Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this mail more than once] We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. Sub ThemesThe conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning. The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to: Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databasesBudgeting and collection development of e-resourcesE-resources access and managementEmerging technologies for digitization and digital archivingUse of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networksArchiving of consortia based resourcesWeb resource managementWeb archiving and preservationOpen access for scholarly contentsOpen archives initiative/PMHRemote and wireless access to e-resourcesProvision to access virtual e-resourcesMarketing of e-resourcesKnowledge management Use of multimedia in e-learningUse of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learningE-learning to support communities and individualsMobile learningWeb-based learningDistributed e-learning environmentsOpen access technologies for e-learningSimulations and virtual learning environmentsAdoption of e-learning by libraries E-resources and e-learning platforms and portalsE-resources for collaborative and social learningTools and techniques for e-resources and e-learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learningUse of e-resources and e-learning for distance learnersUse of e-resources and e-learning for differentially abled personsStandards, Interoperability, Copyright, Licensing and IPR issuesSecurity and ethical issuesPersonal and professional competencies of library professionalsSuccess cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning Who should ParticipateThe conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena. Call for PapersProgramme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication. All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Correspondence will be made with the principal author. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under: a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: cudlisc@gmail.com / dr.haneefa@gmail.com b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala , India Authors Guidelines The papers must be submitted according to the following format. The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org) Best Paper AwardAward will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference. Important Dates Receipt of full paper:30th November 2012 Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012 Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012 The Event:February 1-2, 2013 Invited SpeakersEminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions. Details of the sessions will be announced later on. Registration and AccommodationRegistration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate. The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea. The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut ’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15th January 2013. Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis. Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly. Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation. A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus. Registration fee is non-refundable. Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15th January 2013.Registration fee does not include accommodation.Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. Venue of the ConferenceThe sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus. The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys. It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut , the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station. Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country. The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference. For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com Programme Organizing Committee Dr. T A Abdul Azeez, Chairman, National Conference 2013, University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut , Phone: 09447332612 Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, General Convener, National Conference 2013, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone 09446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Coordinator, National Conference 2013, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut , Phone: 09895622811 Mr. Kuttappan. C, Convener, Food and Refreshment Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Latheef, Convener, Media/Public Relations/Publicity Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Abdul Salam M.P, Convener, Hospitality and Accommodation Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Muraleedaran. P., Convener, Finance and Accounts Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Dr. Vinod.V.M., Convener, Floor Management Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mr. K.P. Haneefa, Convener, Cultural Committee, National Conference 2013, Librarian, Dept. of Life Science, University of Calicut Mr. Abdul Gafoor N, Convener, Sponsorship and Exhibition Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut Mrs. Beena, Convener, Conference Registration Committee, National Conference 2013, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut ...................................... Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u@gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.