Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:36:10 +0530 From: Nagappa B <nagappa.b@tcs.com> 2nd SoFerence: A National Level Social Conference on Failures, Learnings, Case Studies Best Practices, and Success Stories in Library & Information Science and related areas� Dear Professional Friends, With great support from many professional friends, the 1st SoFerence took place in 2011 with following objectives: - To publish only quality papers - To bring democratic approach in selection of papers - To do something unique & different than others - To provide an opportunity to exhibit the hidden talent of LIS professionals - To convert Professionals tacit knowledge into explicit Knowledge? - To create an environment for LIS professionals to come together and share their experiences. - To discuss on the failures, Learnings, success stories, best practices, recent trends, etc. in LIS & related fields. - To enhance the competencies of LIS professionals to meet the needs of the changing environment. The success of first event, encouraged us to organize 2nd SoFerence, which is scheduled on 19-20 Oct 2013, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bangalore . Theme: Case Studies on Failures, Learnings, Process Improvements, New Initiatives, Best Practices, Success Stories, Current Awareness Services, Information Retrieval & Repackaging Query Handling, Librarian as SME, Application of ICT/LMS, Marketing of Info Products, HRM, etc.* Surveys on Users Satisfaction, Use of eBooks / Journals, Job Satisfaction, Career Growth, New Opportunities, etc.* Classroom Teaching v/s Internship in LIS, Soft Skills, Professionalism, Recent Trends, Future of Libraries, etc. Specific to LIS and related areas. Call for Papers: Unpublished and original papers on the above theme are invited. Papers will be accepted after thorough plagiarism check for stage presentation. Further, based on the participant's feedback and editorial advice, papers will be selected for the publication in SoFerence Proceedings (to be published after the event as a book with ISBN). Please visit soference site for author guidelines. - The full paper should be sent to: soference@gmail.com Awards & Recognitions: SoFerence Best Paper Award - Audience Choice (Overall) SoFerence Best Paper Award - Jury Choice (Every Session) Rapid Fire Quiz Award – (For Participants) Voice of SoFerence: Special Award - for Active Participants Spotlight Lectures: By eminent National & International Speakers Important Dates: October 5, 2013: Full paper Submission October 10, 2013: Registration Closes October 15, 2013: Acceptance for stage presentation Registration Fee*: - Working Professionals: Rs. 1500/- - Students & Retired Professionals: Rs. 1200/- *Includes SoFerence kit, Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and SoFerence Proceedings (to be sent after publication). #Only few seats available (Including authors on first come, first serve basis). Payment: The completed registration form along with the registration fee in the form of Cheque/DD in favour of "Karnataka State Library Association", payable at Bangalore should send to: Registration Committee-SoFerence 2013, C/o Information Resource Centre, LCenter, Tata Consultancy Services, Near Vydehi Hospital, Plot No.78, 79 & 83, EPIP Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066, Karnataka, India. OR Pay registration fee online to KALA A/C: 1146101024883, Canara Bank, Vijayanagar Branch, Bangalore and email your registration form to soference@gmail.com Downloads: Click on the below links for brochure, registration form, & previous report: SoFerence 2013 Brochure SoFerence 2013 Registration Form SoFerence 2011 Report More details available @ https://sites.google.com/site/soference Email: soference@gmail.com Tel. +91 80 67251330/1/475 OR +91 7760505296 With Best Wishes Dr. Nagappa B. Organizing Secretary - SoFerence 2013 & Head | Information Resource Centre | Tata Consultancy Services Limited Pioneer Building, International Tech Park | Padandhur Agrahara | Whitefield Road | Bangalore - 560 066 | Karnataka | India Ph:- +91 80 67251330 | Buzz:- 4851330 / 4224 | Cell:- 91-7760505296