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.

Payment Details                       : Draft/Cheque No:…………..Dated:…….........

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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.

Harvard University is Ranked Number One in the World

Harvard University, which is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, has been ranked as the world's top varsity. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology made it to number two, with the University of California Berkeley coming in at number four in the list of top 10 most highly regarded universities in world. Britain's prestigious Cambridge University and Oxford University ranked three and six respectively, with University of Tokyo in Japan securing eighth place in 'The Times Higher Education' world reputation rankings. In total, the US had a massive 45 universities in the top 100, while the UK had 12 and Japan had five. Australia, Germany, Canada and the Netherlands each had four universities in the top 100 rankings based on a survey of 13,388 academics from 131 countries, the 'Daily Mail' online reported.

[source:The Times of India, dated: 12/03/2011]

E-Certificate for UGC NET

Those qualifying National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC), will now get their certificates right in their mailbox as the government has made the entire system online in an effort to make the process fast and hassle free.

“These e-certificates will cut down the time lag for issuing the certificate from six-eight months to six days,” Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said after inaugurating the e-certificate system here. Normally, it takes about four months for the UGC to respond to the requests from various institutions and employers regarding verification of NET certificates at the time of candidates’ seeking admission to PhD or being appointed at a college or university for teaching assignments.

“The time lag in the verification of NET certificates will also go down. It can now be done within 24 hours,” Sibal said, describing the initiative as “yet another step forward in e-governance”. The UGC has already initiated online registration of candidates for the NET examination so that all the necessary information with regard to the candidates is captured at the time of registration itself.

[source : Deccan Herald, 09-03-2011]

MLISc Students visited Kuruva Island - Wayanad

The MLISc students organised a one-day tour to Kuruva Island, Wayanad on 23rd February 2011. Thirty-Five students accompanied by faculty members Dr. Mohamed Haneefa and Ms. Noorjahan were participatted in the tour programme. Kuruva Island is situated on the tributaries of the river Kabani. The Kabini river splits into two at the Kuruva Island and joins back again. With an area of 950 acres, Kuruva hosts a variety of plants and animals. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids are the monarchs of the Island. It is abundantly rich with green forest and is very far from the turbulence of city life making it an exotic place for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

National Workshop on DSpace @ Calicut University

Welcome by Dr. Abdul Azeez, University Librarian

Inauguration by Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET

Hands-on-practice @ INFONET Centre

Participants with Faculty Members

National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSpace

Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Center, Ahmedabad and C.H. Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut, Kerala is Jointly Organizing a 5 day National Workshop on “Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSpace ” during January 3 – 7, 2011.

Aims and Objectives of the Workshop

This workshop is intended to equip participants with skills for developing their own digital libraries/institutional repositories. There will be lectures as well as intensive hands-on training sessions by experts in the field. Thus it will provide both theoretical base and practical skill to the participants.

Objectives of the workshop are as follows

· To provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts

· Introduce the digital libraries projects done world wide

· General introduction to Linux and Digital Library software with detailed study on DSpace

· To provide hands-on experience in using DSpace software

· To make the participant able to start a Digital Library/Institution Repository using DSpace

Areas Covered

The following areas will be coverend in the workshop and hands on practical training will be given in these areas:

· Intuitional Repositories and Digital Libraries

· Linux and Basic Commands

· Metadata and Metadata Standards for Interoperability in IR

· DSpace Installation & Configuration

· DSpace Administration & Customization

· DSpace Workflow & Submissions

· OAI-PMH and UNICODE

· Backup, Export and Import in DSpace

· IPR and Security aspects of IR

Target Participants

Approximately 30 selected library and information science professionals, academicians, IT professionals, Research Scholars and Students will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.

Venue

The Workshop will be conducted at the University of Calicut, Kerala

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided in the University Guest House and other available facilities on a payment basis.

Workshop Fee

Rs.1500/-has to be paid by the participant as workshop fee in the form of a DD in of the Organizing Secretary, National Workshop on DSpace payable at Calicut University.

