---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: National Conference on Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017) From: "AutoLib Software Systems" <hariharan_ah@yahoo.com> Date: Thu, March 30, 2017 3:33 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Conference on Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017)7th & 8th July, 2017 Organized by Central Library, Thiagarajar College of Engineering(An Autonomous Institution)Madurai – 625 015 Tamil Nadu, India. and Society for the Advancement ofLibrary and Information Science (SALIS) Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) Thiagarajar College of Engineering, a Government aidedautonomous institution, affiliated to Anna University,Chennai is one among the several educational andphilanthropic institutions founded by Philanthropist andIndustrialist Late Shri. Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar.It was established in the year 1957 and grantedAutonomy in the year 1987 by UGC. TCE is funded byCentral & State Governments and Management. TCEoffers 8 UG and 11 PG programmes and Doctoralprogrammes in Engineering, Technology, Science andArchitecture. TCE is an approved QIP centre forpursuing Ph.D. programmes in Engineering. About Library, TCE TCE library supports the institute's programme of studyand research. TCE Institutional Archives offer access toa wide range of materials, both printed and electronic.The collection includes Books, Journals, Digitalresources, Back volumes, Book Bank etc. Society for the Advancement of Library andInformation Science (SALIS) SALIS is a registered national professional body,actively involved in the development of all spheres ofLibrary and Information Science by organizing variousprogrammes like conferences, seminars, workshops andtraining programmes on emerging topics throughout theyear in various parts of the country through its chapterslocated in many places. SALIS publishes national andinternational journals, proceedings and newsletters forexchange of information and knowledge among LISprofessionals. SALIS instituted many awards toencourage and motivate LIS professionals. One of theobjectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals inthe country to handle the latest IT tools and techniquesmore effectively and efficiently and also to understandand adopt the best practices in order to provide highquality library service to the users. About the Conference The Digital India movement is a flagship programme ofthe Government of India with a vision to transform Indiainto a digitally empowered society and knowledgeeconomy. The GOI is taking many initiatives to makedigital India such as e-governance, digital transactions invarious sectors such as banking, education, publicdistribution system, e-commerce, transport etc. DigitalIndia policy will transform our nation and createopportunities for all citizens by harnessing digitaltechnologies. The role of library is shifting fromdistribution of books to focusing on learning, readingand literacy. Libraries are the effective self-learningcentres for all in a society and play a major role toempower the citizens to create a knowledge society.Libraries are also taking many initiatives to contribute inmaking the Digital India. Libraries need to have nationalpolicy for public, academic and special libraries not onlyfor creating, storing, disseminating digital service butalso have a policy on digital transactions and digitalpreservation of library resources, traditional knowledgeand culture of our society. This two days conference willprovide a platform for LIS professionals, teachers,educators and policy makers to discuss the role oflibraries on-line with the Digital India movement. Conference Objectives - To discuss the role of libraries in making digitalIndia.