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Scope and Objectives :

The revolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across the globe made tremendous changes in all sections of the society. It also made a significant impact on the global knowledge economy, which reduced the gap between the information rich and poor.

Social Networking is one of the emerging Web technologies for collaborative social network services. Second-generation Web technologies such as WEB 2.0, Wikis, Weblogs, Podcosts, RSS feeds, LIB 2.0, Social software provide opportunities for the researchers and technologists to create new community, partnerships between industries, academics and other institutions for knowledge creation and sharing.

Libraries/Information and Knowledge Management Centres exploit the new technologies for information processing, storage and retrieval, knowledge storage and dissemination, creating collaborative tools, designing user-friendly interfaces to provide customized services to the end users. These new tools facilitate for global partnership, networking of institutions for knowledge creation, preservation and sharing. Libraries and Knowledge centres are at the forefront of experimenting and implementing the new technologies for providing information to the people. Professionals need constant updating skills to manage knowledge resources in the changing environments. Information professionals need to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their skills to manage the emerging technologies to provide information services to the end users.

The B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, India in association with SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science) organising this International conference to bring the IT sector, Academics and LIS professionals together for collaborative networks for knowledge creation and sharing for mutual benefits.

Objectives

The objectives of the conference are:

To discuss, understand, develop and implement emerging ICT tools and techniques for information management, bridging the digital divide for social empowerment

To discuss, adapt and develop interactive applications using next generation web technologies for social networking and knowledge creation and sharing.

To discuss and understand, plan, initiate and implement Knowledge Management practices and strategies in different types of organization for knowledge sharing.

To design, develop and implement interactive user interfaces and applications using new web tools and services for collaborative information services.

To promote ICT, Information Literacy, HR skills and to empower students, professionals and communities to meet the challenges in the changing environment in the ICT era.

to discuss and implement innovative technologies for collaborative global partnership and networking among institutions

Themes

Main Themes and Sub-Themes
1. ICT

Next Generation Knowledge Networks, ICT – New tools, Internet Technology and Applications, Mobile Networks & Services, Taking ICT to rural place, Future ICT technologies, Access, Security and Network Technology, etc.
2. Emerging Web Technologies
Wikis-WEB 2.0-LIB 2.0, RSS Feed, Web Blog, Podcasting, Ajax -CSS-Mashup, Interactive web applications using WEB 2.0 for information activities, etc.

3. Information Systems and Next generation Search engines, Information systems, Processing, Management and Applications, Next generation search engines, Text mining- Data Mining, etc.

4. Content Creation and Management
Standards – tools & techniques, e-Publishing, Site management, etc.

5. Technology Enhanced E-learning - Virtual Learning Environment
Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)), Components - Tools and Techniques for e-learning, Module- features – applications, Designing and Implementation of Web based Online Courses, etc.

6. Knowledge Management (KM)
KM: initiatives – Practices – Strategies – Vision, Cultural change in an Organisaiton. Business Process Reengineering, Implementation of KM in Software and corporate offices, etc.

7. Digital Library (DL) of the future
Design- Methodology-Standards- innovations -Requirements- Implementation, Open Access Initiatives (OAI)-Protocols and Standards, Institutional Repositories / Archives, e-Resources, Semantic Web- Ontology, etc.

8. Next generation Library Interfaces
New Web tools and techniques for information services, Global resource sharing, Redefining Library services, Creating LIB 2.0 applications using WEB 2.0, Electronic Document Delivery services, etc.

9. Security Systems and Implementation
RFID- Antenna- Reader- Standards, Smart card-Biometrics, Wireless networks-Mobile applications, Implementation – problems and solutions, etc.

10. ICT/Information Literacy
Standards and Models, IL Skill and assessment, early literacy and life long learning, Outreach programmes for capacity building, etc.

11. IPR and copyrights in the networked environment
IPR and copyrights, Information ethics, ICT ethics, privacy, Security, etc.

12. Capacity Building Initiatives and Strategies
Human Resources Development and Management, ICT Skill Development for the new environment, Leadership Skill-Soft Skills, Customer Service Management, Managing Information/Knowledge centers in changing environment, etc.

Pre-Conference Tutorial

Topic: e-Learning: Creating online virtual courses using Moodle
Date: 22.1.2009 (11.00 a.m.to 5.00 p.m) (theory & practical sessions)

Who Should Attend

The target participants are:

Library & Information Science Professionals
IT Professionals
Knowledge Workers
Information Specialist
Technology Firms
Knowledge Managers
Content Manager
e-Publishing House
Students and Faculty members from Engineering and other institutions

Paper Submission

Authors are requested to submit abstract(s) on the main and sub themes of the conference. The abstract should be 250-300 words with minimum of 5 keywords. Accepted abstracts will be intimated to the author by e-mail. Authors are requested to submit two copies of full paper in IEEE format (double column - per sheet) on A4 size paper (Times Roman 12 points) in camera-ready form and also a softcopy on CD in MS-Word along with the Registration fee. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted at the proper place in the paper. The full paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size paper.

Papers without registration fee will not be accepted.

Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the corresponding author by e-mail. The decision of the Review Committee regarding the acceptance of the paper will be final. An author should not submit more than two papers. A paper should not contain more than three authors.

