Karnataka Medical Library Association is hosting its 2nd annual conference for Library professionals and doctors joint summit on January 22 & 23, 2010 at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. About KMLA: Karnataka Medical Library Association (KMLA estd. 1993)the only professional body representing all the Librarians of health Science institutions in Karnataka state affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences. KMLA has been actively involved in imparting training and fighting for the welfare of the professional and development professional activity to abreast medical librarians with latest knowledge. THEME: Effective management of ever growing electronic resource and providing easy access, to user is a challenge in digital Librarianship. There are many complications in acquiring and managing e-resources due to various subscription and licensing model. Hybrid library is the opt and viable model for some more years to come, and hence the conference address various aspects such as resource acquisition, consolidations, business terms, license and considering print and e-resources together for viable and affordable model. Also it covers rights management of e-resources, bibliographic management, access management and skill set required for staff. Theme:Electronic Resource Management: Librarians- Doctors Joint meet Venue: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Banashankari II Stage, Bangalore Date: January 22 & 23, 2010. An invitation letter has sent to all the college principals from Registrar,RGUHS and the Conference Hosting committee. All are requested to participate and make the conference success. Hemavathi B N E C M KMLA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.