Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 23:34:44 -0700 (PDT) From: shivashankar kadadevaramath <skadadevaramath@yahoo.com> Dear Professionals Friends, ���� With warm greetings from Karnataka State College Librarian Association (R) Bangalore, Sree Siddaganga College for Women Tumkur, Tumkur University Tumkur, KSCLA Bangalore and Tumkur College Librarians Association Tumkur jointly organised National Conference on Indian Academic Librarians 2020 also Librarians Day in found memory of Dr.S.R.Ranganathan on 12-08-2010. Date: 12 - 14 August 2010 Venue: Birla Auditorium, SIT, Tumkur (Karnataka) About Conference ���� The Libraries from the beginning of second millennium have been facing the challenge of managing this new information paradigm, which is transforming into digital and virtual content in a rapid pace.� The Library adage "store house of knowledge" within the confines of four walls has new slogan "Libraries without walls".� Hence the LIS profession is bound to face new challenges in the coming decade as more and more archival and born-digital content would be thrown out of this knowledge world and threre by necessitating the profession to equip with new skill set.� To revive the above developments, the conference has selected the theme "Indian Academic Libraries - 2020".� The facets of theme of the conference are appropriately formed. � CALL FOR PAPERS SUBMISSION GUIDLINES The Paper should reflect at least one of the facets of the conference theme. Abstracts should be submitted to the Board of Editors for approaval on or before the dead line. Once it is accepted by the committee, full paper will be invited for presentation and publication. The soft copy of the Abstract / Papers may be sent to the Email ID: nationalconference2020@gmail.com The Abstract and paper should conforme to the following guidelines: They should be single spaced, 12 points font size, Time New Roman in word format (.doc) Conference Paper consists of : Title of the paper Name (S) of author/s and their address with e-mail ID Abstract of approximately 150-200 words Key Words, Full Text and References. The length of the paper should not be more than 6 pages in A4 Size. ����� Who can Participate? Information Professionals / Librarians IT and knowledge service providers Academicians, Students and Distance learners and Other who are interested in the topic. � Conference Theme Transformation Libraries Users Publishers Culture Scholarly communication Technology solution providers Internet and Web Nomenlature of Libraries Learning resource Center Knowledge Center Information resource center Integrated learning resource center Role of Librarians Knowledge manager Academician Technologists Media Specialist Researchers Convergence with IT and KM Tools and techniques Information delivery and support Space, services and content provision Social learning, research-based learning, group activity. Education Domin oriented specialization Engineering librarinship Medical librarianship Corporate Librarisnship Technology Oriented Education Library technoloty � Registration Fees: With Accomodation: General Delegates��������������������������������� Rs. 1,400-00 KSCLA Members����������������������������������� Rs. 1,200-00 Without Accomodation: General Delegates��������������������������������� Rs. 1,000-00 KSCLA Members����������������������������������� Rs.���800-00 Spot Registration for both Categories Rs. 100/- extra � Important Dates: Abstract Deadline������������������������������15 - June - 2010 Communication of Acceptance����������� 25�- June - 2010 Submission of Full Paper������������������� 05 - July - 2010��������������� ���������������������������� � DD's may be drawn in favour of Secretary, "National Conference on Indian Academic Libraries 2020" payable at Tumkur on or before 5th July 2010. � Chief Patron Dr. Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamigalu President, Sree Siddagang Education Society, Siddaganga Math � Patrons Dr. S.C.Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University, Tumkur. Sri. Basavaraj Horatti, MLC & Ex-Minister, Hon. President K.S.C.L.A, Bengaluru. Sri. T.K.Nanjundappa, Hon. Secretary, Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur. Prof. T.S.Sachidananda Murthy Principal, Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Sciene and Commerce for Women, Tumkur. � Director of Conference: Dr. Ravi.B.Gaddagimath,� University Librarian, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Rapporteur General: Dr. A.Y.Asundi,� Former HOD, Dept of LIS, Bangalore University, Bengaluru � Rapporteur: Shekar.H.P.� Librarian, IBS, Bengaluru Organizing Secretary: S.L.Kadadevaramath, SG Librarian, Sree Siddaganga College for Women, Tumkur � National Advisory Committee: Dr. Jagadish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, Ahamadabad Dr.H.A.Ranganath, Director, NAAC, Bengaluru Sri.D.V.Singh, President, ILA, New Delhi. Dr. M.M. Koganurmath, University Librarian, TISS, Mumbai Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET, New Delhi. Dr. Harishchandra, Librarian, IIT, Chennai. Dr. S.Srinivasaraghavan, University Librarian, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli. � Advisory Committee: Dr. V.G.Talawar, Vice-Chancellor, Mysore University, Mysore Dr. D.Shivalingaiah, Registrar, Tumkur University, Tumkur Dr. N.V.Satyanarayana, M.D. Informatics India, Bengaluru Dr. P.Sadashivamurthy, HOD LIS Tumkur University Tumkur Dr. P.V.Konnur, President, I.A.L.A. Bengaluru Dr. R.Ramaraj Urs, University Librarian, R.G.U.H.S. Bengaluru T.C.Gadad, Former President, K.S.C.L.A. Bengaluru K.M.Rudresh, Guest Faculty, Tumkur University, Tumkur Dr. Suresh Jange, Dy. Libraryan, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga S.M.Dheeraj, Vice President K.S.C.L.A, Bengaluru K.Mallikarjun, Secretary K.S.C.L.A. Bengaluru V.Venkategowda, Jt. Secretary K.S.C.L.A. Bengaluru Umesh K Bagewadi, Treasurer K.S.C.L.A. Tumkur Mahesh Horakeri, President KUCLA, Dharwad M.N.N.Prasad, President, T.U.C.L.A. Tumkur Dr. Mallikarjun Vaddenkeri, President GDLA, Gulbarga Dr. B.U.Kannappanavar, President, K.U.C.L.A. Shimoga N.Choudappa, President, AKELPA, Bengaluru B.S.Malwad, Editor, K.S.C.L.A News Bulletin C.V.Onkari, Convener K.S.C.L.A. Website Veeru Uppin, Managing Director, AarGees Business Solutions, Bengaluru / Hubli Smt. D.N.Sujatha, Librarian, Theosophical Womens College, Hospet � For More Information Please Contact: S.L.Kadadevaramth Organizing Secretary NCAL2020 & SG Librarian, Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women B.H.Road, Tumkur - 572102 (Karnataka) Tel: 0816-2272322, Mobile: 09449070311 E-mail: rtnslk_math@yahoo.co.in, skadadevarmath@yahoo.com