Dear Moderator, Please arrange to publish the following. Dear Sir/Madam, We are very glad to inform you that SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal.Objectives· To provide an opportunity to LIS professionals to explore the ways and means to manage the modern libraries where electronic resources are playing a pivotal role in meeting the information needs of the users· To explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative modern library management systems to meet the needs of the changing environmentNACML is being organized as a part of Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Main Theme Management of Modern Libraries Sub Themes · Innovative library management systems · Emerging technological innovations in library management · Technologies for e-resources management · Technologies for automation, networking and security · Web portal development · Management of library resources and services · Integrated and discovery search services · Best practices in libraries and new initiatives · Users, user needs and expectations · Information literacy · Institutional repositories · Digital libraries · Library space, finance and human resource management · Soft skills for library professionals · Role of librarians in managing modern libraries: New opportunities and challenges Authors are requested to submit a full paper through an e-mail attachment to lisconference@manipal.edu Registration Fee · Individual: Rs. 600.00 · Students, Research Scholars and Retired Professionals: Rs. 300.00 · Accompanying family member: Rs. 300.00 (without kit and conference material) Registration fee includes conference kit, working lunch/dinner, refreshment etc. Kindly send your completed registration form along with registration fee in the form of DD in favour of ‘The Dean, KMC, Manipal’ payable at Manipal/Udupi to: The Organizing Secretary, NACML, KMC Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka. Important Dates · Last date for submission of full papers with registration fee: 31.1.2014 · Acceptance of full paper for presentation: 5.2.2014 · Last date for Registration: 15.2.2014 · Spot Registration: Available on prior intimation Accommodation Accommodation will be provided on request on payment in Manipal University Hostel and Guest House. Places for Visit Within 100 km: Udupi Krishna Mutt; Malpe, Kaup and Maravanthe Beach; St. Mary’s Island; Anegudde Siddi Vinayaka Temple; Kolluru Mookambike Temple; Dharmasthala; Kudremukh; Agumbe; Hastashilpa – Heritage Village, Manipal; End Point, Manipal etc. (Visit http://www.udupipages.com/ for more information). Kindly circulate this to your staff/colleagues/students/research scholars and give this conference a wide publicity. We are looking forward papers from students and research scholars. Please note that there is a registration fee concession for students and research scholars. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Looking forward for your participation in NACML. Feel free to contact: The Organizing Secretary NACML KMC Health Sciences Library Manipal University Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka Ph: 0820 2922358; 2922609 M: 9448842867; 9964498288 Fax: 0820 2570061 e-Mail: lisconference@manipal.edu Website: http://www.manipal.edu/ Thanks & Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 e-Mail: shiva.bhat@manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk@gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail: m.rao@manipal.edu; baikadi@yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.