Dear All, The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in association with C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut and Kerala Library Association Kozhikode Region is organising a National Workshop on Koha Integrated Library System during 20-24 May 2014. Objectives * To introduce the Linux operating system to the participants. * To acquaint the participants with the installation of Koha on server class machines. * To provide extensive hands-on-training to the participants so as to enable them to work independently. * To equip the participants for managing Koha at institutions with large collections Target Audience The Workshop will be of immense benefit to LIS professionals working in any type of library. The number of participants is restricted to 30 and admission will be strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Extensive practical sessions/hands-on-training, enriched with interactive sessions will be the hallmark of the Workshop.   Workshop Faculty The Workshop will be handled by experts with extensive practical experience in Linux and Koha.    Registration The Workshop is designed with two courses.  In the three-day first course hands-on-sessions on Koha Basic will be provided. In the two-day second course hands-on-sessions on Koha Advanced will be provided.  The participants can register for both the courses or they can register any one of them.   The registration fee is as follows:     Courses Date Registration Fee Koha Basic 20-22 May 2014 Rs. 2000/- Koha Advanced 23-24 May 2014 Rs. 2000/-   The fee covers the cost of workshop kit, course materials, lunch and tea. The fee should be paid in the form of Demand Draft or local Cheque drawn in favour of the President / Secretary, Kerala Library Association Kozhikode Region, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., PIN-673 535, Kerala.     Accommodation Accommodation can be arranged for the participants in the University Guest House with usual amenities on first come first serve basis.  Room rent and other charges are to be paid by the participants directly.  Besides accommodation in the Guest House, Hotels can also be arranged for the participants on request and confirmation.    Venue of the Workshop The Workshop will be held at the INFONET Centre of the C.H.M.K Library situated on the main campus of the University of Calicut.  The campus is at Thenhipalam, a hilly village surrounded by green valleys.  It is 23 kilometeres south of Calicut, the capital city of erstwhile Zamorins, 12 kilometers from Karipur airport and 14 kilometers from Parappanangadi Railway Station.  Calicut city is well connected with buses and trains from various parts of the country.    After Workshop Technical Support The Kerala Library Association Kozhikode Region will be pleased to offer the technical support to libraries after the workshop for installation, maintenance, database migration, etc. You are welcome to write to us for details.    Application The Application should be made in the format given along with this brochure. Detailed brochure and copies of the application can also be downloaded from the Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info/.  The filled up application along with the DD/Cheque should reach to the Organizing Secretary on or before 10th May 2014.   Workshop Organizing Committee     Dr. Vasudevan T.M. Chairman – Organizing Committee Associate Professor and Head Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Calicut Phone: 09446418742     Dr. Abdul Azeez T.A. Workshop Director University Librarian (i/c) C.H.M.K. Library University of Calicut Phone: 09447332612   Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K. Organizing Secretary Assistant Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Calicut E-mail: dr.haneefa@gmail.com Phone: 09895622811   Mr. Sasi P.K. Joint Organizing Secretary Professional Assistant C.H.M.K. Library University of Calicut Phone: 09847472766       National Workshop on Koha   20-24 May, 2014 Registration Form Name (Dr/Prof/Ms/Mr)           : Designation                             :  Institution                               :  Postal Address                         :    City                                          :    State                                        :  Phone with STD                       :   Mobile                                      :   Email                                       :   Highest Qualification               : Other Qualifications                : Workshop Fee                          : Course Date Registration Fee Please tick Koha Basic 20-22 May 2014 Rs. 2000/-   Koha Advanced 23-24 May 2014 Rs. 2000/-     Payment Details                       : Draft/Cheque No:                  Date:    Signature of the Participant     : Date                                  Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K. Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut,    Kerala,    India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2407286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: dr.haneefa@gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.