INTRODUCTION e-Granthalaya is a library automation software from National Informatics Centre, Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India. Using this software the libraries can automate in-house activities as well as user services. The software can be implemented either in stand-alone or in client-server mode where database and WebOPAC are installed on the server PC while the data entry program is installed on client PCs. The software provides LAN/WAN based data entry solutions for a cluster of libraries where a centralized/Common database can be created with Union Catalogue output. The software provides Web OAPC interface to publish the library catalogue over Internet/Intranet. The software runs on Windows platform, compatible with Z39.50, MARC, ISO 2709 and UNICODE Compliant, thus, supports data entry in local languages. Know more at http://egranthalaya.nic.in As part of its continuing support to open and free software initiatives in LIS and to equip the professionals with skills to handle various Library Management Software, KLA is organizing this National Workshop during 11-13 Sept. 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP i. To give awareness to the participants on the need and importance of Library Automation and Networking in the Digital era. ii. To give an intensive and comprehensive hands-on training to the participants on one of the best and freely available Library Management Software in the country, E-Granthalaya, and to make them self-sufficient in its use. AREAS TO BE COVERED 1. Introduction to Library Automation and Networking 2. Introduction to E-Granthalaya 3. MS-SQL Server set-up 4. E-Granthalaya Modules including WebOPAC RESOURCE PERSONS 1. Shri Ram Kumar Matoria, Technical Director, Library and Information Services Division, NIC, New Delhi 2. Smt Sibi Anto, Scientist-B, NIC, Thiruvananthapuram WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Working Library and Information Science Professionals and Students in LIS. The total intake would be 40 Participants. REGISTRATION Registration fee is Rs 1750/- per participant (Rs.1500/- for KLA Members). This entitles the participant for the workshop kit [including software CD-ROM], lunch and refreshments. Selection will be made on a first come first served basis. Confirmation of registration will be intimated only through e-mail or telephone. HOW TO APPLY? Application form in the prescribed format [given overleaf or downloaded from the KLA website], along with Demand Draft drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the address given below on or before 20 August 2012. General Secretary, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002 HOW TO REACH? The LBS Institute of Technology for Women is situated near the central prison complex in Poojappura. It is about 4kms from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station / KSRTC Thampanoor Bus Terminus. TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. ABOUT KLA Kerala Library Association (KLA) is the premier Professional Organization of Library and Information Science professionals in Kerala, established in 1971. KLA is playing an effective role in bringing together the Librarians in the Region under one banner, equips them with essential skills and emerging technologies and intervenes on their behalf for the total betterment of the profession. Know more at http://keralalibraryassociation.org ABOUT NIC National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier S & T institution of the Government of India, established in 1976, for providing e-Government / e-Governance Solutions adopting best practices, integrated services and global solutions in Government Sector. Know more at http://www.nic.in ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION Dr A. Gopikuttan, President (I/C), Kerala Library Association & Associate Prof. Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-34 Tel: 0471-2478034(O)/2368163 (R)/ Mob: 09446428163/ E-mail: agopikuttan.yahoo.co.in PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Shri S.L.Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association & Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-04. Tel: 0471-2445854(O)/ Mob: 09447699724/ Email: slfaizal@gmail.com Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (KLA) http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.