Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:24:07 +0530 From: "Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst." Dear LIS Professionals, It is a great pleasure to invite you all for the Workshop on “Library Automation Using KOHA : Open Source Software and DSpace – Digital Library Software” ---- 29th September – 1st October, 2010 at BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA. It is also observed that some of the Indian libraries are willing to automate the library operations but due to fund crunches not able to do so. KOHA can be the solution for such libraries. KOHA is the first open-source Integrated Library System. KOHA includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, patron management, branch relationships, and many more features. Koha is built using international library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing work-flows and tools. The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will enable them to initiate digital library projects and automate the libraries on their own by using open source software. The focus will be given on (1). Koha : open source software and (2). DSpace : overview and functioning which are freely available on Internet and can be customized according to end user's requirements. Topics to be covered in the Workshop KOHA · KOHA Introduction & Features Overview · Installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system · Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System · Customization and configuration of KOHA software · Demonstration of all modules like o Acquisitions o Cataloguing o Serial Control o Circulation & OPAC o Introduction to MARC-21 o Multilingual Support in KOHA o MARC Records, o Import feature in KOHA etc. DSpace · Digital Libraries: Overview · Overview of D-Space · DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors · DSpace Administration · DSpace workflow This workshop is exclusively designed to provide hands-on-experience to the Librarians and Information professionals in developing a digital library using DSpace software and library automation using KOHA. BI Library is using both D-space and KOHA, live demonstration of software usability in BI library will also be covered. The workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and hands on training using these software in detail. Resource Persons · Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Faculty, Burdwan University, Burdwan, psm_bu@india.com · Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Bose Institute, Kolkata, akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in Target Participants Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Number of participants is limited to 30 only (only few students will be accommodated). The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. who have basic knowledge of handling computers and databases. Workshop Fee The registration fee for the workshop includes workshop kit (software installable, Operating System Training Material), breakfast, tea, lunch. Registration Fees Category Registration fees (in Rs.) Individual (Non-Residential) Rs.1500/- Students (not working) (Non-residential) Rs.1000/- Deputed (Non-Residential) Rs.2500/- Individual from SAARC/other counties $175.00+accommodation as per actual Registration Fee (as per the above list) is to be paid by Cheque (local) / Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of “Bose Institute, Kolkata” and payable at Kolkata and must reach to Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Workshop Coordinator, Bose Institute, Kolkata, P-1/12 CIT Scheme- VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, INDIA, on or before 15th September, 2010. Ph : 033-25693268, 3270, Fax : 033-23553886 Email: akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in / c_arunk@hotmail.com Web: http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar.html/workshop/lib_koha_10.pdf Regards. ======================================================================== DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in (IFLA Standing Committee Member - 2009-2013) (Fulbright Scholar 2005-2006) ===============================================