National Workshop on Science Information Literacy & Scholarly Writing, M.G University Kottayam, 17-19 January 2012

in association with the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala and Centre for Information Literacy Studies, University of Kerala.

Venue : Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Kottayam, Kerala

  http://inbofa2011.agrimainfotech.com/seminar/national%20seminar.html

Date :17-19 January 2012 

Target Audience:  Library professionals, faculty and research scholars can participate. 

Registration Fees : Rs. 1000/ only. 

Last Date :Last date of registration is January 10, 2012. 

For further details, contact

Smt. Annu George, 

General Convenor & Deputy Librarian, 

Mahatma Gandhi University 

(email: annumgu@gmail.com Mob: 9495063091)

Brochure : http://tinyurl.com/6mdut2a

Registration Form : http://tinyurl.com/6u582ja

Workshop on Profiling Research Publications for Quality Research 3rd January 2012 , Cochin University, Ernakulam.

Venue : University Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.

Date : Tuesday, 3rd January 2012

Registration : Online http://library.cusat.ac.in/wprp/

Resource Person

Dr.P. Pit Pichappan,
Professor & Visiting Professor
Ningbo University of Technology, China
University of Zululand, South Africa
University of Macau, Macau

Teaching and research in the areas such as databases, information security, information retrieval etc

Target Audience

The researchers, academicians, professionals and scientists in academic and R&D labs are the target audience.

Registration Fees


Students/Faculty/Professionals: Rs. 200 /- Sponsored Candidates : Rs. 500/-

Draw the Demand Draft in favour of “University Librarian" payable at "THRIKKAKARA", STATE BANK OF TRAVANCORE, CUSAT BRANCH.

Accommodation

Booking can be made on behalf of participants on additional payment and accommodation will be provided within the CUSAT campus. Those interested may please contact the convener in advance.

Workshop Convener

Mrs. Baby Valsala C.P

University Librarian in-charge

University Library

Cochin University of Science and Technology

South Kalamassery, Kochi-682 022, Kerala

Ph : 0484 -2862130 , 2575715 ,Mob:9947275886

Email: ul@cusat.ac.in

Workshop on Academic Writing, Central University from 23rd to 25th January, 2012 of Kerala, Kasaragod

How Venue: Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

Date: 3 days, from 23rd to 25th January, 2012

Modules Included :

1.       Writing research proposal

2.       Information sources and search strategies

3.       Style manual and reference software

4.       Data analysis software

5.       Preparing manuscript for publication

6.       Copyright and plagiarism

7.       Impact factor

8.       Academic performance indicators

Eminent resource persons will be handling the sessions.  The maximum intake is 30 and the selection will be on first come first served basis.

Targeted Participants :  Research Scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences.  The Ph.D. aspirants can also apply.

How to Apply : Those who wish to apply may send their application with DD for Rs. 1000/-

as Registration Fee to : 

The Co-ordinator, 

Workshop on Academic Writing, 

University Library, Central University of Kerala, 

Kasaragod, Kerala-671 123 

before 2nd January 2012.  

Download Application: The application form can be downloaded from the

University Library website at : www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com/workshop.php

 

Contact : 
Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai, Co-ordinator (Assistant Librarian).
E-mail: dineshank@gmail.com
Phone-04994-255533
Mob: 09447468586

International Workshop on Digital Libraries using Greenstone (December 12-16, 2011) at IIM Kozhikode.

[Register Online]                    [Brochure]                         [Nomination Form]

Venue : Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Workshop Content : Greenstone installation, configuration, customization, digitization and other related workflow operations, content development and management, designing and creating standard metadata sets to describe digital objects and encoding it in standard markup formats.

For Whom : LIS faculty, librarians and information professionals, IT faculty and software professionals and belonging to the academia, Government and the NGOs in India and those from other Asian countries.

Workshop Participants : The participants are limited to 35

Participants are expected to have a thorough working knowledge of the Windows operating environment (XP, 2000X Server etc.), and must be aware of the popular digital file formats. Knowledge of Windows file management system, DOS commands, graphics/images creation and HTML programming will be added advantages.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: December 01, 2011

FEE :

UGC Approved, Govt. : Rs. 11500 + 10.3% Service TaxAll 
Others : Rs. 19500 + 10.3% Service Tax

International : US $ 500.

