KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information Dates:14-16 July 2011 Venue: Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram 695 033, Kerala OBJECTIVES The rapid developments in the range and scope of CM Systems call for a systematic mapping and review, so as to optimize choice of more productive options. Within this framework, the major objectives of the Seminar have been formulated as: **To assess the status and examine the new trends in the information transfer processes in libraries with a view to ensure better deliverables through effective Content Management. **To help develop novel strategies for the efficient management of information in all its ramifications– traditional or digital, ensuring best practices to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver. FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. SESSIONS Sessions : Inaugural Session Business Sessions Valedictory Function Features : Keynote Address Invited Lectures / Lead Papers for every Session Poster Presentations Product Presentations Best Paper Awards (Excluding Invited Lectures) Release of Souvenir REGISTRATION FEE General : Rs. 1000.00 Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs. 750.00 SUBMISSION OF PAPERS AUTHOR GUIDELINES The Abstract and Paper should confirm the following guidelines: They should be double-spaced, A4 page size, 12 point font size, Times New Roman/Arial font type, 1 inch margin on top and bottom, in Word format. All illustrations, figures, and tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate points,with numbers and captions. Word limit Abstract: 250-300 words Paper: 2500-3000 words The Conference paper should consists of: Title of the paper, Name(s) of author/s, their Institution, city and E-mail id. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another conference for consideration. Those who are desirous of submitting Papers for Presentation may forward the same in two versions (Print & Soft copy) as under : (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: kps31147@yahoo.com /kps31147new@gmail.com & (b) Print version to : The General Convener,KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002 For more details and seminar updates: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com KLA Website: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ *********************************************************** Posted by    S.L.Faisal    Convener (Publicity) KLA National Seminar 2011 E-mail: slfaizal@gmail.com    Mob:09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.