Dear Sir/Madam, Pl post the following workshop info in LIS-FORUM. Thanks, Varalakshmi WORKSHOP ON DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES OCTOBER 9 -13, 2006. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE ANDHRA UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM This workshop will enable participants to develop knowledge of, and practical skills in the installation and implementation of DSpace and GSDL which they can utilize in their own institutions. VENUE: The workshop will take place at the Department of Library and Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. RESOURCE PERSONS: Dr M.G.Sreekumar, Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kerala and Smt K.T.Anuradha, Senior Technical Officer, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. PARTICIPATION: The numbers are limited (20 participants only). Participation in the first instance is reserved for library professionals from the higher education sectors. Only one participant per institution can be accepted to maximize the distributed impact of the workshop. SKILLS REQUIRED: Before registering, the participants should ensure that they have the following skills. 1.Solid, hands-on grasp of basic WINDOWS administration. 2.Good understanding of the Web and ideally experience with web servers such as Apache and their basic configuration. 3.Familiarity with obtaining and installing software from source bundles: download, de-archive, build and installation. COSTS: The workshop is being supported by U.G.C. Hence the participants will be charged a nominal amount of Rs 500/ which will also cover the cost of breakfast, lunch and coffee each day. ACCOMODATION: Shared accommodation on payment of Rs100/ per day Contact: Prof R.S.R.Varalakshmi, Dept of Library and Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530 003. Phone: 0891 2844387 (O) 94412 24838 (M), E.Mail: rvsn1234@hotmail.com or vara.lakshmirudrabhatla@gmail.com -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam.