Dear Professionals, The CALIBER 2008 is a 15th CALIBER in the series and 6th International CALIBER on the theme “From Automation to Transformation”. is organized at the University of Allahabad, Allahabad during 28th to 29th February and 1st March 2008. Call For Papers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The editorial committee invites high quality papers on research & technical works, case studies, technology updates etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the convention as per mentioned below. The convention provides a unique forum to the library and information professionals, teachers, IT professionals, consultants and users involved in automation and networking of libraries as well as information providers to come together and interact on the subjects of mutual interest. Theme: -----------------------------------------------------------

From Automation to Transformation

Sub Themes ------------------------------------------------------------- Impact of ICT in LIS: Major Shifts & Practices Digital Libraries: Federated Search & Metadata Harvesting Content Aggregations & Content Representations Standards & Protocols in LIS Evolving Technologies: RSS Feed, Blogs, Web 2.0, Lib 2.0 Use of e-Resources and UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium Contact Details for Paper Submission --------------------------------------------------------------- Sh. Rajesh Chandrakar Convener, International CALIBER 2008 Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad – 380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone: +91-7926304695/8528/5971/0002 Fax: +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail: rajesh@inflibnet.ac.in;caliber2008@inflibnet.ac.in Important Dates ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Receipt of full papers----January 15, 2008 Intimation to Author(s)----January 30, 2008 Last date for Registration----February 15, 2008 Convention Dates----February 28-29 and March 1, 2008 Registration -------------------------------------------------------------- The Convention Fee is Rs. 1000/- and accommodation advance is Rs. 500/- . For more details please visit the website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2008/registration.html Demand draft should be made in favour of Organizing Secretary, International CALIBER 2008 payable at Allahabad and send it to the organizing secretary along with filled registration form to the following address: Dr. A. P. Gakhar Organizing Secretary International CALIBER 2008 Librarian, University of Allahabad Allahabad – 211 002, Uttar Pradesh Phone: +91-532-2460050 (O) 2644636 (R) Fax: +91-532-2461157 E-mail: ap.gakhar@rediffmail.com;apgakhar@yahoo.co.in With best regards. Bye. _____________________________ K Prakash, PhD -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.