Workshop on KOHA

Kerala Library Association Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, the Open Source Library Management Software, on November 8 and 9, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time:  November 8 & 9, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Person: Shri Vimal Kumar (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala)

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration:  Click here

Last date for registration: 5/11/2014

For more details please visit http://wp.me/p26wSV-qn

National Seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries, 16-17 December 2014, Kochi

Kerala Library Association in association with Rajagiri College of Social Sciences will be organising a National level seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries on 16-17 December 2014 at the Rajagiri Campus, Kalamassery, Kochi.

About the seminar

The digital revolution coupled with the new paradigms of users’ interaction with information, has vastly transformed the very design and the nature of contents and services offered by present day libraries. In order to cope with multiple challenges posed by new technologies, tech-savvy users, emerging formats and new media, libraries are compelled to reengineer their approaches to information handling and knowledge management with diligence. The information providers and aggregators have already responded positively to this scenario by imbibing the technological shifts and diverse media proliferation. Being managers of information, librarians need to master different ways of managing new information products, information packaging, new media etc.
This seminar is an attempt in this direction to equip library professionals with necessary skills and knowledge to serve their clients more efficiently.

About Kerala Library Association (KLA)

Kerala Library Association, a pioneer professional body in Kerala, represents the interest of qualified librarians. It has been setting the standards for the profession, providing leadership in developing a vibrant library system in the state, and imparting continuing education programs for professionals for the last several decades. Besides, the KLA supports the government in creating necessary public opinion in policy matters related to libraries the state. As part of its mission of continuing education of librarians, the KLA has so far conducted various seminars, workshops etc. at national, state and regional levels as well. 

About Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Rajagiri) was established as a result of the indefatigable industry and foresight of the CMI The school of social work was one of the pioneering institutions in South India, establishing programmes and setting the standards in the field. The school of Library and Information Sciences maintains the axiomatic sprit of Rajagiri. Rajagiri has successfully established and maintained the apt ambience for learning and the highest level of academic performance by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in these institutions.

Who should participate?

The seminar is primarily intended for Library and Information Science professionals, Researchers and LIS students.

Registration 

Registration fees : Rs 1500/-
Rs 2500/- (For sponsored candidates)
Rs 500 (For students – BLIS/BLISc only)
Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association Ernakulam Region payable at Ernakulam. Accommodation charges will be extra. Accommodation will be arranged for few participants on request at the Ragagiri campus. The participants will be provided with working lunch, refreshments and softcopies of papers to be presented at the Workshop.
Last date for registration is 1st December 2014.

Click here for Online registration 

For more details contact:

Convener

Mr. Kunjumohammed V. S., President, Kerala Library Association, Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9388478597
Mr. Joe Joseph, Secretary, Kerala Library Association Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9447260241
email: klaern@gmail.com

Paper submission

We invite authors to submit papers reflecting original research work and practical experience in the areas of topics covered in the seminar. Kindly contribute papers on the recommended sub themes for the seminar which include, but are not limited to, the following.

Subthemes:

Management of new generation libraries

Client relationship management
Human resources management in libraries
Library finance and its related issues
New management techniques applicable to libraries

ICT application in libraries

Applications Use of social networks
Cloud computing
Computer Networks
Digital libraries: policies, issues, metadata, architecture
Information Aggregators
Institutional repositories
Integration of web and mobile technologies
Managing e-books & other e-resources, etc
Open computing
Semantic web
Web 2.0 or 3.0 tools

Collection development

Collection development in digital Era
Data duration
Evolving and Strengthening partnerships
Licensing: issues
Resource sharing, consortia

Library tools

FRBR
Knowledge Organization Systems
Librarianship in transition: Opportunities for graduates in other fields
New generation cataloguing tools
Scientometric and bibliometric indicators
RDA: New approach to cataloguing
Reference management software’s
Subject gateways

General Topics

Green libraries
Information commons
Information Literacy aspects: Experiences, innovations, new standards
Social responsibilities
Some topics related to databases
Plagiarism tools (Plagiarism: Prevention mechanisms, tools, areas of research)
Content management systems
Open access initiatives in Libraries
The conference volume may include invited papers of Academicians/Library & Information Science Professionals and Scholars in the field. The seminar proceedings will be provided on cost sharing basis.

