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National Conference on
NEXT GENERATION DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND
WEB TECHNOLOGIES : CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
(SALIS - 2010)
19.08.2010 Pre-Conference Tutorial
20 - 21.08.2010 - Conference
Organized by
Central Library
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
&
Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE
CALL FOR PAPERS -
THEMES & SUB THEMES
WHO SHOULD
PARTICIPATE?
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
GUIDELINES FOR
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
BEST PAPER AWARD
REGISTRATION FEE
CONFERENCE
TIMELINE
PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORT
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
SALIS
ABOUT COIMBATORE
CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS
CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE
NATIONAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
LOCAL
PROGRAMME ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE
The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders
to address,
discuss and debate issues related to the Next Generation Digital
Libraries and Web
Technologies for the benefit of all sections of the society.
CALL FOR PAPERS THEMES & SUB THEMES
1. Digital Library
Conceptual views, models, and architecture - Virtual Library, redefining
the DL, DL
initiatives, case studies of planning and implementation of DL projects
using DSpace,
GSDL, Fedora, etc. in academic, special and public libraries -
Institutional
Repositories/archives - data integration and interoperability, user
interface, metadata
harvesting, DL standards: Dublin Core, METS, W3 - strategic partnership
with the
Government, professional bodies and other stake holders for implementation
and
promotion of DL.
2. Digital Resource/Content
E-resources, policy, consortia and sharing, models, pricing,
e-learning/e-publishing,
content management - standards, open source resources, OAI - preservation/
archival of contents - Issues in DL: IPR, copyright and Digital Right
Management
(DRM).
3. Digital Library Infrastructure
HW, DL software and tools, DL infrastructure (RFID, Bio- metric, Wi-Fi,
Smartcard,
scanning and OCR, preservation, storage technologies, networks), Standards
-
z39.50, SRU, NCIP, etc
4. Digital Library Management
DL resource collection policy, Security policy, budgeting and cost
effectiveness,
resource sharing, best practices, Total Quality Management (TQM) and
Knowledge
Resource Management.
5. Web Technology
Application/web tools for social networking/digital library service - Web
2.0/3.0,
Library 2.0, Web blogs, RSS, Podcast, Mashups, Semantic web - Web based
library
services and portals, impact of WT in LIS, youtube, Web OPAC, Web
archives, search
engine, google, wikipedia, webometrics, standards and tools, information
retrieval
6. Digital Library and User
User behavior in digital environment, user studies, users perception about
digital
libraries, digital natives, information requirements of google generation,
marketing
the digital resources, Information Literacy to promote usage of digital
resources.
7.Capacity Building
Soft skill, competency, training for the next generation library
professionals to meet
the challenges.
8.Curriculum
Curriculum for DL and Web technology, e Learning practices for next
generation,
HRD, training/courses
9.Research in Digital Libraries
Current and future trends in research in India and other countries
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Library and Information Science Professionals
Professionals from IT and Knowledge sectors
Policy makers and Knowledge seekers
Educationists and Academicians
Researchers, Students and distance learners
E-publishers/Vendors
Content Managers /Technology Managers/ Knowledge Managers
Government Officials/Planners /Media experts.
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of
new
and novel ideas, methods and services are invited. The papers will be
reviewed by the
editorial committee.
Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also
published in
SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the
acceptance of
the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has
right to accept or
reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Authors are requested to submit the soft copy of full paper (with abstract
not
exceeding 200 words and at least three keywords) on CD and an e-mail
attachment to
the organizing secretary. Paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size with
double line
spacing and font size 12 in Times New Roman. Charts, graphs, photographs,
if any,
should be inserted at proper places in the paper. References should be
given as per
the Chicago Style. Authors are advised not to include downloaded materials
and
figures from the Internet.
A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the
paper has
not been presented/ published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation
will be
intimated to the first author by e-mail.
BEST PAPER AWARD
N.P.K. Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals and Shri Rajunaidu
Memorial Best Paper Award for LIS students will be given by SALIS for the
best paper
presented in the conference.
