Dear Professionals : NACLIN 2012 Brochure can be downloaded from : www.naclin.org or you may write to us to get the print copy of the brochure along with the request letter for participation ========================================================================= NACLIN 2012 15th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking Jointly Organised by DELNET, New Delhi and Smt Hansa Mehta Library The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara November 20-22, 2012 Theme: Libraries for the Future : Collection, Competencies and Cooperation CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ITS LIBRARY MOVEMENT IN INDIA The national convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is entirely devoted to conducting tutorial by an expert on the following topic: Koha: An Open Source Library Management Software The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: Libraries for the Future: Collection, Competencies and Cooperation The theme is divided into several sub-themes as detailed below: � Library Movement in India : The 100 Years of Introspection 2012 is the centenary year of the Library Movement in India which was started in 1911 in the princely State of Vadodara by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad II � DELNET : DELNET completes 20 years in 2012. A separate session will be devoted to resources and services of DELNET � Libraries as Learning Spaces Library Services: The New Paradigms Interlibrary Lending and Document Delivery Information Commons and the Libraries � Digital Resources Enhancing User Experience Analysing Digital Reserves Improving Access Multimedia Applications E-books and E-journals Digital Resources: Technologies and Critical Issues Institutional Repositories Consortia for Small Libraries Accessing Internet Resources: Best Practices Open Access Resources � ICT Applications Semantic Web and Ontology Information Delivery Mechanisms Mobile Technology Archiving Devices: Emerging Technologies Open Source Software for Libraries Electronic Publishing Information Mining Technology Trends � Networking Libraries and Knowledge National Virtual Library Virtual Learning Environment Marketing of E-resources � Digital Library Development: Management and Technical Issues Quality Management and Content Analysis Marketing and Promotion of Library Resources and Services Sharing of Digital Resources Archiving Consortia-based Resources Information Retrieval Metadata and Cataloguing : New Approaches � Information Services Collection Development in Indian Languages Information Retrieval in Indian Languages Marketing of Library and Information Services � Libraries and Society Social Networking Role of Libraries in a Knowledge Societ Knowledge Centres for Rural Development � Human Resource Re-inventing the Roles for Library Staff Competencies of Information Professionals New Skills for the New Age Continuing Education fro Professional Development � Copyright Indian Copyright Act: 2012 Amendments and Libraries Licensed Electronic Resources Copyright and Pay-per-view Management Impact of Copyright and IPR on the Free Flow of Knowledge Submission of Papers : Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited. The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Papers should not normally exceed 5,000 words or 16 double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. Also, each paper should contain an abstract and a keyword list. The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum and substance of the paper and the main conclusions made. Not more than ten key words should be given in alphabetical order, which describe the main issues discussed, empirical investigation, and conclu sions. The paper should also contain the author�s name, title, organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide .html). The following examples are cited from the Manual to ensure that the referencing model is strictly followed. Papers should be typed in the following document setup : 8.5� x 11� page size, 1.25� margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Papers may be typed as Text, Word or in RTF format. Every paper has to be accompanied by copyright declaration according to the format in the conference website www.naclin.org At least one of the authors listed in the paper must register for NACLIN 2012 within one week after the paper has been accepted for presentation in NACLIN 2012. The completed paper may be sent electronically to hkkaul@gmail.com Also a hard copy of the same along with the copyright declaration may be sent to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070 Last date for submission of papers: October 10, 2012. Conference Language : The conference language is English. Who Should Attend? Librarians, Professional Library Staff and other Library and Information Science Professionals, Knowledge Seekers, Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Content Management Experts, Information Management Experts, Professional Staff of IT Co mpanies, Industrialists, Technology Managers, Knowledge Officers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Managers and Knowledge Managers How to Reach Vadodara : By Air : Vadodara is well-connected by various domestic airlines to Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Daman, and Pune. By Rail : Vadodara, a major railway junction is located on the Western Railway and is well-connected with other Indian cities. By Road : State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect Vadodara to various towns and cities of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Places of interest in and around Vadodara: Laxmi Vilas Palace, EME Patel, Aurobindo Ashram, ISCON Temple, Sayaji Museum, Fatesinhrao Museum, Kirti Mandir, Pavagadh Vadodara Weather in November : The weather during November will be pleasant in Vadodara. The maximum and minimum temperature in November is 30�C and 20�C respectively. Accommodation: The accommodation can be arranged in the Budget Hotels by the Organising Secretariat. The charges are Rs 750 per day per person (on double occupancy basis) provided that the payment from the delegate is received by October 15, 2012. Many hotels are av ailable in Vadodara. (for List of Hotels, Kindly visit www.naclin.org) Note: Kindly carry Government of India Approved Photo ID Proof for Room Checking (i.e. Driving License or Election Card or Passport) Participation Fee India/SAARC Countries DELNET Member-Libraries Rs. 2500 Participants from Gujarat Rs. 2000 DELNET Non-Members from outside Gujarat Rs. 3000 Students (Regular LISc, Certficate from HOD is a must) Rs. 1500 NON-SAARC Countries DELNET Member-Libraries US$ 150 Non-Members US$ 250 Additional delegates from the same organisation will be offered 25 per cent discount. Accompanying Person (non-LIS professional, family member): Rs 1000 per person for attending the Convention. Accommodation charges will be extra. Payment Details : Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of �University Librarian, Smt H M Library, Vadodara� and payable at �Vadodara�. For ECS remittance, kindly write to the Organising Secretary for details. Dates to Remember : Last Date for Registration: November 20, 2012 (On-the-spot registration is available) Last Date for Submission of Papers: October 10, 2012 ADDRESS FOR THE COMMUNICATION Registration/Accommodation Submission of Papers Dr. Mayank Trivedi Dr. H.K. Kaul Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2012 Director & Librarian DELNET-Developing Library Network Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Station Road Vasant Kunj Vadodara-390002 New Delhi - 110070 Tel: 0265-2795338, 2780438 Tel.: 91-11-26742222, 26741111 Mobile: 09426952224 Mobile: 09891016667, 09810329992 Fax : 91-265-2786328 Fax: 91-11-26741122 E-mail: libmsu@gmail.com E-mail: naclin2012@gmail.com hkkaul@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.