GUIDELINES:

Authors are requested to submit Papers composed in MS Word with references in APA Style. The paper with an abstract of not more than 200 words and at least five key words should not exceed 4000 words. It should be formatted in Times New Roman, with 12 font size in A4 size page, 1.5 line spacing, and 1” margin on all sides. The Title should be 14 point bold Capital.  Except the name of author/s, all other elements such as designation, affiliation, email, & contact No. etc. should be in 10 point Italic.

The papers may be sent by e-mail to klaernseminar@gmail.com so as to reach us by 15^th November 2014.  A declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/have not been sent elsewhere for publication.
We are also planning to bring out the seminar proceedings as a book and for that purpose we would like to have the copyright of the submitted article(s).
The decision of the Editorial team will be final and will be intimated to the first author in due course of time.

IMPORTANT DATES

15^th November, 2014 : Last Date of Paper Submission.
25^th November, 2014 : Notification of Acceptance

NOTE: 

Only original articles selected by the editorial team will be accepted for the seminar, and at least one author should register for the seminar.

Coordinator

Dr. M D Baby,
Head, School of Library and Information Science, (& Former University Librarian, CUSAT), Rajagiri college of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Cochin – 683104

Mobile No. 9995406159

Professor K. A. ISAAC Commemoration Lecture - 2014 on 17 October 2014 at 3.00pm in Thiruvananthaputam

9th Professor K. A. ISAAC Commemoration Lecture (2014), organized by Kerala Library Association (KLA) on 17th October 2014 at 3.00 pm at the Lecture Hall,
Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, University Library Buildings, Thiruvananthapuram.

PROGRAMME

Invocation

Welcome  : Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association

Presidential Address : Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, Kerala Library Association

Commemoration Lecture & Release of the Book: “New Information
Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres” : Prof.
Ramesha, DLIS, Bangalore University

Reminiscence  on Prof. K. A. Isaac : Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Former
State Librarian, Kerala

Receipt and Introduction of the Bookn: Dr. T. M. Vasudevan, Head,
DLIS, University of Calicut

Felicitations : Dr. K. P. Vijayakumar, Head, DLIS, University of Kerala

Vote of thanks: Shri G. S. Harikumar, Vice President, Kerala Library Association

For details kindly visit: 
http://klaweblog.wordpress.com or www.keralalibraryassociation.org

National workshop on Dspace at Cochin College, Kochi

The Cochin College in association witu Kerala Library Association Ernakulam
region organise workshop on Dspace.

Date: 24-25 October.

You can find program brochure here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3FZ9iUzgfcmczdvMjdLbUpiNE0/view?usp=sharing

Two Day Training on E-PRINTS on October 11 &12, 2014

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a two day training programme on E-PRINTS, an Open Source Digital Repository Software, on October 11 and 12, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.
Date & Time:   October 11 & 12, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on E-PRINTS

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.
Online Registration: Click here

Last date for registration: 03/10/2014

Registration fee must be paid as a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
The DD must be send to Mr. V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA), DBRA-80, Cliff House Road, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003
Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee.
All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

For more details:
Mr V. Sriram (Mob:09447251892)/ S. L. Faisal (Mob: 09447699724)
OR
Shri N. Parameswaran / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

Workshop on ‘Influential Communication’ for LIS Students and Young Professionals on 29th August 2014 at the DLIS Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala Library Association, in collaboration with the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS), University of Kerala, is organizing a Workshop on ‘Influential Communication’ for LIS Students and Young Professionals on 29th August 2014 at the DLIS Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
There is a constant need to check one’s current practices in communication, be it on formal or informal grounds. Behavioral and functional training interventions to a large extent help a team to acquire a set of best practices that enables them to re-assure self worth, mutual value, trust and respect in an organization.
Objective: To enable students and young Professionals to present themselves in public with confidence.
Modules
Interpersonal Relations: Building and maintaining rapport by applying emotional intelligence at all occasions

Effective ‘speaking skills’:  Role of body language and posture, voice and tone in making or breaking your public speaking skills Social and Personal etiquette: Acceptable code of conduct.