Application can be sent to and further enquiries can be made from:

Dr.Abdul Azeez T A

University Librarian in charge and Coordinator, National Workshop on DSpace

C.H.Mohammed Koya Library, University of Calicut, Kerala 673 635

Upon selection, intimation will be sent to selected candidates and they will have to send the Workshop fee in the form of a Demand Draft.

Further queries please Email to:chmklibrary@yahoo.com

Google to produce internet guide … in a leaflet

Google, one of the world's most prominent evangelists for all things digital, has turned to one of the most traditional of old media routes to try to persuade more British people to go online: it is printing a leaflet. The Simple Guide to the Internet is part of the search engine group's commitment to Race Online 2012, an initiative started by the UK government's digital inclusion champion, Martha Lane Fox. The co-founder of Lastminute.com and the entrepreneur behind a growing Lucky Voice karaoke bar empire hopes to get 10,000 British businesses and charities signed up to her campaign, which is designed to put everyone in the UK online by the end of 2012. Google's leaflet, which it intends to start distributing this year through libraries, charities and other public bodies that work with the digitally excluded, will give novices all the information they need to carry out basic online tasks, such as communicating with friends. It will not be used to push Google's own services. But its appearance is likely to raise a smile among old media executives as it proves that the product of dead trees can still be useful in this digital world.

Libri: Best Student Paper Award

Since 1950, through 60 volumes, Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library journals, Libri is issuing a call for "Best Student Paper of 2010." This competition supports Libri's goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. Students at all levels are invited to submit articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme. Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today's librarians and information professionals. The article will be published in the 2010:4 issue. The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 € and with a complementary subscription to Libri for 2011. If the quality of competition warrants, some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to Libri for 2011. The normal provision to the author of e-prints applies to all winners. Manuscripts should be sent to the Libri Editorial Office, K. G. Saur Verlag, An Imprint of Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Mies-van-der-Rohe Straße 1, 80807 München, Germany. Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be submitted to libri@degruyter.com. Author instructions and further indications of the scope of papers suitable for publication in Libri are available at the Libri site at http://www.librijournal.org/authorinst.html

Study Tour to Mysore and Bangalore - 7th to 11th February 2010

The DLISc organised a study tour to Mysore and Bangalore from 7th February to 11th February 2010. Twenty students accompanied by faculty member Dr. Mohamed Haneefa were participatted in the tour programme. The group visited important special libraries and historical places in Mysore and Bangalore cities. It was a very meaningful study tour, where the participants were enriched with a variety of experiences. Various historical places made them proud about the glorious past of our country.

Refresher Course in Library and Information Science

The UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Calicut is conducting a three week Practical Oriented Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 5th to 25th January 2010. The course aims at imparting practical oriented knowledge to the participants in the application of information and communication technologies in library operations and services with sufficient laboratory sessions. The course contents will include Linux, DSpace, Greenstone, E-prints, Koha, NewGenLib, SPSS, Web Designing, Networking, Moodle, Joomla, Web 2.0, etc. Applications, duly approved by the Principal/Head of the College/Department concerned, are invited on the prescribed form from eligible and interested candidates. TA and DA will be given to the participants as per UGC rules. Every participant would be required to pay an admission fee (non-refundable) of Rs. 500/- at the time of confirming his/her participation in the Course. As our Academic Staff College is not a residential training centre, the participants can contact the Manager, Calicut University Guest House for their accommodation (Phone 0494-2400258).

For any further queries, interested applicants may contact
Phone No. 0494-2400352, Mobile No. 09447069257

IFLA-ALP SCHOLARSHIPS ASIA AND OCEANIA 2010

The purpose of the programme is to further the library profession, library institutions and library and information services in developing countries. Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries in libraries/information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT Skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks.

