*[image: *]* *IASLIC* XXVII NATIONAL SEMINAR 2016 *December 22-24, 2016* *Call for Papers * Circular I *Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)* P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700054 *Gram –IASLIC; Phone: (033) 2362-9651; * *Website: **www.iaslic1955.org.in http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/,* *Email: iaslic.sem@gmail.com * *IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016 – Call for papers* IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres) has scheduled its 27th National Seminar 2016 to be held at *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library and **School of Studies in Library and Information Science**, *Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India PIN – 492010 during December 22-24, 2016. With the emergence of web technology and social networking, the scope of interaction with peers towards collaborative work and research has gained popularity. Social networking has proved its capability of searching, browsing and and sharing of information among the friends in web world speedily. There is a great deal of potential inherent in social networking software for professional development and professional networking purposes. This is particularly true for the library and information industry which is already embracing web 2.0 technologies across many of its core activities. However, at the same time, there is a significant level of confusion, skepticism, resistance and even fear surrounding the use of these technologies within the workplace by many librarians, and not just the baby boomers. A suitable plan and strong evaluation needs to be looked while pioneering social networks in library. Users are required to aware and sufficient training should be imparted to staffs to accomplish the task of planning social software in library. Last but not the least large encouragement and user empowerment on technologies used in web 2.0 should be given prime priority so that thinking on implementing social software in library may be possible. The possible implication of social networking can be successful by conducting seminar, symposium, workshop etc. IASLIC has decided to discuss and delve into “*Social Networking and Libraries*” as the main theme of its 27th National Seminar 2016 so that the outcomes of deliberations can help formulating a proper guidelines in ushering tomorrow’s Knowledge Society in India*. *Papers are invited in the following areas for deliberations *Social Networking and Libraries* *1.* *Social Media – Concepts and Functions * (a) Evolution, classification and characteristics of social media (b) Uses and misuses of social media (c) Tools for managing social media activities (d) Functionality and virality of social media *2.* *Opportunities and challenges of using social media in library and information services (LIS)* (a) Strategies for adoption of social networking in LIS (b) Organizational and legal issues in adopting social media in LIS (c) Developing visibility of library through social media (d) Developing social media channels for a library network *3.* *Assessment of effectiveness of social media application in LIS* (a) Evaluation of individual social networking sites (b) Framework for evaluating social media activities (c) Developing assessment plans for social media in LIS (d) Impact of social media application in LIS – case studies *4.* *Social network mining and monitoring* (a) Social network mining in libraries (b) Need and advantages of monitoring social network (c) Social network monitoring tools (d) Social media analytics, social network analysis *5.* *Social networking in LIS Education* (a) Use of social media in informal and professional learning (b) Developing social networking skills through LIS education (c ) Communication with students through social media (d) Training for advanced social media usage *SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) MEETINGS* *Convenor : Shri Harendranath Basu* *SIG 01 : Social Sciences Information* *Theme: **Customer Satisfaction Management in Library and Information Services* *Coordinator : Dr Jayati Ghosh* * I. **Library and Information System * I.1 New Dimension and Re-approach for its Efficacious Growth I.2 Identification of Problems Hindering its Aimed at Development I.3 Quality Improvement Techniques- Key Elements of Quality PDCA Cycle I.4 Step for Quality Improvement for Library and Information Services *II. **Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM)* II.1 Understanding Customer and customer Satisfaction II.2 Customer Perception and Quality Gaps II.3 Identification of the Reasons Customers’ Non-use of Library services II.4 Respecting Customer’ complaints *III. **Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) and Customer Relation Management (CRM)- The Fulcrums* III.1 Relationship Management and Marketing Concept Encompassing Library Service III.2 Formulating Relationship Strategy III.3 Total Service Quality Management III.4 Continuous Review and Improvement *IV. **Human Capital- The basic for CSM of library services * IV.1 Leadership Style and Team Building IV.2 Concept of Internal Customer Marketing IV.3 Communication Processes- Interpersonal and Intra organizational IV.4 Performance Audit of the Library and Information Unit *SIG 02 :Computer Applications in LIS* *Theme : **Mobile