Last date for submission of abstracts: 30.09.2008
Intimation of selection by the organizers: 30.10.2008
Last date for submission of full paper: 30.11.2008

Conference Committee

Chief Patrons

Alhaj. Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman, Chairman
Alhaj Abdul Qadir A. Rahman Buhari, Correspondent
Alhaj M. K. Mohmed Hassan, Treasurer

Patrons

Dr. V.M. Periasamy, Principal, BSACEC
Alhaj VNA Jalal, General Manager, AIIF
Dr. V. Sankaranarayanan, Director, BSACEC

Co-Patrons

Dr. T.R. Rangaswamy, Dean (Academic)
Dr. R. Ganesan, Dean (Research)
Dr. Mohamed Bilal, Dean (Planning & Development)
Convener

Dr. R. Raja Prabu, Professor in-Charge(Library), Professor & Head/EEE, BSACEC

Conference Directors

Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT - Madras
Dr. Manorama Srinath, Head (Retd.,), DIS, University of Madras
Mr. Hariharan A, President, SALIS

Organising Secretary

Mr. Panneerselvam P, Librarian, BSACEC

International Advisory Committee

Dr. Ajit K. Pyati, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Dr. Alan C Webb, C. University of Ulster, UK
Prof. Allireza Noruzi, University of Tehran, Iran
Dr. Diljit Singh, University of Malaya
Prof. Edward Proctor, Missouri State University, USA
Dr. Gorman G.E,Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Dr. Hari Srihari K, Binghamton University, USA
Dr. Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Reuben G P, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman
Prof. Robert Davison, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr. Vijayakumar J.K, American University of Antigua

National Advisory Committee

Dr. Ally Sornam, Head, DLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy
Dr. Amudhavalli A, Head, DIS, University of Madras
Mr. Avudiappan N, Director, Cannemara Public Library, Chennai
Dr. Goswami P R, Director,NASSDOC, ICSSR, New Delhi
Prof. Jagtar Singh, Dean,FEIS, Punjabi University, Patiala
Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad
Prof. Malhan I V, Professor, DLIS, University of Jammu
Dr. Moorthy A L, Director, DESIDOC, New Delhi
Dr. Muralidhar S, Scientist ‘E’, CVRDE, Chennai
Dr. Muthukrishnan C.R, Consulting Advisor, TCS, Chennai
Dr. Nagarajan M, Head,DLIS, Annamalai University
Dr. Nithyanandam K, Special Officer,Anna University, Chennai
Dr. Prasad A.R.D, DRTC, Bangalore
Dr. Rajiyalakshmi D, Head, DLIS, Nagpur University
Prof. Srimurugan A, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Dr. Suriya M, Librarian, Annamalai University

Organsing Committee

Dr. Chinnasamy K, Head, SLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Dr. Ganesan A, Head, DLIS, Poondi Pushpam College, Tanjore
Mr. Jesudos Manalan, Librarian, BHC, Trichy
Dr. Krishnamoorthy G, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai
Dr. Kumaravel S, Madurai Kamaraj University
Mr. Kumaresan S C, Librarian,BITS Pilani, Dubai
Ms. Lata Suresh, Librarian, IIHM, Jaipur
Mr. Parisutharaj L, Librarian, NIT- Trichy
Ms. Sakthi Regha V, Librarian, MSSW, Chennai.
Dr. Sanjay Kataria,Librarian, JIIT University, NOIDA, Delhi
Dr. Srinivasa Raghavan S, Librarian & Head, DLIS, Bharathidhasan University
Dr. Suriyanarayanan S, Librarian,SPC, Thirunelveli
Dr. Vinayakamoorthy P, Librarian,Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

Local Organizing Committee

Ms. Chithrakala S.P, Chennai
Dr. Dominic J, Librarian, Karunya University, Coimbatore
Ms. Kamatchi S, Librarian, NKTCE, Chennai
Mr. Karunai Raghavan K, Librarian, SPCET, Chennai
Mr. Pattabhi Raman T, Asst.Librarian, BSACEC, Chennai
Mr. Sankaran A, Deputy Librarian,The Hindu, Chennai
Mr. Selvantony A, Asst.Librarian,BSACEC, Chennai
Mr. Sivakumar G.G, Librarian,RMKIT, Chennai
Mr. Sivakumaren K.S, Asst.Librarian, Anna University, Chennai
Mr. Srinivasan M.P, Asst.Librarian, BSACEC, Chennai
Mr. Swaminathan S, Librarian, SRCE, Coimbatore
Dr. Tamilchelvan M, Librarian, SKCET, Coimbatore
Ms. Vinitha P, Librarian, NEC, Kovilpatti
Dr. Yesudoss P, Asst.Librarian, SRM University, Chennai

About Conference City -Chennai

About CHENNAI
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu State and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal with an estimated population of 6.98 million (2006). The 368-year-old city is the 34th largest metropolitan area in the world.

Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. It is also a hub for South Indian classical music and dance performances.

Chennai is considered the automobile capital of India, with a major percentage of the automobile industry having a base here and a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced here. This has led to Chennai being referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. Many multinational software companies are located in Chennai. It has also become a major centre for outsourced jobs from the West. The 12-kilometre long Marina Beach forms the city's East Coast. Chennai is also one of the rare cities to accommodate a Zoological Park, the Guindy National Park, within its city limits.

Nearest Tourist Places
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Puducherry (erstwhile Pondicherry), Aurobindo Ashram, Tirupathi, Thiruthani, Marina Beach, Crocodile park, Vandalur Zoo and Theme parks are some of the near by places to visit.
Temples: Many temples are located in and around Chennai.

Downloads

Conference Brochure
Registration Form
Sponsorship Tariff

Contact

Address for communication (Paper(s) submission, Registration, Accommodation, Sponsorship, etc.)

Mr. P. Panneerselvam
Organizing Secretary – KNICT 09
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
G.S.T. Road, Vandalur
Chennai - 600 048, India
(Near Anna Zoological Park)
www.crescentcollege.org
Tel : +91-44-22751347/348/350/375
Fax : +91-44-22750520
Mobile: (0) 9841103912
Email:knict_crescentlib@crescentcollege.org, knict_crescentlib@yahoo.com
p_panneer@yahoo.com, pspanneerselvam@gmail.com

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