The Third Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship Conference - LibrAsia 2013

LibrAsia 2013 - The Third Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship Conference


4th to 7th April 2013 
Osaka, Japan 

LibrAsia 2013 - The Third Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship is an international and interdisciplinary conference organized by IAFOR and its global university affiliates. CFP Deadline December 1, 2012 (Held with ACAH 2013)

Organized by: The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), in partnership with its global university affiliates
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 1st February 2013 
Contact person: Kiyoshi Mana

For more details: http://librasia.iafor.org

58th ILA International Conference Announcement / Call for Papers

58th ILA International Conference (ILANGL-2013) is going to be held at  the Department of Library and Information Science,  Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka   during 24 to 27 February, 2013

Theme of the Conference: 

	Next Generation Libraries: new insights and universal access to knowledge.
	Sub themes:
	• Best Practices in Academic, Public and Special libraries • Human Resource Development and Management in Academic, Public and Special Libraries • Marketing of library products and services in Academic, Public and Special Libraries • Information Society, Knowledge Society, Open Society • Digital Libraries and E-Resource Management • Library Leadership • Cloud Computing • Institutional and Digital Repositories • Metadata Standards • Semantic web and ontology • Open Source and Open Access – tools, methods and services • Knowledge Organization tools, methods and Standardization • Resource Sharing, Networking and Consortia • Information Literacy • Web Portal Development and Management • Content Management System (CMS) • Information Commons • Creative Commons • E-Governance and Public Libraries • Children and Public Libraries • Rural and Mobile Libraries • Community Information Centres • Public Library Acts in India • Web 3.0 Tools and Services

Call for Papers:

	Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research / surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited for presentations. Based on technical committee’s recommendations, papers for the International Conference shall be selected and published in the Conference Volume (with ISBN Number). Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper presentation. All papers should be submitted through email only.
	Note: Papers will be published in the conference proceedings only after the receipt of the Registration fee.
	Paper Submission
	• Last date of submission of papers On or before 31st December , 2012
	• Intimation to authors regarding acceptance of papers 2nd week of January, 2013

For Registration Fees, Accommodation and more details please visit: http://www.ilaindia.net/

The International Conference is KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA (ICKMODE -2013) at Birla Auditorium, SIT Campus, Tumkur.

Dear Professional Friends,

SEASON'S GREETINGS TO YOU ALL !!!

Really, We are over whelmed by the support extended by you by means of contributing papers to ICKMODE- 2013 well in time.

I request the paper contributors to send their PPTs on or before 31.12.2012

ICKMODE-2013 is an International Conference to be organized by Sree Siddagagnga College for women, Tumkur (Near Bangalore) with the blessings of  H.H. Sree Sree Sivakumara swamiji of Sree Siddaganga Mutt and supported by Karnataka State College Librarians Association

(KSCLA)Bangalore.

The theme of the International Conference is KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA (ICKMODE -2013)

Date: 17-19 January, 2013

Venue: Birla Auditorium, SIT Campus, Tumkur.

The theme and sub-themes of the conference are very much relevant to the need of current information society where the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the face of traditional library by ever changing interest of the users. Through this event there is a unique opportunity to interact with various Foreign Professional Fellows who have already confirmed their arrival and Mentors from India as well. The Mentors shall be available to highlight on this Knowledge Management and Organization in the Digital Era.

Keeping in view your interest and participation in ICKMODE-2013,  we are extending you a special invitation and believe, your participation will add more value to the conference.

We look forward your confirmation of participation.

The registration form available on the Conference website. 

LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION : 31.12.212

Please refer conference website for more details of the conference i.e. http://ickmode2013.ijlit.net.

Please find the OOD letter attached for the benefit of the delegates from Karnataka

Looking forward to receive you in the conference at TUMKUR.

Thanking you

With best regards

S.L.Kadadevaramath

Organizing Secretary 

DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore

DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012

26-28 December 2012

Theme: LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues

Organized jointly by

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) 

and

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC),Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059

Sub-themes: (suggested topics but not limited to the following)*

  - What course components are relevant and irrelevant in LIS Curriculum?
  - Is LIS research over-emphasizing Survey Research, Citation Analysis,
  and redundant topics?
  - What ICT topics should form the core and specializations in LIS
  Curriculum?
  - Core vs. Specializations with special reference to Public Library
  system and School Library system
  - How to facilitate smooth transition from:
      - Tradition to modernity
      - Classification to Ontology
      - Cataloging to Bibliographic Metadata
      - Authority files to Metadata Schema
      - Moving beyond Informatics and work in Data and Text Mining
      - Information Sources to Information Gateways and Discovery tools
  - National Mission for Libraries and LIS Education
  - E-learning in LIS, Open Courseware, LISwiki (Open invitation for
  voluntary editors)
  - IPRs and Open Access
  - Open Source Software in LIS
  - Open Standards in LIS
  - Library 2.0: Web 2.0 Technologies
  - Role of Social Networks in Library Services
  - Resource Discovery tools: A critique of Web Search Engines

*Invited talks on:*

  - Data Science: Data Repositories, Linked Data, Data Analytics
      - Semantic web: Ontology, metadata and Inferencing
      - Cloud Computing: LIS Clouds

Panel Discussion on LIS Education and Research
Note: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only.

Call for papers:

Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above mentioned theme and sub-themes for the XXIX IATLIS* *National Conference should reach to Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala ? 147002 (Punjab) as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by *21 December 2012*. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD in Microsoft Word and also a soft copy through email to iatlis2012@gmail.com. The paper should include Title, Name and Address of author(s), Abstract and Key Words. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual.

