---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shekar H P Date: Tue, May 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM Subject: [IALA], National Conference on Indian Academic Libraries-2020 To: iala@googlegroups.com, nmlis@yahoogroups.com, iatlis@yahoogroups.com, mlosc@googlegroups.com, libraryphorum@yahoogroups.com, libtech@yahoogroups.com Dear Sir / Madam/ Friends, GOOD MORNING. Kindly treat this as a personal invitation and request you to take active participation in this conference by contributing research papers on the conference theme. Please communicate this information to your friends, Research scholars and other professional colleagues. For more information please log on to: http://www.nacial2020.in Thanking you With warm regards Shekar.H.P. Dear Professional Friends, *WARM GREETINGS TO U ALL* Sree Siddaganga College for Women Tumkur, Tumkur University Tumkur, KSCLA Bangalore and Tumkur College Librarians Association Tumkur jointly organizing a “NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES- 2020” and Librarians Day in fond memory of Dr.S.R.Ranganathan on 12-08-2010. *Conference Date: 12 - 14 August 2010* *Venue: Birla Auditorium, SIT, Tumkur (Karnataka)* About organizers: * Sree Siddaganga Education Society*- Sree Siddaganga Education Society, Tumkur, Karnataka was founded by His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Siva kumara Swamigalu, in the year 1963. Poojya Swamiji is the head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt, an age old socio-religious institution of Veerashaiva Dharma. 'Trividha Dasoha' i.e., providing knowledge, education, food and shelter to the poor and needy irrespective of religion, caste or creed have been the hallmark of the Mutt. Sree Siddaganga Mutt at present has over 9000 poor children and orphans, studying in various classes. These children are given food, accommodation and education free of cost. In addition Siddaganga Mutt has a large number of primary school, high school and colleges which are spread in the rural parts of Karnataka. As there was increased demand from rural people to open schools and colleges, Swamiji founded Sree Siddaganga Education Society. Today it has 127 institutions, spread all over Karnataka State. It runs a residential school for nearly 75 blind childrens at the Mutt Campus. For all the students of the Mutt, prayer and pravachana are daily practice. It is providing education to 45,000 students annually and has over 3000 employees. *Tumkur University * The newly established Tumkur University is marching towards the spread of higher education, with its vision 'Knowledge is Eternal'. The University blossomed in the era of globalization in which the economies of the world are being transformed from their original closed self sustaining structure to the globalized context, where they can expose themselves to the competitive world. This transition forced the arena of knowledge emphasizing itself to more of its application than of accumulation of facts. Tumkur University in order to cope with the present global environment, is attempting to the integrated and interdisciplinary approaches in the dissemination of knowledge with the aim of achieving overall human personality development. Tumkur is a historical centre possessing the rich cultural heritage which had valiant historical events of different kingdoms and humane social setup of uncomparable stature with many reigns and regions. In globalized environment the newly established Tumkur University has paved the way for realizing the vision at the international arena to the human welfare. It was started during the year 2004 as a separate entity to cater the needs of thousands of young aspirants of higher education in the area. The University is having its administrative head quarters at Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan, M.G.Road, Tumkur. At present under the able guidance of the present Vice-Chancellor, Dr. S.C.Sharma and Dr. D.Shivalingaiah, Registrar, the University is fast progressing. *The College * Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for women which came into being in the year 1982, offers courses BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBM. The College is popular due to its good, effective teaching learning processes and its central location in the town. Co-curricular activities play an important role on the campus. The individual departmental associations organize workshops, seminars and group discussions. These promote self-reliance and ability to work with others as members of a team. Students are encouraged to participate in cultural activities. The college considers inculcation of proper values as an integral part of students' personality development. Eminent speakers are invited to deliver lectures on personality development. Series of talks-'Chintana Manthana' and 'as it is' help to stimulate the students. *The K.S.C.L.A. * Karnataka State College Librarians Association was established in 1979 by Prof. T.S.Rubin was the first President of the K.S.C.L.A. with an objective to improve the service of the college Libraries, improve the status and service conditions of Library staff, co-operate actively to benefit mutually by the resources available to the libraries, strengthen the financial resources of the college Libraries and raise the professional standard of Library staff in the college Libraries. During the span of three decades, significant achievements have been made for the cause of Librarianship in Karnataka State to develop the college Libraries on par excellence. At present, Shri S.L.Kadadevaramath, President of K.S.C.L.A initiated to organize six regional workshops on total quality improvement in Libraries in different parts of Karnataka, 5 days ICT program for college Librarians at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga in association with Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore. And also initiated quarterly journal and a website: * www.karcollegelibrarians.net. * The Association also aims at proving common platform for college Librarians to develop standards for college Libraries. *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 there 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 GUIDELINES: The Paper should reflect at least one of the facets of the conference theme. Abstracts should be submitted to the Board of Editors for approval 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 conform 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 **Nomenclature 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** Domain oriented specialization Engineering librarianship Medical librarianship Corporate Librarianship Technology Oriented Education Library technology *Registration Fees:* *With Accomodation:* General Delegates Rs. 1,400-00 KSCLA Members Rs. 1,200-00 *Without Accommodation:* General Delegates Rs. 1,000-00 KSCLA Members Rs. 800-00 Spot Registration for both Categories Rs. 100/- extra *Important Dates:* Deadline for Abstract 15 - June - 2010 Communication of Acceptance 25 - June - 2010 Submission of Full Paper 05 - July - 2010 Last date for registration 15- July - 2010 DD's may be drawn in favor of Secretary, "National Conference on Indian Academic Libraries 2020" payable at Tumkur on or before 15th July 2010.For down loading registration form see the Website: http://www.nacial2020.in *Chief Patron* Dr. Sree Sree Siva kumara Swamigalu President, Sree Siddaganga 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, Ahmadabad 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. Librarian, 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 Women’s College, Hospet *For More Information Please Contact:* S.L.Kadadevaramth Organizing Secretary NACIAL2020 & 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: nationalconference2020@gmail.comhttp://us.mc638.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nationalconference2020@gmail.co..., OR skadadevarmath@yahoo.comhttp://us.mc638.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=skadadevarmath@yahoo.com Website: http://www.nacial2020.in -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IALA" group. To post to this group, send email to iala@googlegroups.com. 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