Workshop Director

Dr. M.G. Sreekumar
(UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia)
IIM Kozhikode, Kerala, India. (e-mail: mgsree@iimk.ac.in)

One Day Training Programme on Digital Content Copyright: Challenges to Libraries at CUSAT, Cochi. 06/08/2011

Inter University Centre for IPR Studies, in association with HRD Chair on IPR, Cochin University of Science and Technology & Kerala Library Association, Ernakulam region is conducting

One Day Training Programme on "Digital Content Copyright: Challenges to Libraries"

Date: September 17, 2011

Venue: Cochin University of Science and Technology

Objectives of the One Day Training Programme

Historically, libraries assume a major role in the process of informationdissemination. They always tried to balance the promotion of access toinformation and the interests of the publishers and authors. This is upset with the advent of new technologies. The challenges to be addressed by the libraries in the near future centers around digitization of copyright contents, which permits multiple use and reduces copyright owners’ control over works. Technological Protection Measures (TPM) and restriction on permitted uses are some of the modes used to overcome this. However, these measures jeopardize the freedom of libraries to facilitate access to information, which is the main objective of copyright protection. This awareness programme attempts to shed light on the challenges posed by the Indian Copyright Act on the functions of libraries.

Technical Sessions

• General Introduction to Copyright Law
• The Role of Libraries in Information Dissemination under the Indian Copyright Act
• Technological Protection Measures and its impact on Libraries Target Audience

Targeted Audience

The training programme is essentially targeted to the Library professionals and LIS students. Individuals concerned with copyright laws related to libraries and information centres would also benefit from the programme.

Registration:

Registration Fees: Free (Working Lunch and Tea will be provided).
Seats Limited to 50 on first come first serve basis.

Last date for registration : August 31, 2011

For detailed programme and online registration visit

http://ciprs.cusat.ac.in/dcccl.php

Address for communication:

Director, Inter University Centre for IPR Studies,
School of Legal Studies Building,
Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Cochin University P.O.,
Cochin - 682022, Kerala. Phone: 0484-2862013

Sri. Anoop Varma G,
Secretary, KLA Ernakulum Region
9605367450

WORKSHOP ON KOHA at MG University on Wednesday – Friday, July 6 to 8, 2011

Organised by : Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Kottayam and Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region

Venue : MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Date: 6 th to 8 th July 2011.

Target Participants : Participants of the Workshop are Librarians from Universities, Colleges, Schools, and other Institutions. Library and Information Science students and teachers can also participate in the Workshop.

Registration

A maximum of 25 participants will be permitted. Admission to the Workshop is on first come first served basis.

Registration fee : Rs. 1500 per participant.

However a limited number of seats are reserved for life members of Kerala Library Association and professional librarians of M G University and they have to pay Rs. 1250 only.

Registration fee is to be paid by SBT Demand Draft in favour of Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region payable at SBT MGU Campus Branch (Code No. 70669).

The Registration fee includes workshop kit, working lunch and tea. Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. However necessary arrangements will be provided by organisers for accommodation.

The Workshop Co-ordinators

1. Prof. M R Unni, Registrar-in-Charge of University Librarian, Mahatma Gandhi University.

2. Rev. Fr. Jose Viruppel, Librarian Gr.I, S B College, Changanassery (Regional President, Kerala Library Association).

The Workshop Convenor

Sri. Unnikrishnan S, Assistant Librarian, Mahatma Gandhi University (Regional Secretary, Kerala Library Association).

Operating platform & Methodology

Lectures, demonstration, discussions and extensive practical sessions will be available. A live DVD based on Ubuntu Linux and latest version of Koha will be distributed to participants. Resource Persons The workshop sessions will be handled by reputed Academicians, Computer professionals
and experienced Librarians.

Contact Details for Registration

Applications should be sent by mail or e-mail in the prescribed format to:

Sri. Unnikrishnan S
Assistant Librarian,
M G University Library,
Priyadarshini Hills P O,
Kottayam, Pin: 686 560
Mob:9495108994
unnimgulibrary@gmail.com

Application form can also be downloaded from

http://www.mgu.ac.in/ , http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/

Workshop for enhancing Professional competency of School Librarians in the Digital Era. 17.06.2011.

Date: June 29-30, 2011

Venue: MG University Library

School Libraries are the heart of the educational system. They play a pivotal role in nurturing knowledge and improving the quality of education. They not only help to inculcate the habit of reading but also a thirst for new knowledge. The advent of ICT has opened the doors of possibilities. Now the role of School Libraries has changed from mere information transfer to content generation. The School Libraries are becoming Information Clearing Houses and as such they will constantly change and adjust their role as catalysts in the Information Society.