In addition to Economy Class return airfare, the recipient will be given a moderate per diem allowance to cover meals and accommodation. The recipient must submit a detailed report of approximately 2000 words to IFLA ALP and the host institution. Administrative formalities such as arranging leave, visa etc, will be the responsibility of the recipient. The applications should be received at the latest, by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date.

For more details visit <http://archive.%20ifla.org/%20VI/1/admin/%20scholarasia.%20htm>

UGC NET Coaching

The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut will provide coaching for UGC NET Examination (comprising Papers I, II and III) scheduled on December 2009. The classes will be organized on holidays depending on the convenience of the candidates as well as faculty members. The methods of coaching will be through class work, tutorials, work assignments followed by discussion and face to face interactions. Candidates interested in enrolling for the classes should contact the course coordinator (mobile phone no. 9847527564, 9847472766). Classes commence from October 10, 2009.

DELISAA Alumni Meeting 2009

We are cordially inviting you to the Alumni meeting of the Department of Library and Information Science Alumni Association (DELISAA), University of Calicut on July 4, 2009. We believe that you are looking forward to meeting old classmates and teachers, reminiscing memorable experiences and sharing your stories of success with them.

We request you to contact us as soon as possible confirming your participation. Please forward this message to your batch-mates and other alumni of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut. Alternatively, you can provide us with their contact details and we would be happy to spread the word.

Please confirm your presence at the event by replying to – cudlisc@gmail.com

Venue: Seminar Complex,University Calicut

Date and Time: July 4, 2009. 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM

Metalogue

Metalogue is a forum for sharing thoughts on all things related to knowledge organization by and for libraries, hosted by Karen Calhoun, Vice President, WorldCat and Metadata Services for OCLC. Karen is joined often by friends and colleagues from all over the globe, who contribute perspectives and experiences about the current and future state of cataloguing and metadata.

Statement of International Cataloguing Principles

The Statement of International Cataloguing Principles (ICP) was published in February 2009 and is available in several languages. It was developed during a series of IFLA Meetings of Experts on an International Cataloguing Code.

Please visit the following link for the report.
International Cataloguing Principles

SIG III International Paper Contest

The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce its tenth competition for papers to be submitted for the 2009 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 6 -11, 2009.

The theme of this year’s paper contest is: "Thriving on Diversity - Information Opportunities in a Pluralistic World".

The theme may be addressed at either the country or regional level issues. Papers could discuss issues, policies and case studies on specific aspects of the theme, such as, but not limited to the following (mainly adopted from the conference theme):

Multilingual information systems
Cross-language information retrieval
Accessibility and cultural factors in system design and information services
Cross-border data flows
Open access and cultural diversity
Information literacy and challenges of harmony versus hegemony
The role of international organizations in building on diversity
Digital inclusion
Social networking in a linguistically and culturally rich environment
Information behavior in diverse contexts
Knowledge management in diverse contexts
Information policy

There will be up to six winners who will be selected by a panel of judges including Hong Xu (Chair), Jonathan Levitt (Co-Chair), Aaron Bowen, Nadia Caidi, Yunfei Du, Daqing He, Macia Lei Zeng.

Selection Criteria

Papers will be selected through a peer review process. The judging criteria will be based on:

Originality of paper in the developing world environment (originality of the project described, etc.)
Relevance to the Paper contest.
Presentation and organization.
Style. The international paper contest committee requires that submissions follow the International Information and Library Review instructions to authors. Detailed information is available under the heading, Guide for Authors at: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622845/authorinstructions

The prize for each winner is a two-year individual membership in ASIS&T. In the case of multiple authors, the principal author will be awarded the ASIS&T membership. In addition, depending on SIG III fundraising for this competition, the first place winner will be rewarded a minimum of $1,000 toward travel, conference registration, and accommodations while attending the ASIS&T Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 6 -11, 2009.

Publishing opportunities
Submitted papers will be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the International Information and Library Review, subject to the usual peer refereeing process, for that journal.