Personal grooming: Carry yourself well on all occasions and power dressing.
Who can participate: LIS Students, Scholars and Working Library Professionals
Venue: DLIS Lecture Hall, Department of Library & Information Science,
University of Kerala, University Library Buildings, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram

Date & Time:   August 29, 2014; 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Resource Person: Ms Sreekala Narendranath, Nascent Technologies.
Course Fee: Rs 100/- only
Number of seats: 40 only
Registration: On first come first served mode.
Online Registration: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/kla-dlisuok-workshop-on-influential-communication-online-registration/
Last date for registration: 27/08/2014
For more details:
Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA: Mob: 09446428163, E-mail: agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in

Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA, Mob: 09495122282, E-mail: maashu1@gmail.com
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One day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing at KLA – Centre for Professional Development on 13 July 2014

Kerala Library Association Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) is organizing a one day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing.

About the workshop

This workshop will empower the researcher to systemically identify, capture, organize, and use the scholarly literature. The researchers also will be able to learn how to manage the numerous PDF files they already have in a proper way and how to add notes and annotations to them. Further it will also provide insights about how to use its bibliographical information to generate the references / citations and to insert them in MSWord / Open Office during the paper / theses writing process in the required citation style.

 Workshop Components:

- Installation and customization of reference software Zotero.

- Capturing and organizing references/citations and full text.

- Managing literature including notes and annotations

- Referencing / citation – styles

- Integration with Word Processor for citing and generating bibliography

- Data backup and restore

 Resource persons:

The resource persons include academicians and eminent information professionals who have made a mark in the field of information search
and handling reference management softwares.

Who should attend?

Research scholars of all disciplines, students pursuing MPhil / post Master’s programmes, Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals in Academic and R&D Institutions.

Date and Venue

The workshop would be conducted at the KLA – Centre for Professional
Development, No. 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana,
Thiruvananthapuram. The date and time is 13 July 2014 from 09.00am to
12.30pm. & 1.30 pm to 5.00pm. (Two batches)

Registration

Registration fee is Rs. 250/- per participant. This entitles the
participant for the workshop kit [including software CD-ROM], and
refreshments.

How to apply?

Candidates interested to participate should apply online.

Visit, http://klaweblog.wordpress.com to apply online.

Demand draft for Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of Kerala Library
Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the
address: V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA, DBRA-80, Cliff House Road,
Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003 so as to reach us on or
before 5 July 2014.


For details visit: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com

Two Day Workshop on KOHA, during June 14 and 15, 2014 - KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Thiruvananthapuram.

The Centre for Professional Development of Kerala Library Association (KLA-CPD) announces its third training programme, a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, an Open Source Integrated Library Management Software, during June 14 and 15, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and
Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time:  June 14 & 15, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on KOHA

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working
lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration: http://wp.me/p26wSV-mL

Last date for registration: 05/06/2014

Registration fee must be paid as a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee by DD or by Cash. For details visit http://wp.me/p26wSV-mL

All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

For more details:
Shri N. Parameswaran  &  Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD.
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

OR

Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 (agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in)
Dr M. Lalitha, General Secretay, KLA, Mob: 09495122282 (maashu1@gmail.com)


More details:
KLA Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org
KLA Blog: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Trivandrum, offers 2 Day Training on WordPress on May 10 &11, 2014

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a two day training programme on WordPress , a free and open source blogging tool and a Content Management System (CMS), on May 10 and 11, 2014. The programme will be held at the newly inaugurated training facility of Kerala Library Association, the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

 

Venue: 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time:  May 10 & 11, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on WordPress

 

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

 

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only. (Registration will be closed immediately after the confirmation of required number of participants).

