Dear Professionals ! I am glad to inform you that the Central Library, DEVI AHILYA UNIVERSITY INDORE, M.P. is organizing a National Seminar on Future of Academic Libraries in ICT Era. The seminar will be held on 16th-17th March 2012 at Central Library, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, M.P.  You are cordially invited to participate in this seminar and contribute research papers. You are also requested to motivate your faculty, staff, students and Research Scholars to participate in the Seminar. PATRON: Prof. Rajkamal Vice Chancellor, DAVV ADVISORS: Prof. Sanjay Tanwani Dr. Laxman Shinde Dean, Faculty of Engineering Sc. Head, School of Languages Dr. K.N Rajeshwari Dr. Yamini Karmakar Head, School of Mathematics Reader, IIPS CONVENOR: Dr. G. H. S. Naidu Librarian , Ph.: 0731-2764315 Mobile: 91-9303330439 E-mail: ncfalie2012@gmail.com   Call for Papers: You may send your papers on following theme or sub-themes. Main Theme: Future of Academic Libraries in ICT era Theme 1: ICT application in academic Libraries Search engine, information environment Local, regional and global collaborative efforts amidst the global financial crisis Technology infrastructure, Policy and Innovation uses Application of Internet based services in Libraries Innovation in Library Best Practices Theme 2 –Building Institutional Repository/ Digital repository OSSand Academic Libraries Aggregator/ Web OPAC Impact of Social media on academic libraries Harvesting Web resources. Knowledge Architecture and Mapping Digital Preservation Digitization Projects Theme 3 – Scholarly communication of knowledge Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and innovative tools for knowledge discovery and information literacy New channels and attitude for service delivery, library advocacy and branding Intellectual Property Rights Commercialization of information, OPAC & library web pages Social Net working sites Innovation in Marketing of Library Products and Services Open Access Theme 4 – Transforming Management Change in Libraries Disaster management Total Quality management, Service Management and Change management Professional competencies and skills for the future Professional education and continuous career development User demand and quality assessment; Budget Techniques Theme 5: Collaboration and Networking Information literacy Partnerships and outreach; The juxtaposition of tradition and innovation Consortia and Resource sharing through Net Working E-learning   Paper Submission Guideline Authors are requested to submit the papers through e-mail latest by 05.03.2012. In case of acceptance of the paper, you will be required to present the same in power point for duration of 10 minutes. Authors are requested to submit their papers in doc file (MS-Word) by e-mail ncfalie2012@gmail.com. Papers submitted must be original and should not have been published previously. The paper should not exceed 4500 words. The text should be typed single spaced, Times New Roman font style and font size in 12. Use the APA style for references.     IMPORTANT DATES: Last date of paper submission: 05.03.2012 Acceptance Information : 10.03.2012 Seminar date: 16-17March 2012     REGISTRATION FORM Prof./Dr/Mr./Ms: ----------------------------------------Designation/ Status: -------------- Organization: ------------------------------------------Address: ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pin------- Telephone / Mobile: -------------------------------------- E-mail: ---------------------------- Signature     Registration Fee Early Bird Registration till 05th March 2012 Participants Rs. 700.00 Students: Rs. 400.00   After 5th March 2012 ParticipantsRs.1200.00 Students: Rs. 600.00   Payment detail I enclose a demand draft / cheque no.___________ for Rs____________ payable in favors of Convenor, National Seminar on Future of Academic Libraries in ICT Era, payable at Indore. Please return the completed form to Dr. G.H.S. Naidu, Librarian Email: ncfalie2012@gmail.com Central Library DAVV, Indore Ph.:0731-2764315, 2903651, Mob: 09303330439 Registration fee is non-refundable. Registration fee does not include accommodation. Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full. Accommodation: Accommodation to the delegates will be provided on first come first basis in university guest house as per actual.   For more information or any query please contact to Convener. Visit to: http://www.clib.dauniv.ac.in/   P. S. Rajput JRF, Research Schoolar Jiwaji University Gwalior Mob. 099815-61851 http://psr2008.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.