THREE DAYS NATIONAL SEMINAR ON Role of Libraries in Supporting Research Impact at Universities and Research Centers September 22-24, 2014. Organized by Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir in collaboration with Allama Iqbal library University of Kashmir. Themes and Subthemes • Changing role of University libraries • Modern vs. Traditional Libraries • Building the “civilizational competence” through University libraries • Information literacy and lifelong learning through University libraries • From print to the digital world: Changing dimensions of University libraries • Scholarly communication and role of University libraries in supporting research • Role of Information professionals in the changing times • Digital libraries: Issues and Challenges • Digital Librarians and their role • Issues in e-learning environments • Sharing expertise and innovation in University libraries • Re-inventing the library spaces and services in Universities • Electronic resources: Use and Impact • Electronic resources: Issues and Challenges • Digital Libraries and Environmental and Health concerns • Open access resources: Types and Platforms • Designing a University library management model for student’s learning support • Research data management services in academic research libraries and perceptions of librarians • Future of e-libraries in Universities • University libraries and preservation of tacit knowledge • Research collections and University libraries • Developing corporate culture in University libraries • Marketing of information resources in University libraries • Networking activities in University libraries • Consortia activities in University libraries • Web 2.0 and its impact on the University libraries culture • Social media, academic research and the role of University libraries • Leadership culture in University libraries • Evolving University library specialties • Disaster Management and University libraries • Role of University libraries in Conflict Zones • Governing role of University library committees • Gender roles and use of university resources and services • University libraries: Social and learning spaces • Role of Libraries as quality checking platforms (checking plagiarism Schedule Seminar Date:September 22 -24, 2014 Important Dates (Last Date of Abstract Submission Extended to September 05, 2014) Last date for Abstract Submission:September 05, 2014 Notification of Accepted Papers:September 05, 2014 Last date for full paper submission/PPT: September 10, 2014 Papers can be forwarded to efdl.dlis@gmail.com Registration The registration will cover conference kit, working tea and lunch. Additional charges for boarding and lodging will be based on first-come first-serve basis. Interested persons may contact seminar Director(s) / Coordinator(s) in advance for accommodation. For Participants / Delegates / Part-time Research Scholars: Rs. 2000.00 For Students and Full-Time Research Scholars: Rs. 1000.00 Note: Payments can be also made in cash apart from the draft/cheque option. Drafts / Cheques should be drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, 190 006 For further details please see the seminar brochure at http://lis.uok.edu.in/Home.aspx Thanks Nadim Akhtar Khan Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir 190006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.