr. Francis Jayakanth for further details
franc at library.iisc.ernet.in

Regards,

"Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence"

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Dr. I.R.N. Goudar
- Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University
- Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser
   Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056
- Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore
- Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore
- Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai
- Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad
- Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96)
- British Council Scholar (1982-83)
   E-mail: goudarishwar at gmail.com<mailto:goudarishwar at gmail.com>
   Tel: 080-23215510
   Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line)



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