INDIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (IALA) NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STANDARDS IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING 17TH TO 21ST MARCH 2008 Organised by Bangalore University Library Jnana Bharati Campus Bangalore and Kesavan Institute for Information and Knowledge Management Secunderabad Context of the Workshop: Library Automation refers to the use of computers to serve the needs of library users. The operations of a library get a quantum jump with the introductions of computers. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and networking technologies provide fast and reliable access to the resources available in the library as well as elsewhere. Planning for an automated systems, no matter how big or small, should be part of an overall long range plan for the library. Automation should always be used as a means to achieve overall better patron service. Carefully planning for technology, bibliographic international standards and formats will enhances the institution’s ability to meet its service mission without disrupting the organizational stability of the institution. Accordingly, today’s integrated library system must not only provide access to the OPAC & other library house keeping modules, but also be capable of connecting other library services and resources. Automation and Networking is need of the hour for Libraries of the present day. Many of the Indian Libraries particularly Academic Libraries have put their efforts in automating their libraries in their own way. Using different software and on different platforms. However, very little effort is traced to consolidate these efforts and create a National Union Catalogue. This requires the common bibliographic international standards to be maintained by all Libraries. INFLIBNET has put its effort to consolidate the databases of all universities and create a union master bibliographic database. But lack of standards in creation of databases has been a major setback in this process. Hence, to overcome these deficiencies it is felt appropriate to organize a National Workshop on standards in Library Automation and Networking. Objectives of the Workshop: This workshop is being organized keeping in view the following specific objectives: 1. To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance and use of international bibliographic standards in Library Automation and Networking; 2. To create an awareness about various International Bibliographic Database Standards and formats available on Library Automation and Networking; 3. To create awareness about the availability of open source software which adhere to the International Standards; 4. To motivate and train on use of open source software like KOHA and NewGenLib; 5. To provide hands on practice to use of NewGenLib Software from the learned experts from NewGenLib. Discussion Themes: The themes of discussion during the workshop would be, but not limited to, the following: 1. International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD); 2. Standards for Bibliographic Data Exchange Format; 3. Open Access– OAI-PMH 4. XML (Extensible markup language) 5. MARC 21, Dublin Core, ISO 2709; 6. Federated Searching – Z39.50 and SRU/W 7. Circulation – NCIP (NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol) 8. Open Source V/s Proprietary software; 9. Barcode, RFID Technology; 10. Multi-lingual support – Unicode 11. Knowledge grid application (Concept developed by KIIKM) 12. Networking of Regional, State & National Academic Libraries. Target – Audience and number of participants: In this workshop most of the sessions are focused on hands-on experience. Hence, it would be of immense use to the University Librarians / Asst. Librarians / Information Scientists who are responsible for implementing the Automation activities in University Libraries in the country and this would also be of great use to the Teachers teaching Library Automation and Networking in schools of Library & Information Science in different Universities in the country. The total number of participants will be restricted only to FOURTY only. The selection will be offered on first-come-first-served basis. Participation Fees • For sponsored candidates Rs. 2000. • For non – Sponsored candidates Rs. 1500 • Accommodation for 5 days Rs. 1500 Fee for participation would be non-refundable and is to be paid in the form of demand draft in the name of “University Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore”. About the host institutions: Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) is a registered Professional Association dedicated to work for the overall development of academic Library profession by improving the service conditions & status of Library & Information Service (LIS) Professionals (University Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Assistant Librarians and College Librarians) and enriching the quality standards of Library & Information activities, resources and services in the Academic Libraries in the country. Bangalore University Library: Bangalore University Library was established in the year 1966 after separating from Mysore University. Presently the library holds more than 3.5 lakhs of books and 50,000 bound volumes of periodicals in two campus locations. The library subscribes to more than 280 journals which includes 150 foreign journals. The library is completely automated and is on the process of restructuring its physical arrangements to suit to the new requirements. Kesvan Institute for information and knowledge management The Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management has been set up to honour the memory of late Mr. B S Kesavan and is an initiative of many of his former colleagues, relations, admirers and students. The initial funding for the Trust has come from voluntary donations. The Institute is currently involved in the following initiatives: 1. The Institute has partnered with a software company called Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in Hyderabad in developing a web-based library automation and networking software. Knowledge of the functional needs of libraries and international standards has been provided by experts from KIIKM and software development expertise has come from Verus Solutions Pvt., Ltd (VSPL). 2. Publication of a text book on library automation targeted to developing country students and teachers of library science. The book titled Library Automation: Design, Principles and Practice was published by Allied Publishers on behalf of the Institute and was released in August 2004. 3. Development of E-learning modules. An experimental e-learning module on Introduction to Library Automation has been developed. THE VENUE: The workshop will be conducted in Bangalore University Library, Jnana Bharati Campus, Bangalore 560056. The campus is 10 kilometers away from Bus Stand/Railway Station located on the Mysore Road. Arrangements will be made to pickup and drop the participants who inform their itinary in advance. Climate and Clothing The climate during mid of march will be warm and pleasant, light summer clothing are suitable for the season maximum temperature varies between 26-28 degrees. Site Seeing: Site Seeing trips are planned for Bangalore and Mysore on 22nd and 23rd March based on the demand from the participants. For further details logon to the following website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/workshop Or send mails to: workshop@bub.ernet.in Contact Dr. P. V. Konnur University Librarian & Workshop Co-ordinator Bangalore University Library Jnanabharati Campus, Bangalore-560 056 Phone: 080-23215510, 22961131 Email: konnur@bub.ernet.in Fax:- 080-23215510 Officialwebsite: http://library.bub.ernet.in ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.