Information for authors
Only papers by a principal author who is a citizen of, and resides in a developing country are eligible. Winners in the 2005-2008 contests are not eligible. The papers should be original, unpublished, and ONLY in English. We encourage submissions from librarians, information and network specialists, and educators involved in the creation, representation, maintenance, exchange, discovery, delivery, and use of digital information.

ASIS&T Copyright Policy
ASIS&T will have the non-exclusive right to publish any of the papers submitted on its web site or in print, with ownership and all other rights remaining with the author.

Deadline for submission of full papers
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts, not to exceed 5,000 words, by May 31, 2009, to hgxu [at] pitt.edu, preferably as Microsoft Word attachments

SIG III International Paper Contest

The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce its tenth competition for papers to be submitted for the 2009 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 6 -11, 2009. The theme of this year’s paper contest is: "Thriving on Diversity - Information Opportunities in a Pluralistic World". The theme may be addressed at either the country or regional level issues. Papers could discuss issues, policies and case studies on specific aspects of the theme, such as, but not limited to the following (mainly adopted from the conference theme):

Multilingual information systems
Cross-language information retrieval
Accessibility and cultural factors in system design and information services
Cross-border data flows
Open access and cultural diversity
Information literacy and challenges of harmony versus hegemony
The role of international organizations in building on diversity
Digital inclusion
Social networking in a linguistically and culturally rich environment
Information behavior in diverse contexts
Knowledge management in diverse contexts
Information policy

There will be up to six winners who will be selected by a panel of judges including Hong Xu (Chair), Jonathan Levitt (Co-Chair), Aaron Bowen, Nadia Caidi, Yunfei Du, Daqing He, Macia Lei Zeng.

Selection Criteria

Papers will be selected through a peer review process. The judging criteria will be based on:
Originality of paper in the developing world environment (originality of the project described, etc.)

Relevance to the Paper contest.
Presentation and organization.
Style. The international paper contest committee requires that submissions follow the International Information and Library Review instructions to authors. Detailed information is available under the heading, Guide for Authors at: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622845/authorinstructions

The prize for each winner is a two-year individual membership in ASIS&T. In the case of multiple authors, the principal author will be awarded the ASIS&T membership. In addition, depending on SIG III fundraising for this competition, the first place winner will be rewarded a minimum of $1,000 toward travel, conference registration, and accommodations while attending the ASIS&T Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 6 -11, 2009.
Publishing opportunities
Submitted papers will be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the International Information and Library Review, subject to the usual peer refereeing process, for that journal.
Information for authors
Only papers by a principal author who is a citizen of, and resides in a developing country are eligible. Winners in the 2005-2008 contests are not eligible. The papers should be original, unpublished, and ONLY in English. We encourage submissions from librarians, information and network specialists, and educators involved in the creation, representation, maintenance, exchange, discovery, delivery, and use of digital information.
ASIS&T Copyright Policy
ASIS&T will have the non-exclusive right to publish any of the papers submitted on its web site or in print, with ownership and all other rights remaining with the author.
Deadline for submission of full papers
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts, not to exceed 5,000 words, by May 31, 2009, to hgxu [at] pitt.edu, preferably as Microsoft Word attachments.

WebJunction

A Web-based community helping libraries meet their technology and training. In 2002, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded OCLC a grant to build an online community for libraries and other organizations that provide open access to technology and information. WebJunction is the result of that effort. WebJunction is the online community dedicated to the emerging technology and training needs of librarians. WebJunction features articles, handouts, courses and forum discussions that are practical, down-to-earth and friendly. WebJunction addresses the real issues that librarians and library staff face every day. Other discussion and resources are centered on issues of library management and sustainability, such as internal policies, marketing, research, funding and purchasing. Regular participants include library directors and staff, technology consultants, trainers and volunteers. Libraries represented in the mix are large and small, rural and urban—but they find common ground in working together to solve problems and share ideas all librarians can put to use.

IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program

This program, jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. On an annual basis, up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, are selected for participation in this intensive five-week Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA; one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries, and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit selected North American and European libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. Fellows give presentations about their home countries and libraries, meet leading information professionals and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today. The Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin.

