Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:59:03 +0530 From: Manjunath K <manjunath@tapmi.edu.in> (Dear moderator, please post this message on this forum as it may have many LIS members who are working in DK, Udupi & Kodagu dists). For LIS professionals working in DK, Udupi and Kodagu Dists. DAKSHINA KANNADA AND KODAGU LIBRARY ASSOCIATION(r) (DKKLA) in association with T.A. PAI MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, MANIPAL(TAPMI) is organizing a ONE DAY WORK-SHOP ON MANAGING DIGITAL RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES ON FEBRUARY 19, 2011 AT TAPMI, Manipal In an academic world, particularly in this digital age, access to digital information resources is of paramount importance. The Information and Communication Technology has made great impact on generation of information both in print as well as digital media. The LIS professionals are challenged with modes of acquiring relevant resources to their library and managing the same. This warrants the need for upgrading their skills and learning newer techniques to procure and manage information resources. In this connection, Dakshina Kannada & Kodagu Library Association (DKKLA) in Association with T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal has organized a one day workshop on Managing Digital Resources in Academic Libraries on February 19, 2011 at TAPMI, Manipal Sri Sathyanarayana, MD of Informatics, Bangalore has agreed to be the keynote speaker. Dr. C.P. Ramasesh from Mysore University will be the resource person. The Association has requested the Regional JD of this region to permit the participants on to attend the workshop on deputation. Regn Fee: Rs. 150/. The registration charge could be paid at Registration Counter on the day of workshop. However, the participation could be confirmed via email to Dr. Rekha or Dr. Manjunath. [rekha.pai@manipal.edu or manjunath@tapmi.edu.in] About DKKLA: DKKLA is a registered professional association dedicated to organise programs for professional development in the field. Since it does not have permanent building, it organzies programmes in association with institutes of higher learning. About TAPMI: TAPMI, Manipal is offering a two-year PG program in Management and Health care that are recognized by AICTE, New Delhi. It is in the final stages of international Accreditation (AACSB). It is consistently ranked among top 20 premier Bschools in the country. The institute is located in 42 acres land, 5 KMs away from Manipal Bus stand towards Alevoor. Manjunatha ------------------------ Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, P.B. No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath@tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in>; manjunathak@gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> http://www.tapmi.edu.in --------------------------