Dear Professional colleagues of Technical and Management libraries in Karnataka. T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal is organizing a weeklong AICTE SPONSORED WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING Green Stone Digital Libraries During January 20 - 24, 2014 at Manipal. The workshop is for AICTE approved Engg and Mgt Institutes libraries in Karnataka. The number of participants are limited to 30. Workshop Coordinators: Prof. Kedareshwaran Subramanian and Dr. Manjunatha K GSDL: Green Stone Digital Library software is a popular and internationally renowned Open source software system for developing digital libraries is promoted by New Zealand Digital library Project research team at University of Waikato. The software is designed, developed and distributed freely by UNESCO. The Training Objectives: 1. The primary objective of this 5-day workshop is to educate and train Library professionals working in AICTE approved Engineering Colleges and Management Institutes in Karnataka to develop digital libraries using GSDL. The workshop will highlight on: 2. Digital Library: Concepts and software; 3. Greenstone: Overview of features, capabilities, applications 4. Installation, configuration; accessing example 5. Collection building collections with Greenstone Librarian Interface (GLI) 6. Metadata: Adding and using metadata; Customizing the collection Training Method: 1. It provides a platform to improve conceptual skills and practical skills with more of lab-oriented practicing sessions. The week-long training modules include: 2. Theoretical sessions from experts coupled with hands-on Lab sessions; 3. Equipping participants to design pages using GSDL with support software. 4. At the end of module, the participants will be able to develop a sample digital library using OSS which can be continued at their workplace. Workshop Impact: 1. The participants of this workshop will equipped to develop digital using GSDL and customize to their collections. 2. They will learn install/uninstall GSDL software and its softwares like Java etc. 3. They will learn collection building workflow operations along with design of Greenstone Librarian Interface(GLI) and adding/modifying metadata 4. Customization and administration Who can participate?: The program will benefit Library and technical professionals who are involved in creation of digital libraries in their institutions. Library professionals supported by IT staff from the institution will benefit the library to develop DL. Librarians and IT professionals working in AICTE recognized Engg & Mgt institutes in Karnataka can attend the program. Participants: The number of participants is limited to 30. Each participant will be given a computer terminal to work to gain hands on experience. The participants need to have basic skills of working in computer and aware of different formats of digital resources. Workshop date and venue: The workshop Date: January 20-24, 2014 at TAPMI premises in Manipal (http://www.tapmi.edu.in). The program will commence at 9.30 on January 20th and concludes by afternoon on January 24th. Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements to reach the campus. Accommodation: The participants will be accommodated in TAPMI hostels on Twin-sharing pattern. Workshop Registration Fee: Regn Fee: Rs. 2000/ participant Through bank ch/dd favouring T.A. Pai Management Institute, payable at Manipal/Udupi. The regn fee includes course materials, Food (BF+lunch+snacks+dinner) and accommodation. The fee and regn form need to send in advance as the seats are limited to 30 only. As the seats are limited, the registrations will be accepted on first come first serve basis. How To Reach Manipal: Manipal is located 5 Kms Away from Udupi. Udupi Rly stn is 3 Kms away from Manipal. There is train facility from Karwar to Bangalore via Udupi. Yashwantpur-karwar -Daily Bang-8.00 PM Udupi 10.30 AM/ Karwar - Yashwantpur 6.15 PM Udupi-Bang - 8.30 AM Yashwantpur-Karwar (Mon-Wed-Fri): Bang- 7.30 AM Udupi 7.30 PM Karwar-Yashwantpur(Tue,Thu, Sat) Udupi 8.30 AM Bang - 8.30 PM Overnight Private & KSRTC buses are running between Udupi and all major places in Karnataka. TAPMI Campus is located 5 Kms away from Manipal Bus stand towards Alevoor. All autos in Manipal know the campus route. The regn form along with regn fee can be sent to: Dr. Manjunatha K Workshop Coordinator and Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute ,Manipal - 576104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: 2701105/2701024 (Off), 9972425417 manjunath@tapmi.edu.in or kedareshwaran.s@tapmi.edu.in contact me for any clarification or additional information. Dr. Manjunatha K Registration form: AICTE Sponsored Workshop on Developing Digital Libraries Using GSDL. Registration Form: Name: Designation Institute: Address Phone/mob No Email id Payment details: DD/Ch No, Date, Amount: Rs.2000 Ch/DD in favour of T.A. Pai Management Institute payable at Manipal/Udupi The regn form with payment can be sent to Dr. Manjunatha K Workshop Coordinator and Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute ,Manipal - 576104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: 2701105/2701024 (Off), 9972425417 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.