REGISTRATION FEE
Category
Conference &Tutorial Conference Tutorial
Sponsored Rs.1400/- Rs.1,000/- Rs.500/-
Individual Rs.1200/- Rs. 800/- Rs.500/-
SALIS member Rs.1100/ Rs. 800/- Rs.400/-
Students Rs.1000/Rs. 800/- Rs.300/-
CONFERENCE TIMELINE
1. Last date for submission of full paper - 26.07.2010
2. Intimation of acceptance - 20.07.2010
3. Last date for registration - 17.08.2010
Tutorial 19.08.2010
Paper presentation 20 & 21.08.2010
Send registration form along with DD to
Mr. A. Fazlur Rahman,
Organising Secretary/Librarian,
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Kuniamuthur,
Coimbatore 641 008. Phone: 0422 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 2678012
,
Mobile No :+919750007196
e-Mail: fazrah@yahoo.com,librarian@skcet.net, librarian@skcet.ac.in.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The conference programme consists of pre-conference tutorial, inaugural
session,
technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product
presentation cum
exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions
which will
create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes.
ACCOMMODATION
The delegates will be provided accommodation in the college hostel on
sharing basis
against an advance payment of Rs 100/- per day on first cum first served
basis. In
case of non-availability of rooms in the hostels, accommodation will be
arranged in
hotels on request, on extra payment. Many hotels are available near the
Railway
station and Gandhipuram Central Bus stand and the tariff will be ranging
from
Rs.500/- to 5000/- for non-A/C and A/C accommodation.
TRANSPORT
SKCET is located near Kuniamuthur in Coimbatore - Palakad NH, 12 kms away
from
Coimbatore Central Bus stand and 10 kms from the Railway Station. Call
taxi, auto
and bus facilities are available from all parts of the city. For availing
transport and
accommodation facilities, the volunteers will guide the delegates from the
Railway
Station and Bus stand from 19th August 2010 onwards.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Keeping pace with changing times and technologies, Sri Krishna College of
Engineering Technology has come a long way since its modest beginning in
1998.
Today, it is ranked among the frontline Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu.
The
college is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University,
Coimbatore. SKCET has completed 11 years on incomparable services in the
field of
technical education. Moreover, it has also been well-known for its
innovative
technology programs and visionary leadership in education.
The passion for excellence can be seen in every aspect of this vibrant,
future-focused
institution its stringent recruitment policies, academic performance,
outstanding
infrastructure and placement initiatives. The ISO 9001 Certification from
TUV South
Asia and accreditation by NBA further substantiate the high standards of
excellence
that the institution has set for itself.
The core values of our college are adaptability to the latest innovations
in various
technical fields, collaborative teamwork, student centered teaching and
emphasis on
problem solving methodology. These values have laid a strong foundation
for the
overall development of the college since the day of inception.
SALIS
SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the
development of all
spheres of LIS by organizing various programs including conferences,
seminars,
lectures and workshops in emerging areas of LIS jointly with reputed
institutions. It
has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective
regions.
SALIS publishes two journals to disseminate research work and exchange
ideas and
knowledge among professionals. SALIS instituted many awards to encourage,
motivate and recognize professionals those who are doing good service to
the
profession and the society. The main objective of SALIS is to 'Reach the
Unreached'
and also to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and
techniques
more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services to
the users.
ABOUT COIMBATORE
Coimbatore, known as Manchester of South India has made significant growth
in the
fields of education and medicare. It is abounded with Universities,
colleges and now IT
industries. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgris, Coimbatore is known for
its pleasant
climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise.
Nearset Tourist Places: Ooty, Coonoor, Mudhumalai wildlife sanctuary ,
Black
Thunder, Kovai kondattam, Kovai kutralam, Azhiyar dam, Topslip, Anamalai
wildlife
sanctuary, Valparai, Thirumurthy hills, Amaravathi dam, Munnar, Malampuzha
dam,
Guruvayur, Palani and Kodaikanal.
CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS
Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic, research
institutions and also from knowledge institutions and industries.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Chief Patron
Mrs. S. Malarvizhi, Chairperson & Managing Trustee, SKCET
Patron
Dr. S. Subramanyan, Advisor, SKCET
Conference Chair
Dr. S. Subramanian, Principal, SKCET
Organizing Secretary
Mr. A. Fazlur Rahman, Librarian, SKCET
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr.Harish Chandra,Librarian.IIT,Madras
Mr.A.Hariharan, President, SALIS
Dr.Ally Sornam, Head, DLIS Bishop Heber College, Trichy
Prof.A.Amudhavalli, Head, DLIS, University of Madras, Chennai
Dr.Anup Kumar Das, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Mr.N.Avudaiyappan, Special Officer, Anna Centenary Library
Dr.K.Chinnasamy, Head, DLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Mr.K. Elavazhagan, Head, LIS, Goethe-Institute Chennai
Dr.A.Ganesan,Librarian & Head, DLIS, Pushpam College, Thanjavur
Dr.G.Krishnamoorthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai
Dr.K.P.S.Kumaravel, DLIS, M.K.University, Madurai
Mrs.Lata Suresh, Librarian, IIHMR, Jaipur
Dr.Malhan Head, DLIS University of Jammu, Jammu
Dr.A.L.Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC, DRDO, New Delhi
Dr.S.Muralidhar, Scientist, DRDO,chennai
Dr.M.Nagarajan, Prof. & Head, DLIS, Annamalai University
Dr.M.Natarajan, Scientist, NISCAIR, New Delhi
Dr.P.Perumal, Director Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur
Dr.A.R.D.Prasad,Associate Professor,DRTC,Bangalore
Dr.B.Ramesh Babu,Prof,DLIS, University of Madras, Chennai
Mrs. V.Sakthi Regha, Librarian, MSSW, Chennai
Dr.Sanjay Kataria, Librarian, JPIIT University, Noida, UP
Mr.R.K.Shukla, Delhi Technical University, Delhi
Dr.M.G.Sreekumar, Librarian, IIM, Kozhikode
Dr.S.Srinivasa Raghavan, Librarian, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Dr.M.Suriya, Prof. & University Librarian, Annamalai University
Dr.A.Thirunavukarasu, Librarian, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Dr.P.Vinayagamoorthy, Librarian,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Dr. K. Vinita, Librarian, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
LOCAL PROGRAMME ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr.R.Balasubramani, Asst.Librarian Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Dr.J.Dominic,Librarian, Karunya University, Coimbatore
Mr.R.Jayabal,Librarian,SRMVMCPE, Coimbatore
Mr.B.Jeyaprakash, Asst.Librarian Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Mr.S.Karthikeyan, Librarian, Sri Ramakrishna Engg. College, Coimbatore
Mr.K.Karunai Raghavan, St.Peter's Engg. College, Chennai
Mr.M.Mandhirasalam, Librarian, KCT, Coimbatore
Mr.S.Manikandan, Librarian, KSRCAS, Tiruchengodu
Mr.R.Moorthy, Librarian, SKAS College, Coimbatore
Mr.C.Murugan, Librarian, Sona College of Technology, Salem
Mr.N.Murugesan, Librarian, Angel College of Engg & Tech., Tirupur
Dr.P.Panneerselvam, Librarian, BSA. Crescent University, Chennai
Mr.M.Prasad, Librarian,Narayanaguru College of Engineering,Kanyakumari
Ms.C.Prema, AL(SG), TNAU, Coimbatore
Mr. S.Ramkumar, ATO,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Mrs. V. Sakthi Regha,
Librarian, MSSW, Chennai
Mr.S.Saravanan, Librarian,VLBJECT, ,Coimbatore
Mr.A. Sankaran, The Hindu, Chennai
Mr.R.Senthilkumar, Librarian, KASC, Coimbatore
Mr.S.Sivaraj, Head, Learning Resource Center, BIT, Sathyamangalam
Mr.B.Sivakumar, Librarian, PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
Dr.A.Sokkalingam, Librarian, SRMV Polytechnic, Coimbatore
Mrs.P.Sreelatha, Assistant Librarian, SKCET, Coimbatore
Mr.T.Stephen, Librarian, BACAS, Coimbatore
Mr.M.Surulinathi,Asst Librarian, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Dr.S.Suryanarayanan,Librarian, Sri Paramakalyani Arts College,Alwarkurichi
Mr.E.Sugirthakumar, Librarian, KSRCET, Tiruchengodu
Mr.S.Swaminathan, Librarian, SRMVCE, Coimbatore
Dr.M.Tamizhchelvan, Chief Librarian, KPRIET, Coimbatore
Mr.A.M.Venkatachalam, Librarian, Chettinad College of Engg & Tech., Karur
Dr. K. Vinitha, Librarian,
National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
All announcements of the conference will be made available in the
conference web site: www.skcet.net
www.autolib-india.net/salis
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
- CONTACT ADDRESS
Mr. A.Fazlur Rahman
Organising Secretary / Librarian
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Sugunapuram, Kuniamuthur (P.O), Coimbatore 641 008
Phone: 0422 2678001 (7 lines), Fax: 0422 2678012
Mobile No : 9750007196
E-mail : fazrah@yahoo.com, librarian@skcet.ac.in, librarian@skcet.net |