Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this message more than once] Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in association with C H M K Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Workshop on Integrated Library Automation Package Koha scheduled to be held on 20-21 March 2009, at the INFONET Centre, University of Calicut. The purpose of the Workshop is to familiarize the participants with the open source KOHA software developed by Katipo Communications, New Zealand. KOHA is considered as a highly sophisticated Integrated Library System (ILS) in the open source domain which offers full featured ILS including OPAC, circulation, cataloguing, acquisitions, serials control etc. Objectives: • To introduce the LINUX operating system to the LIS professionals. • To acquaint the participants with the installation of KOHA. • To provide extensive hands on training to the participants so as to enable them to work independently. Target Audience The Workshop will be of immense benefit to LIS professionals working in any type of library. The number of participants is restricted to 30 and admission will be strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Extensive practical sessions/hands on training, enriched with interactive sessions will be the hallmark of the programme. Workshop Faculty The Workshop will be handled by experts with extensive practical experience in LINUX and KOHA. Participation Fee The Participation Fee for the Workshop is Rs.300 per participant. The fee covers the cost of course material, lunch and tea. The fee should be paid in the form of Demand Draft or local Cheque drawn in favour of Workshop Director, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., PIN-673 535, Kerala. After Workshop Technical Support DLISc., University of Calicut will be pleased to offer the technical support to libraries after the workshop for installation, maintenance, database migration etc. You are welcome to write to us for details. Application The Application should be made in the format given along with this brochure. The filled up application along with the DD/Cheque should reach to the Workshop Director on or before 10th March 2009. Contact Details Dr. Jalaja V. Workshop Director Reader and Head Department of Library and Information Science University of Calicut Calicut University P.O., PIN-673 535, Kerala, Phone: 9847527564 Coordinators Dr. T A Abdul Azeez University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut, Phone: 9447332612 T.M. Vasudevan Lecturer, Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Phone :9446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science University of Calicut, E-mail: hanee4u@gmail.com, Phone: 9895622811 NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON KOHA March 20-21, 2009 REGISTRATION FORM Name (Dr/Prof/Ms/Mr) Designation Institution Postal Address City State Phone with STD Mobile Email Highest Qualification Other Qualifications Workshop Fee Rs. Payment Details Draft/Cheque No: Date: Signature of the Participant Date ________________________________ Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, KERALA, INDIA Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144 * 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u@gmail.com