Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:33:35 +0530 From: Dr.K.R. Mulla <krmulla@gmail.com> Sorry for the cross posting Dear Sir/Madam, I am happy to inform you that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing National Conference on �Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries�, scheduled to be held on 25th & 26th May, 2012. *Conference Theme: Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries. The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers � Types of e-resources and its utilities; � Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources; � Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; � Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; � Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; � Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; � Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); � Need for management of e-resources; � Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; � Strategic planning and management of e-resources; � Provision to access virtual e-resources; � Effective usage of e-resources; � Optimum usage of e-resources; � Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; � Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. * * *Who can Participate?* * * Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. *Important Dates* � Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 � Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 � Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 *Participation Fees* � Library Professional : Rs. 500/- � Students of LIS Schools : Rs. 300/- *Accommodation:-* * * Accommodation will be provided on request in VTU Campus. * * *Dr. K.R. Mulla* *Organizing Secretary,* *Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University,* *�Jnana Sangama� Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka.* *+91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M) +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax)* * Conference Website*: *http://vtuerm12.webs.com*<http://vtuerm12.webs.com/> -- Dr. K. R. Mulla, University Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India.