Dear Professional Friends, One Day Workshop on Integrated Library Management Systems 18th , April 2020, Public Library , RPC Lay out, Bangalore- 560040 About KALA KALA is an registered Association contributing to the professional development of the Library professionals. Formerly the name of KALA was 'Mysore State Library Association' founded by the initiative of late Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, Father of Library Science in India. Dr. H. Narasimhaiah, Dr. A.C. Devegowda, Sri J. B. Mallaradhya and other stalwarts were the past presidents. About the Workshop Today’s libraries are facing the challenges posed by a diverse and rapidly expanding information universe. Increased user expectations for faster and easier access to relevant information go hand in hand with institutional demands for increased operational efficiency. Integrated library systems (ILS) are multifunction, adaptable software applications that allow libraries to manage, catalog and circulate their materials to patrons. In choosing ILS software, libraries must base their decision not only on the performance and efficiency of the system but also on its fundamental flexibility to readily adapt to the future demands and needs of their patrons. Objectives: •To create awareness among professionals about open source technology and its applications •To make the library professionals and faculty technically sound so as to automate their library independently Course Content: KOHA- Advance level DSpace- Advance Level EasyLib MARC21 Registration: Registration fee Rs 500/ per participants Venue : Public Library, RPC Layout, Bangalore 560040 Date: 18th April, 2020 Details of the workshop available shortly in KALA website. Regards, M.Krishnamurthy ************************************************************** Dr. M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D., Fulbright Scholar, (U.S.A) Digitization Course,( U.S.A) Associate Professor Documentation Research and Training Center Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 Mob:91-9980035933 URL:http://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/ Secretary Finance- Association of British Scholars General Secretary-Karnataka State Library Association