National Conference on E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries, February 1-2, 2013

We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013.  The theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries.  The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. 

Sub Themes

The conference will discuss all aspects of e-resources and e-learning.  The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below, but not necessarily limited to:

• Use of e-journals, e-books, ETDs, and databases
• Budgeting and collection development of e-resources
• E-resources access and management
• Emerging technologies for digitization and digital archiving
• Use of digital libraries, institutional repositories, library consortia, and library networks
• Archiving of consortia based resources
• Web resource management and semantic web
• Web archiving and preservation
• Open access for scholarly contents
• Open archives initiative/PMH
• Remote and wireless access to e-resources
• Provision to access virtual e-resources
• Marketing of e-resources
• Knowledge management

• Use of multimedia in e-learning
• Use of Web 2.0 technologies in e-learning
• E-learning to support communities and individuals
• Mobile learning
• Web-based learning
• Distributed e-learning environments
• Open access technologies for e-learning
• Simulations and virtual learning environments
• Adoption of e-learning by libraries

• E-resources and e-learning platforms and portals
• E-resources for collaborative and social learning
• Tools and techniques for e-resources and e-learning
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for lifelong learning
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for distance learners
• Use of e-resources and e-learning for differentially-abled persons
• Standards, Interoperability,  Copyright, Licensing and IPR issues
• Security and ethical issues
• Personal and professional competencies of library professionals
• Success cases of the use of e-resources and e-learning

Who should participate?

The conference is aimed to professionals working in Academic Libraries, Special Libraries, Public Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, E-learning communities, E-publishers, IT service providers, Vendors, Aggregators, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the E-resources and E-learning arena.

Call for Papers

Programme Committee solicits high quality research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the conference.  The paper submitted should have been neither published anywhere not kept under consideration for publication.  All papers will go through a process of review and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.  Correspondence will be made with the principal author.  The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers.  The papers should be submitted in two versions (Print and Soft copy) as under:

a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to:

 cudlisc@gmail.com / dr.haneefa@gmail.com

b) Print version to: General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala, India 

Authors Guidelines

• The papers must be submitted according to the following format.
• The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words.
• All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. size.
• Paper size should be A4, Portrait (8.5” * 11”) using 1.5 spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom and right), and 1.5” (left)
•  Headings & sub headings must be in bold font, justified and numbered according to level of heading as below1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level Heading 
• Figures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptions
• The main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail ID and contact numbers.
•  The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.
• At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold face.
• All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph together with a brief CV.
• Reference/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by American-Psychological Association (http://www.apastyle.org)

Best Paper Award

Award will be given to the author(s) by the Programme Committee to the best contributed paper (or papers) submitted to the conference.

Important Dates

Receipt of full paper: 30^th November 2012

Intimation to Authors: 15^th December 2012

Final Submission of the Paper along with Registration Fee:31 December 2012

The Event: February 1-2, 2013

Invited Speakers

Eminent experts in the field will be invited to deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions.  Details of the sessions will be announced later on.

Registration and Accommodation

Registration fee is Rs.800/-(Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per delegate.  The registration fee covers conference kit, lunches, conference dinner, and tea.  The filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft/Local Cheque in favour of the ‘The General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut’ can be sent to the address mentioned on or before 15^th January 2013. 

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.  A good number of moderate to luxury hotels are available near to the University campus. 

• Registration fee is non-refundable.  Substitution in nominations are acceptable only upto 15^th January 2013.
•  Registration fee does not include accommodation.
•  Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed and payment received in full.

Venue of the Conference

The sessions will be held at the Seminar Complex of the University of Calicut situated on the main campus.  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.  The campus is on NH 17 and regular buses are available from Calicut City.

Climate

Calicut is pleasant most of the year around.  The campus and surrounding areas will have dry and very pleasant climate.  Light woolen clothing is sufficient.

Places of tourist interest

Visit to some of the tourists’ attractions in Calicut and nearby places will be arranged separately on 3^rd February 2013 (Sunday) at an extra cost based on the distance and duration of the trip and also the number of delegates.  Calicut beach and Beypore port are within one hour journey.  Pookkod Lake, Thusharagiri waterfalls, Peruvannamuzhi Dam and Kappad beach are within easy reach.  The famous Sreekrishna Temple at Guruvayoor can be reached by bus within three hours.  For sightseeing participants shall have to register separately during the conference days.

Conference Committees

Chief Patron

Colonel (Dr.) M. Abdul Salam

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut

Patrons

Dr. K. Raveendranath

Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut

Dr. P.P. Mohammed

Registrar, University of Calicut

Programme Organizing Committee

Chairman: Dr. T A Abdul Azeez, University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut, Phone: 09447332612

General Convener: Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Phone: 09446418742

Coordinator: Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Phone: 09895622811

Conveners

Mr. Kuttappan. C., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Mr. Abdul Latheef. P.K., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Dr. Abdul Salam M.P., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Dr. Muraleedaran. P., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Dr. Vinod.V.M., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Mr. K.P. Haneefa, Librarian, Dept. of Life Science, University of Calicut

Mr. Abdul Gafoor N., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Mrs. Beena. V.C., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Mrs. Sujatha.V., Asst. Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut

Registration Form

National Conference on

E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries

February 01–02, 2013

REGISTRATION FORM

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Mode of Payment: By DD drawn in favour of the General Convener, National Conference 2013, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Payable at Calicut University.

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Please send the registration form along with DD to the following address.

Mr. T.M. Vasudevan, General Convener, National Conference 2013, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut,   Calicut University P.O., Malappuram-673 635, Kerala, India.

   

Study Tour to Kodaikanal and Hoganakkal

The MLISc students of the Department organised a study tour to Kodaikanal and Hoganakkal during 5-8 March 2012. Twenty students accompanied by faculty members Dr. Mohamed Haneefa and Ms. Ramitha were participated in the tour programme.