NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEXT GENERATION DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES : CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES   19.08.2010 – Pre-Conference Tutorial on Moodle 20 - 21.08.2010 - Conference     Organized by   Central Library Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore   & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS - 2010)   CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders to address, discuss and debate issues related to the Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies for the benefit of all sections of the society. CALL FOR PAPERS THEMES & SUB THEMES 1. Digital Library Conceptual views, models, and architecture - Virtual Library, redefining the DL, DL initiatives, case studies of planning and implementation of DL projects using DSpace, GSDL, Fedora, etc. in academic, special and public libraries - Institutional Repositories/archives - data integration and interoperability, user interface, metadata harvesting, DL standards: Dublin Core, METS, W3 - strategic partnership with the Government, professional bodies and other stake holders for implementation and promotion of DL. 2. Digital Resource/Content E-resources, policy, consortia and sharing, models, pricing, e-learning/e-publishing, content management - standards, open source resources, OAI - preservation/ archival of contents - Issues in DL: IPR, copyright and Digital Right Management (DRM). 3. Digital Library Infrastructure HW, DL software and tools, DL infrastructure (RFID, Bio- metric, Wi-Fi, Smartcard, scanning and OCR, preservation, storage technologies, networks), Standards - z39.50, SRU, NCIP, etc 4. Digital Library Management DL resource collection policy, Security policy, budgeting and cost effectiveness, resource sharing, best practices, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Knowledge Resource Management. 5. Web Technology Application/web tools for social networking/digital library service - Web 2.0/3.0, Library 2.0, Web blogs, RSS, Podcast, Mashups, Semantic web - Web based library services and portals, impact of WT in LIS, youtube, Web OPAC, Web archives, search engine, google, wikipedia, webometrics, standards and tools, information retrieval 6. Digital Library and User User behavior in digital environment, user studies, users perception about digital libraries, digital natives, information requirements of google generation, marketing the digital resources, Information Literacy to promote usage of digital resources. 7.Capacity Building Soft skill, competency, training for the next generation library professionals to meet the challenges. 8.Curriculum Curriculum for DL and Web technology, e –Learning practices for next generation, HRD, training/courses 9.Research in Digital Libraries Current and future trends in research in India and other countries WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?   Library and Information Science Professionals Professionals from IT and Knowledge sectors Policy makers and Knowledge seekers Educationists and Academicians Researchers, Students and distance learners E-publishers/Vendors Content Managers /Technology Managers/ Knowledge Managers Government Officials/Planners /Media experts.   SUBMISSION OF PAPERS   Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of new and novel ideas, methods and services are invited. The papers will be reviewed by the editorial committee. Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also published in SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has right to accept or reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee.   GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Authors are requested to submit the soft copy of full paper (with abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least three keywords) on CD and an e-mail attachment to the organizing secretary. Paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size with double line spacing and font size 12 in Times New Roman. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted at proper places in the paper. References should be given as per the Chicago Style. Authors are advised not to include downloaded materials and figures from the Internet. A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented/ published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail.   BEST PAPER AWARD    Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals and Best Paper Award for LIS students will be given by SALIS for the best paper presented in the conference.     REGISTRATION FEE Category Conference  &Tutorial  Conference      Tutorial Sponsored Rs.1400/-    Rs.1,000/-    Rs.500/- Individual  Rs.1200/-    Rs. 800/-      Rs.500/- SALIS member Rs.1100/ Rs. 800/-     Rs.400/- Students          Rs.1000/Rs. 800/-     Rs.300/-     CONFERENCE TIMELINE   1. Last date for submission of full paper - 16.07.2010 2. Intimation of acceptance   - 20.07.2010 3. Last date for registration - 17.08.2010   Tutorial 19.08.2010 Paper presentation 20 & 21.08.2010 Send registration form along with DD to Mr. A. Fazlur Rahman, Organising Secretary/Librarian, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore –641 008. Phone: 0422 – 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 – 2678012 , Mobile No :+919750007196 e-Mail: fazrah@yahoo.com,librarian@skcet.net, librarian@skcet.ac.in. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The conference programme consists of pre-conference tutorial, inaugural session, technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product presentation cum exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions which will create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes. ACCOMMODATION The delegates will be provided accommodation in the college hostel on sharing basis against an advance payment of Rs 100/- per day on first cum first served basis. In case of non-availability of rooms in the hostels, accommodation will be arranged in hotels on request, on extra payment. Many hotels are available near the Railway station and Gandhipuram Central Bus stand and the tariff will be ranging from Rs.500/- to 5000/- for non-A/C and A/C accommodation. TRANSPORT SKCET is located near Kuniamuthur in Coimbatore - Palakad NH, 12 kms away from Coimbatore Central Bus stand and 10 kms from the Railway Station. Call taxi, auto and bus facilities are available from all parts of the city. For availing transport and accommodation facilities, the volunteers will guide the delegates from the Railway Station and Bus stand from 19th August 2010 onwards. ABOUT THE COLLEGE Keeping pace with changing times and technologies, Sri Krishna College of Engineering Technology has come a long way since its modest beginning in 1998. Today, it is ranked among the frontline Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. The college is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University, Coimbatore. SKCET has completed 11 years on incomparable services in the field of technical education. Moreover, it has also been well-known for its innovative technology programs and visionary leadership in education. The passion for excellence can be seen in every aspect of this vibrant, future-focused institution – its stringent recruitment policies, academic performance, outstanding infrastructure and placement initiatives. The ISO 9001 Certification from TUV South Asia and accreditation by NBA further substantiate the high standards of excellence that the institution has set for itself. The core values of our college are adaptability to the latest innovations in various technical fields, collaborative teamwork, student centered teaching and emphasis on problem solving methodology. These values have laid a strong foundation for the overall development of the college since the day of inception.     SALIS SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of LIS by organizing various programs including conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops in emerging areas of LIS jointly with reputed institutions. It has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective regions. SALIS publishes two journals to disseminate research work and exchange ideas and knowledge among professionals. SALIS instituted many awards to encourage, motivate and recognize professionals those who are doing good service to the profession and the society. The main objective of SALIS is to 'Reach the Unreached' and also to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services to the users.     ABOUT COIMBATORE Coimbatore, known as Manchester of South India has made significant growth in the fields of education and medicare. It is abounded with Universities, colleges and now IT industries. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgris, Coimbatore is known for its pleasant climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise. Nearset Tourist Places: Ooty, Coonoor, Mudhumalai wildlife sanctuary , Black Thunder, Kovai kondattam, Kovai kutralam, Azhiyar dam, Topslip, Anamalai wildlife sanctuary, Valparai, Thirumurthy hills, Amaravathi dam, Munnar, Malampuzha dam, Guruvayur, Palani and Kodaikanal.     CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic, research institutions and also from knowledge institutions and industries.   CONFERENCE WEBSITE All announcements of the conference will be made available in the conference web site : www.skcet.net, www.autolib-india.net/salis/   FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT Mr. A.Fazlur Rahman Organising Secretary / Librarian Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology Sugunapuram, Kuniamuthur (P.O), Coimbatore – 641 008 Phone: 0422 – 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 – 2678012 Mobile No : 9750007196 E-mail : fazrah@yahoo.com, librarian@skcet.ac.in, librarian@skcet.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.