NATIONAL WORKSHOP On KOHA ILS November 2-3, Kannur-Kerala. Organised by; CHINMAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Venue:Chinmaya Institute of Technology. Date: 2nd & 3rd November, 2018 ABOUT US Chinmaya Institute of Technology, approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi and Government of Kerala, affiliated to the Kannur University is a Professional Institute established by Chinmaya Mission Educational and Cultural Trust, Kannur. Chintech Library is automated with KOHA Open Source Library System. The software is installed in the Linux platform (Ubuntu) in the server computer and is accessible through LAN & Wi-Fi network.The Library is on its way to becoming an outstanding learning resource centre catering to the ever growing and uncompromising information and intellectual requirements of the students, faculty, and researchers. Purpose of the Workshop The purpose of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the Koha software. The workshop aims to impart hands-on experience to participants on installation of Koha in linux platform and operation of the same. Topics to be covered

Library Automation Open source initiatives Ubuntu Linux Operating System Koha Software

Operating platform & Methodology Hands on practical sessions with Ubuntu Linux and latest version of Koha TARGET PARTICIPANTS 25 library and information science professionals, academicians, research scholars and MLIS students will be admitted on “first come first serve basis”. Venue: Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Chala, Kannur, Kerala 670 007. Accommodation: Limited accommodation may be arranged at the Institute Hostel and other available facilities on a payment basis. Workshop Fee: General Candidates: Rs.1000.00. Library Science Students: Rs.500.00. (Workshop fee includes Workshop Kit, Working Lunch & Refreshments). Workshop fee should be paid in the form of a DD/ Multi City Cheque / Online fund transfer in favour of Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur, Kerala. Completed Workshop Registration Form along with Demand Draft/ Multi City Cheque/ Payment Receipt should reach the Convener latest by October 27, 2018. For online payment account details: Chinmaya Institute of Technology SB A/C No:1139101053537 Bank: Canara Bank South Bazar,Kannur IFSC: CNRB0001139 Online Registration: www.chintech.ac.in/kohaworkshop RESOURCE PERSON: Dr.VEERANKUTTY CHELATAYAKKOT. Deputy Librarian, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Chairman Dr.K.K.Muraleedharan (Principal, Chintech) Convenor Mr.Prasanth M P (Librarian Chintech) Co-Convenor Mrs. Reshmi M P (Asst.Librarian, Chintech) Members; 1.Mr.Sreejith A C (System Administrator Chintech) 2.Mr.Jithesh A K 3.Mrs. Priya Suresh ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION: Mr.Prasanth M.P. Librarian & Workshop Convener, Chinmaya Institute of Technology. Govindagiri, Chala, Thottada Post. Kannur - 670 007. +91 9747317602. prasanth@chintech.ac.in. www.chintech.ac.in