Dear ALL Sub : Library Software KOHA -- Intensive Training & Workshop Respected Sir / Madam We are glad to inform you that one day Stat Level Seminar on OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT and Three days National Workshop / Hands – on – Training on FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA are being organized by The Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR), a registered LIS R n D Institution and a group of young and aged Jadavpurian, from May 17 – 20, 2010 at Jadavpur University Main Campus, in collaboration with Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Department of Library & Information Science, Institute for Open Technology and Applications (a society under Dept. of IT, Govt. of W.B.) and other reputed organization. In this connection we would request you kindly to depute your LIBRARIAN / LIS Professionals from your reputed institution to attend the Hands - on - Training / Workshop & Seminar ( 17 - 20 May, 2010 ). We are sure that this intensive training will be great help for library software selection / procurement / installation to your LIBRARY as well as gathering knowledge to your LIBRARIAN to expedite the library services of your institution. We would be glad if you kindly make it convenient to be present on the occasion to encourage the organizers, participants and other guests. The Workshop & Seminar brochure along with the Registration form is enclosed herewith as attachment. *( Pl. See the website : www.cissr.webs.com )* Thanking You. Yours sincerely SUBHENDU GHOSHAL Organising Secretary on behalf of KOLIS 2010, Seminar & Workshop Advisory Committee, Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre , Jadavpur University, Kolkata K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *One Day* STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on “FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT ’’ ( 17th May 2010 ) & *Three Days* NATIONAL WORKSHOP on ‘‘ FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA ’’ ( 18 – 20 May, 2010 ) Venue : Jadavpur University Main Campus Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium -- Alumni Association Bldg. ( Beside Central Library ), 3 No. Gate, JU Post Office *Organized by* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR) *In Collaboration with* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre Department of Library & Information Science, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Institute for Open Technology & Application (IOTA) *Website* www.cissr.webs.com www.iotawb.org *Address for Communication* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, 2nd Floor JUTA Building ( Opposite TEQIP Building ) Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700 032 Phone : 033 2414 6093 * * *E-mail* cissr.k@gmail.com or jufossrc@gmail.com *Contact Persons* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 990 34 38 32 9 / Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP* Are seriously considering to implementing Koha Are looking to play as an expert / active techno Librarian role in Koha implementation Are looking to install, develop database - IR and maintain Koha on their own Are to build up a Forum of KOHA users in West Bengal to support its sustainable usage and development Are to introduce and spread the UBUNTU - LINUX – KOHA operating system to the LIS professionals *ABOUT KOHA* Enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality Dual Database Design utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types Library Standards Compliance ensures interoperability between Koha and other systems Web-based Interfaces platform-independent solution Free/Open Source distributed under the General Public License (GPL) No Vendor Lock-in obtain support or development services from the best available source *SOME OF THE KOHA USERS / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN WEST BENGAL* 1. West Bengal University of Technology 2. Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF ) 3. Jadavpur University Food Tech. & Bio-Chem. Engg, Dept. Library 4. Burdwan University Lib. & Inf. Sc.Dept. *KOHA SUPPORT IN WEST BENGAL* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research ( C I S S R ) Web. : www.cissr.webs.com E-Mail : cissr.k@gmail.com Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k@gmail.com Sri Pragati Bandhu Sarkar - 9433890116 ; e-mail - pragatiscl@gmail.com *COURSE CONTENT* Concept of FOSS, KOHA Total Management, Linux Desktop handling, Ubuntu, MARC 21, AACR 2R outlines, Online Free Web Resource Management *RESOURCE PERSONS* Experts / Teachers / Koha Developers from Burdwan University, Jadavpur University, CISSR and other reputed institutions. *TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* *Seminar : 17th May 2010* Inauguration Pannel Discussion Paper presentation *Workshop : 18 – 20 May, 2010* Installation of KOHA, Linux Operating System by UBUNTU, Customization and Configuration of KOHA Software, Demonstration of all Modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, AACR 2R Outlines, Introduction to MARC 21, Multilingual Support in KOHA, import feature in KOHA etc. * REGISTRATION* Registration will be based on first come first basis. Kindly send the duly filled registration form along with DD in favour of the Centre for Information Studies & Social Research payable at Kolkata before 12th May, 2010. Please send an email to cissr.k@gmail.com or jufossrc@gmail.com . Selected participants would be intimated by an email. Fees for seminar only (17th May 2010) Rs. 20.00 only For Workshop / Hands – on – Training ( 18 – 20, May 2010 ) Rs. 1600.00 only NOTE : Concession for current BLIS / MLIS students (other than employee) in the Workshop Rs. 600.00 (Maximum no. 5) Registration fee for Seminar participants covers folder, Koha material, certificate, lunch , etc. Registration fee for workshop participants covers bag, course material, CD, certificate, lunch, etc. Any one can join the seminar or workshop separately or both. No TA / DA will be provided for seminar and Workshop participation. ( See Contact below ) *ACCOMODATION* Accommodation charges will be extra and based on the guest house / hotels tariff rates wherein the accommodation will be provided. Kindly inform us about your interest within 10th May 2010. *PARTICIPANTS* Working LIS professionals and Students from various Universities / Colleges and Public and other Libraries. IT faculty and software professionals deeply attached with the Academia, Government and NGOs Library and Information Centre in India . *INTAKE* 25 ( Twenty five only) *CONTACT PERSON* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k@gmail.com Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 ; e-mail - jufossrc@gmail.com *REGISTRATION FORM* Name ………………………………………………………………..…………… Designation ……………………………..…………………………………….………… Qualification ( For students only ) … ……………………………………………………… Institution / Organization ……………………………………………………… Address for Communication …………………………………………………………… …. …….…………………………………………....………. …………………………………………………………… E-mail ……………………………………………................................. Telephone : Institution …….………………………………………………….. Mobile No …………………………………………………….. Details of Registration : Seminar only / Workshop & Seminar ( Tick Please ) Previously Enrolled & Fees paid …..…………………………... Spot Registration … …………………………………………… Remarks ( if any ) ……………………. ....………………………………………….. 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