Topics Covered

• School library Management skills
• The internet
• Organisation of School Libraries
• Psychological approach of reading
• Library Automation

Digital Sources of Information

Reading is usually associated with print materials which still commands significance, but many of the same materials can be read online through the internet. Digital resources comprise mainly E-journals, E-books, Online databases, Blogs, etc. The Internet, the medium that allows to access the information playground that is the World Wide Web, has provided a whole new medium for information exchange. Initiatives such as free softwares and open source initiatives have boosted the free use and availability of information. Digital Libraries are also gaining importance and enriching the world of information. The workshop aims to impart library organisation, management skills and awareness of the digital information sources.

General Information
Target Audience -School Librarians and Teachers in charge of libraries
Registration Fee : Rs.500/- (including working lunch and tea)
Maximum participants : 30
Admission: First come first serve

The programme is being conducted as part of library extension services. The world is rapidly entering an era of technological revolution where information technology forms an integral part of social change. School Library acts as a bridge between school and Society, bringing increased knowledge in order to provide challenges to the inquiring mind of young people. School Librarians must have opportunities to keep up to date with the technological changes. We intend through this workshop, to make the School Librarians equipped with information handling skills in this new era.

Programme Co-ordinator

Laila T Abraham, 0481-2731018

Convenors :

S.Anirudhan :
Sujatha R.
Mini G Pillai

Download Brochure from here.

National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information, 14-16 July 2011, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Organized By: Kerala Library Association, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Who should attend :

Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Public Libraries, e-Media Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the Content Management arena.

Programme Schedule

Date : 14-16 July 2011

Venue : Padmam Auditorium, Institute of Management in Government, Trivandrum – 695 033

Sessions :

Inaugural Session

Business Sessions

Valedictory Function

Features :

Keynote Address

Invited Lectures / Lead Papers for every Session

Poster Presentations

Product Presentations

Best Paper Awards (Excluding Invited Lectures)

Release of Souvenir

Registration Fee : General : Rs. 1000.00, Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs.750.00

Submission of Papers

Those who are desirous of submitting Papers for Presentation may prepare the same in A4 size, Word

format and forward the same in two versions (Print & Soft copy) as under :

(a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to : kps31147@yahoo.com / kps31147new@gmail.com &

(b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association,

36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002

Important Dates

Last date for submission of Papers : 25 June 2011

Last date for Registration : 05 July 2011

Release of Souvenir : 14 July 2011

The Event : 14 – 16 July 2011

For more Details: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com/

www.keralalibraryassociation.org

E-Mail : kla.org@gmail.com

National Seminar on Library 2.0 and Information Management, University of Calicut, Kerala. 11/05/2011

The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut is organising a two-day national seminar on Library 2.0 and Information Management .

The seminar is organised to honour the retiring LIS Guru- Dr. Jalaja Madam, Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, who is retiring from Calicut University Service on 31st May, 2011.

Venue: Calicut University.

Date : 27-28, May 2011

Targeted Audience: Professionals, Teachers, Researchers, and Students in LIS. Those who are interested in Library and Information Science activities can also participate in the seminar.

Registration Fee : Rs. 1000/- per person, Rs.200/- for students (without seminar kit). Accomodation chargers extra.

Application form : download from here

Send your Registration form with DD to

The Convenor,

Dr. Jalaja Felicitation Committee,

Department of Library and information Science,

Calicut University,

Kerala- 673 635.

Those who need Accommodation contact

Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai

Co-ordinator,

Seminar on Library 2.0 and Information Management,

Mob: 9447468586

E-mail : dineshank@gmail.com

OR

T.M Vasudevan.

Convener,

Seminar on Library 2.0 and Information Management,

Mob: 9446418742

E-mail : amandev44@yahoo.com.

The details of the Seminar can be had from the blog: www.jalajavfelicitation.blogspot.com

Refresher Course in Library and Information Science, Kerala University, Thiruvanathapuram. 13/04/11

Academic Staff College, Kerala University, invited application for refresher course in Library and Information Science. The course will start on 4 May 2011.

University/College Librarians and Teachers in Library and Information Science can apply to the same.

For more details click here https://sites.google.com/site/ugcasckeralauniversity/