- To Transform Library into a total digitalenvironment by introducing digital transactions andservices.- To re-engineer, re-invent and re-visit the existinglibrary systems and services to suit to the digitalenvironment.- To transform library from physical space to activelearning space.- To discuss the sweeping changes that taking place inthe digital library environment.- To introduce creative and innovative services for thedigital natives.- To offer digital library services to the users throughmobile and social media.- To evolve innovative and best practices for a total digital environment in libraries. Themes National Digital Policy for Libraries:Public LibrariesDigital Acquisition in LibrariesDigital Transactions in LibrariesDigital Content Creation and ManagementDigital LearningDigital Repository/ IR - StandardsM-Library / KM PracticesRole of Social Media in popularizing the digital libraryDigitization of resourcesDigital Library Projects in India **Check the website for more sub themes Submission of Papers Original and unpublished papers on the conferencethemes are invited for presentation in the conference.Papers will be accepted only after strict review byeditorial committee. Accepted papers will be publishedin the Conference Proceedings with ISBN. Selectedpapers may also be published in the SALIS journals. Author Guidelines The full paper in word file (with an abstract notexceeding 200 words and at least 3 keywords) should besubmitted as an e-mail attachment totcesalis17@gmail.com. Paper should not exceed 6 pages(line space: 1.5, font size: 12, font: TMN, reference:APA). For more details, please visit the conferencewebsite. Papers will not be accepted without registration fee Target Participants Librarians, Information professionals, LIS Teachers,Students and Research scholars Accommodation / TransportParticipants can arrange their own accommodation andtransport. Details of nearby hotels and commutation willbe provided in the conference website. The room rentvaries from Rs.500 to 3000 per day. Registration Fee LIS Professionals Rs.1000Research Scholars (Regular) &LIS Students (Regular) Rs.500(Kit in folder)Participants (without paper) Rs.500(Kit without conference bag and proceedings) Registration fee should be paid through Demand Draftdrawn in favour of 'The Principal, ThiagarajarCollege of Engineering’ payable at ‘Madurai’ andaddressed to the ‘Organizing Secretary’. Registration fees once paid will not be refunded. Last Dates Submission of full-paper 31.05.2017Communication of Acceptance 10.06.2017Registration 20.06.2017 Conference Websiteshttps://tcesalis2017.wordpress.comwww.tce.edu & www.salis.in Awards and Mementos Cash Awards will be given to the best papers forProfessionals, Students and Women separately.Mementos will be given to all the paper presenters. Temples & Places to Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirupparamkunram,Koodal Azhagar Temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Temple,Pazhamudhir Solai, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, GandhiMuseum, Vaigai Dam etc. Address for Correspondence Dr.L.RadhaOrganizing Secretary, SALIS 2017& LibrarianThiagarajar College of EngineeringMadurai – 625 015, Tamil Nadu.Mobile : 97891 01604E-Mail : tcesalis17@gmail.com Organizing Committee Chief PatronShri.Karumuttu T.KannanChairman & Correspondent, TCEPatronDr.V.Abhai KumarPrincipal, TCECo-PatronDr.N.JawaharDean (R&D), TCEConvenersDr.T.Vel RajanAssociate Dean, Library, TCEDr.M.K.Kavitha DeviCLC Library, TCEOrganizing SecretaryDr.L.RadhaLibrarian, TCE SALIS Core Committee Dr.A.Hariharan, Founder President, SALISDr.J.Dominic, Karunya University, CoimbatoreDr.M.Mandhirasalam, CIT, CoimbatoreDr.S.Surianarayanan, Advisor, SALISDr.S.Muralidhar, CVRDE, DRDO, ChennaiDr.S.Swaminathan, SRMV College of Ed., CoimbatoreDr.K.Elavazhagan, IIM, TrichyMr.T.Stephen, Vellalar