Two-Day National Workshop on Koha

The Department of Library and Information Science in association with C H M K Library, University of Calicut conducted a Two-Day National Workshop on Open Source Library Automation Software, Koha during 20-21 March 2009. The Workshop was inaugurated by the Calicut University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anwar Jahan Zuberi. Dr. Jalaja V, Head of the Department of Library and Information Science presided over the function. Dr. Abdul Azeez T A, University Librarian-in-charge, CHMK Library proposed vote of thanks. After the inaugural session, Sri. Madhu V T, Calicut University System Administrator taken classes on Linux followed by Sri. Tomson A J conducted classes on Koha. In the valedictory session Dr. Abdul Azeez T.A, University Librarian-in-charge presided over the function. Dr. Jalaja.V, Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut distributed certificates to participants. Sri. T M Vasudevan, Lecturer, DLISc welcomed the gathering. Dr. Mohamed Haneefa. K, Organizing Secretary proposed vote of thanks. The Workshop was attended by 53 Library and Information Professionals from different parts of the country.

Inauguration by Prof. Anwar Jahan Zuberi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut

Introduction to Linux by Sri. Madhu V T, System Administrator, University of Calicut

Installation of Linux and Koha by Sri. Tomson A J, Librarian, Devagiri College, Calicut

Participants of the Workshop in the INFONET Centre, University of Calicut

Participants of the Workshop with Coordinators

Koha is an Integrated Library System (ILS) and was the first open source ILS. Koha was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua in New Zealand. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more. Koha uses a dual database design that utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types (text-based and RDBMS). This design feature ensures that Koha is scalable enough to meet the transaction load of any library, no matter what the size. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). Libraries are free to install and use Koha themselves if they have the in-house expertise or to purchase support or development services from the best available source. Open source software is a type of software that is developed using a particular method that allows the software to be more open than other methods. It harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. As a result, open source software is of a higher quality, has higher level of reliability, is more flexible, has a lower cost than other software options, and is a feasible end to predatory vendor lock-in. Another benefit is that bugs and other aberrations can be discovered quickly and patched. This is because the coding for open source software is open and transparent. The Workshop assumes considerable significance in the context of the decision of the Government of Kerala to implement KOHA as the Library Management Software for the libraries across the State. The workshop provided extensive hands on training to the Librarians and other LIS Professionals to enable them to automate their libraries independently.

One Day User Awareness Programme on Access to E-Resources

The CHMK Library, University of Calicut in collaboration with the INFLIBNET centre organized one day User Awareness Programme on Access to E-Resources under UGC-Infonet Digital Library consortium on 6th March 2009. The Programme was inaugurated by Dr. C. Gopinathan Pillai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut. Dr. Abdul Azeez T.A, University Librarian in charge presided over the function. Mr. Manoj Kumar.K, Scientist D (CS) from the INFLIBNET centre delivered the keynote address. Dr. Jalaja.V, Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut felicitated the function. Smt. Shobhana.S, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library welcomed the gathering. Dr. K.N Soman, Assistant Librarian, CHMK Library proposed vote of thanks. After the inaugural session, Mr. Manoj Kumar.K, Scientist D (CS) INFLIBNET centre presented the topic UGC-INFONET Digital Library consortium.

Dr. Jalaja V, Dr. C Gopinathan, Sri. Manoj Kumar K, and Dr. Abdul Azeez T A

Presentation by Sri. Manoj Kumar

The programme was attended by 346 participants comprising of faculty members, research scholars, Library professional and post graduate students of the University and its affiliated colleges attended the program. Various publishers representing UGC-Infonet digital Library consortium made presentation on their e-resources accessible to the University Library. Publishers who made presentations during the programme were M/s Information India, Banglore, Wiely-Black well, Tylor and Francis, Oxford Journals, Globe Publications Ltd, Springer Link, Balani Infotech and IOP.

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