Seminar on Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries Date: 26th October 2013         (Saturday)   Organized by   Department of Library & Information Science,  AMET University & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) (Chennai Chapter)   About AMET University   The AMET University which has been established for the propagation of Maritime Education is currently offering various marine related UG, PG and Ph.D programmes. The University was conferred with the status of Deemed University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and started functioning as a full-fledged University from 2007 and has also got the unique distinction of being the first private University in India to offer exclusively Maritime Education.   About the AMET Library   AMET Library is being developed as one of the best libraries in the field and its service has been automated to provide timely and quality service to the users. Library holds books and subscribes many national and international journals.   About the Seminar   The 21st century has witnessed exponential growth of educational institutions all over the world. Managing these institutions is a big challenge to the various government agencies such as UGC, AICTE, Universities, etc.  These agencies have introduced strict norms, assessment and accreditation processes and policies for minimum requirements, infrastructure, mandatory resources to maintain the quality and standards of these institutions and also the libraries attached to them. The function of libraries has changed dramatically since the global change in ICT from storing of books to learning and disseminating knowledge. It helps the expectations of users also. Best practices are indentified by examining empirical evidence of success. Therefore they have to adopt the best procedures from TQM concepts, ISO standards, assessment and accreditation norms/policies of various governments and certification bodies. The main reason for adopting these procedures is not only to provide quality services for user satisfaction and also to discharge their routine functions effectively and efficiently. Library services need to be frequently evaluated and updated to the changing needs of library users. Library 2.0 calls for libraries to encourage user participation and feedback in the development and maintenance of library services. The focus of the libraries is now user centered, user satisfaction and participation. Therefore, new, innovative and flexible methods are to be introduced to accommodate new concepts for the changing requirements and environment.   Objectives    To understand the best and innovative practices stated in TQM, ISO and management techniques and principles. To discuss the norms, assessment and accreditation criteria in academic and other type of libraries. To formulate strategies and how best and innovative practices can be adopted to make the library as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institution. To identify where services need improvement from user point of view. To discuss how to evaluate the library resources, services for the improvement and user satisfaction. Topics ISO:9000 - 2000 -  Quality Management Systems for Library TQM Principles and  concepts for Library, Seven Sigma Norms, assessment and accreditation process/requirements of AICTE/NBA, UGC/NAAC, IMC, Universities etc.  Innovative Methods and Procedures to make library as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institutions. Evaluation of Library services, resources and user satisfaction   Target Audience   Librarians, Information professionals, LIS faculty and students. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on first come first served basis. Resource Persons   Experts and practicing LIS professionals from reputed institutions. Registration Fee   The registration fee of Rs. 300/- is to be paid through DD in favour of “AMET”, payable at “Chennai”.   The last date for registration is 21st October, 2013.   Advisory Committee Chief Patron  Dr.J. Ramachandran, President, AMET Trust Patron Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor Mr. K. Seyadu Registrar Organizing Secretary U.Tamilarasan, Librarian   Organizing Committee Dr.S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS Dr. G.Krishnamoorthy, Anna University Dr.S.Swaminathan, SRMCE, Coimbatore Mr.S.Manikandan, ACL, Chennai Dr.P.Panneerselvam, B.S.Abudur Rahman University A. Joseph Anburaj, KCG College of Tech, Chennai M. Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum. JBASCW P. Ezhil Pandian,  St.Joseph College of Engineering V.Viswanathan, MNM Jain College of Engineering S.Sethuraman, SSN Engineering College Dr.S.Kamatchi, Anna Centenary Library   Address for Communication: U.Tamilarasan Organizing Secretary and Librarian, AMET University, No. 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur - 603112, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. Mobile No. 9841545819 Email: ametlibrary@yahoo.com Tel : 91 - 44 - 2747 2905 / 3257 7002 / 7030 Fax : 91 - 44 - 27472804 / 2747 2904 Web: http://www.ametuniv.ac.in/   Registration Form Name: ……………………………………………… Designation: ………………………………………. Department: ……………………………………….. Institution: ………………………………………….. Address: ……………………………………………. ……………………………………………… Phone: ……………………………………………… Mobile:  …………………………………………….. E-mail: ……………………………………………… Payment Details:   Rs. …………. Bank ……………………………….. DD no. ……………….  Date ……………………. (Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “AMET” payable at ‘Chennai’ and addressed to the Organizing Secretary). Signature: ………………………………………….. 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