College for Women, ErodeMr.K.Karunai Raghavan, NEC, KovilpattiDr.A.M.Venkatachalam, KSRCT, TiruchengodeMr.T.Senthilkumar, Gurunak College, ChennaiDr.Jesudas Manalan, Bishop Heber College, TrichyMr.P.Meenakshisundaram, CPL, ChennaiDr.P.Panneerselvam, BSAR. University, ChennaiDr.V.Sakthi Regha, MSSW, ChennaiDr.T.Magudeeswaran, CN College, ErodeDr.A.Sokkalingam, SRMV Polytechnic, CoimbatoreDr.R.Sevukan, Pondicherry University, PuducherryDr.R.Balasubramani, Bharathidasan Univ., TrichyMr.J.Arumugam, PSG College of Tech., CoimbatoreMs.D.Mercy Lydia, Vellalar College for Women, ErodeDr.K.Murugan, Anna University College, TuticorinMr.O.Seshaiah, PBR VITS, Kavali, APDr.T.R.Sridevi, RV College of Engineering, BangaloreDr.P.M.Paradkar, GS College of Commerce, NagpurDr.Sanjay Kataria, Bennett University, NoidaDr.Lata Suresh, IICA, Gurgaon, HaryanaDr.Ch.Narayana Reddy, SVGS College, NelloreDr.N.Prabhakar, VR College, Nellore SALIS Working Committee Dr.A.Chitra Dhavaputhalvi, CGAC, TirupurDr.S.Dhanavandhan, Gandhigram University, DindigulMrs.K.Indumathi, Anna Adarsh College, ChennaiDr.S.Jayshankar, Alagappa University, KaraikudiDr.B.Jeyaprakash, Bharathidasan University, TrichyMr.A.Joseph Anburaj, KCGCT, ChennaiMrs.K.S.Kalyani, PUCAS, PappiretipattiDr.V.Krishnamurthy, KCT, CoimbatoreDr.M.Leeladharan , Pondicherry University, PuducherryMrs.M.Mahalakshmi, Stella Maris College, ChennaiDr.K.Mahalakshmi, Avinashilingam Univ., CoimbatoreMrs.S.Maidhili, Meenakshi College, ChennaiMr.F.Manase Prabu, KSRCAS, TiruchengodeMr.S.Manikandan, ACL, ChennaiMrs.G.Meenambika, PAS College, ChennaiDr.N.Murugesan, ACET, TirupurMr.V.Radhakrishnan, SBI Global, ChennaiDr.T.Raja, St. Xavier’s College of Education, PalayamkottaiMr.V.Rajendran, Bharathiar University, CoimbatoreDr.G.Saravanan, French Institute, PondicherryDr.S.Saravanan, VVCE, TirunelveliDr.A.Senthamil Selvi, Saranathan Engg. College, TrichyDr.R.Senthilkumar, KASC, CoimbatoreDr.A.P.Shanmugam, TUCAS, VillupuramDr.K.S.Sivakumaren, Anna University, MIT, ChennaiMrs.Sophia Johnson, MCE, ChennaiMrs.B.Srilakshmi, Sir Thiagaraja College, ChennaiDr.M.Surulinathi, Bharathidasan University, TrichyDr.Ch.Veeranjaneyulu, GIST, NelloreDr.K.Vinitha, St.Mary’s College, Tuticorin National Advisory Committee Dr.S.Ally Sornam, Bishop Heber College, TrichyDr.Anup Kumar Das, JNU, New DelhiDr.K.Chinnasamy, MK University, MaduraiDr.V.Chandrakumar, University of Madras, ChennaiMr.S.Elango, SRMV MCPE, CoimbatoreDr.G.Krishnamoorthy, Anna University, ChennaiDr.C.Murugan, Periyar University, SalemDr.M.Nagarajan, Annamalai University, ChidambaramDr.P.Padma, MK University, MaduraiDr.K.Padmini, Sri Venkateswara University, TirupathiMr.S.Radhakrishnan, NPOL, CochinMr.A.Sankaran, The Hindu, ChennaiDr.R.Sarangapani, Bharathiar University, CoimbatoreMr.S.S.Sivakumaar, DCL, KarurDr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan, Bharathidasan Univ., TrichyDr.B.Suresh, MK University, MaduraiDr.M.Tamizhchelvan, Gandhigram University, DindigulDr.S.Thanuskodi, Alagappa University, KaraikudiDr.A.Thirumagal, MS University, TirunelveliDr.A.Thirunavukkarasu, Algappa Universiy, KaraikudiDr.P.Vinayagamoorthy, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore Local Organizing Committee Dr.S.Sridhar, TSM, MaduraiMr.K.Ramasamy, MVM Govt. Arts College, DindigulMrs.C.Hema, The Madura College, MaduraiDr.G.Amudha, VHNSN College, VirudhunagarDr.M.Prabhakaran, Vivekananda College, MaduraiDr.S.Gopalakrishnan, VCET, MaduraiDr.N.Vasanthakumar, American College, MaduraiMrs.C.Sujatha, Fatima College, MaduraiMr.M.Ganesan, MSEC, SivakasiMrs.S.Manohari, KCET, VirudhunagarDr.R.Loganayagi, MDNC, MaduraiMs.B.Vijayalakshmi, SPC, TirunelveliMr.S.Sudhahar, TCE, MaduraiMr.P.Sathishkumar, TCE, MaduraiMrs.S.Deepa, TCE, MaduraiMrs.Sakthi Renugadevi, TCE, MaduraiMrs.K.Chithambaravalli, TCE, Madurai