For further information about this check this link:

http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html

Registration Fees:
Indian Delegates: 
Sponsored: Rs. 3,000/-
Non-Sponsored: Rs. 2,000/-
Retired Professionals:Rs.1,500/-
Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500/-
Students: Rs.  750/-
Foreign Delegates:
SARRC Countries: $ 150
Other Countries: $ 300

The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post- publication), and working lunch, dinner and breakfast and session tea for the days of the conference. The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume and would be sent to the registered delegates later on. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute request in view of shortage of accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with duly filled Registration Form latest by 21 December 2012 to:

Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS and
Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab)
Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180  Email: hpskalra@gmail.com

Accommodation: Accommodations in ISI guest house are very limited and will be arranged by the local Organizing Secretary ONLY on first-come-first served basis for those participants who send prior information for it in the registration form. Charges for accommodation are to be borne by the participants as per actuals. Bangalore is host to several hotels and hostels catering to all budgets. Delegates can also make their booking on their own.

Organising Secretary:
Dr. Devika P. Madalli, devika@drtc.isibang.ac.in

"National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

It is a pleasure to inform you that the "National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" will be organized by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

The Conference will discuss on the following themes/sub-themes:

• Reprography Service in Library
• Reprographic rights
• Fair Use & Fair Dealing in Education and Research
• Clipping and copying materials into innovative teaching tools.
• Posting materials for Distance Learning.
• Developing databases of copyrighted works for education and research.
• Developing digital libraries.
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Copyright in General
• Libraries and Copyright
• Preservation of Unpublished Works in the Library Collections
• Copies for Preservation or Replacement
• Access vs. Copyright
• Copy management and copy protection
• Copyright Infringement
• Rights protected by copyright laws
• Copyright Ownership
• Reprographic License
• Free Use and Non-voluntary Licenses

The themes are not exhaustive. Any related matters may be discussed.

The Programme detail will be available at the Website:
http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

Who should participate:
Library Professionals, Legal Professionals, Professionals from other subject areas, Postgraduate Students and Research Scholars of  Library & Information Science, Law and other subject areas,  Authors, Publishers and Reproduction Rights Organizations.

Call For Papers: Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract:  15 January 2013
• Acceptance of paper with comments:  30 January 2013
• Submission of the final paper :  20 February 2013
• Last Date for sending filled in registration form:  25 February 2013

Registration
Sponsored Delegates : Rs.1000.00
Students (Post-graduate) and Research Scholars: Rs.500.00

Payment: Registration fee as applicable should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft/Banker?s Cheque drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata.

Venue and Date:
Kolmogorove Bhawan, NAB-I & II
Indian Statistical Institute
203 BT Road
Kolkata 700 108
INDIA
Date: 7-8 March 2013

I ernestly request your participation and submission of your paper.

Contact:
Dr. Nibedita Ganguly
Organizing Secretary & Convener
Indian Statistical Institute
203 B T Road, Kolkata ? 700 108
Ph No- 2575 2107, 2575 2116
Email:- nibeditaganguly56@gmail.com
gnibedita@isical.ac.in
repro@isical.ac.in

http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

Sponsorship for delegates of developing countries to attend IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2013

The Singapore Government is pleased to offer *partial sponsorship for delegates of developing countries to attend the IFLA annual conference.

*The amount of the sponsorship covers:

1. Accommodation at a designated hotel (check-in one day before the start of the conference, and check-out one day after the last day of the conference)
2. A daily per diem of SGD40/day from the first day to the last day of the conference
3. Local airport transfers
4. Group Accident and Hospitalisation Insurance during the stay in Singapore
5. Airport meeting services

(please note: the sponsorship does not cover conference fee and airfare)

Application Procedure

For more details kindly refer to the Sponsorship Guidelines [PDF]

Download the Application form [PDF]

Deadlines

Application deadline is 28 February 2013. All selected applicants will be notified via email by April 2013.

Offer is on first come first serve basis for eligible applicants. We apologise if we are unable to accept your application due to overwhelming response.

E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries: Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013 at University of Calicut

Dear All, 

We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut 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 ThemesThe 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-resourcesE-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 managementWeb archiving and preservation
• Open access for scholarly contents
• Open archives initiative/PMHRemote 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 learningWeb-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 below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe 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 AwardAward 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:30th November 2012

Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012

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

The Event:February 1-2, 2013

Invited SpeakersEminent 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 15th 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 15th 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 . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference.  For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or  the Department blog  

http://cudlisc.blogspot.com

--------------------------

Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library & Information Science

University of Calicut,    Kerala,    India

Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286

Mobile No. 09895622811

E-mail ID: hanee4u@gmail.com

Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com

E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries: Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013 at University of Calicut

Dear All, 

We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut 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 ThemesThe 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-resourcesE-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 managementWeb archiving and preservation
• Open access for scholarly contents
• Open archives initiative/PMHRemote 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 learningWeb-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 below 1. First Level Heading, 1.1 Second Level Heading, 1.1.1 Third Level HeadingFigures, charts, photos and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptionsThe 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 AwardAward 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:30th November 2012

Intimation to Authors:15th December 2012

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

The Event:February 1-2, 2013

Invited SpeakersEminent 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 15th 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 15th 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 . We request you to publicize this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department / Library and to contribute papers for the conference.  For registration form and further details, please visit Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.info or  the Department blog  

http://cudlisc.blogspot.com

--------------------------

Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library & Information Science

University of Calicut,    Kerala,    India

Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286

Mobile No. 09895622811

E-mail ID: hanee4u@gmail.com

Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com