Technology in Libraries* *Coordinator: Shri Abhijit Kr Bhowmick* * A History and development of mobile applications and Web sites* A1 Creating mobile Web sites, OPACs, and applications in libraries A2 Discovering and downloading mobile applications A3 Present scenario of mobile communication *B Library & Mobile Technology* B1 Prerequisites for implementing mobile-based library services B2 Mobile Site Development (Mobile version of a website) B3 Mobile Site Content and applications *C Mobile services and their development* C1 Mobile users, their behaviour and requirements C2 Technical developments including new platforms, devices and applications C3 Strategy and infrastructure developments at national level *D Reflections and feedback on new service models* D1 Local innovation, Branded QR Codes D2 Smart users D3 Sustainability, Data and intelligence *Important dates* Seminar: December 22-24, 2016 Paper Submission: August 31, 2016 Acceptance: September 25, 2016 Venue: Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library*, *Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India PIN – 492010 Director Of the Seminar: Rapporteur General : Prof Durga Shankar Rath, Dept of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University Organising Secretary: Dr Suparna Sen Gupta, Librarian*, *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library, Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (India) – 492010 e-mail: library_prsu@rediffmail.com, *Mobile* : 9425228456 *General Instructions* 1. Contributed papers will have to be of qualitative value for publication in peer review journals. 1. A generalised presentation should be avoided. 2. Full Paper with an informative abstract (between 300 and 400 words) within 2500 words (not more than 10 pages of A4 size paper) typed in single side, double space with Times New Roman font, 12 pt size, margin of 1.25" in left / right / top and bottom and duly signed by the author(s) should be submitted in triplicate by August 09, 2013 along with the “Author’s Declaration Format”. 3. For bibliographical references, contributors are requested to strictly follow the IASLIC style mentioned in the ‘Giudelines for Authors’ for (available in http://iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/Publication_policy_Guideli... for IASLIC 4. In addition, softcopy of the full paper composed in MS Word should be submitted on CD/DVD disc or as an attachment through e-mail iaslic.sem@gmail.com. 5. Author should indicate the sub-theme of the paper distinctly. 6. The paper should be accompanied with an amount of *l000.00 (Rupees one thousand only) *as paper submission fees which will be adjusted only with the Registration Fees by the Organising Secretary subject to the production of the respective original receipt of IASLIC. Payment may be made by DD in favour of *IASLIC-Seminar *payable at* Kolkata *and send to Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*,* General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054*. If the paper is not accepted, the amount will be refunded. * 7. Pre-seminar volume will have only abstracts of accepted papers. 8. Accepted papers which are presented in the Seminar, will only be published in the *Post Seminar volume *within three months of the Seminar held. 9. Pre-declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/ have not been sent elsewhere for publication/ presentation. This has to be sent by hard copy. 11. All accepted papers will be invited for presentation either in the main thematic session of the Seminar or in the SIG Meetings. Presenter will be allowed maximum ten minutes for presentation including introduction and conclusion. 1. There will be provision for Poster presentation. All papers accepted for poster presentation will be allocated time for display of full papers. Abstract of all papers accepted for poster presentation will be included in the pre-Seminar volume. Poster papers will not be published in the post Seminar volume. 2. There will be a provision for the Best Poster Presentation Award. 3. All registered participants will receive Post Seminar volume free of cost from IASLIC office. Additional *Rs.150/- *will be charged for postage and handling those who wish to receive the volume through post. 4. First author is entitled to get ten copies of reprints of full paper. 5. The decision of the Editorial Committee will be final and no correspondence regarding the acceptance of papers for presentation in the Seminar or otherwise will be entertained. 6. Correspondence regarding papers should be addressed to *Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Hony. General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700054 or* iaslic.sem@gmail.com. and for Seminar update please visit www.iaslic1955.org.in *13 June 2016 Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, General Secretary *INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES* *IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016* *Author’s Declaration Format* (To be submitted in triplicate along with the paper) 1. Name (s) (in case of joint author) : 1. Address (all authors) : 1. Ph (M) (all authors) : 1. Sub-theme of the Paper : 1. Facet No. : 1. Title of the paper : 1. Paper submission fees details : Amount Rs 1000.00, DD No. Date: 1. 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