 

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration: Click here

Last date for registration: 02/05/2014

 

Registration fee must be paid as Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram and send to the following address.

Sriram V.
Treasurer, KLA &                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chief Librarian
K. N. Raj Library
Centre for Development Studies
PrasanthNagar, Ulloor
Trivandrum- 695 011 Mob: 09447251892 Email: vsrirams@gmail.com

Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee.

All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

Guidance for accommodation is given on demand.

For more details:

Shri N. Parameswaran / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, 

Coordinators, KLA-CPD
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

OR

Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 (agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in)

Dr M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA, Mob: 09495122282 (maashu1@gmail.com)

E-Resources Management: tools, techniques and best practices” on 25th to 27th April 2014

Central Library of College of Engineering Vadakara (Under CAPE, Estd by Govt of Kerala) is conducting a National Level Workshop under TEQIP Phase II project titled “E-Resources Management: tools, techniques and best practices” on 25^th to 27^th April 2014 (3 days). The objective of the workshop is to familiarize for managing e-resources with latest techniques and tools to Librarians, Faculties / Researchers of all disciplines, Library and Information Science Professionals / Students, and Programmers and Technicians. You can register for participation by ONLINE only and the registration fee will be remitted at the registration counter on the opening day of the program.  You are cordially invited to attend the program. The brochure of the program is attached herewith.

Other Details:

Venue: Seminar Hall, College of Engineering Vadakara

Registration Fee: Rs.500/- (Includes tea/snacks, lunch, and course kit)

Important dates:

Registration starts                              : 01 April 2014

Registration ends                               : 21 April 2014

The Event                                           : 25-27 April 2014

Thanking You

For more details please contact:

Saji K Vettathu

+91 9895069770

Librarian

College of Engineering Vadakara

Kozhikode, Kerala - 670105 

3 Days National Workshop on Design and Development of Automated Libraries using Koha.

SH College Library, Thevara, Ernakulam in association with Mahatma Gandhi
University organize three days workshop on Koha Open SourceLibrary
Management system.

Main features of the programme are:

• Intensive hands on training
• one PC for each participant
• hands on training using Customized Koha Live DVD.

Date: 24-26 February 2014.

Venue: SH College, Thevara, Ernakulam

Registration Fee:
Rs. 1500 for working professionals and 

Rs. 1000 for students and research scholars.

Accommodation:
Limited number of rooms are available inside college guest house and college will also help participants to find accommodation outside of the campus.

Resource Persons:
Vimal Kumar V. and Prajeesh Bhaskaran, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Download workshop brochure and registration form from here,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uYVMydTBVblFwbk0

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uZGItUVo5S0ctS00

For more details contact

Mr. Biju V.V, 

Librarian, 

SH College.
Mobile: 91 944614371 

Email: bijuvv at shcollege.ac.in 

National Workshop on Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics in Librarianship, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences,Kalamassery

Dates: 6-7 February,2014

Venue : Fr.Jose Alex CMI Hall,Rajagiri College of Social Sciences,Kalamassery.

 

Objectives : To establish right concept of the occupation and carry out social To provide the best services to readers with enthusiasm. To carry forward the team spirit and show the professional image. To promote the social collaborations and build the civilization of the Society To observe generally accepted ethical and aesthetic norms.  

Registration: A maximum of 50 Participants will be permitted. Admission is on first come first serve basis.

Registration fee: Rs.1500 should be sent in the form of DD, drawn In favour of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, payable at Kalamassery. The Registration Fee Includes workshop kit, working lunch and refreshments. 

More details : Brochure

For Registration : Registration Form

 

mail to :bliscworkshop@rajagiri.edu

The Filled in Registration Form may be sent to the Workshop Convener, School of Library and Information Science, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, PIN 683104.