[LIS-Forum] SALIS 2020: International Virtual Conference on Challenges and Opportunities to Libraries and LIS Professionals in the Changing Global Scenario
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SALIS 2020: International Virtual Conference on
Challenges and Opportunities to Libraries and LIS Professionals in the Changing Global Scenario
Date: 28-30 December 2020
Organized by:
SALIS ( Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science
in Collaboration with:
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore
B.S.AbdurRahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Objective of the Conference:
Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes in terms of collection, services, technology, distribution and dissemination due to ICT revolution, availability of digital resources, tech-savvy Google generation users, diminishing library budget, dominance of Google and global access to open sources and technologies. Library and Information Services are changing at par with technology so, there is need for Libraries and LIS professionals to update themselves with recent trends in the field.
In view of technology and market driven library services, the traditional library services are replaced with artificial intelligence, machine-learning software, and robotics enabled applications. Therefore, LIS professionals need to acquire latest skills and competencies to provide information and dissemination activities in virtual platform. LIS Professionals should explore opportunities in new areas in the changing global scenario.
Themes and Sub Themes:
1.Impact of COVID-19 on Libraries
Challenges and future of libraries
Online library services - Remote Access, Mobile Apps - e-Journals - e-Books
Open Access Resources and Open Source Technologies
Library services using social networking tools
New initiatives in Libraries during COVID-19 pandemic
2.New Information Policy
Manpower – Capacity building initiatives
Infrastructure Facility – IT – Computer – Internet – Cloud Technologies
ICT - Information - Digital Literacy
Library embedded curriculum
Information Literacy Courses for UG, PG Students and Research Scholars
Community Information Services
Integration of social networking tools to provide library services
Information policy related to pandemic and other natural disaster
Market driven and technology embedded library courses / syllabus
Digital Preservation Policy
Consortium based Access policy – Licensing and copyright
Online Acquisition Policy
3.Collection Development in the Changing Global Scenario
E-Journals, E-Books, Open Courseware and other Open Resources
Institutional Repositories
Access to text books through Aggregators
Consortium based access – Pricing – Licensing and Agreements
International and National Initiatives of MOOC’s
Online Acquistion models and methods
4.IT Enabled Information Services and Activities – New Areas to Explore
Content Creation and Content Writing
E-learning – Virtual Learning Environment
Data Metrics, NIRF Ranking, NAAC and NBA
Digital content providers
Integration of information content from various sources
Online courses and training: MOOC's, SWAYAM, NPTEL, etc.
Cloud Video Conferencing : GotoMeeing, Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams & Webex, etc.
E-Printing and E-Publication Services: Journals, Newsletters, Brochures & Posters etc.
Open Source Software for Content Management: Joomla, Drupal & Wordpress etc.
Online Courses through Moodle platform
Library Services: Mobile Apps – e-Journals & e-books etc.
Library Website and Social Networking Tools
Event Management - Liaison, marketing and publicity
RTI
Patent Information
Career Guidance – Higher Education – Study Abroad – Scholarships
Digital Marketing
Innovations in Library
Library Innovators
5.Research Support and Management Services
Research Projects and Funding
Research partners
Research Publication Support – Funding – IF journals
Institutional Repositories
Citation, Reference Tools, Citation databases
Research Profile Service
Research Data Management
Research Visibility: IR, Google Scholar, Mendeley, WoS & Scopus etc.
Plagiarism, Ethics in Research
Copyright issues in the Digital Environment
6.Next Generation Library Interfaces and Applications
Information Retrieval, Search Techniques and Search Engine Optimizations
Cloud Technology
Metadata services
AI embedded FAQ and answer to reference queries
IOT –Internet of Things
RFID enabled services
Mobile Apps
Big Data Analytics, Data Visualization Tools and Software
Library of the Future
Digital interfaces for printed E-books
Social Networks
Learning / Smart / Creative Spaces in Libraries
Interface to Emerging Web Technology in Libraries
Sustainable Libraries
Smart Libraries
7.Technology Enabled Innovative Library Services
Federated Services, Discovery Services
Use of QR codes in Libraries
Google Voice for answering library FAQ
Automated Reference queries
Library Bookmark and Guide
Digital Literacy
Collaboration and Partnership in the network world
Maker space / Learning Hub / Coding Club
Digital Story Telling
Open Library / Human Library
Cloud based remote service
Integration of Google Suite - Tools and Technologies
AR / VR - Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
Link Resolver
Subject Guides
8.Collaboration, Networking of Institutions and Resource Sharing
Networking of Professionals, Libraries and Institutions
Collaborative Subscriptions and Online Acquisitions
Joint Library Services
Sharing of Physical/ Human/ and Knowledge Resources
Submission of Papers:
Original research work and case studies of unpublished work on the conference themes are invited for publication and presentation at the conference. Papers will be accepted only after strict review by editorial committee. Accepted papers will be published in the e-Conference Proceedings with ISBN. Good quality papers only are allowed for presentation. Paper presentation e-Certificate will be sent to those who have presented the paper.
Conference/Meeting ID: Conference/Meeting ID will be sent only to the registered participants two days in advance before commencement of the conference.
Author Guidelines:
The full paper in word file (with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least 3 keywords) should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to salis2020india at gmail.com
Paper should not exceed 6 pages (line space: 1.5, font size: 12, font: Times New Roman, reference: APA). For more details, please visit the conference website. The authors of accepted papers have to pay the registration fee immediately after the receipt of communication of acceptance to include their papers in the proceedings.
Target Participants:
Librarians / Information Professionals
LIS Teachers, Students and Research scholars
Information and IT Professionals
Registration Fee:
SALIS Members : Rs.300/-
Non Members : Rs.500/-
For One Session : Rs.100/-
SAARC Countries : $ 10 (USD)
Other Countries : $15 (USD)
Online Registration & Payment Link:Online Registration Link: http://bit.ly/salis2020registration
Online Fee Payment Link: http://bit.ly/salis2020registrationpayment
SALIS App: http://bitly/SALISapp
Registration and Payment of Registration Fee can aslo done through SALIS App
Important Dates:
Submission of Full Papers: 10th November, 2020
Acceptance of Papers : 15th November, 2020
Registration and Payment: 20th November, 2020
Conference/Meeting ID will be sent only to the registered participants to their registered e-mail two days in advance before commencement of the conference.
Soft Copy of the proceedings will be sent to those who have paid the registration fee
e-Certificate will be given only to those who have paid the registration fee and attended the full programme and submitted the feedback form
Important Dates:
Submission of Full Papers : 10th November, 2020
Acceptance of Papers : 15th November, 2020
Registration and Payment : 20th November, 2020
Address for Communication:
Dr.A.Hariharan
Founder President
Plot No. 32, 2nd Main Road,
Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam
Chennai - 600 125.
e-mail: salis2020india at gmail.com
Mobile:
Dr. A.Hariharan : 9841601903
Dr. K.Karunai Raghavan : 94448 85083, 91765 76503
Dr. M.Mandhirasalam : 98429 56585
Dr. Capt. T.Magudeeswaran : 99942 50222, 99942 50222
Dr. A.M. Venkatachalam : 99942 50222 99440 50222
Please click the LINK given below to download the conference brochure from google drive for more details of the conference.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vaynknxD5P_sjDdLUxupbdL-tCUkLYmf/view?usp=sharing
Conference Website: http://bit.ly/salis2020
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