UGC Sponsored National Conference on SIX SIGMA APPROACH TO INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT October 30th and 31st 2009 Hosted by Government First Grade College Kaup, Udupi – 574 106. Karnataka Phone/Fax 0820 2551458 With technical support by ANEXAS CONSULTANCY, BANGALORE DIVISION OF ANEXAS DENMARK, COPENHAGEN www.anexas.net ABOUT GFGC KAUP Government First Grade College Kaup (GFGCK), one of the prestigious colleges received permanent affiliation from Mangalore University and accredited by NAAC. As a pioneer institution of Higher Education, the college epitomizes the exalted vision and objectives. The GFGCK has always aspired to give shape to the vision and farsightedness of educationist Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and has played a pivotal role in uplifting the community of Kaup constituency and in extending its unalloyed service to all sections of society without any discrimination. The college has been growing steadily catering to the cultural and educational needs of the people in and around Kaup. It has established itself as an institution of repute in Kaup, Udupi District and has been producing excellent results in spite of the fact that it provides education to the socially and economically backward sections of the society. THEME OF THE CONFERENCE A transformation is needed for learning resource centers from focusing on the traditional information provider in the service operation system to focusing on the information recipient, that is, the user. In particular, libraries are faced with radically changing user demands as well as environment changes. Thus new management strategies and techniques are required for libraries. Hence, in order to fulfill these needs this conference aims to focus on Six Sigma methodology which benefits clear value proposition and return on investment, top commitment, accountability, customer focus, business metrics, process orientation, project focus and a complete culture change that evolves in systematic approach to problem solving and a pro-active attitude among employees. The goal of the conference is to bring leading Six Sigma practitioners and those conducting research in both industry and academia in these areas to one platform to foster collaboration. This will also enable faculty and students to gain an exposure to the important problems in this growing field. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE  To provide a forum to the participants to discuss or present their papers on recent advances in Six Sigma Methodology, especially information resource management, personnel management, customer satisfaction, improving the quality services.  To create awareness and understanding about the importance of introducing and executing Six Sigma Methodology in library and information services, motivate participants to achieve optimum level of performance in library services with the help of Six Sigma. INVITED SPEAKERS Professors from reputed institutions and Veteran Six Sigma business professionals. THE TWO-DAY CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE - Keynote talks, presented by well-known Six Sigma professionals - Focused-track sessions, in which selected papers will be presented on various areas of Six Sigma. CALL FOR PAPERS Librarians, Teachers, Research scholars, Academicians, Students and Industry Experts are invited to submit papers describing original research papers. Papers describing theoretical or empirical research, new techniques and tools, and in-depth case studies are all welcome. Submissions should be original and should not have been published previously or currently be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The topics include but not limited to: • Six Sigma in information resource management • Six Sigma in personnel management • Six Sigma in information services • Six Sigma in customer satisfaction • Six Sigma in library management • Six Sigma in service industry PAPER SUBMISSION Electronic version (MLA Reference Pattern) of full paper complete with authors' affiliation should be submitted to the Conference Convener through email: raju_kims@yahoo.com latest by October 15, 2009. The advisory committee will receive and evaluate the papers and the acceptance will be intimated to the authors by October 20, 2009. The authors of selected paper should register for participation. The papers of the registered candidates will only be published in the conference proceedings. For more details about reference pattern please visit www.mla.org BEST PAPER AWARD Contributed papers will be considered for the best paper award. REGISTRATION Students, Research Scholars & accompanying persons: Rs. 100/- Librarians and Teachers: Rs. 200/- Participants from the Industry: Rs. 500/- The registration fee is to be paid on or before October 26, 2009 by Demand Draft drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of the “The Principal, GFGC Kaup”, payable at Kaup, (Udupi District, Karnataka). CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS The conference proceedings will be published in CD form and will be made available during the conference. All accepted papers, whose author(s) register, will be included in the conference proceedings. The registration fee includes the cost of proceedings. IMPORTANT DATES Full Paper submission: October 15, 2009 Acceptance notification: October 20, 2009 Registration: October 26, 2009 TA/DA: Rupees five hundred (500/-) will be paid as traveling allowance to those who present the papers in the conference. Please Note: Number of participants are restricted to 60 only. So, please confirm your participation as early as possible. Spot registration will be subjected to the availability of number of seats. ACCOMMODATION On payment accommodation will be arranged. Lodging accommodation can be arranged on first come first serve basis in Kaup which costs from Rs. 200/-per head per day. For accommodate arrangements please contact: Hotel Mayur – Mr. Rohith Alva 9448952921 Hotel Vyshali – Mr. Nayesh Shetty 9880593655 Accommodation Yes [ ] No [ ] Please make arrangements for accommodation. I enclose Rs. _________ as advance. Non AC Please tick Single Bed 200 Double Bed 300 Per head (Twin share) AC Single Bed 250 Double Bed 350 Per head (Twin share) Accommodation remittance and registration fee can be paid in one DD /Cheque. Arrival Information Date …………….…….. Time ..……….………. Train/Bus/Flight Details ……………………………………. Departure Information Date …………….…….. Time ..……….………. Train/Bus/Flight Details …………….……………………. Correspondence address Rajashekhar D. Kumbar Librarian, Govt. First Grade College, Kaup, Udupi – 547106 Phone/ Fax: 91-0820-2551458 Mobile: 9480629771 Email: raju_kims@yahoo.com REGISTRATION FORM Two days National Conference on SIX SIGMA APPROACH TO INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT October 30-31, 2009 Last Date: 26-09-2009 Registration Remittance details Cheque/DD No.______________dated____________ for Rs.________________ in favour of The Principal GFGC Kaup payable at Kaup. 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