12th MANLIBNET ANNUAL CONVENTION *KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION THROUGH LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES: * *SHARING VISION FOR THE FUTURE* November 22-24, 2010 Organized by INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IIHMR Society), JAIPUR Organizing Secretary -Mrs. LATA SURESH, MANAGER-LIBRARY, IIHMR *MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK (MANLIBNET)* MANLIBNET was born in the year 2000 and was registered as a Society under Societies Regulation Act of 1860. The primary objective of MANLIBNET is to provide a common forum to the professionals; and to develop understanding and co-operation particularly among management and business libraries and the librarians. Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) is a movement for sharing of resources and information among the libraries by fostering a spirit of cooperation and weaving them together in a networking arrangement. MANLIBNET promotes outstanding library practices by identifying the Best Librarian from information professionals’ community and recognizes the best academic work on an annual basis. On professional platforms, MANLIBNET tries to put the librarians in contact with current and future leaders in the library profession. Librarians and Informational Professionals share their views by writing in MANLIBNET publications that ultimately enhances MANLIBNET’s visibility in the profession. *INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IIHMR)* IIHMR, is a premier research and training institute in the sphere of health, hospital, rural, pharmaceutical and population management. It is the only institution in South Asia specializing in these areas. It is a WHO Collaborating Center for District Health Systems and also has collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University, USA, the New Jersey Institute of technology, USA and BITS Pilani. These tie ups have added value and provided international exposure to our programmes and activities, which are aimed at improving standards of health through better management. The institute has been identified as a “Institute of Excellence” by the Ministry of health and family Welfare, Government of India. The Institute has also been placed “A” category in the survey of Best B-Schools in India and ranked no. 1 among the sectoral management Institutes in India.** * * *INTRODUCTION:* In the IT era Library and Information Managers (LIM) are deluged with advice as to how to acquire and organize learning resources and satisfy the complex and ever increasing information needs of their users. However, to achieve their goal, the question of a resource constrained regime has to be kept in mind without sacrificing the interests of the users. The services offered, accordingly, have to be internally efficient and externally effective. It is in this context that the question of ‘Total Quality’ becomes relevant in the ‘Management of Library & Information Services’. The ultimate goal of measuring it is to improve the process to make it better meet the needs of customers (library users, library staff and upper management). To share the vision for the future, the librarians and Information professionals will share a single platform and discuss the issue related to the topic. *PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:* The present programme is designed to equip the participants with adequate know-how so that they are able to: · gauge the requirements of their clients, i.e. the library users more accurately and precisely; · cater to the exact needs of such users; · remain cost effective in every area of operation · to actually measure a work process or procedure in the library; · to improve efficiency and the effectiveness of the library services · making continuous improvement a way of life for everyone involved in the profession ·overcoming barriers to continuous improvement in the context of library and information services · understanding the total quality management process · technological innovations *Sub topics (But not limited to)* * 1. Quality and Quantity of Information* Development of quality information sources, Development of 'search engines' and other means to access information sources, Changing roles of Libraries and Information Centres,, International & National Standards, Networking and Marketing * 2. Digital Libraries* Creating Digital Archives, Role of Digital Libraries in quality information, Open Source Softwares and applications, Institutional Repositories, Preserving the past for the future (through Virtual Libraries), *3. Digital Library Management* Collection Policy, Total Quality Management, Best Practices, Digital Security, Implementation and Promotion of Digital Libraries *4. Web Technology* Social Networking and Other web tools, Web Based Library Services and Portals, Web 2.0, 3.0, Search Engines, Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights *5. Digital Infrastructure * Wi-Fi, Smart Cards and RFID, Mobile Libraries, Storage Devices, E-resources and Information Literacy, Standards-z39.50,SRU, NCIP and more *6. Changing role of Librarians* User behaviour and Customer relation Management, Marketing the digital resources, Promoting Information, Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities, Strategic Management Tools and applications, Strategic Partnerships ( PPP, Corporate and Professionals, Library Consortium and networks), Stress Management *SUBMISSION OF PAPERS* Papers are invited on the above theme and sub-themes for the presentation during the convention. Authors are requested to prepare full paper not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MSWORD format in A4 size (Single Column and single space) with a soft copy through an email attachment or CD form and send it to the Organizing Secretary*. * * * *IMPORTANT For AUTHORS: * Please note that the registered participants under paper presentation category only shall be allowed to present the paper and such papers will be included in the conference volume to be published and release during the convention. *BEST PAPER AWARD *The MANLIBNET best paper award will be given for the best paper presented in the conference. *IMPORTANT DATES:* Submission* *of full paper : September 10, 2010 Workshop/tutorial proposal : September 10, 2010 Notification of acceptance with reviewers’ comments : September 20, 2010 Submission of the final paper : October 15, 2010 *TARGET PARTICIPANTS* Library and Information Science Professionals, Academicians, IT Professionals, Research Scholars, and Students are likely to attend the conference. *REGISTRATION FEES:* *Participation fees for MANLIBNET Members* Residential Rs. 2500.00 Non Residential Rs. 1500.00 *Participation fees for Non-Members* Residential Rs. 3000.00 Non-Residential Rs. 2000.00 *Student’s * Rs.1000.00 ( without accommodation) *The registration fee shall be sent in the form of demand draft in favour of “IIHMR payable at Jaipur.* * * *ACCOMMODATION* The organizers will make arrangements to accommodate the outstation delegates, on first registration first served basis in institute hostels/ guest house. Additional accompanying person would be charged at the rate of Rs. 1000/- per person. *BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD* The contribution towards the development of the profession is one of the main criteria for selecting the awardees. Award will be presented during the conference. For more details log on to www.manlibnet.in *ABOUT JAIPUR* Rajasthan's beautiful* *Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Jaipur is known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city. Places of Attraction: City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jalmahal, Jaigrah Fort, Amer, Nahargarh Fort Central Museum, Birla Planetarium, Laxmi Narain Temple, Moti Doondri, Kanak Vrindavam, Govindeviji, Ishar Lat, and many more . *Jaipur is also famous for** Blue Potteries, Sanganeri print textiles, Jaipur bangles, Silverware, marbel items, Sweets,* *Visit the site to know more about Jaipur: *www.jaipurtourism.org** *CLIMATE* The climate is at its coolest and most pleasant, although night-time temperatures can quickly plummet, feeling decidedly chilly at times and even reaching 8°C / 39°F or 10°C / 41°F. *For Correspondence:-* *Mrs. Lata Suresh* Manager-Library and Organising Secretary 12th MANLIBNET CONVENTION Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur – 302011, Rajasthan , INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 ext 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org, Email : lata@iihmr.org, suresh.lata@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9413993396 * * * **Mr. Akhtar Parvez* Manager-ICRA Limited General Secretary Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) Flat No. 9, 2nd Floor, Nazir Apartment, 277 Okhla Main Road Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, INDIA URL: www.manlibnet.in Email : akhtaronline@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9810306902 -- Best wishes and regards Lata Suresh ============================= Manager- Library and Documentation Centre ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 etx 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org, http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=712694941, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1021736909 Email : lata@iihmr.org, suresh.lata@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.