Sir/Madam/Professional Colleagues, Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) The libraries around the world are making all the efforts to provide quality library and information services. In the process, they are making use of the technology for optimal utilization of the resources. They are not only using their own resources but they are joining together to share the information and resources. The joining together is to form a network. The MANLIBNET was formed in 1998 to over come the problems and to provide quality services to the clientele of the managment libraries. The MANLIBNET will address issues jointly and promote the professionalism as well as contribute to the overall growth of the libraries. In the process, annual conventions are organized and so far ten conventions have been organized at different places. The eleventh convention will be held at Secunderabad. As part of this activity, MANLIBNET has taken up several other programs such as publication of newsletter, setting up the local networks and building the bond between libraries. Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) was established in the year 1992 with the approval from the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. SSIM presently offers four Post Graduate programmes namely, PGDM-Triple specialization (Triple), PGDM-(Banking, Insurance, Finance and Allied Services), PGDM (Human Resource) and PGDM (Marketing) with an intake of 300 students annually. All the programs are fully residential from the year 2009. In addition to these 2-year management programs, SSIM also offers skill oriented Diploma and Certificate programmes in diversified functional areas. SSIM is one of the largest B-Schools in India. SSIM is ranked 40th amongst India’s Top B-School Brands in the country (Business Barons B-School Survey, March 2009) and 30th amongst the Promising B-Schools of Excellence (DSR-GHRDC Survey 2008). About the Convention Management of the Libraries is a complex subject and managers need the latest information. It is a challenge to the management libraries to identify and make available the latest information to its users. Vibrant technology is able to give several options to meet the challenges in information transfer. The technological changes are transforming the management libraries and providing a choice to use new techniques and tools. The continuous developments and changes are paving way for innovative practices. Thenew culture and environment is converting libraries into knowledge hubs. Looking at the challenges and changes that are taking place with an objective to share the knowledge among the professionals, the following theme and sub-theme has been identified. Theme : Trends and Challenges in Management and Corporate Libraries in Digital Era Sub-themes : Management Trends • Sharing and Communication of Knowledge: Blogs, List Serve and Web based Discussion (such as Webcast / Webinar) • Application of Quality Concepts in Management Libraries • Training and Continuing Education Program (CEP) for Library Professionals • Corporate Culture in Management Libraries • Utilization and exploitation of resources for the users Corporate Trends (a) Management of Libraries in Corporate Sector • IT Sector • Banking Industry • Health Sector • Insurance Sector • Media • Allied areas (b) Use of IT for Library Services in Corporate Sector (c) Case studies in libraries of Corporate / Service Sector Technological Innovations (a) Trends in Design and Development of Digital Libraries (b) Innovative methods for Information organization and Transfer (c) IT Applications in Management of Libraries (d) Case studies in Technology use Security Trends (a) Security, Surveillance, Magnetic Strips and RFID (b) Security of Information Resources (c) Security for Digital Resources Submission of Papers Papers are invited on the above theme and sub-themes for the presentation during the convention. Authors are requested to prepare a full paper not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS WORD format in A4 size (single column and single space) with a soft copy on CD/DVD and send it to the Organizing Secretary. The paper alternatively can be e-mailed as an attachment at manlibnet2010@gmail.com with in the stipulated period. Important Dates S.No. Date Particulars 1. 31st Dec. 2009 Submission of Final Paper 2. 31st Dec. 2009 Payment of Registration Fee 3. 7th Jan. 2010 Acceptance of Final Paper for publishing and presenting Please note that the registered participants under paper presentation category only shall be allowed to present the paper and such papers will be included in the conference volume to be published during the convention. Registration Fee & Accommodation Students (without Accommodation & Conference Kit) Rs. 500/- Students (with Accommodation & Conference Kit) Rs. 1500/- General : Non-Residential Rs. 1500/- Residential Rs. 2500/- The Registration Fee shall be sent in the form of Demand Draft in Favour of “Siva Sivani Institute of Management”, Payable at Secunderabad. The Registration Fee and papers can be submitted to : Mr. S. SHYAM SUNDER RAO Librarian and Organizing Secretary, 11th MANLIBNET Convention Siva Sivani Institute of Management Campus NH-7, Kompally, Secunderabad – 500 014. Andhra Pradesh Phone: 040-27165450/51/53/54 Fax: 040-27165452, (M): 09391075416 E-mail: manlibnet2010@gmail.com, ssrhyd@gmail.com Website: www.ssim.ac.in/www.manlibnet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.